The Ludong Ancestral Temple is located in Yiwu Natural Village, Beizhong Village Committee, Shanwei City, Guangdong Province. Originally built in the first year of the Jianwen era of the Ming Dynasty (1399), the current architectural style dates back to the Qing Dynasty. It faces west-southwest at 1° east, and the entire complex includes an ancient temple, historic alleys, flower stands, a grain courtyard, and a pond. The temple building itself is 10.6 meters wide and 14.8 meters deep,...
The ancient city of Huizhou, once known as a strategic stronghold along the Dongjiang River due to its seven sturdy gate towers, had all its city gates destroyed over 80 years ago because of wars and other reasons. On July 3, 2006, Chaojing...
Baihuazhou is located near Mingyue Bay of West Lake and is connected to the Long Bridge. During the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty, when Gan Gongliang served as the prefect of Huizhou, he built the Luoxia Pavilion on the islet. The pavilion has been renovated many times, and from its windows on all sides, one can enjoy panoramic views of the lake and surrounding hills. A newly created flower corridor is planted with a wide variety of famous blooms, along with rare and exotic flowers and trees on display. The potted plants stand gracefully, making the place more charming than a mere "flower islet."
Hometown Garden (Liao Chengzhi’s Tomb) is located within the Red Flower Lake Scenic Area in Huizhou. On September 25, 2008, the ashes of Mr. Liao Chengzhi were relocated here from Babaoshan in Beijing. The garden is divided into areas such as the “Entrance Area,” “Memorial Plaza Area,” and “Elegy Stone Tablet Area.” The “Memorial Plaza Area” features a half-length bronze statue of Liao Chengzhi and a paved plaza...
Jindai Street is located on the west bank of the Dongjiang River. It was built in the 22nd year of the Hongwu reign during the Ming Dynasty (1389), and before the Ming Dynasty, it was a residential area outside Huizhou City. The current street is 300 meters long and 4 meters wide, connecting the eastern city wall via Shuimen Road to the east and linking to the western city wall of West Lake to the west. It resembles a belt, hence the name Jindai Street (Belt Street). There is also a legend that a golden belt was once buried in the street, which is why it is called Jindai Street.
The Huang Family Ancestral Residence is located at No. 54 Jindai Street, covering an area of 221 square meters. It features a two-courtyard layout, and in the left wing room of the courtyard, there is a preserved Ming Dynasty well. The well's stone rim, carved from red sandstone, has become uneven after centuries of use but remains intact without any cracks. To the southwest behind the residence is the back door of the Zhang family house. The well never dries up year-round, and its water is clear and cool...
Guantian Temple is located in the eastern part of Lughe County, on the main peak of Guantianzhang, which stands about 860 meters above sea level. Known as being “three feet from the sky and ten thousand zhang from the water,” this majestic mountain features towering peaks that stretch for dozens of miles. Mist and clouds drift around the summit, while rosy clouds shift unpredictably, creating an ethereal, fairy-tale-like atmosphere. On the mountain, there are attractions such as Wanghai Peak, Little Matou, Big Matou...
Huizhou Zhongshan Park in Guangdong (originally named Huizhou First Park) is located on Muyu Mountain in Huizhou City. The entire park faces south and covers an area of 30,000 square meters. It was established in the 1920s. In October of the 14th year of the Republic of China (1925), the Eastern Expeditionary Army during the Northern Expedition captured Huizhou. Chiang Kai-shek, [redacted], and Soviet advisor Rogachev held a...
West Lake in Huizhou is an urban shallow-water lake located within Huizhou City, Guangdong Province, China. It is a National Key Scenic Area and a National AAAA-level Tourist Attraction. Its landscape consists of the “Five Lakes, Six Bridges, and Eighteen Scenic Spots.” Historically, West Lake in Huizhou was grouped with West Lake in Hangzhou and West Lake in Yingzhou as one of China’s Three Great West Lakes. …
Wangye Pavilion is located at a high point in Zhongshan Park, Huizhou City. Originally named Wangye Pavilion, it was built in the 11th year of the Tongzhi reign during the Qing Dynasty (1872) and underwent major renovations in 1959. The pavilion stands by the river, shaded by towering ancient banyan trees and flame trees. In summer, the river breeze is refreshing, with fallen petals covering the ground. In winter, the sunlight is warm, casting dappled shadows through the trees. In October 1925, the National Revolutionary Army's Second Eastern Expedition, led by revolutionary teachers and students from the Whampoa Military...
Also known as the Jade Pagoda, it is located on West Mountain in Huizhou West Lake and is the oldest structure on the lake. Originally built during the reign of Emperor Zhongzong of the Tang Dynasty to commemorate the monk Sengjia of Sizhou Dashi, it was referred to as the Great Sage Pagoda by the Northern Song Dynasty literary figure Su Shi when he was exiled to Huizhou. In the 42nd year of the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty (1584 AD), the pagoda was destroyed, and early in the Wanli era, it was rebuilt as a pavilion. In the 46th year of the Wanli era (1618 AD)...
Gongbei Bridge is located at the water outlet on the north side of West Lake. It is also known as the "Five-Eye Bridge" because the bridge has five arches. Built during the Zhiping era of the Northern Song Dynasty (1506-1521) when Governor Chen Chui constructed the embankment around the lake, it has a history of 900 years. It has been maintained through various dynasties. The bridge is made of brick and stone, measuring 40 meters in length, 8.4 meters in width, and 8...
Huizhou City’s Municipal-level Dunzi Nature Reserve is located in Luzhou Town, Huicheng District. It is a forest ecological and wildlife-oriented nature reserve primarily dedicated to protecting the South Asian tropical evergreen broad-leaved forests and rare animals and plants. The total area of the reserve is 1,923 hectares, including a core zone of 769.3 hectares, a buffer zone of 522.6 hectares…
Dongpo Well is located on Baihe Peak in the eastern part of Huizhou City. The well opening is 0.6 meters wide and 14.5 meters deep. Its walls are built with blue bricks, giving it a simple and ancient appearance. Next to the well is a well curb, and there stands a stone inscription carved in the 15th year of the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty (1750), bearing the two characters "Bīng Tuān" (meaning "Ice Torrent") written by the famous scholar Guan Huai. It is an important historical site where Su Shi (also known as Dongpo), the great literary figure of the Northern Song Dynasty, resided in Huizhou, and it remains largely intact today. Historical records state…
The living water source of West Lake in Huizhou. Honghua Lake Scenic Area is located in the mountainous region around Longfeng Shangpai Dashibi and Honghuazhang in the southwest of the city, covering an area of 9 square kilometers. Established in 1991, it is a reservoir-type scenic area, consisting of Honghua Lake Reservoir, Dashibi Reservoir, and the east and west entrance parks. The lake area features lush forests, and within the lake there is…
Tonghu Wetland is one of the few typical inland freshwater lake wetlands in Guangdong Province. It encompasses four types of wetlands: lake wetlands, river wetlands, pond-based wetlands, and reservoir wetlands — a rare combination in the province. This wetland also serves as a stopover and habitat for migratory birds. According to calculations and analyses by relevant experts regarding the wetland’s temperature and…
Fenghu Academy is located within West Lake in Huizhou. Its predecessor was the Juxian Hall, which was built in the fourth year of the Chunyou era (1244) during the Song Dynasty, and was renamed Fenghu Academy ten years later. During the Song Dynasty, Fenghu Academy was originally situated on Yinguang Ridge. In the 33rd year of the Kangxi reign in the Qing Dynasty (1695), the academy was relocated here. The campus features pavilions, terraces, towers, and ponds, serving as resting places. Later…
The Deng Yanda Memorial Park is located in Lujing Village, Sandong Town, Huicheng District, Huizhou City, Guangdong Province. It covers a total area of 52.6 hectares, including 21.8 hectares of construction land and 12.9 hectares of core area. The Deng Yanda Memorial Park was jointly built by the Huizhou Municipal Committee and Government of the Communist Party of China, the Huicheng District Committee and Government. The total investment for the project is approximately 60 million yuan...
Hot Springs, located in Xiaojinkou Town, Huicheng District, is nestled in a valley surrounded by mountains on three sides, covering an area of 1.5 square kilometers. For thousands of years, these unassuming springs have quietly emerged from the earth, indifferent to worldly chaos and untouched by the rise and fall of human affairs. They continuously gush forth, spreading warmth to the world and nourishing the land with their mineral-rich waters. Hot Springs is famed for its combination of hot springs, cold springs...
The Egret Lake Scenic Tourism Resort is located in the northeastern part of Huicheng District, covering an area of approximately 1,077 hectares (16,155 mu), including a lake area of 270 hectares (4,065 mu). Originally named Jiaodong Reservoir, Egret Lake was formed by transforming a natural lake through water conservancy projects. The lake area is surrounded by green hills and embraced by crystal-clear waters...