In the beautiful and fertile Xiaoshui River system lies Zhuangyuan Pool. According to the *History of Yuan*, *Shanxi General Gazetteer*, and *Fenyang County Annals*, Zhang Yi, the top imperial scholar of the Yuan Dynasty, was born in Fenyang, served as an official in Beijing, holding positions such as Hanlin Academy Compiler, Censorate Censor, and National University Supervisor. After retiring from his post, he returned to his hometown and spent his later years in Xiaoyuan Village. This pool was the pond in front of his residence,…
The Golden Dragon Mountain Cultural Tourism Scenic Area is located to the west of Xiatusi Village in Gaoyang Town, on the southern bank of Linshui Village, adjacent to Xiabao River to the north and Provincial Highway Xiaoshi Line to the south. It is 7 kilometers away from Xiaoyi City center, boasting a prime location and convenient transportation. Together with other attractions such as Xiaoyi Wetland Park, the Ancient Jin Merchant Post Road, Shengxi Lake Forest Park, and Linhuang Pagoda, it forms a distinctive cultural tourism...
Jizhao Temple in Sanduo Village (Fifth Batch Provincial-Level Protected Site) Era: Ming and Qing Dynasties Address: Sanduo Village, Gaoyang Town, Xiaoyi City According to inscriptions, the temple was first built in the 45th year of the Wanli era during the Ming Dynasty (1617) and underwent renovations during the Qing Dynasty. It faces south and features a two-courtyard layout. Along the central axis from south to north are the Mountain Gate, Heavenly King Hall, Mahavira Hall, as well as the Guanyin Hall on both sides...
The Sakyamuni Relic Pagoda of Liuxi Temple (Batch 5, Provincial-Level Protected Site) Era: Qing Dynasty Location: Lijiazhuang Natural Village, Liudamao Village, Huaidaomao Township, Liulin County, Lüliang City According to the inscription on the stele “Record and Inscription on the Construction of the New Relic Pagoda at Liuxi Temple in Yongning Prefecture” located around the pagoda, the Sakyamuni Relic Pagoda of Liuxi Temple was built in the 31st year of the Qianlong reign during the Qing Dynasty (1766). Originally an auxiliary structure of Liuxi Temple, the temple has since been destroyed, leaving only the pagoda...
The winding Yellow River stretches thousands of miles, washing away the glories of ancient times. The Mother Peak of the Three Gorges of the Yellow River Scenic Area in Liulin County boasts uniquely splendid scenery. Sanjiao Town in Liulin County, Shanxi Province, lies at the border between Liulin and Shilou Counties, while across the Yellow River is the junction of Suide and Qingjian Counties in Shaanxi Province. Hence, it has long been praised as “where the beat of drums shakes two provinces, and the crowing of a rooster startles four counties.”
The Liulin County Changsheng Agricultural Sightseeing Park is located in Longmenta Village, six kilometers southeast of the county town. A single mountain ridge connects three peaks, with seven or eight gullies of varying sizes on both slopes, covering a total area of 1,500 mu. Since the development and management of the park, the goals have been to build beautiful landscapes on the Loess Plateau, help and demonstrate poverty alleviation and prosperity for farmers, help enterprises overcome difficulties, and provide employment for workers…
The Yellow River Three Gorges Scenic Area in Liulin County, Lüliang City, Shanxi Province, boasts numerous attractions and features four distinctive themed travel routes: yellow, red, green, and ancient. Among them, the yellow tourism route, centered on the Yellow River Three Gorges experience, is the core highlight. The Liulin Yellow River Three Gorges consist of the Great Yellow River Gorge, Longquan Stone Gorge, and Quchan Gorge, offering breathtaking views with waves racing through the clouds. …
Yuxu Palace is located on the mountainside of Bao'ning Mountain in Qinglongcheng, about one li (approximately 0.5 km) outside Liulin County. The exact date of its initial construction is unknown, but the existing structures mainly date back to the Ming Dynasty (five sections in total). The palace faces north and is built along the mountain terrain, featuring multi-tiered levels surrounded by lush cypress trees. It is encircled by the 40-li-long Diaoqi River, facing the ancient Xiangyan Temple across the river, creating a picturesque scene. There is also...
The Guanyin Temple, also known as Guanyin Hall or White Robe Nunnery, is named after a clear spring located halfway up the mountain, hence the mountain is called Clear Spring Mountain, and the temple is also referred to as Clear Spring Temple. Its exact date of establishment is unknown. According to extant Ming and Qing dynasty steles within the temple, it was renovated in the 42nd year of the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty (1614), the monk quarters were refurbished in the 5th year of the Kangxi era of the Qing Dynasty (1665), and various halls of the temple were further repaired in the 32nd year of the Kangxi era (1695)...
Site of General Liu Zhidan’s Martyrdom (Second Batch of Provincial Protected Sites) Era: 1936 Address: Dangjiazhai Village, Sanjiao Town, 35 km west of Liulin County The Site of General Liu Zhidan’s Martyrdom is located at Aozegedi?? in Dangjiazhai Village, Sanjiao Town, Liulin County. On April 14, 1936 (the 25th year of the Republic of China), Liu Zhidan, Commander of the 28th Army of the Chinese Workers’ and Peasants’ Red Army and founder of the Shaan-Gan Revolutionary Base, was unfortunately fatally struck by a stray bullet while personally directing frontline operations during the recapture battle of Sanjiao. In 1988, the People's Government of Shanxi Province specially commissioned a columnar cement monument inscribed with "Site of Martyr Liu Zhidan’s Death", which was transported to the county and erected under the supervision of relevant departments as a memorial. The monument was also approved as a provincial-level revolutionary cultural relic. The cement monument stands atop Aozegedi?? Mountain, sheltered beneath a pavilion-style structure, with a cement and stone base at its foundation, surrounded by railings, and topped by an octagonal pavilion supported by four central pillars. From afar, it appears serene; up close, it commands solemn reverence.
Pingshang SitePingshang Site (Fourth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites)Era: Neolithic Age, Northern DynastiesAddress: 1 km east of Pingshang Village, Sanjiao Town, Liulin CountyThe site is located on a second-level terrace on the eastern bank of the Yellow River, bordered by mountains to the east and gullies to the north and south. The terrain is relatively flat, roughly forming an irregular rectangle, higher in the east and lower in the west. It stretches approximately 2,500 meters from north to south and about 80…
Nanshan Temple (Nanshan Temple, Fourth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Ming and Qing Dynasties Address: Mengmen Town, Liulin County Originally built in the 13th year of the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty, it was bestowed the name "Lingquan Temple" by imperial decree during the Dading era of the Jin Dynasty. It was destroyed by fire during the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty, rebuilt in the Jiaqing era, and renovated in the Daoguang era. The temple faces south and measures 99.3 meters in length and 42.6 meters in width, covering an area of...
Liulin Twin Pagodas Temple (Liulin Twin Pagodas Temple) (Fourth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Qing Dynasty Address: West of Liulin County The original construction date is unknown. It was rebuilt during the Zhizheng era of the Yuan Dynasty (1341–1368), and underwent subsequent renovations during the Chenghua and Zhengde eras of the Ming Dynasty, as well as the Jiaqing and Guangxu eras of the Qing Dynasty. The temple faces south and is built along a central axis, featuring the main hall, theater stage, and mountain gate, with side halls on the left and right...
Xiangyan Temple, commonly known as Pigeon Temple, is located on a hill in the northeastern part of Liulin County, Shanxi Province. Surrounded by fragrant cypresses that emit a refreshing aroma, the temple exudes a solemn, serene, majestic, and sacred atmosphere. In front of the temple, the rippling waters of the Douqi River embrace it, while the lush Buddha Pagoda Mountain stands behind, nestling the temple within a verdant, picturesque landscape...
Era: Qing Dynasty Address: Baoning Mountain, Qinglongcheng, Liulin County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province The original construction date is unknown. The plaque of the main hall, Xuantian Hall, dates back to the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty (1510). The palace faces south and is built along the mountain terrain, with seventy-two steps leading to the mountain gate. It has a two-courtyard layout and includes structures such as Xuantian Hall, Guanyin Hall, Medicine King Hall, Madonna Hall, and Ancestral & Wet Nurse Hall...
The Martyrs' Memorial Cemetery of He Chang in Liulin County is located southwest of the county town, the hometown of martyr He Chang in Shanxi Province. It is adjacent to National Highway 307, enjoying convenient transportation and a prime location, covering an area of 12,948 square meters. In 1984, to commemorate the great achievements of martyr He Chang, the people of Liulin County, with land donated by the He Chang Village Committee and initiated by the County Youth League Committee,...
The Liulin Douqi River scenic area is an organic blend of natural and cultural landscapes. Centered around the forty-li Douqi River, it features tourist attractions such as Liulin Spring, Qinghe Cultural Sculpture Park, Water Amusement Park, Liulin County Exhibition Hall, the national cultural heritage site — Xiangyan Temple, Yuxu Palace, Urban and Rural Construction Planning Exhibition Hall, as well as South and North Mountain Parks, which…
The Sanjiao Town Red Tourism Area is located 37 kilometers southwest of Liulin County, bordering the Yellow River to the west. It got its name “Sanjiao” (meaning “Three Crossings”) as it lies between Zhongyang, Shilou counties and Qingjian County in Shaanxi Province. Covering an area of 2.1 square kilometers, it has long been known as a place “where drumbeats shake two provinces and roosters crow startle four counties.” In February 1936, the Red Army crossed the Yellow River here during the...
Gaohong Site (Fifth Batch of Provincial-level Protected Sites) Era: Neolithic to Shang Dynasty Location: On the second-level terrace on the south bank of the Sanchuan River, in Gaohong Village, Xuecun Town, Liulin County, Lüliang City Also known as the Sizhaoyuan Site, this site was discovered in 1983. It stretches approximately 250 meters from east to west and about 217 meters from north to south. It belongs to cultural remains from the Neolithic to the Shang Dynasty. Artifacts collected from the surface include...
Former Site of the Anti-Japanese Democratic Government of Lishi County (Fifth Batch Provincial Protected Site) Era: 1940 Location: Shian Village, Mengmen Town, Liulin County, Lüliang City In January 1940, the Anti-Japanese Democratic Government of Lishi County was established in Shian Village, Mengmen Town. It included the former site of the government itself, as well as the former sites of the Finance Bureau, the Judiciary Department, the Taxation Department, …