The Border Wall refers to a defensive wall that starts in Tushan Township, Helong County, in the west, stretches eastward for over 150 kilometers, and ends at Jilin Mountain in Chang’an Town, Longjing City. Locally, it is referred to as the “Great Wall,” “Border Wall,” or “Border Trench.” The Border Wall spans nine townships across Helong County, Longjing City, and Yanji City. The starting point of the Border Wall is on the slopes of Erdaogou in Dongshan Village, Tushan Township, Helong County…
The Longtoushan Ancient Tomb Cluster is located on Longtoushan Mountain in Helong County, Jilin Province. The site spans over 500 meters from east to west and about 400 meters from north to south, with 12 earthen mounds visible on the surface. In front of the largest tomb stand two large stone pillars, and the flat land to the south features the foundations of buildings. One of the excavated tombs belongs to Princess Zhenxiao, the fourth daughter of Dae Heung-mu, the third king of the Bohai Kingdom...
Shiren Valley Site Batch and Announcement Date: Sixth Batch, May 31, 2007 Address: Shiren Valley Village, Longcheng Town, Helong City Category: Ancient Site Management Unit: Helong City Cultural Relics Management Office Open to Public: No The site is located on the western hillside of Shiren Valley Village, Longcheng Township, Helong City. From August 20 to September 10, 2005, the...
The Longmen Lake Water Conservancy Scenic Area in Helong City is located in Jilin Province, China. It is built primarily around the Yadong Reservoir and is a national water conservancy scenic area. The overall site covers an area of 100 square kilometers. The scenic area boasts vast bodies of water, dense forests, picturesque mountains and clear waters, as well as winding valleys. When gazing at the mountain ranges, they resemble a coiled dragon lying in repose, making it a distinctive destination characterized by "serene mountains, clear waters, beautiful forests, and delicious fish."
The Helong Tumen River Basin Hongqi River Water Conservancy Scenic Area is located in Helong City, Jilin Province, and is a national-level water conservancy scenic area. The Hongqi River originates from the southern foothills of Zengfeng Mountain in Helong City, flows eastward through villages and towns such as Longcheng and Chongshan in Helong City, and along the way receives the waters of the Damalugou River and Xiaomalugou River, before joining the Tumen River near Guchengli in Chongshan Town. It has a total length of 6…
Heshui River National Wetland Park in Helong, Jilin is located in the southwestern part of Helong City, Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, Jilin Province. The park belongs to the Guangping Forest Farm of the Helong Forestry Bureau in Jilin Province. Its geographical coordinates are: 128°38′20″–128°47′11″ east longitude and 42°01′03″–42°06′56″…
Batch and announcement date: Second batch 1981.4.20 Address: He’an Village, Wolong Township, Helong City Period: 1934–1935 Category: Modern historical sites and representative buildings Managing unit: Helong City Cultural Relics Management Office Open to public: No Chechangzi Anti-Japanese Guerrilla Base…
Batch and announcement date of Yangmudingzi Mountain Fortress: Fifth batch, February 26, 1999 Address: Shiguo Village, Longshui Town, Helong City Era: Bohai Kingdom (698–926 AD) Category: Ancient ruins Managing unit: Helong City Cultural Relics Management Office Open to public: No The mountain fortress is located about 10 li southeast of Shiguo Reservoir in Toudao Town, Helong City, on the mountaintop of Yangmudingzi Gully, locally known as Tuchenggou. To its southwest are steep ridges, and to the north lies a deep valley. The site is roughly an irregular oval in shape. It has a perimeter of 2,680 meters, with walls over 10 meters wide at the base and generally between 1.50 and 2.50 meters in height. Four corner towers are situated at the turns of the walls. Two gate sites can be identified: the north gate is about 11 meters wide and includes a barbican, while the other, on the north-south axis, is about 6 meters wide and lacks a barbican. A stream inside the fortress flows southward down the mountain into the Yangmu River and eventually into Shiguo Reservoir. This mountain fortress holds significant value for the study of ancient fortress architecture and the history of the Bohai Kingdom.
Batches and announcement date of Xulai City: Sixth batch, May 31, 2007 Address: Henan Village, Bajiazi Town, Helong City Category: Ancient ruins Managing authority: Helong Cultural Relics Management Office Is it open to the public: No Xulai City is located about 5 kilometers northeast of Bajiazi Town, Helong City, southwest of Hennantun. There are no historical documents recording Xulai City. In earlier years, the ancient city was turned into...
Batch and announcement date of Dong Ancient City: Sixth batch, May 31, 2007. Address: Xingcheng Village, Dongcheng Town, Helong City. Era: Bohai? Category: Ancient site. Managing unit: Helong City Cultural Relics Management Office. Open to public: No. This ancient city is located in Xingcheng Village, Dongcheng Town, at the eastern end of the Pinggang Plain in the city. There are no surviving historical documents about this city. According to survey materials...
Batch and announcement date of the Changren Site: Sixth batch, May 31, 2007 | Address: Changren Village, Toudao Town, Helong City | Era: Liao-Jin Dynasty | Category: Ancient site | Managing authority: Helong City Cultural Relics Management Office | Is it open to the public: No
The Helong Dadong Paleolithic site is located in Dadong Village, Chongshan Town, Helong City, Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, Jilin Province. The site lies on the eastern foothills of China’s Changbai Mountain, on the left bank of the upper reaches of the Tumen River, which forms the border between China and North Korea. It is situated on a gentle basalt plateau at the confluence of the Tumen River and its tributary, the Hongqi River, approximately 8…
The Zhāngxiàng Tomb Cluster is located in Zhāngxiàng Village, Xīchéng Town, Hélóng City, Yanbian Prefecture. It is classified as an ancient tomb site from the Tang Dynasty (Bohai Kingdom period). The Zhāngxiàng Tomb Cluster is among the seventh batch of provincial-level cultural heritage protection units. …
Type: Comprehensive museum Affiliation: Helong City Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, Press and Publication Established: 1997 Location: No. 31 Yuwen Street, Helong City Area: Floor area of 700 square meters. History: In July 1997, the Helong City Museum was established and affiliated with the Helong City Culture Bureau. Visiting Guide…
Wangjiangting Tourist Scenic Area, located on Wufeng Mountain in Sanhe Town, Longjing City (1 km from Sanhe Town and 55 km from Longjing), has an elevation of 329.1 meters and covers an area of approximately 330 square meters. The eastern slope of the mountain is very steep (with a gradient of about 30–33 degrees), while the northeastern and southwestern slopes...
Yun Dong-ju was a renowned poet of the Chinese Korean ethnic group. He was born in December 1917 into a family of teachers in Mingdong Village, Longjing City, Jilin Province. He studied successively at Mingdong Primary School, Dalazi Han Primary School, Enzhin Middle School, Chongshi Middle School, and Guangming Middle School. At the age of 22, he went to Yonhi College in Seoul, Korea, to study literature, and...
The Yanbian Hualong Group Bear Farm was established in 1990 and currently houses over 100 bears. The farm covers an area of 12,000 square meters and boasts strong technical expertise, functioning as a comprehensive bear farm that integrates sightseeing, breeding, and bile extraction. The farm’s “Rihua Brand” bear bile powder is of premium quality and has won the Silver Award at the Second China Agricultural Expo, been recognized as a Famous Brand at the 1999 China International Agricultural Expo, and in 2001 was honored as a “Jilin Famous Brand” product — making it the only nationally award-winning bear-related product series in China. In November 2001, the College of Agriculture at Yanbian University established a “Teaching and Research Base” at the bear farm, effectively improving both product quality and economic returns.
The Hailan River originates from Zhen Peak east of Changbai Mountain, flows through Qingshanli, Helongyu, and the Pingjiang Basin, and then into the fertile and beautiful Ruidian Plain, irrigating vast paddy fields before finally emptying into the Tumen River. The entire course spans 145 km. For the people of Longjing, it is a life-giving waterway and a historical witness to their shared trials and triumphs. Legend has it that in the past, across this…
The Ten-Thousand-Mu Orchard is located in the golden triangle area where Longjing, Yanji, and Chaoyangchuan—a city and two towns—meet. It is the largest apple pear production base in Asia, yielding over 20,000 tons of fruit annually. The orchard not only provides the people of Yanbian with premium-quality fruit but also serves as a stunning scenic attraction in Longjing. Stretching as far as the eye can see…
The Korean Ethnic Folklore Museum is located at Dongshanju on Anmin Street in Longjing City and was established and opened to the public on April 13, 1982. The museum covers an area of 3,200 square meters, with a construction area of 252 square meters. It mainly includes ancient Korean houses, storage rooms, modern buildings, and exhibition halls, making it the first ethnic minority museum in China. The museum houses...