Yu Daohe SiteYu Daohe Site (Second Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites)Era: Neolithic AgeLocation: 6 km north of Fenyang City, in Yu Daohe TownThe site is situated west of the Fen River, on the foothills of gently sloping hills, and extends to the undulating Lüliang Mountain Range. It contains relics from the Yangshao Culture (Miaodigou Type) and the Late Longshan Culture.Period. The site is widely distributed and consists of…
Beiyuan Di SiteBeiyuan Di Site (Second Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites)Era: Neolithic AgeLocation: Hilly area southwest of Beiyuan Di Village, Lijiazhuang Township, 3.5 km west of Fenyang CityThe site is widely distributed, covering a total area of 12,000 square meters. Multiple ash pits are exposed on the surface, with the cultural layer located 2 meters below ground level and 0.4…
Tomb of Di Qing (Tomb of Di Qing / Third Batch Provincial-Level Protected Site) Era: Song Dynasty Address: East of Liucun Village, ten li north of Fenyang City Di Qing, courtesy name Hanchen (1008–1057 AD), was a native of Xihe in Fenzhou during the Song Dynasty. He achieved numerous military exploits in battles against the Western Xia, rising from soldier to general, and was appointed Chief Military Commissioner (枢密使) in the fifth year of Huangyou (1053). In the fourth year of Jiayou (1059), he was buried here. In the seventh year of Jiayou, he was posthumously honored as Duke Wuxiang of Di.
Era of Guan Yu Temple: Ming Dynasty Address: East side of South Gulou Street, Fenyang City Originally named Guan Wang Temple, it was commonly called Iron Horse Old Master Temple due to an iron statue of Guan Yu on horseback originally housed inside. According to inscriptions in the temple, it was first built during the Zhengde and Jiajing reigns of the Ming Dynasty, with renovations carried out in subsequent dynasties. The temple faces south and features the following main structures: the Hall of Guan Yu and its side halls…
Fayun Temple (Fourth Batch Provincial Protected Site) Era: Yuan Dynasty Address: Pinglu Village, Sanquan Town, Fenyang City The founding date is unknown. The temple faces south and covers an area of 542.98 square meters, laid out in a traditional quadrangle courtyard style. Existing structures include the mountain gate, main hall, east side hall, and west wing room. The main hall is a remnant from the Yuan Dynasty, featuring a three-bay width, a depth of four rafters, and a front-eaved single-slope hanging gable roof. The bracket sets on the columns are arranged in a single layer, and the wooden structure reflects typical Yuan Dynasty architectural features.
Baocheng Temple Dragon King Temple (Fourth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Yuan Dynasty Address: Baocheng Temple Village, Yudaohe Town, Fenyang City The construction date is unknown. It faces south and covers an area of 3,153.52 square meters. The extant structures include the Dragon King Hall and one corridor-kiln. The Dragon King Hall is a relic from the Yuan Dynasty, featuring a three-bay width, a depth of four rafters, and a single-eave, front-corridor style...
Yucheng Five Great Mountains TempleYucheng Five Great Mountains Temple (Fourth Batch Provincial Protected Site)Era: Jin DynastyLocation: Yucheng Village, Yangcheng Township, Fenyang CityDate of establishment unknown. The temple faces south and covers an area of 7,560 square meters. Existing structures include the main hall, theater stage, west wing rooms, and west side rooms. The main hall is a remnant from the Jin Dynasty, while the rest were built during the Qing Dynasty. The main hall has three bays in width, …
Our Lady’s Temple in Yukou Era: Yuan Dynasty Address: Yukou Village, Yudaohe Town, Fenyang City The construction date is unknown. The temple faces south and covers an area of 8,405.60 square meters. Major structures include the mountain gate, offering hall, main hall, as well as east and west side halls and east and west auxiliary halls. The main hall is a remnant structure from the Yuan Dynasty, featuring a three-bay width, a depth of four rafters, and a single-eave hanging hip roof…
Qisheng Guangyou King Temple (Qisheng Guangyou King Temple) (Fourth Batch Provincial Protected Site) Era: Yuan Dynasty Address: Yifeng North Village, Sanquan Town, Fenyang City Originally known as Xianggong Temple, the construction date is unknown. The extant structures include the Hall of Qisheng Guangyou King and the stage. It faces south and covers an area of 1,185.81 square meters. The Hall of Qisheng Guangyou King is a remnant structure from the Yuan Dynasty, while the stage was built during the Qing Dynasty…
Bao'en Temple (Fourth Batch Provincial Protected Site) Era: Yuan and Ming Dynasties Address: Weixiang Street, within Fenyang City Commonly known as Gugu Temple. The year of establishment is unknown. The temple currently preserves structures such as the mountain gate, main hall, rear hall, and east and west side halls. The temple faces south and is built on a north-south axis, consisting of two courtyards, covering an area of 1,345.85 square meters. The main hall is a remnant structure from the Yuan Dynasty, featuring...
Fenyang Mingyi Middle School Fenyang Mingyi Middle School (Fourth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: 1915 Address: Yingxiong Road, Fenyang City Its predecessor was Shanxi Public He Fen Middle School, established in 1913, and Mingyi Middle School, founded in 1915 by the North China Christian Council. In the early days of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the school became a forefront of the new democratic revolution…
Fenyang Wuyue Temple (Fenyang Wuyue Temple [Sixth Batch of National Heritage]) Era: Yuan to Qing Dynasties Address: Beiyuyuan Village, Sanquan Town, Fenyang City According to inscriptions on beams and stele texts, it was rebuilt in the third year of the Tiande era of the Jin Dynasty (1151), with renovations carried out during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The existing Wuyue Hall and Narcissus Hall are Yuan Dynasty structures, while the rest were built during the Qing Dynasty. The temple faces south and is situated…
Wenfeng Pagoda (Sixth Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units) Era: Ming to Qing Dynasties Address: Jianchang Village, Yangcheng Township, Fenyang City According to the Kangxi-era "Fenyang County Annals," this pagoda was built through public fundraising led by Zhu Zhijun, a native of Fenyang who passed the imperial examination in the second year of the Tianqi era (1623) during the Ming Dynasty (he later served as an academic official at the Imperial College during both the Ming and Qing Dynasties). The pagoda is an octagonal, thirteen-story brick...
Xinghua Village Fenjiu Distillery WorkshopXinghua Village Fenjiu Distillery Workshop (Sixth Batch of National Heritage Protection Units)Era: Qing DynastyAddress: Lujia Street, Dongbao Village, Xinghua Town, Fenyang CityAccording to the Book of Northern Qi, the brewing history of Xinghua Village dates back to the Heqing era (561–564 AD) of the Northern Qi Dynasty, continuing through the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, uninterrupted for 1,500 years to the present...
Baicaopo Longtian Earth God Temple (Seventh Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units) Era: Yuan Dynasty to Republican Era Address: Central part of Baicaopo Village, Yudaoh River Town, Fenyang City, Lüliang, Shanxi Province The Baicaopo Longtian Earth God Temple is located in the central part of Baicaopo Village, Yudaoh River Town, approximately 11.5 kilometers north of Fenyang City. It faces south and has a single-courtyard layout, measuring 28.81 meters from east to west and 49.7…
Fenyang Prajna Temple, located in Donglongguan Village, Yangcheng Township, Fenyang City, Lüliang, Shanxi Province, was first built during the Tang Dynasty, underwent major renovations during the Yuandade era of the Yuan Dynasty, and was reconstructed again in 1672 during the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty. The temple is situated on the north side of the west gate of the village and is shaped like a trowel. On the south side of the road outside the temple gate stands a screen wall inlaid with nine glazed colored dragons, which are vivid in form and spirit and varied in posture. The...
The world-renowned Dazhai is located in the western part of the Taihang Mountains, on the eastern side of Shanxi Province. Blessed with abundant natural resources and rich cultural heritage, it boasts stunning scenery. It is recognized as a National Agricultural Tourism Demonstration Site, a Famous Characteristic Tourist Attraction in Shanxi Province, a Shanxi Provincial Patriotic Education Base, and one of China’s “Top Ten Famous Villages.” The Dazhai Exhibition Hall is among the second batch of national red tourism sites. The mountains...
The Huang'annaizhang Stone Scenic Area is located in Nanyan Village, Gaoluo Town, Xiyang County, serving as the watershed between Shanxi and Hebei provinces, at an elevation of 1,774 meters. The scenic area boasts a pleasant climate, lush green grass, majestic peaks, and rugged rocks. Ascending to the top of Huang'annaizhang allows you to watch the sunrise, gaze at the sea of clouds, listen to the pine waves, and bathe in the Buddha’s halo. Here, the Four Wonders — “Morning Officials Holding Tablets,” “Nine Maidens Peak,” “Layered Cliffs Hanging Bells,” …
The world-renowned Dazhai is located in the western part of the Taihang Mountains and on the eastern side of Shanxi Province. It boasts abundant natural resources and picturesque scenery. The lush forests of Dazhai Forest Park feature a series of well-arranged attractions that blend form and charm, each showcasing its own unique beauty. The park is characterized by its majestic mountains, dense pine and cypress trees, vibrant landscapes, and a cool, pleasant climate. It bears witness to the heroic history of the people of Dazhai as they fought against nature…
Located in Shima Village, 15 kilometers southwest of Xiyang County. Originally a relatively small cliffside carving complex primarily featuring stone sculptures, later generations built structures around the carvings, eventually forming a Buddhist temple layout. During the Song Dynasty, it was named Shousheng Temple, but because of the pair of stone horses in front of the temple, it became commonly known as Shima Temple. The temple currently houses…