Ruins of Hanzhou City

Ruins of Hanzhou City

The ruins of Hanzhou City are a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

The ruins of Hanzhou City are located 1,000 meters from Wujiazi Gacha in Haotan Sumu, Horqin Left Rear Banner, Tongliao City. The city spans several dozen square kilometers across a plain of sand dunes, featuring an open terrain. The Tangni River flows from the north, passing along the east and west walls before heading southwest, serving as a natural moat for the city. The city walls were built using rammed earth and wooden planks, compact and sturdy, with remaining heights of up to 3.5 meters. The site measures 985 meters from east to west and 700 meters from north to south. The city had four gates, each protected by a barbican. A total of 23 watchtowers were constructed along the walls. Three architectural ruins within the city are believed to be remnants of official buildings. Hanzhou was a key stronghold during the Liao Dynasty, established by Emperor Shengzong Yelü Longxu through the consolidation of three rivers and Yuzhou, and was under the jurisdiction of the Dongjing Circuit. The seat of power was relocated three times, and these ruins mark the location of the original administrative center, dating back approximately a thousand years.

In May 2013, it was designated and announced by the State Council as part of the seventh batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units.

Further Reading:

· Seventh Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units