The former site of the People's Government of Nengxi Township is located in the town area of Yetan Town, Dongyuan County. In May 1949, after the defection of the Nationalist Party’s 13th Security Regiment, Zhang Huaji, Secretary of the Hedong Sub-Working Committee, appointed Ouyang Yu as the head of the People's Government of Nengxi Township, and Huang Qiyu and Huang Shengan as deputy heads, in accordance with organizational decisions. In June, the founding meeting of the People's Government of Nengxi Township was held at Mingde Building in Rubu, proclaiming the renewed liberation of the people of Nengxi Township. The meeting announced that the land redistribution and debt cancellation carried out in the spring of 1948 remained valid, and households could continue to cultivate the land they had originally been allocated.
The ruins of Ruoxi Academy are located to the west of Laowei Village, Chuantang Town, Dongyuan County. During the Xinhai Revolution, the sons of the academy's founder, Ouyang Jun and Ouyang Wei — brothers of Ouyucai — joined the revolutionary cause of Sun Yat-sen, the forerunner of China's democratic revolution. Ouyang Jun was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Dongjiang National Revolutionary Army and, after his death, his brother Ouyang Wei was named Deputy Commander of the Dongjiang National Revolutionary…
Junchen Primary School – Site of the Former CPC Hexi County Committee is located at Junchen Primary School in Xinmin Village, Shangguan Town, Dongyuan County. In September 1941, after the establishment of the Hexi County Committee by the Rear Dong Special Committee of the CPC west of the Dongjiang River, a commissioner system was set up in January 1942. Zhang Ping served as the Commissioner of Hexi County, with Zheng Zhongwen as the Deputy Commissioner. In January 1943, after Zhang…
The former site of the Wenshuitang Meeting of the Rear Dongjiang Special Committee of the CPC is located in Ditan Tou, Wenshuitang, Yongxin, Huangcun Town, Dongyuan County. In February 1945, leaders of the Rear Dongjiang Special Committee of the CPC such as Liang Weilin, Zhong Junxian, and Zheng Qun, following the directives of the Provincial Temporary Committee and the rectification class on Daya Bay Peninsula, held a meeting of the Rear Dongjiang Special Committee members at Ditan Tou in Wenshuitang...
The former site of the "Liaoyuan Daily" is located in Meilong Village, Huangcun Town, Dongyuan County. In November 1946, after the East River Column withdrew northward to Shandong, Zhong Junxian, a special envoy of the Rear East Special Committee who remained behind to continue the struggle, proposed establishing a newspaper. Drawing inspiration from Mao Zedong’s essay "A Single Spark Can Start a Prairie Fire," he felt that since they already had the "Spark Daily," they could now name the new publication the "Liaoyuan Daily"...
Liudong Primary School – Former Site of the CCP Hexi County Committee is located at Wenming Primary School in Sandong Liudong, Chuantang Town, Dongyuan County. In the spring of 1941, the CCP Dongjiang Rear Special Committee (abbreviated as the Rear Dongdong Special Committee) approved the implementation of a small county and small district system in Dongyuan County to facilitate the leadership and activities of the Party organization, based on the then prevailing struggle conditions and the natural environment of Dongyuan County...
The Wenge Pagoda is located by the Lanxi River at the water outlet in Xi Qi Village, Huangcun Town, Dongyuan County. Upon entering the village, you can see it from afar. This pagoda is classified as a “feng shui pagoda.” It is a county-level cultural heritage protection unit. The Wenge Pagoda was first built in the fourth year of the Tongzhi era (1865). The pagoda has eight sides and five stories, constructed with a mixture of lime, sand, and stone, and is approximately twenty-two meters tall. The height of each story of the pagoda is…
Bajiao Tower is located in Xiankeng Village, Dongyuan County, Heyuan City, Guangdong Province. Over 260 years ago, a senior official named Ye Bensong served during the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty. After retiring to his hometown, he spent hundreds of thousands of taels of silver and 16 years constructing a square, castle-like building. Each corner of the structure was equipped with a watchtower, commonly known as Sijiao Tower (Four-Corner Tower). To ensure the utmost security against enemies, he…
The former site of the Heyuan County Working Committee is located at Li Zuoxin’s Residence in Aotou Group, Meilong Village, Huangcun Town, Dongyuan County. In August 1939, the Heyuan County Working Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (abbreviated as the “County Working Committee”) was established in the county seat of Heyuan. It was the first grassroots-level Party organization among the county-level cultural heritage conservation units in Heyuan County. At that time, the secretary of the County Working Committee was Li Guangzhong, the head of the Organization Department was Huang Ying,...
The former site of the Anti-Japanese Vanguard in Rubu Village — Tao Koudian is located in Rubu Village, Yetan Town, Dongyuan County. In 1938, the Guangdong Youth Anti-Japanese Vanguard (abbreviated as the “Anti-Japanese Vanguard”) was organized and led by the Guangdong Provincial Committee of the Chinese Communist Party. Over 60 members of the Dongjiang District Squad, under the leadership of Captain Tan Jiaju and Vice-Captains Lin Yaozu and Liu Ruichen, arrived in…
The former site of activities of the Dongjiang Overseas Chinese Anti-Japanese Service Corps in Chuan Tang Lao Wei is located in Lao Wei Village, Chuan Tang Town, Dongyuan County. In January 1939, the Dongjiang Overseas Chinese Anti-Japanese Service Corps (abbreviated as "Dong Tuan") was established in Danshui, Huiyang, with Ye Feng as the head and Liu Xuan as the deputy head. The fifth branch of the "Dong Tuan" (i.e., the Heyuan Branch), consisting of over 30 members, under the leadership of branch head Zhu Gongba and deputy head Zou Qingrong...
The former site of the establishment of the Heyuan County Committee of the Communist Party of China is located at Mai She Pai and He Wu, Ye Tan Village, Ye Tan Town, Dongyuan County. In June 1940, following instructions from the Dongjiang Special Committee of the Communist Party of China, the Heyuan County Committee of the Communist Party of China was officially established. Huang Cikuan served as the secretary, Zhang Huaji as the head of organization, Cai Zipei as the head of propaganda, Ouyang Yuan as the head of youth, –– department head Qiu Guo…
The former site of the Heye County Committee of the Communist Party of China is located at the village committee office in Ribu Village, Yetan Town, Dongyuan County. In June 1940, after its establishment in Meishe and Hehe House in Yetan, the Heye County Committee of the Communist Party of China moved to the current site from September 1940 to August 1941 to carry out its operations. The site was built during the Republican era (1930), facing the southeast…
Wudun Mountain is located southeast of Nanling Town, approximately 60 kilometers from the county seat of Zijin, bordering Luhe County. Its main peak stands at an elevation of 1,233 meters, making it the highest peak in Zijin County, and is about 15 kilometers from Nanling Town. Wudun Mountain comprises two peaks: Big Wudun and Small Wudun. The larger peak is round and majestic, while the smaller one is steep and elegant. It is the source of the Qinq River, an upper tributary of the Han River. During the Ming Dynasty, it served as a military garrison site known as "Niugudu." The mountain features scenic spots such as "Swinging Sword Rock," "Millstone Rock," "Crowing Chicken Rock," "Dog Head Rock," and "Candle Rock." A waterfall known as "Huamei Waterfall" can be found midway up the mountain. On clear days, visitors can watch the sunrise from the summit and enjoy panoramic views of the landscapes of Lufeng, Haifeng, and Huidong counties (cities).
Dao Gu Rock is located directly south of Kongbu Village in Guzhu Town, about 4 kilometers from Guzhu Market. Legend has it that during the late Song Dynasty, a 17-year-old girl surnamed Zou from the upper part of Kongbu village ran away to escape an arranged marriage forced upon her by her family. A few days later, an elderly shepherd noticed a beautiful young woman carrying water from a well near the rock toward a cave. Puzzled, he followed her. When he reached the cave, the woman was gone...
The Guishanwei Stone Building is located in Guishanwei, Longwo Town. Originally built during the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty by local wealthy man Liao Zhaoyan, the main structure has six floors, covers an area of 3,000 square meters, and stands 20 meters tall. The first and second floors were constructed with granite slabs, while the third floor and above were built using specially made large firebricks, with walls 1.5 meters thick. In front of the main building lies a three-courtyard main house, flanked on both sides by…
Originally named Tianhou Palace, Zijin Taoist Temple is located at Feifenggang in Anliang, Zijin County, and serves as the center of Taoist activities in the area. The original site of Tianhou Palace was in the downtown area of the county seat and was first built during the late Ming Dynasty, boasting a history of over 400 years. After its construction, the temple repeatedly displayed miraculous signs, attracting continuous and enduring streams of worshippers. Due to various historical reasons, Tianhou Palace was eventually damaged and...
The Temple of the Goddess Mother is located in the rocky cliffs beneath the main peak of Jigongzhang, between Zhongdong Village and Yaqian Village in Fucheng Township. This temple was carved out of a rock cave, covering a construction area of 12 square meters and standing 4 meters high. On the right open space stands a stone carving, while on the left open space stands a stone flagpole, 4.5 meters tall, adorned with carvings of floral patterns. Built during the Ming Dynasty and renovated in the Qing Dynasty, it remains to this day...
The Confucius Temple, also known as the Temple of Learning, is located inside the east gate of the county town, at the southern foot of Zijin Mountain. Built at the same time as Yong’an County, it consists of three separate halls and is a Ming Dynasty ancient architectural complex featuring red walls and green tiles in the style of palatial buildings. The front hall is the main hall of the temple, called the "Dacheng Hall," which is dedicated to Confucius. A large plaque inscribed with "Exemplar for All Generations" hangs above the entrance...
Located in the town of Zhongba, Zijin County. The memorial hall commenced construction in October 2010, was completed and opened on May 29, 2011, with an investment of 7.6 million yuan. It covers an area of over 3,100 square meters and has a construction area of approximately 908 square meters. The building is a traditional-style structure with a double-eaved hip-and-gable roof, featuring a front porch with seven bays and eight pillars. The first floor houses a bronze statue of Sun Yat-sen…