The Xujiayao–Houjiayao Site is located on the western bank of Liyigou, between Houjiayao Village in Yangyuan County, Hebei Province, and Xujiayao Village in Yanggao County, Shanxi Province, in northern China. It is a mid-Paleolithic site. Covering an area of approximately 1 square kilometer, the site was first discovered in 1974, and large-scale excavations have been carried out since 1976...
The Ancient Fortress Han Tombs Cluster in Yanggao County is located around the Ancient Fortress, about 60 li southeast of Yanggao County town. It includes 25 Han tombs on the east bank of Nanliyuan Gully, 15 Han tombs on both banks, 8 Han tombs north of the Ancient Fortress, and 10 Han tombs east of the Ancient Fortress. The Ancient Fortress Han Tombs Cluster is situated in Gucheng Town, about 60 li south of Yanggao County town, covering an area of 19…
The tomb of Wang Wanbang, Commander-in-Chief of Weiyuzhen during the Qing Dynasty, is located seven li northwest of Yanggao County. He was granted an imperial funeral and enshrined in the Zhaogong Temple. …
It looks just like a giant dragon, winding and twisting, stretching between heaven and earth. According to Huaxia Zi’s *A Record of the Ming Great Wall*, the wall runs about 4 kilometers west from Zhenbian Fort in Yanggao County into the boundary of Yuandun Village in Datong City. The general course of the Great Wall within Datong City is as follows: from Yuandun, it heads west through Zhenchuan Pass to Hongci Pass. Then it splits into two routes — the main section of the Great Wall turns north from Hongci…
Yunlin Temple, also known as Yunlin Chan Temple and commonly referred to as the West Temple, is located on the south side of the west gate within Yanggao County. Built during the Ming Dynasty under imperial decree, it was originally a complete architectural complex facing south with a north orientation. It spans 60 meters from east to west and approximately 200 meters from north to south, covering a total area of 12,000 square meters. Along the central axis are, in sequence, the Vajra Hall, the...
Shoukoubao Great Wall Shoukoubao was a fort of the Datong Garrison along the Ming Dynasty Great Wall. It is located in Yanggao County, Shanxi Province. Historical records indicate that it was established in the 25th year of the Jiajing reign (1546) and bricked over in the 6th year of the Longqing reign (1572). The city wall measured “one li and two hundred twenty steps in circumference, and thirty-five chi in height.” There was only one gate on the east side. During the Ming Dynasty, a defender was stationed here to guard a section of the Great Wall...
Daquan Mountain is located in Dabaideng Town, about 10 kilometers south of Yanggao County. The terrain features undulating hills and crisscrossing gullies. The village of Daquanshan at the foot of the mountain got its name from a directive by Mao Zedong. Daquan Mountain comprises eight major peaks, twelve large gullies, and seventy-two smaller ones, with the highest elevation reaching 1,031 meters. The area has complex terrain, with interwoven mountains, gullies, …
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Mysterious Slope The Mysterious Slope in Yanggao County, Shanxi Province, is located along a roughly 5-kilometer mountain road stretching from Xujia Garden Village to Yushugou Village. This hilly road, which slopes from north to south, features seven such “mysterious slopes” that can be observed when driving from south to north. These slopes range in length from over 100 meters to just over 40 meters. The slope appears to have an incline of around 20 degrees, and when a car...
Liuleng Mountain Liuleng Mountain is located in the southern part of Yanggao County, Datong, Shanxi, approximately 370 kilometers from Beijing, about a five-hour drive. Its highest peak, Huangyangjian, stands at an elevation of 2,420 meters. Adjacent to the sacred Mount Heng (the Northern Sacred Peak), it is the tallest peak in Datong and is hailed as the “Roof of Datong.” The summit of Huangyangjian features a vast and flat alpine meadow, whi…
The Datong Great Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was initially built during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. Since ancient times, Datong has served as the dividing line between China’s southern agrarian civilization and northern nomadic tribes, and was one of the Nine Strategic Military Towns, holding significant strategic importance. The Datong Great Wall boasts a long history, with remnants from various dynasties, including the Zhao Great Wall, Qin Great Wall, Han Great Wall…
Yangta Village Brick Pagoda, also known as Yanggao Liao Dynasty Brick Pagoda, is located about 300 meters northeast of Yangta Village, Shizitun Township, Yanggao County. It is a brick pagoda from the Liao Dynasty, standing eight meters tall and featuring a hexagonal five-tiered dense-eave solid brick structure. The Sumeru pedestal is two meters high with a side width of 1.2 meters, and the brick surface displays herringbone grooves. The base was restored in 1988. Yangta Village Pagoda faces south and is...
On September 9, 1937, Japanese troops occupied Yanggao and committed the Nanwengcheng Massacre. A civilized ancient city suffered severe devastation. At midnight on the night of September 9, 1937, invading Japanese forces breached the city wall at this very spot to enter Yanggao. Transportation: 1. Train: The N205 train from Beijing to Yanggao departs at 11:29 p.m...
Former Site of Yanggao County Government Office (Fifth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Republican Period Address: 1912 Northwest Street, Longquan Town, Yanggao County, Datong City In 1912, Huai Army troops passed through Yanggao, setting fire to the Jade Emperor Pavilion and local shops, which also damaged the county government office, reducing the buildings to ashes. In 1929, then-county magistrate Ma Weizhen rebuilt the government office. After several renovations over the years, it now serves as the office of the Yanggao County Government…
The ruins of Shenquan Temple date back to the Paleolithic Age and are located southeast of Shenquanbao Village, Dongxiaozhen, Yanggao County. On December 25, 2018, the ruins were designated as a county-level cultural heritage protection site of Yanggao County. The protected area extends 100 meters outward from the boundary of the heritage site in all directions. …
The ancient city ruins date back to the Han Dynasty and are located within Gucheng Village, Gucheng Town, Yanggao County. On December 25, 2018, the ancient city ruins were designated as a county-level cultural heritage protection site of Yanggao County. The protected area extends 100 meters outward from the boundary of the ruins in all directions. …
The Liguantun Site (Gaoliu Site) dates back to the Han Dynasty and is located in Liguantun Village, Longquan Town, Yanggao County. On December 25, 2018, it was designated as a county-level cultural heritage protection unit of Yanggao County. The protected area extends 100 meters outward in all directions from the site’s boundaries. …
The Mojia Fort Ruins date back to the Han Dynasty and are located 260 meters east of Mojia Fort Village, Luowenzao Town, Yanggao County. On December 25, 2018, the Mojia Fort Ruins were designated as a county-level cultural heritage protection site of Yanggao County. Protected area: extending 100 meters outward in all directions from the boundary of the heritage site itself. …
The Taiping Fort Ruins date back to the Han Dynasty and the Liao-Jin period, and are located in Taiping Fort Village, Luowenzao Town, Yanggao County. On December 25, 2018, the Taiping Fort Ruins were designated as a county-level cultural heritage protection site of Yanggao County. Protected area: 100 meters outward from the boundary of the heritage site in all directions. …
The Site of Taishizhuang dates back to the Han Dynasty and is located 300 meters southwest of Taishizhuang Village, Longquan Town, Yanggao County. On December 25, 2018, it was designated as a county-level cultural heritage protection unit of Yanggao County. Protected area: extending 100 meters outward in all directions from the boundary of the heritage site itself. …