Former Site of the Headquarters of the Taiyue Military District (Second Batch of Provincial Protected Sites) Period: 1940–1942 Location: 7 kilometers southeast of Qinyuan County The Taiyue Military District was officially established on June 7, 1940. Following the instructions of Commander Zhu, — led the 1st Column of the Decisive Death Brigade to establish an anti-Japanese base in southeastern Shanxi, launching guerrilla warfare in Qinyuan after...
Lingkong Mountain Ancient Architectural Complex (Fourth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Ming and Qing Dynasties Address: Lingkong Mountain, west of Qinyuan County Lingkong Mountain is part of the Taiyue Mountain Range. The area features undulating peaks and crisscrossing ravines, boasting exceptionally beautiful scenery. According to inscriptions in the temples, there were small-scale temples on Lingkong Mountain as early as the beginning of the Tang Dynasty. During the Jingfu era of the Tang Dynasty (892–89…
Era: Ming to Qing Dynasty Address: Located 19 kilometers northwest of Qinyuan County, Changzhi City, Shanxi Province, within the valley of Lingkong Mountain, halfway up a cliff. Shengshou Temple in Lingkong Mountain is situated in Lingkong Mountain, Lingkongshan Town, Qinyuan County. Facing south and built along a north-south axis, the temple complex consists of five courtyards arranged in a row, each with its own mountain gate yet interconnected. According to inscriptions in the temple, it was originally built during the Tang Dynasty, and during the Northern Song…
Shanxi Qinxijiangyuan National Wetland Park is located in the Taiyue Mountain State-owned Forest Farm in Changzhi City, Shanxi Province, covering a total area of 248.3 hectares. The main source of the Qin River is situated in a narrow valley behind Hedi Village, Wangtao Township, Qinyuan County. The cliffs on either side of the valley are about 7 meters apart, and on the rocky cliff there is an abundant mountain spring outlet as thick as a teacup...
Former Headquarters of the 25th and 38th Regiments of the 3rd Column of the Death-Defying Army (Fifth Batch, Provincial-Level Protected Site) Era: 1940 Location: Xiayingju Village, Lingkongshan Town, Qinyuan County, Changzhi City In 1940, the headquarters of the 25th and 38th Regiments of the 3rd Column of the Death-Defying Army were stationed in a six-courtyard compound built by a Qing Dynasty martial arts scholar surnamed Qin in Xiayingju. Under the leadership of the Taiyue Military District, they directed troops in resisting…
Former Site of the Taiyue Administrative Office in Zhaozhai (Fifth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: 1937–1949 Address: Zhaozhai Village, Qinhé Town, Qinyuan County, Changzhi City The former residences of the Taiyue Military District Administrative Office and its department heads consist of a group of cave dwellings. Currently preserved are eight cave dwellings that were the homes of leaders such as Niu Peicong and Pei Lisheng from the Taiyue Military District Administrative Office, three auxiliary rooms, one main gate, seven cave dwellings that were the residences of various department heads, six cave dwellings that were the residences of the guard company, and four other cave dwelling sites belonging to various institutions, totaling 25 cave dwellings.
Former Site of the Yanzhai Office of the CPC Taiyue District Committee (Fifth Batch Provincial Protection Unit) Era: 1937–1949 Address: Xiling, Yanzhai Village, Qinye Town, Qinyuan County, Changzhi City In January 1940, following the “Shanxi Western Incident,” in order to consolidate the Taiyue District and strengthen military forces in the region, the 386th Brigade of the Eighth Route Army along with the Special Operations Regiment of the headquarters entered the Taiyue District...
Jiaguo Grottoes (Fifth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Northern Wei, Sui, and Tang Dynasties Address: Northern side cliff of Guzhuang Line, east of Shiyao Bay, Jiaguo Village, Wanghe Town, Qinyuan County, Changzhi City The initial carving date of the Jiaguo Grottoes is unknown, but the extant grotto statues are in the style of the Northern Wei to Sui and Tang periods. The grottoes are located on a cliff approximately 145 meters long from east to west and about 2.5 meters high, facing south. …
Located on Hexia Street in the county town, the temple faces south with its back to the north. Originally built in the third year of the Tian Sheng era during the Song Dynasty (1025), the temple served as the City God Temple. Its main gate was constructed as a tower, featuring three tiers of double eaves, hence it is commonly known as the Three-Tiered Tower. The existing structures mainly include the gate tower and the main hall. The gate tower has a width of three bays and a depth of two bays, showcasing Ming Dynasty architectural style. The platform is rectangular, measuring 18 meters in length and 12 meters in width...
Monument to the Third Anniversary of the War of Resistance Against Japan (First Batch of Provincial Protected Sites) Era: 1940 Location: Houzhai Village, Xijing Town, 35 km north of Cheng County, Licheng County This monument is officially known as: “Monument to the Eighth Route Army (18th Group Army of the National Revolutionary Army) Commemorating Three Years of Resistance Behind Enemy Lines.” It was built in September 1940. Due to severe soil erosion at its foundation...
Former Site of the Huangyadong Arsenal (Sixth Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units) Era: 1939–1943 Address: Xiachiyu Village, Huangyadong Town, Licheng County "Huangyadong" is the name of a mountainous area, generally referring to a region spanning approximately 10 square kilometers. At that time, the arsenal was built in the Shuiyao Valley, including production areas, management...
The Licheng Four Bridges are located in the Shangyao area of Licheng. In 1942, the Taihang region suffered a once-in-a-century natural disaster. The 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army and the Shanxi-Hebei-Shandong-Henan Border Region Government organized laborers from more than ten villages, including Shangyao in Licheng, to build the 11-kilometer Zhangbei Canal. This project helped combat the disaster, secure a harvest, and support the War of Resistance against Japan. To commemorate this effort, the people of the Taihang Mountains...
Guangzhi Mountain, standing at an elevation of 1,807 meters, is located at the border between Licheng County and Xiangyuan County. Commonly known as Guangzhinao and also called Zhongyang Mountain, this mountain boasts exceptionally rich natural resources. After the liberation, Licheng County established a medicinal herb farm here for economic development. They cultivated high-quality herbs such as Codonopsis pilosula, Forsythia suspensa,…
Laojun Temple Nestled among the verdant pines of Guangzhi Mountain lies an ancient temple — Laojun Temple. Built in the first year of the Jiaotai era of the Southern Tang Dynasty (958 AD), it is one of the oldest temples in the Shangdang region. The temple is dedicated to Laozi, the founder of Taoism, who is said to have forged Sun Wukong’s indestructible body and fiery golden eyes. In ancient times, Laojun Temple was a magnificent structure: a three-hall complex, each successive hall taller than the last. The main hall featured hanging beams, upturned eaves, and exquisitely carved and painted rafters. Unfortunately, due to years of neglect, only the dressing tower, theater stage, and a few side rooms remain today.
The Western Zhou Li Hou Tombs are located in Licheng County within the Shangdang Basin of the Taihang Mountain area in Shanxi Province. The Qianlong edition of the "Shanxi Zhi Ji Yao" (Essentials of Shanxi Records) states that Licheng belonged to the Luzhou Prefecture and also records this place as the ancient State of Li. The "Book of Documents" mentions "King Wen of Zhou conquered Li," referring to this ancient State of Li. To the northeast of the tomb site lies the "Dongyang Pass" (formerly known as Hukou Pass), which was a key route from Shanxi to the ancient regions of Yan and Zhao...
Location: Changning Village, Dongyangguan Town, Licheng County Era: Yuan to Qing dynasties Value: Possesses significant historical and artistic value Lingyuan Sacred Well Temple, commonly known as Shengwang Temple, is located in Changning Village, Dongyangguan Town, Licheng County, and is also called Changning Grand Temple. It features a one-courtyard, two-hall layout, faces south, and measures 49 meters from north to south and 31 meters from east to west, covering an area of 1,51…
Also known as the Dongyue Temple, Xincun Tianqi King Temple is located in the eastern part of Xincun Village, Dongyangguan Town, Licheng County. It faces south and features a single-courtyard layout, covering an area of 1,340 square meters. According to inscriptions in the temple, it was first built in the first year of the Zhi Zheng era of the Yuan Dynasty (1341), and was renovated multiple times during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The existing main hall is a remnant of the Yuan Dynasty, while the other structures date from the Ming and Qing periods. Along the central axis...
The former site of the Jinnan Bank is located in Xiaozhai Village, Huangyadong Town, Licheng County. Nestled against mountains and beside water, the area boasts pleasant scenery. In spring, wildflowers blanket the hills; in summer, clouds and mist envelop the landscape; in autumn, pear and peach trees dot the slopes; and in winter, everything is draped in silvery white. It is close to the Eighth Route Army Arsenal in Huangyadong, the former headquarters of the Eighth Route Army in Wuxiang, and the former headquarters of the 129th Division in Majiadian, Zuoquan. The site was originally...
The Jiading Mountain Scenic Area features attractions such as Dashiao’ao, Tongtian Cave, One-Line Sky, Fuling Mountain Corridor, and Wife-Watching Rock. Each site is uniquely charming and picturesque, nestled among the misty, ink-wash-like mountains. The terrain is rugged, with dense forests and vibrant red leaves blanketing the hillsides in a spectacular display that rivals the famed red leaves of Beijing’s Fragrant Hills, earning it the reputation of “The Magnificent Taihang Mountains, A Blaze of Red…”
Sifangshan Village is located in Huangyadong Town, Licheng County, Changzhi City, Shanxi Province, 44.5 kilometers north of the county seat. It is 1.5 kilometers northeast of Gaojiazhuang Natural Village, borders Niutou Mountain to the south, 1.5 kilometers southwest of Fengling, and 1.5 kilometers northwest of Shiwa. The village is situated at the foot of Jiaoding Mountain, hence the name Sifang Mountain (Square Mountain). The main crops grown are corn and soybeans…