The Main Hall of Puzhao Temple in Siping Era: Yuan Dynasty Address: Old People's Home, Siping Village, Gu'er Town, Zuoquan County According to the stone tablet in front of the hall, Puzhao Temple was originally built during the Tianfu era (936–943) of the Later Jin Dynasty in the Five Dynasties period. It was renovated in the third year of the Chongzhen era (1630) of the Ming Dynasty and the eighteenth year of the Shunzhi era (1661) of the Qing Dynasty. Only the main hall remains today, which is a relic structure from the Yuan Dynasty. The main hall occ…
Weize Shousheng Temple Era: Yuan Dynasty Address: Primary School, Weize Village, Tongyu Town, Zuoquan County Founded: Unknown Layout: Facing south, courtyard-style arrangement with a north-south axis. Along the central axis from south to north are the Mountain Gate and the Main Hall. Bell and drum towers are located on both sides of the gate. Side halls are built on the east and west sides of the courtyard, though the drum tower and side halls no longer exist. The Mountain Gate has three bays in width and four rafters in depth, with a single-eave...
The Former Site of the Provisional Consultative Council of the Shanxi-Hebei-Shandong-Henan Border Region is located in Tongyu Village, Tongyu Town, Zuoquan County, Jinzhong City. From July 7 to August 15, 1941, the Provisional Consultative Council of the Shanxi-Hebei-Shandong-Henan Border Region was grandly convened in Tongyu Village, Liaoxian County (now Zuoquan County), lasting 40 days. This significant gathering led to the establishment of the Shanxi-Hebei-Shandong-Henan Border Region Government, and the election of its leadership, with...
The Taihang News Martyrs Monument is located at the foot of Xishan Mountain, 200 meters south of Xishan Village on the banks of the Qingzhang River in Matian Town, Left County. It faces northeast toward Dayangjiao Village (the site where the news martyrs perished) and was built to commemorate 57 news fighters including He Yun, the chief editor of the Xinhua Daily. It was unveiled on May 28, 1986, and stands 7.5 meters tall…
The Zuoquan Shuguang Coin Museum is located in Zuoquan County, Shanxi Province, a revolutionary base area and a national hometown of folk art. The museum covers an area of 200 square meters and features four specialized exhibition halls open to the public: the Chinese Historical Currency Exhibition Hall, the Revolutionary Cultural Relics Exhibition Hall from the War of Resistance Against Japan, the Ancient Chinese Contracts Exhibition Hall, and the Folk Marriage Certificates History Exhibition Hall...
Shanxi Zuoquan Qingzhang River National Wetland Park (Pilot) is located in Zuoquan County, Shanxi Province, covering a total area of 737.31 hectares. In recent years, Zuoquan County has continuously strengthened wetland conservation efforts. Shanxi Zuoquan Qingzhang River National Wetland Park passed expert evaluation in December 2016 and was approved for construction by the National Forestry Administration, providing the public with a more livable green space.
Former Site of Xinhua Daily News Agency at Shanzhuang (Fifth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: 1939 Address: Shanzhuang Village, Matian Town, Zuoquan County, Jinzhong City The former site of the Xinhua Daily News Agency at Shanzhuang (former residence of Zhao Shuli) is located in Shanzhuang Village, Matian Town, 61 kilometers southeast of Zuoquan County. The former site of the Xinhua Daily News Agency and the former residence of Zhao Shuli are two adjacent courtyards within Shanzhuang Village...
Former Site of the Eighth Route Army Front Headquarters in Nan Hui (Fifth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: 1940 Address: Nan Hui Village, Matai Town, Zuoquan County, Jinzhong City The Former Site of the Eighth Route Army Front Headquarters in Nan Hui (also the former site of the CPC Central Committee’s Northern Bureau) is located under the central large locust tree in Nan Hui Village, Matai Town, Zuoquan County, Jinzhong City. Due to changes in the war situation, in 1940...
Located to the west of Heshun County, the mountain features a park. The natural wonders and beauty of Yunlong Mountain have been documented by many county magistrates, visiting officials, and literati throughout history. Qing Dynasty magistrate Qiu Tingrong wrote in the "Inscription on the Reconstruction of Yunlong Mountain": "Those who climb Yunlong Mountain today all find it extraordinary. It began when people from the Yuan Dynasty discovered a spiritual spring on the sunny side of the mountain and regarded it as miraculous. They built a hall atop it to worship the Dragon King..."
This area is located in the eastern part of Heshun County, about 30 kilometers from the county town. The terrain here is higher in the north and south, with cliffs forming the boundary to the east, bordering Hebei Province. The central part features flat and open land covered with lush green grass, though with relatively sparse vegetation, offering wide, unobstructed views — making it the best spot for sightseeing. Here, you can watch the sea of clouds and sunrise in the morning, ever-changing and ethereal; in the evening, witness the sunset casting over thousands of peaks, with layers of dark mountains...
With a total investment of 280 million yuan and a planned area of 18 square kilometers, the cumulative investment completed so far is 57 million yuan. Currently, the scenic area has changed its investment entity and is being developed by Lu'an Group Yiyuan Coal Industry Co., Ltd., with construction progressing in an intense and orderly manner. …
With a total investment of 100 million yuan, a planned area of 16 square kilometers, and cumulative investment reaching 47 million yuan, the resort construction is now nearing completion.…
With a total investment of 200 million yuan and a planned total area of 10 square kilometers, the scenic area has completed cumulative investments of 50.2 million yuan, with over 30 million yuan invested this year. Currently, the hoisting of the Virgin Mary statue and the construction of the Virgin Square are underway.…
Taihang Longkou is located in Baibei Village, Qingcheng Town, Heshun County, Shanxi Province. It lies in the eastern part of Heshun County and enjoys very convenient transportation, being only thirty kilometers from the county seat. It borders Xingtai County of Hebei Province to the east, connects to the provincial capital Taiyuan to the west, neighbors Xiyang County and Shouyang County to the north, and adjoins Zuoquan County to the south. The scenic area is situated on the Shanxi-Hebei watershed and the great Taihang cliff. This…
With a total investment of 50 million yuan, the first and second phases of construction have been completed, accumulating an investment of 15 million yuan. The third phase is currently underway, including the restoration of Northern Wei Dynasty stone carvings and the construction of the peripheral square. …
Tianhe Mountain is located in the greenest part of the Taihang Mountains at the border between Xingtai County and Heshun County, covering a total area of 30 square kilometers. It is 65 kilometers from Xingtai City and enjoys convenient transportation with beautiful scenery along the way. The area features towering peaks, deep and steep valleys, lush vegetation, and dense forests. Numerous waterfalls cascade like flying snow, while clear springs sing like zithers, with abundant water sources—making it a renowned “Taihang Mountain landscape.” The area also boasts rustling pine waves and herds of cattle and sheep, earning it the nickname “Cloud Top Grassland.”
Commonly known as the Stone Memorial Archway, it is located at the northern end of Zhonghe Street in Chengguan Town, Hépíng County. The Bīngxiàn Memorial Archway was erected in the 4th year of the Chongzhen era (1631 AD) by Liu Hongguang, the imperial censor inspecting Shanxi during the late Ming Dynasty, in honor of his teacher, Yao Jizhong, who served as the deputy commander of the Changping Military Defense Circuit under the Shandong Provincial Surveillance Commission. The Bīngxiàn Memorial Archway is constructed from 88 slabs of bluish-gray stone, featuring a four-pillar, three-story...
Temple of Holy Mother Yi Ji (Sixth Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units) Era: Yuan to Qing Address: 50 meters southeast of Heshan Village, Heshun County, at the foot of Wolonggang The Temple of Holy Mother Yi Ji is located at Wolonggang, 50 meters southeast of Heshan Village, Pingsong Township, Heshun County, Shanxi Province, China. It was listed as part of the Sixth Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units in 2006. The temple was originally built during the Song Dynasty and was renovated during the Yuansi era of the Yuan Dynasty…
Ronghua Temple (listed in the third batch of provincial-level protected sites) Era: Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties Address: West of Dongweima Village, 10 km south of Heshun County The temple’s founding date is unknown. According to inscriptions within the temple, a monastery already existed here in the eighth year of the Yuanyou era of the Song and Yuan period (1093), and it was renovated in the forty-second year of the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty (1545) and the thirty-fourth year of the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty (1769)...
Stone Memorial Archway (Stone Memorial Archway) (Third Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Ming Dynasty Address: North Gate, Zhonghe Street, Heshun County The full name of the stone archway is "Bingxian Stone Archway." It was erected by Liu Hongguang, the imperial censor inspecting Shanxi and serving as a surveillance commissioner, in honor of Yao Jizhong, his mentor—who was the vice commander of the Changping Military Defense Circuit under the Shandong Censorate—during the late Ming Dynasty. The archway was built in the fourth year of the Chongzhen era of the Ming Dynasty (1631). The stone...