The Palace of the Holy Mother BixiaThe Palace of the Holy Mother Bixia (Third Batch Provincial-Level Protected Site)Era: Ming DynastyLocation: Fangdui Village, Guangsheng Temple Town, Hongtong CountyAccording to inscriptions, it was originally built in the second year of the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty (1523), and the existing main structure dates back to the Ming era. The temple faces south and features a two-courtyard layout. Along the central axis, there is a wooden memorial archway and the Hall of the Holy Mother. Only three rooms of the west wing remain on the sides…
Ming Dynasty Immigration Site The Ming Dynasty Immigration Site (Third Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Period: Ming Dynasty Location: Within the Ancient Big Locust Tree Park, west of Jia Village, on the northern outskirts of Hongtong County. It is a set of commemorative structures marking the large-scale, long-term, and widespread immigration history during the Hongwu and Yongle eras of the Ming Dynasty. The stele pavilion is located at the site of the original ancient Han locust tree, facing south with a single-eave hip-and-gable roof, covered with tubular and plain tiles...
Shicun Site (Shicun Site) (Fourth Batch Provincial-Level Protected Site) Era: Western Zhou – Han Dynasty Address: Quting Town, Dahuaishu Town, and Subao Town, Hongtong County The site centers around Shicun, stretching 5 km from east to west and 3 km from north to south, covering a total area of 15 square kilometers. It contains ancient cultural remains and tombs. Exposed cultural layers are visible across the surface...
Shangzhang Site Shangzhang Site (Fourth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Spring and Autumn Period Address: Northern part of Shangzhang Village, Yandi Township, Hongtong County The site extends around Shangzhang Village, covering an area 1,500 meters from east to west and 1,000 meters from north to south, with a total area of 1.5 square kilometers. The site contains ancient cultural remains and ancient tombs. The ancient cultural ruins are primarily characterized by gray pottery with rope patterns...
Tomb of Nüwa (Tomb of Nüwa, Fourth Batch of Provincial Protected Sites) Era: Tang Dynasty Address: Hou Village, Zhaocheng Town, Hongtong County Also known as the Tomb of the Goddess Nüwa, the original construction date is unknown. According to the Pingyang Prefecture Records, it was renovated in the sixth year of the Tianbao era (747 AD) during the Tang Dynasty. It underwent multiple repairs in subsequent dynasties after the Tang. The original Tomb of Nüwa was grand in scale, featuring an architectural style of great imperial magnificence. An inscription from the Song Dynasty states: “...
Mahu Huayan Temple Mahu Huayan Temple (Fourth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Yuan Dynasty Address: Huayan Temple, Mahu Village, Xincun Township, Hongtong County, commonly known as the North Temple, was first built in the third year of the Jianlong era during the Northern Song Dynasty (962 AD). It has undergone multiple renovations over the dynasties. The surviving structures include the main hall and east and west side halls. The main hall, Mahavira Hall, is a remnant from the Yuan Dynasty. It is five bays wide and three bays deep, …
Era of Jingshi Palace: Ming and Qing Dynasties Address: Jingshi Mountain, Ganhé Village, Tícūn Township, Hongtong County Jingshi Palace is located on the northern side of Jingshi Mountain to the west of Ganhé Village, Tícūn Township, Hongtong County, and is also known as the Temple-Guardian Shrine. The temple courtyard slopes from west to east and runs from north to south, with an eastern side courtyard and a western main courtyard, both single-courtyard layouts, covering a total area of 2,300 square meters. It was first built in the first year of the Hongzhi reign during the Ming Dynasty (148...
Hongtong Jade Emperor Temple (Fifth Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units) Era: Yuan Dynasty Address: Xinbei Village, Mamu Township, 5 km northwest of Hongtong County Built in the year of Yichou during the reign of Yuan Taizong (1229), with renovations carried out during the Ming, Qing, and Republican periods. The extant main structures — the Jade Emperor Hall, Guan Yu Hall, and Erlang Hall — are all Yuan Dynasty buildings. The temple faces south and is divided into front and rear courtyards...
Period: Ming to Qing Dynasty Address: Sunbao Village, Zhaocheng Town, Hongtong County. The founding date is unknown, but it underwent multiple renovations during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The main structures in the temple include the Three Sovereigns Hall, Guan Yu Hall, Three Officials Hall, and Dharma King Hall. All four major halls feature simple structures with large timber materials. The rear sections of each hall are equipped with niches containing statues, and the gable walls are adorned with murals covering a total area of over 100 square meters. The...
The former site of the Eighth Route Army Headquarters in Mamu is located in the center of Mamu Village, Xin Village Township, Hongtong County. It was originally the residence of a wealthy family surnamed Xu, very spacious and in the style of Shanxi merchants. It now serves as the office of the Mamu Village Committee. In 1937, under the leadership of Commander Zhu De, the Eighth Route Army Headquarters was stationed here for about 51 days, exerting a significant influence on the local revolutionary development...
Hongtong Fenhe National Wetland Park (Pilot) is located in Hongtong County, Shanxi Province, covering a total area of 1,295.01 hectares. The Fen River flows through Hongtong for 48 kilometers, including: an upstream section of 28 kilometers where the Mohe River meets the boundary with Huozhou, which is under moderate and general treatment; a 7-kilometer urban section that has undergone intensive treatment; and a downstream section of 13 kilometers bordering Yaodu, which is under general treatment...
Beimajiu Three Brothers’ Temple (Fifth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Yuan, Ming, Qing Dynasties Address: Beimajiu Village, Longma Township, Hongtong County, Linfen City Beimajiu Three Brothers’ Temple faces south and features a single-courtyard layout. Along its north-south central axis are, in sequence, the main hall with side wing rooms, the offering pavilion, the stage, and the east and west dressing towers; a Guanyin Hall is built at the southeastern corner of the courtyard. The main hall…
The Lingkong Mountain Scenic Area is located in Wulongchuan Township in the northwest of Qinyuan County, bordering Mianshan Mountain to the north and Huoshan Mountain to the west. Covering an area of tens of square kilometers, it is part of the Taiyue Mountain National Forest Park. The area features abrupt peaks, crisscrossing valleys, dense forests that block out the sun, and lush flowers and plants. In the central section, three peaks rise prominently, and the deep valleys are home to the renowned Shengshou Temple, which sits on a terrace in the valley…
Huapo Huapo is located in Wangtao Township in the northwest of Qinyuan County and is a famous scenic area in the county. It is called Huapo (Flower Slope) primarily because of its most renowned and distinctive feature — flowers. On the gently undulating slopes, lush green grass and a riot of blooming flowers create a vibrant scene in reds, pinks, yellows... a kaleidoscope of colorful, unnamed wildflowers converges here, with hardly any bare soil in sight. The air is filled with intoxicating floral fragrances. Due to the sparse population, the various unnamed birds here regard every visitor as an honored guest — they warmly greet you, surround you, sing joyfully for you, and dance gracefully for you... A gentle breeze drifts through the mountains, setting the flower-laden branches swaying. At the far edge of the slopes, clusters of white dot the landscape — those are flocks of grazing sheep. The sheep living here lead enviable lives, far removed from worldly concerns, enjoying a leisurely and primitive nomadic existence. They are completely untroubled by the complexities and changes of human society, and never worry about careers or futures.
Taiyue Martyrs' Cemetery Taiyue Martyrs' Cemetery is located northwest of the cross street in Qinyuan County. On the eve of the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, the Taiyue District Party Committee built this martyrs' cemetery to commemorate the revolutionary martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the Taiyue revolutionary base area during the Chinese revolutionary wars. The cemetery was laid down on…
Located northwest of the cross street in Qinyuan County. On the eve of the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, the Taiyue District Party Committee built this martyrs' cemetery to commemorate the heroes who sacrificed their lives in the Taiyue revolutionary base area during China’s revolutionary wars. The cemetery was founded on August 1, 1949, and officially completed on December 15 of the same year. The cemetery...
Located at the junction of Changzhi, Linfen, and Lüliang in Shanxi Province, situated in the inland area of Shanxi and southwest of Taiyuan City. It was approved for establishment by the Ministry of Forestry in November 1992, covering an area of 900,000 mu. The park enjoys a mild climate, characterized by a temperate continental climate, and lies within the middle section of the Taihang Mountains. Several streams originate here and flow into...
Located south of Qinyuan County. From 1940 to 1942, it served as the political and military center of the Taihang Anti-Japanese Base Area. Important leading organs such as the Taihang District Party Committee, the Headquarters of the 1st Column of the Decisive Death Brigade, and the Headquarters of the Taihang Military District were stationed here, earning it the title of the “Little Yan'an” of the Taihang District at the time. - Revolutionary veterans such as Chen Geng and An Ziwen once lived and commanded battles here, leading the base construction work in the Taihang District and leaving behind many valuable historical materials.
Qinx River Source Scenic Area The Qinx River is part of the Yellow River system and is one of the eight major rivers in Shanxi Province. It ranks as the second longest in the province, only after the Fen River, and flows over a hundred kilometers within Qinyuan County, covering a drainage area of 2,103 square kilometers. The Qinx River is the mother river of Qinyuan County, which derives its name from the river’s origin. There are six identified sources of the Qinx River: Hufeng Village in Guantan Township...
Anti-Japanese War Martyrs Memorial Monument (First Batch Provincial Protected Site) Era: Anti-Japanese War Period Location: 500 meters north of Yanzhai Village, 8 kilometers south of Qinyuan County Originally the Monument to the Fallen Soldiers of the Shanxi Youth Anti-Japanese Death Squad, erected on December 15, 1941 (the 30th year of the Republic of China) by the Taiyue Military Region and Taiyue Administrative Office...