Dazhong Tower is located on a street slightly west of the city center, commonly known as the Drum Tower, and is a symbol of the ancient civilization of Linfen. There are no exact historical records documenting when it was first built. According to research by historians, there is a theory that the Pingyang Drum Tower was rebuilt during the Jin Dynasty and renamed the Bell Tower. A massive iron bell weighing ten thousand jin, cast in the 7th year of the Mingchang era of the Jin Dynasty (1196), is currently suspended in the tower. This suggests that...
Jincheng Castle Ruins Jincheng Castle Ruins (First Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Neolithic Age Address: West of Jincheng Village, Liucun Town, Yaodu District The ruins are located on the western edge of the Linfen Basin, bordered by the Lüliang Mountains to the west, with the Fen River flowing past to the east. The site was discovered during a survey in the 1950s. It was re-examined during the province-wide cultural relics survey in 1993. The existing area covers 150,000 square...
Gaodui Site (First Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Period: Neolithic Age Location: Approximately 150 meters northwest of Gaodui Village, Liucun Town, Yaodu District The site is situated east of the Fen River and west of the Lüliang Mountains, lying on the piedmont slope at the eastern foot of the Lüliang Mountains. It features a terrain that slopes from west to east, with numerous exposed strata. It was discovered during surveys in the 1950s. The total area covers 70,000 square meters...
Xiajin SiteXiajin Site (4th Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites)Era: Neolithic AgeLocation: Xiajin Village, Yaomiao Township, Yaodu DistrictThe site is located about 10 kilometers southwest of Linfen city proper, approximately 25 kilometers southeast of the Taosi Site. It faces the Lüliang Mountains across the Fen River to the west, and is bordered by the flat and open Linfen Basin to the north and south, at an elevation of 450 meters. In 1997...
Biyan Temple in Xian DonggouBiyan Temple in Xian Donggou (Fourth Batch of Provincial Protected Sites)Era: Ming and Qing DynastiesAddress: Gushan Mountain, Yukou Village, Jindian Town, Yaodu DistrictOriginally known as South Immortal Cave, construction began in the first year of the Wude era of the Tang Dynasty (618 AD), with renovations carried out in subsequent dynasties. The existing structures date back to the Ming and Qing periods. Biyan Temple is spread across a circular mountain hollow and features, in sequence, the mountain gate, second gate…
Dongyang Hou Tu Temple (Sixth Batch of National Heritage Sites) Era: Yuan to Qing Dynasties Address: Dongyang Village, Tumen Town, Yaodu District Originally built in the 20th year of the Yuanshi era of the Yuan Dynasty (1282), it was destroyed by an earthquake in the 7th year of the Dade era (1303) and rebuilt in the 5th year of the Zhizheng era (1345). The existing structures include the main hall, offering pavilion, and stage, among which the stage still retains its Yuan Dynasty style…
Wangqu Dongyue Temple (Sixth Batch National Heritage Site) Era: Yuan Dynasty to Republic of China Address: Wangqu Village, Wucun Town, Yaodu District The stage was originally built in the early Yuan Dynasty and renovated during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It was originally an auxiliary structure of the Dongyue Temple, which no longer exists—only the stage remains. The stage faces south and is divided into front and rear sections. The front eaves were added during the Republic of China era renovation, while the rear section...
In the northwest of the urban area, there are three surviving Yuan Dynasty stages, which form a rare group of ancient-style architecture in China and have been listed as a provincial-level key cultural relics protection unit. Weicun Niwangmiao Stage: Located within the Niwang Temple to the north of Weicun in Weicun Town. The temple was originally built in the 20th year of the Zhiyuan era of the Yuan Dynasty (1283), and currently features a main hall with three bays that enshrines the Ox King, Horse King, and Medicine…
Linfen Museum is located at Haizibian Dayun Chan Temple (commonly known as Iron Buddha Temple), Huguxi Street, Yaodu District, Linfen City. It was established in October 1964 and is under the administration of the Linfen Municipal Bureau of Cultural Relics. The Iron Buddha Temple was first built in the sixth year of the Zhenguan era during the Tang Dynasty and has been renovated in subsequent dynasties. The existing structures include the mountain gate, the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Mahavira Hall, the Golden Top Pagoda, and the Scripture Repository, in addition to…
The Linfen Campaign Memorial Hall, also known as the Linfen Martyrs' Cemetery, is located north of the Temple of Yao in the southern part of Linfen city proper. Established in 1958, it was built to commemorate the martyrs who sacrificed their lives during the Linfen Campaign. The memorial hall faces south and features a well-arranged layout of pavilions and halls, with the fragrance of pine, cypress, and flowers wafting through the air. In front stands a full-body statue of Marshal Xu Xiangqian, while the Revolutionary...
Linfen Jiulongshan Ski Resort can accommodate up to 800 people for skiing and snow play at the same time. It also features an 800-square-meter ski equipment reception hall and a free parking lot for visitors to rest and park their vehicles safely.
Ancient City Park of Linfen is the first open park in Linfen City, Shanxi Province. The park was built taking advantage of the local terrain with the theme of “Ancient City,” focusing on recreating the historical appearance of Linfen’s ancient city. It showcases the long-standing historical and cultural heritage of Linfen, establishing a historical and cultural brand for the city and shaping Linfen’s image as a “cultural ancient city.” Linfen…
The Hongtong Ming Dynasty Prison is China’s only and most well-preserved ancient county prison from the Ming Dynasty. Built in the first year of the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty (1368 AD), it has a history of over 600 years. The famous Beijing woman Su San, who suffered injustice in Hongtong, was imprisoned here. As you step into the entrance hall, you’ll see a narrow north-south passage...
Huoshan, in ancient times, was known as "Huotai Mountain," "Huoyue," "Taiyue," "Huotai," and "Zhongzhen." The *Rites of Zhou · Officers of Land* records: "The sacred mountains of the Nine Provinces… Only Jizhou, located in the north, covers the vastest expanse. Hedong, in particular, boasts the most majestic landscapes, yet Huoshan alone is revered as the sacred mountain—respected for its towering grandeur, profound depth, and boundless breadth, towering above all peaks and suppressing all lesser hills. Its majesty reigns supreme across the land."…
Hongtong Guan Yu Temple is located on Guandi Street in the city center of Dahuaishu Town, Hongtong County. Facing south, it covers an area of 2,072 square meters. According to the revised 1882 edition of the Hongtong County Annals from the Qing Dynasty, the temple was originally situated north of Hengdefang Street and was rebuilt in 1306 during the Yuan Dynasty by local resident Su Hanchen. In 1351 during the Ming Dynasty, the Guan Yu Tower was constructed...
The Houcun Site (Second Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Period: Neolithic Age Location: Approximately 3 kilometers east of Zhaocheng Town, Hongtong County The site was discovered in the spring of 1984, and excavations were carried out in 1986. The total area of the site exceeds 400,000 square meters. With thick cultural deposits and rich content, the site has yielded remains such as pottery kilns, ash pits, and tombs...
Shangcun Site (Second Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Shang and Zhou Dynasties Location: 25 km west of Hongtong County, in Shuangchang Township The site covers an area of 1,000 meters from east to west and 800 meters from north to south. In 1984, archaeologists conducted a comprehensive thematic survey and trial excavation of the site. Uncovered remains include ash pits, and unearthed artifacts include bronze ware...
Fangdui Site Fangdui Site (First Batch Provincial-Level Protected Site) Period: Western Zhou Dynasty Address: Fangdui Village, 7.5 km northeast of Hongtong County In the trial excavation in 1954, the site was 210 meters long from north to south and 72 meters wide from east to west. The northern and western sides are 1–2 meters above the current ground level, while the southern and eastern sides are level with the present ground. In the central-western part of the site…
Site of Yongning FortSite of Yongning Fort (First Batch Provincial-Level Protected Site)Era: Western Zhou DynastyAddress: Yongning Fort Village, 5 km northeast of Hongtong CountyIn March 1957, villagers digging earth in the village unearthed over 300 important bronze artifacts, including an inscription of eight characters in two lines on the inner wall of a ding vessel: “□□乍(作)父丁宝鼎□□”. One gui vessel had an inscription on its base: “乍(作)永商彝殴.” Judging from the shapes and decorative patterns of the artifacts, the burial site and the unearthed bronzes are believed to date back to the early Western Zhou Dynasty.
Taiyun Temple (Batch 3 Provincial Protected Site) Era: Song and Jin Dynasties Address: North of Shiqiao Village, Guangsheng Temple Town, Hongtong County According to inscriptions, it was originally built in the 10th year of the Tianbao era of the Tang Dynasty (751 AD), rebuilt in the 4th year of the Yongxi era of the Northern Song Dynasty (987 AD), and now only the main hall remains, with its main structure dating back to the Song Dynasty. The main hall faces south and features a three-bay width and six-bay depth…