“Purple Bamboo Temple” (commonly referred to as “Hukou Nunnery” by locals) is located on the picturesque southern slope of Dafeng Mountain in Hukou Village, Hexi Town. From the mountain, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views such as the scenic Hetu area and the returning sails at Wukeng. The temple enjoys excellent transportation access—Guangzhou–Shantou Highway, which runs across Lufeng, is just one kilometer away, and the city of Lucheng is approximately six kilometers from the site, making its location highly convenient...
Introduction Songxi and the nearby Song Dynasty relics are located in Songxitou Village, at the border of Ketang Town and Taohe Town in Haifeng County. Locals refer to it as Zhiquxi. The stream is about one kilometer long, approximately four meters deep, eight meters wide on the surface, with riverbeds about 20 meters wide on either side. According to the "Historical Sites" section in the "Supplementary Chronicles of Haifeng County"...
Songcun An is located at the foot of Nanshan Ridge, one kilometer north of Houmen Town, Haifeng County. It is a dilapidated two-courtyard, three-room temple nestled in the shade of greenery. The horizontal plaque above the entrance bears the two large characters "Song Cun" (宋存), which is also the origin of the temple’s name. These two characters signify “the land endures forever, and the Song dynasty lives on.” On the damaged walls, remnants of…
The former residence of martyr Peng Pai is located on Qiaonan Street in Haicheng, facing south with its back to the north and overlooking Longjin Creek. Originally built in the late Qing Dynasty, the main building is a two-story structure, 12.9 meters wide with three bays and 10.9 meters deep. The front porch features Western-style architecture, the floor is paved with floral tiles, and the gable walls are of the fire-prevention mountain wall style. The total construction area is 266 square meters. Comrade Peng Pai was born here in October 1896...
Fangfan Pavilion is located on Wopoling Hill in the northern suburbs of Haifeng County, an area now part of the campus of Pengpai Middle School. This grand, ancient pavilion features an octagonal, two-story design with double eaves and a pointed roof, oriented northwest to southeast. A few meters below the steps leading up to the pavilion lies a large stone tablet measuring 1.5 meters wide and 0.5 meters long, inscribed with the words “A Meal for a Thousand Autumns…”
The Guangdong Haifeng Provincial Bird Nature Reserve was established in 1998 with approval from the provincial government, primarily aiming to protect birds and their habitats. In 2000, it was included in the development plan for proposed national nature reserves (2000–2009) by the Provincial People’s Congress and the Provincial Government. In 2006, it was listed by the State Forestry Administration as a...
Also known as the "Hailu Hui Loyalty, Righteousness, Chastity, and Filial Piety Ancestral Hall," the Lin Ancestral Hall at Maluding was first built in the 16th year of the Chongzhen reign of the Ming Dynasty (1643). The structure features a traditional post-and-lintel beam system, covering a total area of over 600 square meters. It has a five-bay, two-courtyard layout arranged in a quadrangle, representing a prime example of ancestral temple architecture from eastern Guangdong during the Qing Dynasty. It is the only surviving ancient site where a county government office was once established...
Longjin Bridge is located on the Longjin River to the east of Haicheng and runs from east to west. The eastern bridge approach is 40 meters long, and the total length of the bridge is 80 meters. The bridge deck is 7.5 meters wide and 7.5 meters high. In addition to the two abutments at either end, there are four piers in the middle, and the bridge is protected by railings. Originally built in the seventh year of the Tianshun era of the Ming Dynasty (1463) by Hu Guang, the then magistrate of Haifeng County...
Yangti Junling is located at the junction of Chishi, Houmen, and Meilong towns in Haifeng County. It is an extension of the Lotus Mountain Range, and its peaks resemble carambola petals. Before the Ming Dynasty, it was called “Carambola Ridge.” Due to its high elevation and treacherous paths, it was renamed “Yangti Junling” (literally “Goat Hoof Rugged Ridge”) during the Qing Dynasty. This mountain pass was an important ancient route connecting various counties in eastern Guangdong to Huizhou and Guangzhou, originally carved out during the Han Dynasty. It became impassable during the Three Kingdoms period...
The Former Site of the Chishan Agricultural Association was originally the "Lingyu Nunnery" in Longshan Township during the Ming Dynasty. Under the advocacy and mobilization of Comrade Peng Pai, the agricultural association grew rapidly—from six initial members to over 500 members spanning 28 villages. In September 1922, Comrade Peng Pai personally presided over the establishment of the "Chishan Agricultural Association" here. In 1956, the People’s Government allocated funds to rebuild the site according to its original...
In Gangkou Village, Taohe Town, Haifeng County, there is an ancient residence commonly referred to by locals as “Lounei.” This historic building is entirely enclosed by courtyard walls, faces south, and covers an area of 2,363 square meters. The front is 38.94 meters wide and it stretches 60.7 meters from north to south. Inside, there are 60 rooms of various sizes, 4 halls, and 9...
Zhaogong Hot Springs is located along the Wanlong Road in Haifeng County. The average water temperature is 42°C, with a daily well output of 300 cubic meters and an hourly pumping rate of 14 cubic meters. Some wells reach temperatures between 60°C and 70°C, with a daily output of 600 cubic meters and an hourly pumping rate of 28 cubic meters. The water is clear and steamy, containing various beneficial minerals such as sodium, potassium, calcium, silicate, and oxygen...
Haifeng is a renowned historical and cultural city in Guangdong. The Red Palace and Red Square are symbols of this heritage, located in the city center, covering a total area of over 24,000 square meters. They served as revolutionary sites where, during the Great Revolution, communists led by Peng Pai guided the people of Haifeng-Lufeng in establishing the first county-level Soviet government. Centered around the Red Palace and...
Introduction The peaks of Yangti Ridge resemble the sections of a star fruit, and before the Ming Dynasty, it was called "Yangtao Ridge" (Star Fruit Ridge). Due to its towering heights, steep paths, and resemblance to a goat’s hoof, it was also referred to as "Yangti Ridge" (Goat Hoof Ridge) during the Qing Dynasty. This ridge was a key official route connecting various counties in eastern Guangdong with Huizhou and Guangzhou in ancient times. The "Record of the Reconstruction of the Yangti Ridge Nunnery and Shrine" states: “The ruggedness of this ridge…
Haifeng County boasts a long history and is renowned for its rich cultural relics, among which the ancestral Chenghuang Temple in the county town is one. The “0” Chenghuang Temple was once severely damaged and left unrecognizable. However, after years of reconstruction and renovation, it has now been completely revitalized. Haifeng County was established in the sixth year of the Xianhe era during the Eastern Jin Dynasty (331 AD). The construction of the county town has been relocated several times over the years…
Dequ Book Room is a radiant jewel on this land of revolution. Located in Haicheng County, east of Peng Pai’s former residence, it faces southward to the beautiful and clear Longjin River. The building spans three bays with a width of 12 meters and extends 8 meters deep, featuring traditional wind-fire gables. Beside it stands a tall and sturdy red cotton tree, adding an air of grandeur to the site. Originally…
The Bronze Statue of Martyr Peng Pai was placed in the center of Hongchang (Red Square) on October 18, 1986, and unveiled on October 22, the 90th anniversary of Peng Pai’s birth. The statue faces south (toward the main gate of Hongchang) and sits north; the base is made of neatly arranged granite slabs, standing 2.3 meters high, 2 meters long, and 1.7 meters wide. The central plaque on the front features the inscription…
The Former Site of Haifeng General Peasants' Association was originally the "Tianhou Palace" in Longshan Township during the Ming Dynasty. On January 1, 1923, over sixty representatives from various district peasant associations, entrusted with the hopes of more than twenty thousand members and one hundred thousand laboring people under the association’s jurisdiction, gathered here to establish the Haifeng General Peasants' Association. During the meeting, the organizational charter of the association was adopted, and Comrade Peng Pai was elected as the president of the General Peasants' Association. Haifeng...
To commemorate the victorious meeting of the Second Army of Workers and Peasants (commonly known as the Red Second Army) from the Nanchang Uprising in 1927 and the Fourth Army of Workers and Peasants (commonly known as the Red Fourth Army) from the Guangzhou Uprising at “Red Square,” where they fought side by side with the workers’ and peasants’ revolutionary forces of Haifeng and Lufeng, participated in the establishment, development, and defense of the Haifeng-Lufeng revolutionary base. In honor of their great achievements...
The Buddhist holy site Zhundi Pavilion is located about two li east of Haifeng County. Backed by Longshan Mountain and facing the Jingshui River to the south, it boasts picturesque scenery. The towering Martyrs' Monument on Longshan Mountain and the lush bamboo grove beside the temple pavilion both add to the charm of Zhundi Pavilion. The pavilion faces south and sits north, covering nearly 2,000 square meters in total. The horizontal plaque above the main gate is inscribed with three characters: “Zhundi Pavilion” (准堤阁), and the stone pillars in the corridor...