Wuliancheng City Site

Wuliancheng City Site

The Wuliancheng City Site is a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

The Wuliancheng ruins are located on the western side of the mountain in Shanzui Village, Dafangshen Village, Luofugou Office, in the eastern part of Jianping. They belong to the Lower Xiajiadian Culture of the Bronze Age and consist of Hou shan City, Bei shan City, Xi City, Laosifen City, and Maotou Mountain City. These sites form a semi-circular formation overlooking the valley below, situated in an extremely strategic and precipitous location.

The Wuliancheng city sites are located very close to each other. Except for Xi City, which is built on a mountainside, the others are all situated on mountaintops or ridges. Xi City is the largest, rectangular in shape, approximately 150 meters long from east to west and about 120 meters wide from north to south, covering an area of 18,000 square meters. Hou shan City and Bei shan City are the smallest, with areas of about 6,000 square meters. The city walls are all built of stone, with those of Xi City and Laosifen City being the best preserved, standing 3–5 meters high and having a base width of 8–12 meters. In addition to the city walls, exposed ruins also include house foundations. Artifacts unearthed include stone and pottery objects, with stone tools mainly consisting of waisted stone axes and trapezoidal stone spades. Pottery fragments are mostly brown, sand-tempered, cord-marked li tripods, basins, jars, and dou vessels.

The Wuliancheng city sites are located very close to each other. Except for Xi City, which is built on a mountainside, the others are all situated on mountaintops or ridges. Xi City is the largest, rectangular in shape, approximately 150 meters long from east to west and about 120 meters wide from north to south, covering an area of 18,000 square meters. Hou shan City and Bei shan City are the smallest, with areas of about 6,000 square meters. The city walls are all built of stone, with those of Xi City and Laosifen City being the best preserved, standing 3–5 meters high and having a base width of 8–12 meters. In addition to the city walls, exposed ruins also include house foundations. Artifacts unearthed include stone and pottery objects, with stone tools mainly consisting of waisted stone axes and trapezoidal stone spades. Pottery fragments are mostly brown, sand-tempered, cord-marked li tripods, basins, jars, and dou vessels. The Wuliancheng ruins hold significant historical value and are also a popular tourist attraction. The best time to visit is during spring and autumn, as you can also explore the Luofugou Hunting Grounds during these seasons. Luofugou Hunting Grounds is the largest semi-open hunting ground in Liaoning, integrating commerce, dining, services, leisure, and entertainment. It is an ideal destination for hunters and those seeking a leisurely vacation. Spring and autumn are the prime hunting seasons, allowing visitors to enjoy both the historical intrigue of the Wuliancheng ruins and the thrill of hunting.

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.

Protected Area: Within the city and within 5 meters outside the outer base of the city walls.

Construction Control Zone: A first-class construction control zone within 50 meters outside the protected area.

Further Reading:

· Seventh Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units