Qiangtouling Silver Smelting Site (Fifth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Ming Dynasty Location: At the foot of Dongpojian Mountain, east slope of Touling Village, a natural village of Diaquan Village, Liuke Township, Lingqiu County, Datong City The site is located in the loess hilly mountainous area in the eastern part of Liuke Township. To the east of the site lies Dongpojian Mountain, where waste slag left from silver smelting is piled up along the mountain slope. It stretches approximately 500 meters from north to south, …
Guide: At the summit of Longshan Mountain lies a depression known as Siwā, where once stood a grand temple complex—Dayun Temple. It originally had over a hundred halls, pavilions, and monks’ quarters. Built during the Northern Wei Dynasty, it was a renowned Buddhist monastery in North China. To the east of the temple, within Yùquán Gully, there is also Yùquán Temple. Beside the temple, the sound of bubbling springs and lush flowers and trees make it a great summer retreat...
Located forty-five li southwest of Hunyuan County on the eastern side of Yuquan Mountain, this was the hermitage of Liu Qi during the Yuan Dynasty. Liu Qi, a native of Hunyuan, styled himself Jingshu and was the son of Liu Congyi. During the Jin Dynasty, he was a student at the Imperial Academy and later passed the imperial examination upon a second attempt in the top eight. His work "Guiqian Zhi" (Records of Seclusion) was written here, and much of its content was incorporated into the compilation of the "History of Jin."…
The Mazhuang Han Tombs (First Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Han Dynasty Location: Mazhuang Village, 8 km northwest of Hunyuan County During the Western Han Dynasty, the area where the Mazhuang Han Tombs are located was within the territory of Guo County in Yanmen Commandery, an area where the Han people frequently interacted with ethnic minorities. The tomb cluster is situated around the Guchengwa area of Mazhuang Village, featuring over 20 burial mounds. In 1973, excavations were carried out...
Located at the foot of Mapu Mountain, five kilometers east of Datong City. The tomb complex is distributed as follows: starting from the northeast of Dongfen Village in the east, passing through the south of Yanzhuang Village and Xifen Village in the middle, and extending to the area of the Ancient City Brick and Tile Factory in the west, stretching 3.5 kilometers from east to west. Nine circular domed tombs are arranged along the arc of Mapu Mountain, each tomb standing over four meters high with a diameter of around nine meters. In March 1966…
Tomb of Li Yugui (Sixth Batch of National Heritage Sites) Era: Qing Dynasty Address: 1.5 km east of Hunyuan County in Yong’an Town Li Yugui (1778–1840), courtesy name Puyuan, was a native of Hunyuan, Shanxi. He was an accomplished river management expert during the Qing Dynasty. He held various official positions including county magistrate, prefect, provincial governor, judicial commissioner, and financial commissioner...
Ren Ju, courtesy name Yonglie, was a Qing Dynasty military governor. His tomb is located ten li east of Datong City in front of Shuipo Temple. Posthumously honored with the title "Yonglie" (Brave and Heroic), the site preserves imperial inscribed stelae and stone statues. …
The Ancient Ci Kiln Site is located to the south of Guci Village, Qingciyao Township, approximately 15 kilometers south of Hunyuan County. The site currently covers an area of about 6,000 square meters, with deposits about 1–3 meters thick. Scattered ceramic fragments can be found all over the ground. The kiln was active from the mid-to-late Tang Dynasty through the Jin and Yuan periods. The types of ware produced include bowls, cups, bottles, jars, and pouring vessels. Glaze colors include…
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Hengshan Architectural ComplexHengshan Architectural Complex (Second Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites)Era: Ming and Qing DynastiesAddress: At the northern foot of Tianfeng Ridge, the main peak of Hengshan Mountain, Hunyuan CountyThe Northern Sacred Mountain Hengshan, together with the Eastern Sacred Mountain Taishan, the Western Sacred Mountain Huashan, the Southern Sacred Mountain Hengshan, and the Central Sacred Mountain Songshan, are collectively known as the Five Great Mountains, renowned across the land. The Northern Sacred Mountain Hengshan boasts a long history and has long been honored with the prestigious titles of “the Northern Pillar between Heaven and Earth” and “the Famous Mountain at the Edge of the Vast Frontier.”...
Hunyuan Confucius Temple Hunyuan Confucius Temple (Fourth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Ming Dynasty Address: West Yong’an Street, Hunyuan County Hunyuan Confucius Temple is located on the north side of West Yong’an Street in Hunyuan County. It faces south with a north orientation, stretching 140 meters from north to south and 80 meters from east to west, covering an area of 15,586 square meters. According to the Qing Dynasty Qianlong edition of the "Prefecture Annals", the Confucius Temple was originally built during the Liao Dynasty, …
The Mahavira Hall of Dayun Temple in Jingzhuang The Mahavira Hall of Dayun Temple in Jingzhuang (Fifth Batch National Heritage Site) Period: Jin Dynasty Location: Jingzhuang Village, Jingzhuang Township, Hunyuan County Originally named Dayun Chan Temple. According to the 1763 (Qianlong 28th year) “Hunyuan County Annals”: “The former records of Dayun Temple mention two Dayun Chan Temples—one located forty li southwest of the city on Longshan Mountain as the upper temple, and one in...
Thousand Buddha Ridge is located southwest of Longzui Village in Qianfo Ridge Township, and is divided into Upper Temple, Lower Market, and Rear Temple. Nearby are ancient relics such as the Laojun Temple and Sun Bin Stronghold, as well as naturally formed caves like the North Wind Cave, which are documented by inscriptions. Thousand Buddha Ridge is an offshoot of Mount Heng, situated approximately 25 kilometers southwest of Tianfeng Peak. Here, graceful and uniquely shaped solitary peaks are arranged in an orderly fashion, clusters of lush pines and cypresses dot the valleys, and various rare flowers and plants blanket the mountaintops and cliffs. Rare birds sing among the treetops, and exotic animals roam unpredictably. It embodies both the scenery of northern China and the charm of southern landscapes, truly making it a unique earthly paradise. The ridge features fascinating natural rock formations such as Turtle Rock and Camel Rock.
The Temple of the Law and Pitch Gods is located on a solitary rock to the east of Shenxi Village, Yong’an Town, approximately 2.5 kilometers north of Hunyuan County. Historical records indicate that the temple was first built during the Northern Wei Dynasty and underwent multiple restorations in later dynasties. It faces south, measuring 37.5 meters from north to south and 30.4 meters from east to west, covering an area of 976.5 square meters. Existing structures include the main hall, the mountain gate, a Five Dragons screen wall, and the bell and drum towers...
It is said that the poetic genius Li Bai, after visiting Mount Heng, inscribed the two characters “壮观” (meaning “magnificent”) on the rock face, but still felt they did not fully convey his excitement—so he added an extra dot to the character “壮”.
Jiu Tian Gong, also known as Bi Xia Gong, is located on a high terrace to the northwest of Hengzong Peak. To the north, it borders Lingyun Pavilion and Doumu Pavilion; to the south, it faces the Mountain God Temple and the Sores God Shrine; to the east, it neighbors Chunyang Palace and Taiyi Temple, forming a cluster of temples centered around Jiu Tian Gong. Inside are statues of deities such as the Goddess Jiu Tian Xuan Nu, the Goddess of Sight, the Goddess of Hearing, and the Goddess of Nourishment...
The dam is located within the Hanging Temple scenic area and can be seen on the way to Mount Heng. The cable car ride offers a panoramic view of the reservoir, with one section forming a perfect heart shape between two mountains. Other than that, there's nothing out of the ordinary. Location: Hunyuan County, Datong City…
Shenxi Wetland Park is located at the foot of Mount Heng, the Northern Sacred Mountain, in Hunyuan County, Shanxi Province. The wetland covers a total area of 315.99 hectares, with a wetland ratio of 78.14%. It features gushing mountain springs, shimmering blue waters, beautiful natural landscapes, and a long history of cultural heritage. In December 2013, it was officially approved by the State Forestry Administration as a national-level wetland park construction...
The Ma Family Courtyard (Fifth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Qing Dynasty Address: Ma Family Courtyard, Yong’an Community, Yong’an Town, Hunyuan County, Datong City The Ma Family Courtyard was built by Ma Xizhen, a successful candidate in the imperial examinations during the late Qing Dynasty. It is a large-scale, high-standard, and exquisitely crafted complex of ancient residential buildings. The courtyard faces south and measures 51.3 meters from east to west and 66.54 meters from north to south…
Yongxing Beiyue Xinggong (Fifth Batch Provincial Protection) Era: Qing Dynasty Address: Beiyue Xinggong, Yongxing Community, Yong’an Town, Hunyuan County, Datong City Also known as Nangong or Hengyue Temple. According to inscriptions, Beiyue Xinggong was first built in the first year of Yanxing during the Northern Wei Dynasty (471 AD). By the 19th year of the Zhenguan era in the Tang Dynasty (646 AD), Emperor Taizong Li Shimin sent General...