Daqing Guangjiao Temple was constructed on the initiative of the Daqing Buddhist Association to better serve local worshippers in the Datong District and promote Buddhist teachings. The project is located east of Sadalu Road in Gaotaizi Town and was funded through public donations. The temple has a total investment of 20 million yuan, and construction is carried out in three phases, covering a total area of 50,000 square meters with a built-up area of 5,000 square meters...
Located between Gaotaizi Village and Xiaoxi Village in the southwest of Gaotaizi Town, Datong District, Daqing City, Heilongjiang Province. In February 1958, the Ministry of Petroleum conducted a geological survey of the Songliao Plain. In November of the same year, the Ministry approved the drilling of Daqing’s first oil well. On September 26, 1959, the well struck oil with a joyful gush. From then on, China shed the label of having a backward petroleum industry…
The Datong History Exhibition Hall was established and began operating in October 2014; it was registered with the Heilongjiang Provincial Department of Culture in August 2015; in March 2017, it was registered with the District Institutional Organization Committee; and in December 2020, it was successfully promoted to a National Third-Class Museum. With this achievement, our district’s History Exhibition Hall, Cultural Center, and Library—the “Three Halls”—…
The Jiulong Tourist Area is centered around Zhaoyuan Town in Daqing City, Heilongjiang Province, and mainly consists of natural attractions such as Wangqing Mountain, Sifangtan, Black Mountain, Chicken Heart Beach, Jiangxin Island, Sifang Mountain, the Zhaoyuan Wharf on the Songhua River, and Miaojialiangzi. This area primarily features the scenery along the Songhua River, with the Huanghai (sturgeon) Circle at its core, showcasing the unique fish culture of Zhaoyuan County — where the Songhua and Nen Rivers meet — through listening to fish, watching fish, talking about fish, and eating fish...
Introduction Longhutai, also known as the Hunjiang Temporary Palace of the Liao Dynasty or Shao Yangchuan Temporary Residence, is located at the site of the ancient city village in Xinzhan Town, Zhaoyuan County. During the Liao Dynasty, Longhutai served as an important secondary capital. Today, remnants such as palace walls (the Forbidden City), burial sites of Emperor Daozong, and military fortifications still exist. This attraction complements the military passageway of Fuqiang Ancient City, together forming a complete Liao and Jin cultural tourism destination. The area is also the main production region for local tribute goods such as Southwest Digeng millet, hazelnuts, and daylilies (also called “forget-worry flowers”). Huangyu Island, situated in the main channel of the Nenjiang River within Fuqiang Township, retains its pristine vegetation. The 60-square-kilometer Longhutai Development Zone boasts unique natural scenery alongside profound historical heritage, making it highly valuable for development.
The Site of the Baipinbao Relics is located in Baipinbao Village, Minyi Township, Zhaoyuan County, Suihua City, in the northeastern Chinese province of Heilongjiang. It is a Bronze Age cultural site dating back approximately 2,900 years, equivalent to China’s Western Zhou period. Discovered in 1974, the site covers a total area of about 180,000 square meters and is a typical Bronze Age settlement on the Nenjiang Plain...
Introduction: The Twin Pagodas of Yanyu Temple are located in Damiao Village, Zhaoyuan County, nestled against mountains and beside water, offering beautiful scenery. Built in the early Qing Dynasty, the pagodas integrate architectural styles from Mongolian, Tibetan, and Han traditions. They feature a stupa-style design with bold, unrestrained carvings that are robust and majestic. The two pagodas stand east and west, complementing each other beautifully, with a temple screen wall situated in front of them. Heilongjiang Province, Daqing City…
Located in Minyi Township in the western part of Daqing City, Heilongjiang Province, it is a sacred site of Tibetan Buddhism in our county. Surrounding attractions centered around it include: the Twin Pagodas and Screen Wall, Xinxin Lake, Yulin Park, the Yin-Yang Boundary (Sancha River), the ancient sites of Jinzhaizhou and Shixing Cities, beacon towers, ancient caves, the Baijinbao Cultural Ruins, Huanghou Dian (Tashihai Ancient City), and more...
Lotus Lake was formed during the Quaternary Ice Age, a crescent-shaped lake left behind after the Songhua River changed course in the Pleistocene epoch of the Quaternary period. It consists of eastern and western sections, covering a total area of 1,800 mu. The planting of lotus flowers in Lotus Lake began in the late 18th century. When in full bloom, the lake is covered with lush, translucent green leaves and brilliantly colored blossoms, presenting a spectacular sight. In 1998, Zhao Yuan County designated July 18 as the Lotus Festival. Every year during July and August, nearly 100,000 tourists visit to admire the beautiful “Lotus Fairies.”
The Da Miao Scenic Area is a provincial-level scenic spot. It features the Yanfu Temple Twin Pagodas and Screen Wall, built in the 23rd year of the Kangxi reign (1684), the over 3,000-year-old Baijinbao Ancient Cultural Site, as well as the Chuhedian Battlefield Site, the Tomb Site of Emperor Daozong, Liao Dynasty imperial palaces, Xinxin Lake, Yulin Park, Sancha River, and more...
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The temple was renovated in 1997. Inside, there are two thousand-year-old elm trees, one to the east and one to the west, standing parallel and facing each other. The one on the east is burly and robust, resembling a warrior, while the one on the west is graceful and delicate, resembling a gentle woman. They are known as the male and female trees and are regarded as sacred. According to the Qing Dynasty’s “Catalogue of the Imperial Tour to the East,” it is recorded: “On the 2nd day of the 3rd month in the 21st year of Kangxi’s reign…”
Chuhedian was a place name during the Liao and Jin dynasties, located in the southwestern part of Heilongjiang region, on the north bank where the lower reaches of the Nen River converge with the Songhua River. It is the ancient city of "Anglaer" to the south of Maoxing Town, Zhaoyuan County—commonly known as "Leleyingzi." Situated at the highest point to the west, Qingshantou stands over 160 meters above sea level. The top of the plateau is flat and has been cultivated into farmland, stretching about 600 meters from north to south…
The Twin Pagodas and Screen Wall of Yanfu Temple are located on the western side of Damiao Village, Minyi Township, Zhaoyuan County, Heilongjiang Province. To the south, just a stone’s throw away, flows the surging Nen River heading east; to the west lies the vast and picturesque Xinxin Lake. Nestled between this river and lake is an abruptly rising terrace, beneath the shade of ancient elm trees stretching over a thousand meters. Here stands the...
The Heilongjiang Zhaoyuan Riverside Wetland Nature Reserve is located in the northwest of Zhaoyuan County, Heilongjiang Province, within the central part of the Songnen Plain, covering an area that includes 11 townships. To the east, the reserve borders Laizhou Town of Zhaodong City, Heilongjiang Province; to the south, it faces Jilin Province’s Fuyu County, Songyuan City, and Qian Gorlos Mongol Autonomous County across the Songhua River; to the west, it…
The Xiaolaha Site is located in Dongyishun Village, Yishun Township, Zhaoyuan County, Daqing City, Heilongjiang Province, and is a Neolithic cultural site. Research indicates that the Xiaolaha Site dates back 6,500 years, making it the earliest known area of human activity in Heilongjiang Province. Archaeological excavations in 1992 unearthed a large number of bone fishing hooks, pottery net sinkers, clam sickles, stone...
The Chalagan Site is located on an earthen mound 1.5 kilometers west of Chalagan Tun in Qianjin Village, Daxing Township. It dates back to the Neolithic Age and is classified as an ancient site. On December 17, 1986, the Chalagan Site was designated as part of the second batch of cultural heritage protection units in Heilongjiang Province. …
Wanghaitun Ancient City is located on a platform 500 meters south of Hongda Village, Sanzhan Town. It dates back to the Liao and Jin dynasties and is classified as an ancient site. On December 17, 1986, it was designated as part of the second batch of cultural heritage protection units in Heilongjiang Province. …
The Zhao Yuan Museum was established on July 18, 1999. It is currently integrated with the Zhao Yuan County Cultural Relics Management Office, operating jointly in the same office space. The institution currently has 10 registered staff members, with a building area of 1,440 square meters. It features six exhibition halls: Ancient Animal Fossils, Historical Relics, Revolutionary Martyrs, Fifty Years Since the Founding of the PRC, Advancing Zhao Yuan, and the "98" Flood Control Exhibition.
The highlight of Lotus Lake is that it is located in Heilongjiang Province, an area often associated with ice and snow, and specifically in Daqing — a very typical industrial city. For those from the northeast who are fond of the charm of southern China’s water towns, there’s no need to travel thousands of miles in the peak of summer just to admire lotus flowers down south.