The Dongping Kiln in Huizhou was first fired during the Northern Song Dynasty and was one of the three major folk kilns in Guangdong at that time. As for why the Dongping Kiln experienced over 160 years of rise and decline before eventually ceasing operation, experts believe further research is needed. The Dongping Kiln in Huizhou was first established during the Northern Song Dynasty (960–1127 AD) and was one of the four major folk kilns in Guangdong during that period. The...
Huizhou Yongfu Temple has a long history. It is recorded to have been first built during the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty, making it the first temple in Huizhou. It is also an ancient temple that combines natural and cultural landscapes. In December 2000, with the approval of the Ethnic and Religious Affairs Commission of Guangdong Province, Huizhou Yongfu Temple was relocated and rebuilt. The reconstructed Yongfu Temple covers an area of 5...
Zhunta Temple is located at the northern foothills of the West Mountain of West Lake in Hui Zhou. Built during the Ming Dynasty, the temple boasts a grand presence. Eminent monks such as Kongyin, Dangui, Xueyou, and Zhunta once preached and taught Buddhism here successively. It was one of the most renowned Buddhist monasteries in the Lingnan region during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The temple was rebuilt on its original site in 1999. (Free admission) Nestled within the greenery on the western shore of West Lake in Hui Zhou…
The Tomb of Ye Mengxiong and His Wife is located on Youlong Mountain by the western side of Linghu Lake in West Lake, Huizhou. The tomb is built from a mixture of lime, sand, and yellow earth. A spirit way leads up to the tomb, at the entrance of which stands a grand stone memorial archway. Along both sides of the spirit way are four pairs of stone statues: a xiezhi (mythical beast), horses, sheep, and stone figures of officials. In front of the tomb chamber is an imperial memorial stele mounted on a tortoise base with a dragon head, and in the center stands a memorial tablet written by Yang Qiyuan (a native of Huizhou), who was the Vice Minister of Personnel during the Ming Dynasty...
Huizhou Yuanmiao Temple, located on the north shore of Pinghu Lake in Huizhou West Lake, is one of China's three most famous Taoist temples and also one of China's twenty-three renowned Taoist temples. In 1993, the Huizhou Taoist Association was established, using Yuanmiao Temple as its headquarters. It was first built in the seventh year of the Zhenguan era during the Tang Dynasty (633), originally named Tianqing Temple. After expansion in the seventh year of the Tianbao era (742)...
The Tomb of Jiang Qian is located in Baishadui Village, Xiaojinkou Subdistrict, Huizhou City. The tomb is quite large, measuring 12.6 meters in length and 7.6 meters in width. It was renovated in the 35th year of the Wanli reign during the Ming Dynasty (1607), with the tomb epitaph inscribed by Li Tao, the Surveillance Commissioner of Huguang and concurrently Censor-in-chief, and the tomb inscription composed by Zhou Guanghao, the Right Censor-in-chief of the Censorate. It was restored again in the 4th year of the Jiaqing reign during the Qing Dynasty (1799)…
Lanpai Village “The land was open and flat, with houses standing in neat rows. There were fine fields, beautiful ponds, mulberry trees, and bamboo. Paths crisscrossed the fields, and the crowing of roosters and the barking of dogs could be heard from one another.” It is no exaggeration to describe Lanpai Village in Luzhou Town, Huicheng District, as a real-life Peach Blossom Spring as depicted by Tao Yuanming. Nestled quietly by the Dongjiang River, Lanpai Village boasts the idyllic charm of a rustic mountain village: well-preserved Qing Dynasty-era houses exude timeless elegance, the local people are kind and hearty, the village paths...
Chigang Village, located in Tonghu Town, Zhongkai High-Tech Zone, originated during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties (around 1511). Despite more than 500 years of weathering, the ancient dwellings in the village have been well preserved. The Meiqian Study Hall, built during the Qing Dynasty, was renovated in 2008, giving this time-worn structure a fresh new look...
Huangwu Ancient Village (Huangwu Village, Tonghu Town) is under the jurisdiction of Tonghu Town in Zhongkai High-Tech Zone. It is located in the central southern part of Tonghu Town, adjacent to Tonghu Wetland. The village was established around 1522 in the late Ming Dynasty, making it approximately 490 years old. Today, over 500 residential buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties remain in the village, covering an area of about 30,000 square meters. The village also features ancient stone alleyways...
The Tomb of Chen Jiongming is located on Ziwei Mountain in Huizhou, Guangdong Province. It was destroyed during the Cultural Revolution but has since been restored. The tomb features a pavilion-style structure from the Republican era, with a gravestone approximately 3 meters high overlooking West Lake. The inscription on the stone was personally handwritten by the eminent scholar Zhang Taiyan. Despite enduring years of weathering, the main structure of the tomb remains intact. In 1990, it was listed as a municipal cultural relic by the Huizhou Municipal Government…
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The former site of the Huizhou Office of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions is located at No. 9 Dushi Lane, Qiaoxi Subdistrict, Huicheng District. The building faces west and is constructed with blue bricks and tiled roofing. It features a two-courtyard structure with a central patio, comprising eight rooms and two halls, covering an area of about 300 square meters. This site also served as the former location of the Huizhou Office of the Guangdong Provincial Peasants Association...
Plum Blossom Pavilion, Former Site of the General Headquarters of the Dongjiang Overseas Chinese Service Corps The former site of the general headquarters of the Dongjiang Overseas Chinese Service Corps is located within the Plum Blossom Pavilion at No. 7, Lane 3, Jindai Street, Qiaoxi Subdistrict, Huicheng District. After the Marco Polo Bridge Incident on July 7, 1937, the anti-Japanese salvation movement in the Dongjiang region reached its peak. In August, service groups organized by compatriots from Hong Kong, Macau, and overseas Chinese began returning to the Dongjiang area to participate in the anti-Japanese salvation efforts. In October 1938, Japanese forces landed from Daya Bay and invaded South China, triggering an unprecedented surge in the Dongjiang anti-Japanese salvation movement. In mid-December, under the leadership of the Southeastern Special Committee of the Communist Party of China, representatives from the Nanyang Huiqiao Jiuxianghui (Overseas Chinese Salvation Association of Nanyang), the Hong Kong Huiyang Youth Association, the Yuxian Le She (Leisure and Joy Society), and the Haifeng-Lufeng Native Place Association held a meeting and decided to establish the Dongjiang Overseas Chinese Service Corps. The goal was to mobilize and organize patriotic youths to return home and join the anti-Japanese salvation movement.
Chongxu Temple is located at the southern end of Zhuming Cave on the northern foothills of Luofu Mountain in Guangdong. The original site was the South Hermitage — named Duxu — one of the four hermitages built by the Eastern Jin Dynasty Taoist Ge Hong. After Ge Hong ascended to immortality, in the early years of the Yixi era (405 AD) during the reign of Emperor An of Jin, it was rebuilt as the Ge Hong Shrine in his honor. During the Tianbao era (742–756 AD) of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, the temple was expanded and renamed “Ge Xian Shrine”…
The Futian Eco-Tourism Area is located on the western mountain range of Luofu Mountain in Huizhou, at an altitude of 800 meters. It lies at the heart of the "Tourism and Leisure Corridor" in central Guangdong and enjoys a subtropical climate with mild winters and cool summers. It is renowned for its pristine mountain landscape, the seamless integration of nature and recreation, and its distinctive green ecological features. The area’s small bridges, flowing…
The Dongjiang Column Memorial Hall in Boluo County, Huizhou City, is located within the Zhu Ming Cave Scenic Area of Luofu Mountain, a national key scenic spot. Surrounded by mountains on three sides and facing the picturesque Bailian Lake in front, the memorial is not far from the former headquarters of the Dongjiang Column—the Chongxu Ancient Temple—on the right. The surroundings are elegant and the scenery pleasant. The name “Dongjiang Column Memorial Hall” was inscribed by Ye Xuanping, former Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference…
In the northern part of Longhua Town, Boluo County, Huizhou City, there is an ancient residential complex dating back over 200 years that remains well-preserved to this day. The former head of the Boluo County Culture Bureau believes this cluster serves as tangible material for studying the architectural history and villagers' living customs during the Ming and Qing dynasties, possessing both preservation value and development potential. This ancient residential group is located about…
Xiangshui Longhuadong Tourist Area is located in Xiangshui Town, Boluo County, Huizhou City, on the edge of the Pearl River Delta, within the renowned Luofu Mountain range. Within the 4-square-kilometer scenic area, surrounding mountains are lush and green, with butterflies fluttering about, creating an exceptionally beautiful and enchanting landscape. Xiangshui River is about a one-hour drive from Luoyang Town, Boluo County, Guangdong Province. This newly developed attraction still retains some rustic charm, offering visitors a sense of relaxation upon entering. The Xiangshui River is one of the best natural rafting routes in Guangdong Province. The river originates from the Luofu Mountains. The entire course of the river is formed by glacial potholes—primitive wonders left behind from glaciers dating back over three million years during the Quaternary Ice Age—mysterious and magical. The area is surrounded by verdant bamboo and forests, with towering trees along both riverbanks, steep cliffs on either side that are vividly shaped, a valley covered overhead, rugged rocks, and a landscape that seems crafted by nature’s artistry.
“The elephant mountain conceals a pearl, the Zen temple awakens the Buddhist heart, the pagoda guards sacred relics, and the Buddha’s grace showers all beings.” Mingzhu Zen Temple is located within the Bao’etou Mountain National Nature Reserve in Boluo, Huizhou City, Guangdong Province. Known as a natural “oxygen bar,” the temple is nestled among emerald peaks that shine like a jewel on a jade ribbon. Built along the mountainside, embracing the shade and facing the sun, the scenery is picturesque with clear mountains and beautiful waters. The site boasts an excellent feng shui alignment, featuring sights such as “Nine Dragons Reflecting in the Landscape,” “Clouds Soaring over the Elephant Ridge,” “A Toad Leaping into the River,” and “Waterfalls Cascading Down Swiftly.” With tranquil valleys and serene streams, it’s a place where “the wonders of nature and the spirit of a paradise converge.” It’s not only an idyllic retreat for leisure and wellness but also a spiritual home for those who seek meditation, worship, and Zen practice. Mingzhu Zen Temple is grand in scale, boasting a magnificent statue of Guanyin, the towering, golden-glistening Ten Thousand Buddhas Relic Pagoda, as well as the Heavenly King Hall, Mahavira Hall, Guanyin Hall, Ksitigarbha Hall, Medicine Buddha Hall, Wealth God Hall, meditation rooms, east and west wing rooms, and lay practitioners' dormitories, among other halls. The temple features the world’s only Guanyin statue holding a peace dove, and the resplendent golden Relic Pagoda housing ten thousand Buddhas is truly awe-inspiring. The Peace Guanyin has a unique design and is surrounded by a corridor of 129 statues of Guanyin in the Great Mercy form offering protection. The temple is also one of the Chinese temples with the most manifestations of Guanyin.
The Huizhou Convention and Exhibition Center is a large-scale public complex integrating various functions such as exhibitions, conferences, business, dining, and entertainment. It was invested in and built by Hong Kong’s Zhongzhou Group. Located in the Jiangbei area of downtown Huizhou, it is one of the projects under Huizhou’s “Three Museums and One Center.” The Huizhou Convention and Exhibition Center features a single-story multi-curved surface lattice shell structure and can accommodate 1,138...