The Dalinhe River is the mother river of the people of Yixian. In recent years, the Yixian County Party Committee and County Government have placed high importance on the renovation project of the Dalinhe River, further improving the ecological environment and purifying water quality. Especially in 2016, efforts to manage the Dalinhe River and protect its ecology were intensified, striving to create a new “city surrounded by water” layout where the water flows around the city and the city is built along the water...
Era: Liao Dynasty Address: Within Yixian County, Jinzhou City, Liaoning Province This pagoda was built during the Kaibao era of the Liao Dynasty (1020 AD) and is one of the ancient pagodas in northern China that was constructed early and has been well preserved. Built during the Kaibao era of the Liao Dynasty (1020 AD), it is one of the ancient pagodas in northern China that was constructed early and has been well preserved...
Eight Pagodas Mountain is located in Batazi Village, Qianyang Township, south of Yixian County, Jinzhou City, on the banks of the Dalin River, about 10 kilometers from the county town. The eight pagodas are built on eight protruding peaks of a mountain that resembles a soaring dragon. Research indicates that the construction period of the Eight Pagodas aligns with that of Fengguo Temple. They were built by Emperor Shengzong of the Liao Dynasty to commemorate the eight stages of the Buddha’s life...
In the Jehol Biota of western Liaoning, the Yixian area boasts abundant fossil resources with complete taxa and exquisite preservation, making it a "treasure trove of global fossil resources." The Sino-German Fossil Geological Park, the main section of Yixian Provincial Paleontological Fossil Geological Park, was invested in and built by Jinzhou Sino-German Geological Tourism Co., Ltd., covering an area of 40,000 square meters…
The Yizhou Fossil Museum in Yixian County is a national AAA-level tourist attraction. Established in 1994, it is the first paleontological fossil museum in Liaoning Province and also a mysterious museum showcasing ancient life forms. It consists of five sections: the Dinosaur Fossil Exhibition Hall, Animal Exhibition Hall, Plant Exhibition Hall, Science Education Film Hall, and Calligraphy & Painting Exhibition Hall. Currently, Liaoning Province...
The Dashihu Scenic Area of Lüshan National Forest Park is located on the western side of Mount Yiwulu, within Nianpangou Village, Waziyu Town, Yixian County, covering a touring area of 305 hectares. The scenic area boasts majestic and spectacular natural landscapes, making it a rare mountain-water wonder in the arid region of western Liaoning, as well as a renowned Buddhist sacred site in northwestern Liaoning. The Flying Dragon Waterfall is the iconic attraction of the Dashihu Scenic Area...
Qiguan Mountain is located in Datiechang Village, Waziyu Town, Yixian County, Jinzhou City. It belongs to the western branch of the Yiwulu Mountain Range and lies to the southwest of the main peak of Lüshan (Mount Lü). Its highest peak, Yingzui Peak, stands at an elevation of 961 meters. The mountain features perilous terrain, majestic beauty, grandeur, and breathtaking magnificence, with highly unique natural landscapes. Around 120 million years ago, during the Yanshan orogeny...
The Antai Gate of Yizhou Wei, an ancient city from the Ming Dynasty (Yizhou Wei), was originally built in 1426 AD and has a history of nearly 600 years. It is the only remaining one of the four ancient city gates of Yixian County and serves as a landmark structure rich in historical and cultural value, embodying the distinctive features of ancient city architecture. The Antai Gate of Yizhou Wei is a...
Qingta Temple Pagoda, located in Songlinbao Village, Qilihe Town, Yixian County, Jinzhou City, sits southwest of Xihoutai Railway Station. It is a provincial-level cultural heritage site. The temple was first built in the third year of the Qiandong era of the Liao Dynasty (1103 AD) and rebuilt in the 38th year of the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty (1775 AD). The construction date of Qingta Temple Pagoda is unclear—some say it was built in the third year of the Qiandong era of the Liao Dynasty (1103), others claim it was built during the Ming Dynasty (the provincial heritage listing classifies it as a Ming-era structure), while another theory suggests it was constructed in the sixth year of the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty (1880) under the supervision of Master Mingshan.
The Xiangyang Ridge Site is located on the banks of the Daling River, approximately 20 kilometers northwest of Yixian County, within the Xiangyang Ridge Natural Village (formerly ??Ａ?) of Fanjiatun Village, Toudaohe Township. It was discovered during a cultural relics survey in Yixian County in 1981. In order to support the fieldwork of master's students from the Department of Archaeology at Peking University, the Liaoning Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology conducted a follow-up investigation in 199…
The Shang and Zhou ruins at Hu'erlou cover an area of over 50,000 square meters, encompassing the village and the surrounding areas around Tortoise Back Mountain to the south of the village. The surface soil is light yellow sandy silt, loose and fertile, making it a desirable place for habitation. In April 1979, a villager named Shang Xueshun was leveling land behind his house when he discovered five large bronze ritual vessels buried in a hoard...
The Eight Pagodas are located in Bat village, Qianyang Township, about 10 kilometers southwest of Yixian County, Liaoning Province. Also known as the Liao Dynasty Eight Pagodas, they are commonly referred to as the Eight Pagodas. The eight pagodas are built on eight peaks along a steep mountain ridge, each with a unique shape and distinct style—some are square, pentagonal, hexagonal, octagonal, or even decagonal—all constructed from blue bricks. They are truly rare among ancient pagoda complexes in China.
Jinzhou Beiputuo Mountain boasts a long and profound history, with deep cultural roots. As early as the first year of the Wude era in the Tang Dynasty, numerous temples were established here. The sounds of morning bells, evening drums, Buddhist chants, and sacred horns have lingered through the years, while auspicious clouds, timely rains, divine lights, and clear mists have filled the air across generations. Hence, it has been widely known as the northern counterpart to the Potala Mountain in southern India. During the Liao Dynasty, due to the prolonged residence of Emperor Yelü Bei, who abdicated the throne...
Originally named "Jingshan Temple," Sansheng Temple is an ancient structure on Zijingshan Mountain, built during the Tang Dynasty and renovated in the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty. According to the restoration stele erected in the 27th year of the Jiajing reign (1547) of the Ming Dynasty: “About eighteen li east of Yunjin City, at the western foot of the mountain, there is a temple. Various accounts suggest it has been an ancient monastery since the Song and Yuan Dynasties. With overlapping emerald peaks and clear, beautiful streams, it was called ‘Zijingshan at Dawn,’ one of the six scenic spots of Jinzhou…”
Elegant Museum The Elegant Museum in Jinzhou City is the only private paleontological fossil exhibition hall in China. The exhibits mainly feature fossils from the Mesozoic Jurassic period in western Liaoning, dating back 140 million years. These collections were gathered over many years by Mr. Du Wenyu and include hundreds of rare fossil treasures. The collections include...
Erlang Cave Scenic Area Erlang Cave Scenic Area is located about 9 kilometers northwest of Jinzhou. To the south, it connects with the famous Guanyin Cave Scenic Area in Jinzhou, and to the north, it borders Maoshan Mountain. It is a beautiful place with picturesque mountains, lush vegetation, and pleasant scenery. The Erlang Cave Scenic Area features numerous attractions such as the statue of the Erlang God, the artificial lake of Jinniu River, “Flying Spring,” and more…
SuiZhong Pagoda, Liaoning Province: Located at the southwestern tip of Jinzhou City, Liaoning Province, on the western shore of Liaodong Bay, downstream of the Liugou River. It was built during the Liao Dynasty. The pagoda has a total of 8 levels, stands 10 meters tall, and leans at an angle of 12 degrees—more than twice that of the Leaning Tower of Pisa—and remains standing to this day. …
The Zhang Zuoxiang Mansion in Jinzhou was built in the 1920s by Zhang Zuoxiang for his father, Zhang Jingquan. Covering an area of over 20 acres, it consists of three sets of buildings aligned from east to west. The main structure on the easternmost side is a two-story building that blends Chinese and Western architectural styles; the middle section is a three-courtyard quadrangle complex; and the westernmost part includes a gatehouse, swimming pool, and more. There are over 100 rooms in total, and the courtyard...
The Floral & Gem Plaza is one of the three key urban construction projects undertaken by the municipal government in 1998, expanded from the original Floral Garden. Construction began in April 1998 and was completed and put into use in early August. The total area of the Floral & Gem Plaza is 12,555 square meters (135 meters north-south and 93 meters east-west). The plaza features...
The Jinzhou Liberation Martyrs' Cemetery is located in the northwest of Jinzhou City, backed by Ma'er Mountain and overlooking the city. Construction began on April 5, 1997, and it was officially completed on October 15, 1998, the 50th anniversary of Jinzhou's liberation. With a total investment of over 10 million yuan, including 5.8 million yuan donated by various sectors in Jinzhou, the cemetery covers an area of 17...