The Temple to the Cliff Mountain is a memorial site dedicated to Empress Yang of the Southern Song Dynasty and her loyal court officials. The temple complex consists of 11 structures, including a memorial archway, Ciyuan Hall, Three Loyalists Shrine, Righteousness Pavilion, Righteous People’s Shrine, Poetic Stele Corridor, and Cliff-Watching Pavilion, covering a total area of over 7,800 square meters with a built-up area of more than 2,500 square meters. This temple complex commemorates the loyal spirit of the Song imperial court.
The Tomb of the Queen of King Xiao of Liang is located on the northern peak of Baoshan Mountain at the foot of Mangdang Mountain, north of Yongcheng City, Shangqiu. It stands adjacent to the Tomb of King Xiao of Liang on the southern peak, about 200 meters apart. The tomb entrance faces east and was carved through the rock of the mountain. The entire tomb chamber was essentially hollowed out from the interior of the back mountain and constructed to imitate the layout of an imperial palace on the surface at that time. After the death of her husband, King Xiao’s queen, Lady Li,
Gaoyao Terraces, located in Gaoyao Village, Danzhai County, Guizhou Province, feature a terraced landscape of over a thousand acres spread across a vast mountain. The terraces cascade down the slopes from the mountaintop to the foothills in layers. They resemble beautiful Miao sashes adorning the majestic mountains. Centuries have passed, yet generations of hardworking Miao people continue to farm and thrive here year after year.
The Hongya Grand Canyon Scenic Area is located in the southern part of Taiyue Mountain National Forest Park, within Mahexiang Township, Lingshi County. It lies 20 kilometers west of Lingshi County, 5 kilometers from the Lingshi exit of the Dayun Expressway, only 6.5 kilometers away from the Mianshan Scenic Area in Jiexiu and the Wang Family Courtyard in Lingshi County — known as the premier dwelling of traditional Chinese architecture — and 9 kilometers from the thousand-year-old Zishou Temple.
Dreamy Sky City Stone ForestDreamy Sky City Stone Forest is located 38 kilometers from Daozhen County and 500 meters next to Dao-Nan Highway, neighboring Jinfo Mountain and Fairy Mountain. It is 50 kilometers from Nanchuan and 130 kilometers from Chongqing. The stone forest covers an area of over 2,000 mu, with the core scenic area spanning 400 mu. The stone forest belongs to the Ordovician karst landform, formed by limestone exposed on the ground
The Tang to Republican-era cliff inscriptions at Biluo Cave in Yingde are located on Yanzhiyan Mountain in Qiaoxia Administrative District, Yingcheng County, Yingde. Biluo Cave is a natural limestone karst cave surrounded by beautiful landscapes. Since the Tang Dynasty, it has attracted visitors who came to admire the scenery, compose poetry, and carve inscriptions as mementos. Above the cave entrance, on the sheer cliff face, the three large characters "Biluo Cave" (碧落洞) are engraved both horizontally and vertically. Tang Dynasty
Nanhua Temple is located on the banks of the Caoxi River, 22 kilometers southeast of Shaoguan city. It was here that the Sixth Patriarch Huineng founded Chan (Zen) Buddhism, making it the ancestral home of the Chan sect. In 1983, Nanhua Temple was among the first group of temples designated as key Buddhist temples by the State Council. Chan Buddhism is a unique Chinese creation and a typical example of sinicized Buddhism. Indian Buddhism has only Dhyana (meditation studies), not the Chan sect.
Yangmingbao in Dai County is located at the foot of Yanmen Pass and beside the Fenyang River. Originally, this area was nearly 10,000 mu of saline-alkali wasteland. Before the War of Resistance Against Japan, Yan Xishan built a simple airfield here. After the Japanese army occupied Dai County in 1937, they forcibly conscripted a large number of laborers to expand and reinforce the airfield, turning it into a rear base and aerial supply hub for their offensive against Xinkou.
Huangshagudu is an ancient ferry crossing on the Yellow River. A poem titled "Huangshagudu" by Zhu Zhan, the Prince of Qing during the Ming Dynasty, depicts the magnificent scenery here and highlights the ferry’s significant role in transportation. The scenic area is located in Yueyahu, Xingqing District, Yinchuan City, 28 kilometers from downtown Yinchuan, 38 kilometers from Yinchuan Hedong Airport, and 4
Mingsha Mountain, anciently known as Divine Sand Mountain or Sand Horn Mountain, stretches approximately 40 kilometers from east to west, 20 kilometers from north to south, and rises tens of meters in height. It extends from the cliff top of the Mogao Grottoes in the east to the Danghe Reservoir in the west. The mountain features steep, blade-like peaks and is composed entirely of smooth, fine, grainy yellow sand. As I climbed up the mountain, I could hear the sand beneath my feet making singing or humming sounds. Though I struggled forward, sometimes sinking deep and sometimes slipping back, making the ascent incredibly challenging, I still found it immensely enjoyable. With one final burst of energy, I reached the summit. Suddenly, I was met with strong winds carrying fine sand that whistled incessantly around me, and the footprints I had just left were quickly erased. It is said that during fierce winds, when sand and gravel rush downhill with climbers, the mountain emits tremendous roaring sounds. On ordinary days, with a gentle breeze, it sounds like the music of string and wind instruments—hence the name "Singing Sand Mountain." The sunset view at Mingsha Mountain is absolutely breathtaking and not to be missed.
Dongtaijinaier Lake is a beautiful lake that has attracted numerous visitors with its clear waters and magnificent scenery. However, the recent closure of Jinaier Lake has drawn public attention. The main reasons for the closure of Jinaier Lake are environmental protection and safety concerns. First, water pollution and littering have become major factors leading to the shutdown.
Wanfu Temple is located at Yinna Mountain in Dabu County, Meizhou City, Guangdong Province. The mountain was later renamed Yingya Mountain. It was founded by Master Cankui in the seventh year of the Dazhong era during the Tang Dynasty. The master, a native of Shenjian, became a monk at the age of fourteen and came here to study Buddhism on foot at the age of seventeen. He built a stone hut and devoted himself to rigorous meditation. On the evening of the nineteenth day of the first month the following year, amid thunder, lightning, and torrential rain, a fire burned the maple tree in front of his hut—
In the northeastern part of Raoping County on the border of Fujian and Guangdong, there stands the majestic Lidoudong Mountain, towering at an elevation of 1,046 meters. It gets its name from its plow-like shape. Overlooking layers of undulating peaks and dense forests, deep within the mountain lies an ancient temple called “Dongfu Temple.” Established in the Qing Dynasty, it was rebuilt in 1982. The temple was first built in the 11th year of the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty, the year of Bingyin (1746).
Mopan Mountain Scenic Area, located in Datang Village, Luolong Town, lies on the northeastern border of Daozhen Autonomous County. It is 45 kilometers from Wulong County and over 200 kilometers from downtown Chongqing, with an average elevation of 1,600 meters and forest vegetation covering 50% of the area. The high mountains feature flat land. The area has complete infrastructure including water, electricity, roads, and communication networks. The jurisdiction covers 3,445 mu of arable land and more than 15,000 mu of contiguous bamboo forests. Due to its elevation, climate, and vegetation, it is an ideal destination for summer retreats and leisure.
Former Site of the Social Department of the CPC Central Committee at Zaoyuan Era: 1938–1947 Address: Zaoyuan Village, Zaoyuan Office, Baota District, Yan’an City Protected Area: Within the courtyard of the original site. Construction Control Zone: 100 meters beyond the perimeter of Area A. In 2018, the Former Site of the Social Department of the CPC Central Committee at Zaoyuan was announced by the People’s Government of Shaanxi Province as...
The Former Site of the Operations Room of the Operations Department under the General Staff Department of the Central Military Commission in Zao Yuan is located in Zao Yuan Village, Zao Yuan Town, Baota District, Yan'an City. In 1943, the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee and Mao Zedong moved to Zao Yuan to work. The First Bureau of the Operations Department under the General Staff Department of the Central Military Commission dispatched elite staff to set up an operations duty office in Zao Yuan. In November 1945, the Zao Yuan Operations Room was officially established.
The Tomb of Chen Siqian is located on Shicheng Mountain in Qiaotou Community, Taojiang Subdistrict, Jinping District, Shantou City, on the eastern slope west of the Taoji River. It faces east with its back to the west, covering an area of 3,600 m², including a 340 m² study building. Built during the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty, it has a history of over 400 years. It was renovated in August 2002 and underwent initial restoration by early August 2005. This site preserves the historical and cultural heritage of Shantou and is a rare and worthwhile destination. Its period is the Ming Dynasty, and its category is ancient tomb.
The National Martyrs' Cemetery is located at the southern foot of Anle Mountain (Pagoda Mountain) in Yuhang Subdistrict. Built in 1946, it is classified as a modern-era significant historical site and representative building. In 2019, it was designated as a municipal-level cultural relics protection unit of Hangzhou City. …
Meiling Palace is located on Little Red Hill within the renowned Zhongshan Scenic Area in Nanjing. Originally named “Chairman’s Residence on Little Red Hill,” it was later called “Triumphal Hall” after the end of the Anti-Japanese War, and became commonly known as “Meiling Palace” after the liberation. Built in 1931 by the then Nanjing government at a cost of 360,000 silver dollars, it covers an area of over 100 acres.
Zhang'an Bridge The town of Zhang'an was historically the political, economic, and cultural center of southeastern Zhejiang, with its jurisdiction once extending as far as Wenzhou, Lishui, and Fujian. After Emperor Gaozong of the Song Dynasty, Zhao Gou, fled south, he stayed at Golden Turtle Mountain in Zhang'an. National hero Qi Jiguang also achieved his first major victory in Zhang'an, dealing a heavy blow to Japanese pirates. One of the founders of the Tiantai school of Buddhism, Master Guanding—also known as the Master of Zhang'an—departed from Zhang'an to Tiantai’s Guoqing Temple, where he established a significant Buddhist tradition. To this day, Zhang'an retains historic sites such as Chilan Bridge, Golden Turtle Mountain, Cai Bridge, and Huipu Sluice.