Yunzu Immortal Temple is located at the summit of Yunzu Peak in Huangluo Village, Liangjiang Township, Lechang City. It is an arch-style beamless hall. The arch ring stones are constructed using the method of longitudinal bonding. Originally built during the Yongle era of the Ming Dynasty and renovated twice during the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty, the temple measures 5.5 meters in width and 8.4 meters in depth. The height from the arch top to the ground is 3.45 meters. Above the door lintel is a stone plaque with the three characters “Yun Zu…” engraved in intaglio.
The Tiger Head Mountain Site is located about 2 kilometers northwest of downtown Lechang City. It dates back to the Bronze Age. The site covers an area of approximately 12,000 square meters. Its cultural remains can be divided into two phases. The first phase includes pottery items such as cauldrons, tripods, jars, beans (dou vessels), and spinning whorls, with decorative patterns like cord marks, zigzag lines, swirls, checkered designs, and appliqué. Stone tools include...
Wushan Terraces, also known as Shanglijia Terraces, are located in Wushan Town, Lechang City. Stretching from north to south along the mountain ridges, the terraces are layered with lush greenery, presenting different scenery throughout the four seasons. During the spring plowing and planting season, the cascading, curved “mirrors” framed by borders shimmer with golden highlights under the morning and evening sunlight, dancing gently in the breeze...
Former Revolutionary Site of the Nanchang Uprising Army and the Red Seventh Army in Daping (the main structures include Xinxinshu House, the Yang Family Ancestral Hall, and the Wenchang Pavilion). On August 1, 1927, after the failure of the Nanchang Uprising, Zhu De and Chen Yi led one of the uprising army’s detachments—1,200 soldiers—to operate in the Hunan-Jiangxi border area. On January 7, 1928, they arrived at Yangjiadui Village in Daping, Meihua…
Ancient Yingshan Village, located in Lechang City, Guangdong Province, is entirely inhabited by the Bai family, with over a hundred households. The village has a history of 600 years, as it was once a key route through Lechang. The main structures date back to the Qing Dynasty, featuring neatly arranged ancient buildings with unique architectural styles, primarily grey-brick tile houses. The pathways are all paved with stone slabs...
The Tan Clan Ancestral Hall is located in Wuwang Village, Changlai Town, Lechang, Shaoguan, Guangdong. It was built to commemorate Tan Bi, who held the title of Zijin Guanglu Doctor. The ancestral hall is a rectangular courtyard complex, covering a built-up area of 177 square meters. It consists of three parts: the gate tower, the front hall, and the main hall. The gate tower features a hip-and-gable roof in the style of a memorial archway, spanning three bays with a width of 11.4 meters and a depth of three bays...
Ziyang Academy — Zhu Family Village, Xiushui Town, Lechang City, Guangdong Province. Ziyang Academy stands on the southern bank of the river beach in Zhu Family Village, Xiushui Town, Lechang City, and is one of the larger ancestral halls in the area. The academy was first built in the early 1940s and was converted into the Zhu Family Ancestral Hall in the 1950s. It faces north and overlooks the murmuring Liao River, with the lush, emerald-green Xianren Peak rising behind it. …
The Backkeng Zhang Clan Three Dukes Ancestral Hall is located in Ankou Village, Changlai Town, Lechang City, Shaoguan. Era: Qing Dynasty. On April 19, 2019, the Backkeng Zhang Clan Three Dukes Ancestral Hall was designated as part of the ninth batch of Guangdong Provincial Cultural Heritage Protection Units. …
The Osmanthus Academy in Yunyan Town is located at the foot of the mountain on the left side of Chushuiyan Village, facing south. It is a single-story building constructed with brick, wood, and board tiles. The structure spans five meters in width and over ten meters in depth, with an overall height of about eight meters and a total area of over 130 square meters. The main entrance is situated at the front left, arranged along the central axis. Inside, there is a courtyard, one classroom, and six surrounding wing rooms...
Tongtian Tower, known as the "Midstream Tower Shadow," is one of the ancient Twenty-Four Scenic Spots of Qujiang. It was first built in the 25th year of the Ming Jiajing reign (1546), renovated in the 31st year of the Wanli reign (1603), and destroyed during the Xianfeng era of the Qing dynasty (1851–1861). When the Taiping Army, led by Hong Xiuquan, laid siege to Shaoguan but failed to take the city...
Maofeng, originally named Bifeng Mountain, stands majestically in the northern part of the city at an elevation of 200 meters. Flanked by the Zhen River on the left and the Wu River on the right, it offers a commanding view of the entire city from above. Since ancient times, the success or failure of military campaigns in Shaoguan hinged on the control of Maofeng. Covering an area of 200 hectares, Maofeng Park primarily consists of Maofeng and its secondary peak. The two main and secondary peaks...
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Shaoyang Tower: According to the *Guangdong General Annals* by Ruan Yuan of the Qing Dynasty, during the early Tang Dynasty, there was a “Shaoyang Tower” in Shaozhou City, though no specific year of its initial construction was recorded. The *Shaozhou Prefecture Annals* and *Qujiang County Annals* from the Qing Dynasty’s Kangxi, Tongzhi, and Guangxu periods state that it was “located outside the southern gate, by the river, with its founding date unknown and it was abandoned at the end of the Yuan Dynasty.” The Tang Dynasty poet Xu Hun wrote a seven-character regulated poem titled *Night Banquet at Shaoyang Tower*, which confirms that Shaoyang Tower existed in Shaozhou during the Tang Dynasty. Based on the detailed descriptions in the poem, it can be inferred that the tower was a notable and sizable landmark in the area at the time.
Qujiang Garden is located on Dongdi South Road, on the west bank of the Zhen River, to the right of the former site of the ancient floating bridge pier on the East River. It is a riverside park for local residents to relax. Every day, many middle-aged and elderly citizens gather here to sing Hakka folk songs in duet, dance, and enjoy a rich folk culture atmosphere. There is also a grassroots-initiated “English Corner” in one corner of the garden. Every weekend, English enthusiasts come here to learn and communicate with each other, and sometimes foreign friends even join in to offer guidance.
The former residence of Xue Yue is located in two places: Xiaopingshi Village in Jiufeng Town and Xishiyan in Lecheng, Lechang City, Shaoguan, Guangdong Province. It consists of villas built by Xue Yue. Covering a total area of 1,771 square meters, it includes four structures: the former residence of Xue Yue, Xue Yue’s family home, the Xue Family Ancestral Hall, and the Boling Hall. Among these, the former residence of Xue Yue spans 308 square meters, Xue Yue’s family home covers 468 square meters, …
The Guangdong Northern China Tiger Provincial Nature Reserve was established in January 1990 with the approval of the People's Government of Guangdong Province (Document No. Yue Ban Han [1990]13). It is located in Shaoguan City, Guangdong Province, at the southern end of the Nanling Mountain Range. The geographical coordinates are as follows: Shiping area – longitude 112°58′22″ to 113°02′11″, latitude...
Within Shaoguan’s Zhenjiang Cherry Blossom Park, over 100,000 romantic cherry blossoms dance in the sky, filling the air around the Zhenjiang River with an atmosphere of happiness. The delicate early southern cherry blossoms, bold China Red, passionate Guangzhou cherry, and elegant Xiao Qiao... The splendid sea of flowers makes you feel as if you're in a dream, and the overwhelming sense of joy will keep you lingering. The area outside the park is surrounded by green mountains and clear waters...
Shaoguan South China Tiger Park: Currently the largest breeding and research base for South China tigers in China, it is located within the South Suburban Forest Park in Shaoguan City. The base covers a planned area of 28.45 hectares and consists of three main areas: the Science Education Zone, the Breeding and Rearing Zone, and the Wild Training Zone. The total investment exceeds 30 million yuan. Shaoguan South China Tiger Park includes science...
• The park features attractions such as Rongshan Ancient Temple, the Weather Station, the Observation Deck, the Hibiscus Garden, the Magnolia Garden, the Fairy Cave of Furong, and Furong Lake. Attraction Introduction: Furong Mountain is a historic and cultural mountain in Shaoguan. Historical records indicate that over 2,100 years ago during the Western Han Dynasty, Taoist priests practiced alchemy here, and during the Tang Dynasty, monks built temples here…
The most distinctive ancient stilted water houses from the late Qing Dynasty and early Republican period in Shaoguan were once known as Dongguan. They showcase the typical architectural style of market towns in Lingnan during the Qing Dynasty, resembling the architecture of Fenghuang Ancient Town in western Hunan — built along the river, somewhat like stilted houses. Dongguan — East Dike North…