Heyuan Guestown Crystal Hot Spring International Resort (formerly Longyuan Hot Spring Resort City) is located in the suburbs of Heyuan city, backed by green mountains and embraced by hot springs. Relying on its large-scale pristine natural environment, it is a premier hot spring resort destination in southern China. The hotel is situated in the central section of the Heyuan Fault Zone and features a volcanic landform. (Nearby attractions include Guishan Rafting, Wild Fun Valley…
The Lower Pagoda is located in Tafeng Village, Tianxin Town. Built during the Song Dynasty, it is a cultural relic protection unit of Guangdong Province and is also known as the “Fairy Pagoda.” It was originally constructed in the second year of the Xuanhe era of the Northern Song Dynasty (1120) and was renovated in the 33rd year of the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty (1605). It has a history of 885 years to date. Bricks inscribed with text on the pagoda body bear the characters “Xuanyue Second Year, Gengzi.” The Lower Pagoda is a seven-story, four-sided, flat-plan brick pagoda...
Swallow Fairy Rock, also known as Swallow Rock, is located on a massive rocky mountain within the Shangpan Management Area of Beiling Town, Longchuan County. The isolated peak of the mountain hangs in midair, with stone steps reaching into the clouds. The area features exotic flowers and animals, and boasts serene and beautiful scenery. The cave is naturally formed, with spring water dripping through crevices in the stone walls, gradually forming a well. The well water is crystal clear, cool, and sweet. To the left inside the cave, near the rock wall, there is a stone bed known as:…
Pubei Sanjiaoling Battle Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery is located on Laobai Mountain, Liantangling Village, Pubei Town, Yuanzhou District, Heyuan City. On the night of September 18, 1949, the Nationalist 196th Division, stationed in Heyuan City, seeing that the situation was hopeless, abandoned the city and fled southward along the Xindeng Highway (now part of National Highway 205) under the cover of night, intending to regroup with remnants of the Nationalist 154th Division, Security 5th Division, and others in the Pubei and Shibei area...
The former site of the Urban Underground Work Team’s clever acquisition of the Nationalist 196th Division’s city defense map is located at No. 116 Beizhi Street, Shangcheng, Yuancheng District, Heyuan City (Shangcheng Qiuwu). In August 1949, in preparation for the liberation of Heyuan City, leaders of the Guangdong-Guangxi-Hunan Border Column ordered the urban underground work team to obtain the “Heyuan City Defense Map” by all means possible. …
The former site of the Mudjin Township Brigade Headquarters of the Anti-Japanese Vanguard is located in Mudjin Village, Puqian Town, Yuanzhou District, Heyuan City. In early 1939, members of the “Anti-Japanese Vanguard” such as Lin Yaozu, Cen Bingwei, Zhou Kuangren, Li Guo, Yu Hui, Kong Qingyu, Liang Yu, and Zhang Ziguang went to the nearby Mudjin Township to carry out activities. Mudjin Township is situated at the junction of Heyuan, Zijin, and Boluo counties…
The former residence of Wei Nanjin is located in Xiheling Village, Yongguang, Longmu Town, Longchuan County. Built during the Qing Dynasty, it faces south with a north orientation, features a three-courtyard and two-wing layout, is constructed with brick and tile, and covers a construction area of approximately 1,100 square meters. It is now largely well-preserved. Wei Nanjin (1914–2001) was a native of Xiheling Village, Yongguang, Longmu Town, Longchuan. In 1934…
Dongjiang Longchuan Ecological Tourism Area is developed based on its natural ecology and unique creativity, becoming a beloved recreational sanctuary cherished by many and hailed as an “oasis” for city dwellers. Entering the water pit feels like immersing yourself in nature’s embrace, making you feel youthful and forget your worries. The area boasts lush green mountains and endless greenery…
“The ancient temple stands first on Eastern Hill, / Why chime its bells at dusk we hear so shrill? / After one hundred and eight rings resound, / The monks then shut the meditation ground.” This is a seven-character quatrain written by Su Shi, one of the “Eight Great Prose Masters of the Tang and Song,” during his visit to Longchuan while exiled to Huizhou. After thoroughly enjoying his tour of Dongshan Temple, he composed this poem. Dongshan Temple is located in Dongyao Village, Tuocheng Town, Longchuan, facing Aoshan Mountain and the Dong River…
Shuikeng Ecological Tourism and Entertainment Zone, a national AA-level tourist attraction, is located just 1 kilometer from Longchuan County. With vast rolling landscapes, murmuring mountain springs, picturesque scenery, birdsong and floral fragrance, a tranquil environment, and captivating views, it is often referred to as a “paradise on earth.” It’s a great destination for history exploration and seeking tranquility. Visitors come in an endless stream every day. One poet once highly praised Shuikeng, saying:
Yuwang Mountain features Danxia landform, composed of dozens of rocky peaks that are both rugged and picturesque. The main peak stands at an elevation of 316 meters, surrounded by steep cliffs on all sides; the valley floor and foothills are lush with vegetation, forming a sea of green. From a distance, the main peak rises majestically amidst a cluster of mountains, resembling a king surveying the vast lands along the Dong River, guarded by his soldiers. This is...
Tuocheng was the ancient county seat of Longchuan, the earliest established county in Lingnan, and one of the first eleven historical and cultural cities announced by Guangdong Province. Originally known as Longchuan City, it was later called Xunzhou City. In the 30th year of the Republic of China (1941), to commemorate Zhao Tuo, the first magistrate of Longchuan, the Education Association passed a resolution to rename it Tuocheng. In the 33rd year of Emperor Qin Shi Huang (214 BC)...
The Longchuan County Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery is located in Tiechangkeng, Laolong Town, Longchuan County. Longchuan lies at the upper reaches of the Dong and Han Rivers and has a long history of revolutionary struggle. As early as during the Great Revolution period, inspired by the May Fourth Movement, the people of Longchuan sought revolutionary truth—some went overseas to work and study, while others joined the "Propagandists Training Institute" in Guangzhou to learn and spread...
The Huang Juren Memorial Room (hereinafter referred to as the Memorial Room) is located within the Longchuan County Museum at the foot of the Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery hill in Longchuan County. The Memorial Room was jointly constructed with the County Museum in 1984 following funding allocated by relevant departments of Guangdong Province and a decision made by the Longchuan County Government. The original construction area exceeded 60 square meters, and it was completed in October 1988. …
Huang Juren (1904–1928), born in Yangbei Village, Tieshangang, Longchuan County, Guangdong Province, was one of the outstanding leaders of the early youth movement in Guangdong. During the Great Revolution period, he, along with Ruan Xiaoxian and Liu Erpeng, was honored as one of the “Three Heroes of Dongjiang.” In 1920, Huang Juren studied at Longchuan County Middle School (now Longchuan No. 1 Middle School). 19…
Huang Ke’s Former Residence is located in Shangyin Village, Sanyin Village, Tuocheng Town, Longchuan County, Heyuan City, Guangdong Province. Built during the Qing Dynasty, it faces west and has a layout of two courtyards and two wings, with the main house arranged in a three-up-three-down pattern. It is 21 meters wide and 15 meters deep, covering a construction area of 315 square meters. Huang Ke (1905–1928), courtesy name Xinfa, also known as Xinqiang, was a native of Simajia Village, Tuocheng Town, Longchuan County...
The former residence of Ye Zhuo is located in Dongsu, Dongshan Village, Dengyun Town, Longchuan County, Heyuan City, Guangdong Province. Built during the Qing Dynasty, it faces north and is situated to the south. It features a three-courtyard, three-wing (with one left wing) and two enclosed compounds layout, with the main house arranged in an upper-three lower-three structure. It spans 39 meters in width and 51 meters in depth, covering a construction area of 1,989 square meters. Ye Zhuo (1891–1930), originally named Zhuo Qing, was from Longchuan...
The former residence of Huang Qiang is located in Xiawei Village, Shuibo, Laolong Town, Longchuan County, Heyuan City, Guangdong Province. Built during the late Qing Dynasty and early Republican period, it faces southeast and is situated to the northwest, featuring a three-courtyard, two-wing layout typical of Hakka square-style houses. The main building follows an upper-seven and lower-seven structural arrangement, while the wing buildings have corner towers (four stories) at the front and rear sections. The structure spans a total width of 42.2 meters and a depth of 30.4 meters, covering a construction area of 1,283 square...
The former residence of Li Rong is located in Xiakeng Second Team, Gediao Village, Tongqu Town, Longchuan County, Heyuan City, Guangdong Province. Built during the Qing Dynasty, it faces southeast and is situated northwest. Originally designed as a three-courtyard, two-wing structure with a main building of five rooms upstairs and five downstairs, it currently has eight surviving wing rooms, including the first four on the left side. The building spans 32.3 meters in width and 29 meters in depth, with a total floor area of 936.7 square meters. Li Rong (187…
The Fujian Guild Hall is located at No. 39 Huaxin Road, Huaxin Neighborhood Committee, Laolong Town, Longchuan County. Built during the Qing Dynasty and facing from the southeast to the northwest, it served as the hometown association headquarters invested in and constructed by merchants from Fujian residing in Longchuan during that period. The guild hall features exquisitely designed architecture, intricate carvings, and a classic traditional style. It has a three-courtyard layout, with walls made of rammed gray sand, a flush gable roof, gray tile covering, …