Wuzhishi, a provincial-level scenic area in Pingyuan County, is a renowned Danxia landform destination in eastern Guangdong. Located in Chagan Town, 57 kilometers north of Pingyuan County, five towering stone peaks rise abruptly from the ground, resembling five outstretched fingers piercing the sky, creating a majestic sight. The mountain features numerous attractions, including Sword Gate Rock, Stone Forest Temple, Clever Spring, Primordial Tower, and the One-Line Sky...
Nantai Mountain is located in Shizheng Town, Pingyuan County, Guangdong Province, with an elevation of 648 meters. It is one of the Eight Scenic Spots in Eastern Guangdong. The area features strikingly unique peaks in various shapes. Viewed from south to north, the twin peaks stand side by side like a majestic lion perched on high, presenting a grand and magnificent sight. Viewed from east to west, it resembles a reclining Buddha gazing at the sky. The scenic area boasts numerous peculiar rocks, scenic wonders, historic sites, anecdotes, and…
Hui Xin Building is located in Zhoutian Village, Qiuchang Subdistrict Office. Built during the Republic of China era, it faces south and measures 50 meters in width and 22 meters in depth, covering a total area of 1,100 square meters. It is a Hakka enclosed house complex consisting of a front enclosure, main hall, wing rooms, and corner towers. In front of the courtyard is a pond. The front facade of the enclosed building has three gates, with the central gate serving as the main axis ancestral hall entrance, featuring a...
Liuzhaolou is located in Chayuan Village, Qiuchang Subdistrict, Huiyang District, covering an area of 2,300 square meters. It is a Hakka enclosed dragon house built during the Qing Dynasty using materials such as lime-soil mixture and wood. During the rescue operation of Hong Kong’s cultural figures during the War of Resistance against Japan, Liuzhaolou served as a transfer station for the secret evacuation. Notable figures such as Liao Chengzhi, Lian Guan, Qiao Guanhua, the couple Mao Dun, …
Yue Li Bridge is located in Yuanling Village, Yonghu Town, Huiyang District, Huizhou City. The bridge was built in the 17th year of the Guangxu reign during the Qing Dynasty (i.e., 1891), situated on the section of the Maxi River within the Yuanling Brigade area. It now stands at the western end of Yaoli Mountain, southeast of the current Yuanling Brigade headquarters. Originally, this bridge served as the main route from Yonghu to Huizhou. It is a single-arch pedestrian bridge, with both the bridge piers and the arch constructed from uniformly sized...
Hui Shui Lou in Huizhou is the ancestral home of General Ye Ting. The building was constructed in the 5th year of the Daoguang reign during the Qing Dynasty by Ye Chengfa, the great-great-grandson of Ye Tesheung. It features the traditional Hakka architectural style of "three halls and two wings" enclosed within a walled compound. Hui Shui Lou is located in Zhoutian Village, Qiuchang Subdistrict, Huiyang District, Huizhou City, Guangdong Province. It was built in the 5th year of the Daoguang reign (1825) by Ye Chengfa, the fifth-generation ancestor of the Ye clan from Zhoutian, and serves as the ancestral residence of General Ye Ting. It is also a cultural heritage site protected at the municipal level in Huizhou. Surrounding the building are historical relics such as the former site of Tengyun School, the former residence of General Ye Ting, and Yuying Building.
Longhu Lake is located in Hetou Town, Pingyuan County, and along with the Longwen Scenic Area, it belongs to the Guangdong Longwen-Huangtian Provincial Nature Reserve. It is about 30 kilometers from the county seat. The reservoir was built in 1966, with a lake surface stretching 6 kilometers and a water storage capacity of 50 million cubic meters. Dense pine and fir trees surround the lake, while the slopes along the shore are covered with navel orange orchards, resembling a green carpet...
Shilong Fort stands at an elevation of 333.8 meters and gets its name from its winding, undulating mountain ridges that resemble a dragon entering the land. The hill is equipped with an observation pavilion, parking lot, walking trails, and more. Towering trees provide ample shade, while birds sing melodiously. Though located in a bustling corner of the county town, the site remains ethereal, serene, and breathtakingly beautiful. At the summit lies a watchtower built a century ago, and to the west...
Scenic area ticket: ¥30; shuttle bus ticket: ¥30. Scenic spot rating: Not available. Scenic theme: Natural ecology, primitive villages. Address: Shenaocun Village, Shangju Town, Pingyuan County. Contact number: 0753-8288666. Opening hours: All day. Shuttle bus operating hours: 8:00–16:00. Self-driving route: …
The ancient town of Renju was historically known as “Haojudu,” meaning “the place where noble and heroic people reside.” Located in the northwest of Pingyuan County at the junction of Fujian, Guangdong, and Jiangxi provinces, it lies 36 kilometers from the county seat. It serves as a commercial hub for surrounding towns as well as neighboring areas in Jiangxi and Fujian. Its annual retail sales of consumer goods exceed 23 million yuan. In 2001…
As an ancient saying goes: “Famous mountains across the land are mostly inhabited by monks,” and “A mountain need not be high — it is famous as long as there are monks (or immortals).” Shilin Temple was first built in the first year of the Wanli era, 1573, when Monk Wuyong established a thatched hut to form the foundation of the temple. Through multiple renovations and expansions during the Qing reigns of Kangxi, Qianlong, and Xianfeng, by the end of the Qing Dynasty the temple housed over a hundred monks, becoming one of the four great temples in eastern Guangdong…
Huangtian Green Reflection (Huangtian Reservoir) is located in Hetou Town in the central part of Pingyuan County, 22 kilometers from the county seat, Dazhe Town. It is a naturally scenic area with an elegant environment. Surrounded by rolling hills and lush green forests, the lake remains clear year-round, with shimmering blue waves that resemble a bright mirror reflecting the blue sky and auspicious clouds. Strolling along the lakeshore, you’ll find...
Fengtai Hall is the ancestral home of the Lin family. It was built by the 16th-generation ancestor, Teshow Gong. According to family members and clan genealogies, Teshow Gong’s father, Fengyuan Gong, ran an inn in Jiangxi during his early years. Known for being honest and kind-hearted, he once hosted a group of bandits who had checked in carrying gold and silver. The outlaws were later captured by government troops, and Fengyuan Gong unexpectedly came into a large sum of money. He then used this fortune to build a house for his eldest son, Teshow, back at home…
Shangju Hakka Xiangsi Valley Scenic Area is located within Shangju in the Longwen-Huangtian Provincial Nature Reserve, 26 kilometers from the county seat, covering an area of 60 square kilometers. The scenic area presents a four-season panorama of "spring waterfalls, summer retreats, autumn harvests of love peas, and winter red leaves," offering a profound experience of Xiangsi Valley’s unique red bean forests, waterfall clusters, canyon charm…
Cheng Min was born in the first year of Emperor Gong of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, Sima Dewen’s Yuangi era (i.e., 419 AD), into an official family. Facing national crisis and the suffering of the people, he boldly submitted a memorial to Emperor Xiaowu of Song, Liu Jun, advising that "externally, we should pursue peace, and internally, we should uphold benevolence." Unexpectedly, the emperor believed he was interfering in state affairs and ordered the extermination of his entire family. Helpless...
Rezhe Hot Spring is a natural bathing spot cherished by the people of Pingyuan for generations. Since the late Qing Dynasty, Rezhe was divided into two townships: Reshui (Hot Water) and Xiaozhe (Little Rezhe), with the Reshui Township government located at Youshu Market and the Xiaozhe Township government situated at Xiaozhe Palace Pavilion. The spring water here is clear and warm, with temperatures around 50°C—moderately hot and abundant in supply. In the past, there was a temple by the spring called Yue...
Covering an area of 200 acres, Pingyuan County Red Army Memorial Park features a main exhibition hall area, a thematic sculpture area, memorial pavilions, and leisure sightseeing zones. The main exhibition hall area (the Fourth Red Army Memorial Hall), spanning 810 square meters, is divided into six sections and twenty-three units. Through texts, artifacts, and photographs, it provides a detailed account of the birth of the Fourth Red Army on Jinggang Mountain,...
Biejutian Cave Scenic Area is located southwest of Zhongshi Village in Zhongxing Town, less than 10 kilometers from the county seat. The area features striking peaks, steep cliffs, picturesque landscapes, layered verdant mountains, and enchanting scenery. The lake stretches 5 kilometers in length and covers an area of 10 square kilometers. Surrounded by rolling hills, dense pine and bamboo forests, and abundant wildlife, the region is rich in natural resources. In summer...
The Grand Buddha Temple is located in Fengchi Village, Dazhe Town, Pingyuan County, 2 kilometers from the county seat and beside the world’s largest natural Buddha. The temple adopts the architectural style of temples from the Tang Dynasty, built against the mountain. It covers a planned total area of 66,770 square meters, with a total construction area of 18,495 square meters. All the halls feature upturned eaves and carved beams, gleaming with gold and brilliant colors. …
Red Army Slogans in Renju Town are located in Renju Market, Renju Town, Pingyuan County. In October 1929, the Fourth Red Army set out for Meixian, then returned to Shanghang, passing through areas such as Shizheng, Renju, and Chagan in Pingyuan. They stayed in Renju for about a month, with Commander Zhu De’s headquarters established at Renju Middle School. Subsequently, in order to break the enemy’s “Three-Province Encirclement Campaign”...