The Longfushan Scenic Area is located within the ecological protection zone of Wujiazhuang Reservoir in the western part of Licheng County, approximately 45 kilometers from the county seat, covering an area of 40 square kilometers. The terrain here is rugged, with steep cliffs facing each other, winding valleys, ancient trees providing ample shade, clear streams flowing, and picturesque landscapes. It features natural stone caves, small gorges, ancient temples, and cascading water systems. Throughout the four seasons, springs flow continuously. The vibrant "yellow" of spring, the lush "green" of summer, the fiery "red" of autumn, and the pristine "white" of winter create distinct and complementary scenery, making it a hidden gem for tourism, leisure, and vacation. The area also contains red historical sites such as the former location of the 129th Division’s Armament Workshop, the former site of the Eighth Route Army Headquarters’ Field Pharmaceutical Factory—the birthplace of the first Bupleurum injection—as well as the former site of the Eighth Route Army Headquarters’ Supply Department. Scenic spots include Swamp Dragon Cave, Laojun Cliff, Phoenix Terrace, Solitary Beauty Peak, Reclining Dragon Pool, and Sky Ladder.
Ancient Lihou City is located at the site of the ancient Li State in Jinjia Street, Licheng County, covering an area of 1,500 mu with an investment of 3.5 billion yuan. Built against the cultural backdrop of the ancient Lihou State from the Western Zhou Dynasty and developed as a national 4A-level tourist attraction, it encompasses four major functions—"administration, ritual, commerce, and residence"—and integrates the six essential elements of tourism: "dining, accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment." It is known as the "Hometown of the Ancient Li People" and the "Foremost Ancient City of the Taihang Mountains," and aims to become a "Gathering Place of Shanxi’s Three-Jin Culture" and the "Premier Cultural Tourism Destination in Shanxi." Ancient Lihou City boasts a rich variety of local customs and recreational activities. A two-kilometer-long circulating water system runs through the city, bringing together elements such as ancient Li culture, themed bars, fashionable cafes, classic teahouses, specialty snacks, and a hot spring resort center. It stands as a typical representative of traditional northern Chinese residential architecture with distinctive features and style.
The Golden Rooster Fort Scenic Area is located in Xijing Town in the northwest of Licheng County, 32 kilometers from the county seat, covering an area of 70 square kilometers. It is one of the core scenic areas of Taihang Red Mountain. The scenic area combines "wonders, grandeur, peril, and beauty," featuring the 3-billion-year-old geological marvel – Colorful Stone Gorge, the secluded Xingkong Mountain known for mountain bathing and wellness, the majestic...
The Xier River Scenic Area is located in Xijing Town in the northwest of Licheng County, about 32 kilometers from the county seat. Covering an area of 50 square kilometers, the area features the historical legend of Xu You washing his ears—said to be the origin of the Chinese idiom “listen attentively (洗耳恭听)”—and is one of the core scenic areas of Taihang Red Mountain. The scenic zone boasts a combination of the "strange, majestic, perilous, and beautiful," with geological formations dating back 3 billion years...
Lubao Dragon King Temple (Fifth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Yuan, Ming, Qing Dynasties Address: Lubao Village, Chengjiashan Township, Licheng County, Changzhi City According to inscriptions in the temple, it was originally built in the second year of the Yuandade era (1298) during the Yuan Dynasty, and was renovated in subsequent dynasties during the Ming and Qing periods. Historical records indicate that Lubao Dragon King Temple was originally called Shengyuan King Temple. It faces south and covers an area of 1,028 square meters. The layout consists of a single courtyard...
Xixiazhuang Zhaoze King Temple Era: Yuan and Qing Dynasties Address: Xixiazhuang Village, Shangyao Town, Licheng County, Changzhi City The Zhaoze King Temple faces south and has a rectangular layout, consisting of a single-courtyard structure. It is 36.5 meters long from north to south and 21.5 meters wide from east to west, covering an area of approximately 710 square meters, with the main hall spanning about 149 square meters. The temple complex includes…
Former Site of the Shangdang Campaign Command Headquarters (Fifth Batch of Provincial Protected Sites) Era: August–October 1945 Address: North side of the Catholic church on Zhengjie (Main Street), Licheng County, Changzhi City During the Shangdang Campaign, Deng Xiaoping made pre-battle arrangements here. The former command headquarters faces east and consists of two parallel units, both with a two-courtyard layout. The rear of the north courtyard features a two-story building with seven bays under an overhanging roof...
Located 30 kilometers east of Qinxian County in Shanxi Province, on the northern side of Donglang Village. Originally built during the Jin Dynasty, it was renovated in the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The temple complex consists of two courtyards. It includes a mountain gate, middle hall, rear main hall, east and west side halls, and left and right corridors. The middle hall is the oldest structure, measuring three bays in both width and depth, with an almost square floor plan. It features deeply overhanging eaves, upturned roof corners, and a single-eave hip-and-gable roof...
Huashan Mountain in Qinxian County
Shanxi Youth Anti-Japanese Death Squad Memorial Hall The Shanxi Youth Anti-Japanese Death Squad Memorial Hall is located by the picturesque West Lake in Qinxian County, Shanxi Province. Nestled among lush pines and steeped in classic charm, it boasts a grand scale, covering a total area of 2,100 square meters. The two-courtyard complex houses three major exhibition halls in the northwest, north, and east, systematically showcasing a wealth of historical photographs, charts, artifacts, and more...
Naniei Water Stone Carvings Museum, also known as "Erlangshan Stone Carvings Museum", is located on Erlang Mountain in the southern part of Qinxian County and is a provincial-level cultural relics protection unit. In 1959, more than 1,100 stone carvings and statues were unearthed in Naniei Water Village, located 30 kilometers northeast of Qinxian County. According to inscriptions on the carvings, they date from the second year of the Yongping era of the Northern Wei Dynasty (510 AD)...
Puzhao Temple in Changzhi is a key cultural relic protection unit of Shanxi Province. It is located east of Kaicun Village, Guocun Town, 8 kilometers west of Qinxian County. The temple is nestled against mountains and near water, shaded by trees, with a broad view and beautiful scenery. According to the Hangzhou Annals from the Yongzheng era of the Qing Dynasty, the temple was first built in the 12th year of the Taihe reign during the Northern Wei Dynasty (488), and was extensively renovated during the Yuanhe era of the Tang Dynasty (806–820)...
Da Yun Chan Temple is located in Guocun Village, Guozhen Town, about 13 kilometers west of Qin County. It is surrounded by residential houses and shaded by trees. According to inscriptions and the Chronicles of Qin Prefecture, it was originally built during the Taihe era of the Northern Wei Dynasty (477–499), rebuilt during the Northern Song Dynasty, and renovated in the 12th year of the Dading reign of the Jin Dynasty (1180), when an unused temple plaque was purchased and inscribed with the name “Da Yun…”
The Ancient City and Tomb Site of EyuThe Ancient City and Tomb Site of Eyu (Second Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites)Era: Eastern Zhou DynastyLocation: Southwest of Wusu Village, Ce Village Township, Qinxian CountyIt was an extremely important ancient settlement site and a strategic military location. During the Warring States period, the ancient city of Eyu belonged to the State of Han and later to the State of Zhao. In 1973, multiple Warring States-period tomb clusters were discovered north of the village. In 1979…
Era of Nan Nieshui Stone Carvings: Northern Wei to Song Dynasty Address: Within Qinxian County The Nan Nieshui Stone Carvings are located in Nan Nieshui Village, Niusi Township, Qinxian County. They represent a significant large-scale Buddhist stone carving hoard discovered in modern times and are named after the village where they were unearthed. The earliest dated carving is from the third year of Yongping during the Northern Wei Dynasty (510 AD), and the latest from the ninth year of Tian Sheng during the Northern Song Dynasty (10...
Hongjiao Temple (Third Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Jin Dynasty Location: Nanie Shui Village, 30 km north of Qinxian County The original construction date is unknown. It was renovated during the Dading era of the Jin Dynasty (1161–1170), and a plaque inscribed with “Imperially Commissioned Temple” hangs under the eaves of the central bay of the main hall, with “Dading Ninth Year, Sixth Month” inscribed on the right. According to a surviving Yuan Dynasty...
Bifeng Mountain Scenic Area Bifeng Mountain, also known as Erlang Mountain, is located to the south of Qinxian County. Its main peak stands at an elevation of 1,028 meters, featuring undulating peaks and lush forests, crisscrossed valleys, and a majestic landscape. The mountain earned the name Bifeng (Pen Peak) due to its height above the county town and its direct alignment with the Lingxing Gate of the old Confucian school in Qinzhou, symbolizing culture and civilization. It is also called Erlang Mountain because of the legend of “Erlang Shouldering Mountains to Chase the Sun,” which remains unfinished...
Erlangshan Forest Park Erlangshan Forest Park, located in the southern part of the county town, is a newly planned and developed project in recent years. The total planned area of the project is 10,000 mu, divided into seven scenic areas: water recreation, cultural landscapes, farming culture, fruit and flower ecology, forest ecology, leisure sightseeing, and health and vacation. …
Monument to the Vanguard in Defense of Chairman Mao The Monument to the Vanguard in Defense of Chairman Mao is located on Bifeng Mountain south of Qinxian County. After the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japan, the reactionary forces initiated a nationwide civil war and launched a frenzied attack on Yan'an, where the Party Central Committee was based. At this critical juncture, the Party Central Committee designated Qinxian County from the old Taiyue revolutionary base to...
The Shanxi Sacrificial League New Army Memorial Hall is located at the northern foot of the picturesque Erlang Mountain and by West Lake in the southern part of Qinxian County, covering an area of 20 mu with a construction area of 5,077.74 square meters. The museum systematically displays the glorious battle history of the Decisive Death Squad in establishing anti-Japanese bases behind enemy lines across the Shanxi region through over 800 precious historical photos and more than 500 artifacts...