Chitu Gou Fort, located in Chitu Gou Village, Shangmofang Township, Dai County. It has a rectangular layout, measuring 55 meters east-west and 65 meters north-south, covering an area of 3,575 square meters. The walls on all four sides are intermittently preserved, with the east wall remaining 65 meters, the south wall 25 meters, the west wall 10 meters, and the north wall 46 meters. The base width ranges from 1.2 to 2.1…
Luya Mountain is the main peak of the Guancen Mountains. The photo shows the Guancen Mountain Tianchi (Heavenly Lake), which is ranked among China’s Three Great Heavenly Lakes alongside Tianchi of Changbai Mountain and Tianchi of Tianshan Mountain. In terms of altitude, area, landscape, or fame, Guancen Mountain Tianchi is not on par with those of Changbai or Tianshan, so what exactly earned it a place among China’s Three Great Heavenly Lakes...
Highlights: At the source is a pond, on the stone wall above which are carved four large characters reading “Fen Yuan Ling Zhao” (Sacred Pool of the Fen River Source). A stone-carved dragon’s head spouts a stream of clear spring water that flows year-round. Near the source stands a temple called Leiming Temple, which was first built in the Ming Dynasty but later destroyed. Introduction: Located about 1 kilometer northwest of Dongzhai Town in Ningwu County...
: Located in the urban area of Ningwu County, it was initially built during the Chenghua era of Emperor Xianzong of the Ming Dynasty to defend against invasions from northern Mongolian tribes. The original perimeter of Ningwu Pass was about 2 kilometers. In the 11th year of the Chenghua reign, it was expanded to a perimeter of 3.5 kilometers, and a city tower was added along with enemy watchtowers and artillery platforms around it, making the pass even more imposing and fortified. Mountain…
Guancen Mountain National Forest Park is located in Dongzhai Town, Ningwu County, Shanxi Province, covering parts of counties such as Wuzhai, Shenchi, Kelan, and Jingyue. It consists of areas including Dashidong, Qiuqiangou, Majiazhua, Gaoqiaowa, Yanjiacun, and parts of Huaida Forest Farm, with a total area of approximately 44,330 hectares, 50% of which is forested. The park lies within the Guancen Mountain range…
The -hai Forest Park was established in 1994 with the approval of Document No. (94) Jin Lin Guan Zi No. 163 issued by the Shanxi Provincial Forestry Department. Covering a total area of 1,333 hectares, it is a picturesque provincial-level forest park. The -hai Forest Park is located in Dongzhuang Township, approximately 20 kilometers southwest of Ningwu County, and lies on the horizontal line of the watershed peak—the boundary mountain between the Song and Liao dynasties—…
Ningwu Tianchi is located at the foot of the Guancen Mountain, 20 kilometers southwest of Ningwu County in Shanxi Province, at an altitude of 1,954 meters. It is a cluster of high-altitude lakes, comprising 15 natural lakes of various sizes including Tianchi, Yuanchi, Pipa Hai, Yazi Hai, Xiaohai Zi, Gan Hai, Linggan Hai, Shuang Hai, and Laoshifu Hai, covering a total area of about 4 square kilometers, situated at an altitude of 1…
Fen Yuan is located at the eastern foot of Guancen Mountain, a famous mountain in North China, within Dongzhai Town, 30 km southwest of Ningwu Pass—one of the three renowned strategic passes in China and known as the “Key to Northern Shanxi.” It is the source of the Fen River, the largest tributary of the Yellow River and the mother river of Shanxi. The scenic area spans approximately 100 km². With its breathtaking landscape of mountains and waters, the area...
The Ningwu Guancen Mountain Ecotourism Area covers a total area of approximately 44,300 hectares, with forests accounting for 50% of the region. The area boasts abundant flora and fauna, including 152 species of wild animals—36 species of mammals and 116 species of birds. The region features towering high mountains, uniquely shaped peaks, and continuous mountain ranges stretching thousands of miles. With lush greenery and beautiful waters, the scenery is picturesque. There are over 50 tourist attractions...
The Temple of Tailedai, also known as the Ancestral Temple of Marquis Changning, is located about 500 meters north of Dinghe Village in Shijiazhuang Town, 60 kilometers southwest of Ningwu County. According to inscriptions on the steles, the temple was built in the eighth year of the Taihe era during the Jin Dynasty (1208), and was renovated during the Yongle and Zhengde periods of the Ming Dynasty. The existing main structure, the main hall, is a Ming Dynasty building. It faces south, is three bays wide, and two bays deep, …
Source of the Fen River The Fen River is the mother river of Shanxi Province, nourishing countless people. The Lingzhao (Sacred Pool) of the Fen River is its true source, a place where locals remember their roots. It is located at the foot of Xilouzi Mountain in Dongzhai Town, 30 kilometers southwest of Ningwu County. The Fenyuan Pavilion stands against Loushi Mountain, overlooking the Fen River valley. It is 15 meters high and has three levels. The first level houses the Water Mother Hall, which features a statue of...
At the summit of Guancen Mountain in Shanxi Province lies an expansive alpine meadow—this is the provincial-level tourist attraction, Maren Grassland. Situated atop the high mountains, it reaches an elevation of up to 2,712 meters. Unlike the grasslands of Inner Mongolia, the pasture here grows three to five times taller, presenting a vividly fresh and emerald green hue. …
The Eternal Ice Cave is located in Madigou Village, Chunjingwa Township, 50 kilometers west of Ningwu County, adjacent to a tourist route at an altitude of 2,300 meters. After on-site investigation by cave experts from the Institute of Geology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, it was determined that this cave formed during the Quaternary Glacial Period of the Cenozoic era, approximately three million years ago—hence the name "Eternal Ice Cave." What makes it extraordinary is that, given the local...
Devilish “U” Turn The highway from Taiyuan to Ningwu was renovated in 1997, renamed as the Taijia Highway, and later changed again to the Taik Highway. At the 31k+700m mark on this road lies an extremely sharp and steep “U” turn. For passing vehicles, it is as terrifying as the Bermuda Triangle. From October 1997…
Ninghua Ancient City (Third Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Ming and Qing Dynasties Address: Ninghua Village, Ninghua Township, 70 kilometers southwest of Ningwu County According to historical records: The ancient city was initially built during the Sui Dynasty. After the Tang Dynasty, due to its unique geographical location, it gradually evolved into a military fortress. The imperial court frequently stationed heavy troops here. It once served as one of the “horns” (strategic outposts) of Shanxi’s “Crouching Ox City” (Xinzhou)…
Ten Thousand Buddhas Temple (Third Batch of Provincial Protected Sites) Era: Ming and Qing Dynasties Address: Xiguan, Chengguan Town, Ningwu County Also known as Ten Thousand Buddhas Zen Temple, commonly called Ten Thousand Buddhas Cave. It backs onto Wanfo Liang Mountain and faces the Hui River, a tributary of the Sanggan River. Originally built in the 28th year of the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty (1600), it was expanded during the Shunzhi era of the Qing Dynasty (1644–1661),…
Ruins of the Fenyang PalaceRuins of the Fenyang Palace (Fourth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites)Era: Sui DynastyLocation: Tianchi, Yuzhuang Township, Ningwu CountyThe Fenyang Palace was built in the third year of the Daye era of the Sui Dynasty (607 AD), and consisted of an outer city and an inner city. Structures around Tianchi included pavilions, terraces, towers, and pavilions, covering a total area of about 20,000 square meters. Emperor Yang of Sui visited here four times for summer retreats and sightseeing. At the end of the Sui Dynasty, Liu Wuzhou...
Hakkas' Ancestral Land, now a town in the western part of Ninghua County, is located at the eastern foothills of the Wuyi Mountains. In ancient times, it was called Shibi, known for its fertile land, flat terrain, and dense forests, and was praised as the “Jade Screen.” Shibi was an important region in the formation of the Hakka ethnic group. Many experts have argued that since the Yongjia era of the Jin Dynasty, many Han people from the Central Plains migrated south to escape warfare (through five major migrations over successive dynasties)...
The Nuquan Gou Water Conservancy Scenic Area is a comprehensive provincial-level water conservancy scenic spot integrating sightseeing, recreation, leisure, and summer retreat. It was developed based on the comprehensive management project for ecological and clean small watersheds in the Nuquan Gou basin. Located at the source of the Fen River — the mother river of Shanxi and a second-level tributary of the Yellow River — the area spans a total of 47.7 square kilometers. …
Yangfangkou Coal Mine Tramway Bridge, located southwest of Yangfangkou Village, Yangfangkou Town, Ningwu County. It runs from east to west and was built in 1969. The bridge is 2,000 meters long, 5 meters wide, and about 7 meters high, with 16 arches underneath, each about 6 meters high and 5 meters wide. The bridge originally had tracks laid on it for tram cars transporting coal, but these have been removed due to disuse...