Beilixin Li Weigong Temple, also known as Lingze King Temple, is located south of Beilixin Village, Guxian Town, Xiangyuan County. It faces south with a north orientation, stretching 42.05 meters from east to west and 20 meters from north to south, covering an area of approximately 841 square meters. The temple’s founding date is unknown. According to the “Record of the Reconstruction of Lingze King Temple” inscribed on a stele from the seventh year of the Hongwu era in the Ming Dynasty (1374), the temple was...
Guanyue Temple is located on North Street in Xiangyuan County. It faces west and is oriented east, stretching 40 meters from east to west and 20 meters from north to south, covering an area of approximately 800 square meters. The year of its establishment is unknown. The temple has a single-courtyard layout, with a central axis featuring a mountain gate (above which is a reverse-facing theater stage), an offering hall, and the main hall. On either side are eastern and western dressing towers, as well as eastern and western side halls. Currently...
Chenghuang is a nature deity. Wherever there is a city, there is a Chenghuang Temple. In some places, Chenghuang is also referred to as Chenghuang Ye (Lord Chenghuang). He is the local official of the underworld, with authority equivalent to that of a mayor in the mortal world. Therefore, Chenghuang is associated with cities and develops along with urban growth. The worship of Chenghuang originated from ancient sacrificial practices and evolved into a local guardian deity through Taoism. Originally, Chenghuang referred to…
The Naluoshan Yangshao Culture Site in Xiangyuan is located on the terrace along the southern bank of the Zhang River in Nanfeng Village, Guhan Town, Xiangyuan County. It stretches approximately 500 meters from north to south and about 400 meters from east to west, covering an area of 200,000 square meters, with a cultural layer 1.5–3 meters thick. The western section of the site features exposed relics such as ash pits on the terrace cliffs, and pottery shards are scattered across the surface. Collected artifacts include...
Ancient Buildings of Guhan Town (Fifth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Yuan, Ming, Qing Dynasties Location: Within Xiangyuan County, Changzhi City Xiangyuan County Chenghuang Temple is the only surviving structure in the Changzhi region established by prefectural and county governments in response to imperial decree. All existing buildings of the Chenghuang Temple date back to the Ming Dynasty. The temple faces south and covers a total area of 6,748 square meters. The surviving central axis structures include...
Former Site of the Dafengdang Command Post of the Shangdang Campaign (Fifth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: August–October 1945 Address: No. 1, East Street, Xiangyuan County, Changzhi City In the autumn of 1945, after Japan’s surrender, Yan Xishan invaded Changzhi and surrounding counties in an attempt to seize the fruits of the war victory, which triggered the famous Shangdang Campaign. In late August...
Former Site of the Founding Congress of the CPC Xiangyuan County Committee (Fifth Batch Provincial-Level Protected Site) Era: 1937 Location: East Street, Xiangyuan County, Changzhi City In November 1937, the CPC Xiangyuan County Committee was officially established at Tianyidang, which was publicly referred to as the “Eighth Route Army Work Group.” The founding congress was presided over by Fu Zhuting, head of the Work Group of the 115th Division of the Eighth Route Army...
The former site of the “Fifth Anti-Japanese Special Administrative Region” is located in Nanshicao Village at the foot of Tailing Mountain in the urban area. It is a building from the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, serving as a provincial-level “Moral Education Base,” a municipal-level “Patriotism Education Base,” and an important “Revolutionary Tradition Education Base” in the main urban area. The Changzhi region, situated at the strategic throat of southeastern Shanxi, has always been a contested military zone. The “Fifth Anti-Japanese Special Administrative Region”…
The Ancestral Herbal Hall is located within the national forest park scenic area of Laoding Mountain (formerly known as Baigu Mountain) in the eastern part of Changzhi City — the site where the Yan Emperor tasted hundreds of herbs. It is 5 kilometers from the city center, sits at an altitude of 1,150 meters, has a forest coverage rate of 80%, covers an area of 120 mu (approximately 8 hectares), with a total usable area of 500 mu (approximately 33.3 hectares). It is a mountain park. As the world’s first park designed comprehensively using principles of I Ching, mathematics, the Five Elements, medicine, tourism, horticulture, psychology, and mysticism...
The Changzhi Water Park Scenic Area is located in the upper section of the Zhangze Reservoir, stretching from approximately 600 meters south of National Highway 208 in the south to the Zhangze Reservoir in the north. Situated on the river beach east of the main riverbed, it forms a long, narrow strip stretching from north to south. The Water Park lies along the axis of Taihang Street, a major urban thoroughfare running through Changzhi City, and is positioned at the entrance where National Highway 208 enters the city...
Former Site of the Eighth Route Army Headquarters Office in Guxian County Former Site of the Eighth Route Army Headquarters Office in Guxian County (Fourth Batch Provincial-Level Protected Site) Era: 1937–1946 Address: Guxian Village, Huangnian Town, Suburban District of Changzhi City On November 8, 1937, after Commander-in-Chief [Zhu De] and Deputy Commander Peng Dehuai led the Eighth Route Army headquarters into Shangdang, the office was...
Temple of the City God in Luzhou Prefecture Temple of the City God in Luzhou Prefecture (Fifth Batch of National Heritage Sites) Era: Yuan to Qing Dynasty Address: No. 13 Miaodao Lane, East Street, Changzhi City The municipal city god temple architectural complex was constructed for the worship of the City God deity and is one of the larger and better-preserved ancient architectural complexes among known municipal city god temples still in existence in China. The Luzhou Prefecture Temple of the City God was first built in the...
Luzhou Prefecture YamenLuzhou Prefecture Yamen (Sixth Batch of National Heritage Sites)Era: Ming DynastyAddress: Near Miaodao Lane, Urban District, Changzhi City, Shanxi ProvinceOriginally built during the Kaihuang era of the Sui Dynasty (581–600), it was destroyed by fire in the second year of the Yuan Dynasty's Taiding era (1325). In the third year of Taiding (1326), public offices and halls were rebuilt. In the third year of the Ming Dynasty's Hongwu era (137…
Zhangze Reservoir is located in the northern suburbs of Changzhi City, 15 kilometers from the downtown area. It is a large-scale water conservancy project on the main stream of the South Zhaocang River in the Zhangwei-Nan Canal system of the Haihe River Basin. The reservoir primarily serves industrial and urban water supply, irrigation, and flood control, while also supporting aquaculture and tourism for comprehensive utilization. Construction of the reservoir began in November 1959, and...
The Taihang-Taiyue Martyrs' Cemetery is located on Meihui Slope in Changzhi City. It was established in accordance with the resolution of the Second Session of the First Council of the Shanxi-Hebei-Henan-Shandong Border Region in March 1946, to commemorate the outstanding sons and daughters of the Chinese nation who heroically sacrificed their lives in the Taihang and Taiyue regions during the War of Resistance against Japan. The cemetery was completed in 1951. The total area covers 9,46…
Taihang Wetland Park is located in the planning area of Changzhi New District, west of Changzhi city proper, adjacent to Zhangze Reservoir, spanning both the suburban area of Changzhi and Tunliu County. It stretches approximately 15 kilometers in length and covers a total area of over 740 hectares. The park features an intricate network of waterways, dense forests, a wide variety of plants, and expansive reed marshes, offering abundant flora and fauna. The park...
Shennong Ski Resort is located within the Lao Ding Mountain National Forest Park in Changzhi City, just 2 kilometers from downtown Changzhi, at an altitude of 1,430 meters. To meet the needs of different skiing enthusiasts, the resort has added a new high-difficulty ski run and the most advanced international tow lift. To ensure a more orderly entry to the slopes, a new No. 2 hall has been constructed, along with the addition of a fast-food restaurant based on the original facilities, which can accommodate 200 people dining simultaneously. The artificial snowmaking capacity at Shennong Ski Resort lasts up to 120 days. The resort has introduced world-class snowmaking equipment and skiing gear, and has built multiple ski runs of varying difficulty levels—flat, steep, and challenging—to cater to skiers of all levels. Over 20 professional instructors have been hired to train skiing enthusiasts, and personal accident insurance is provided for every visitor. The resort also offers a children’s skiing entertainment area, tire sledding, sled rides, and snowmobiles. In the harsh winter, out in the cold outdoors, if you join the ranks of skiers—dressed in skiwear, holding ski poles, and gliding on skis—you’ll experience the thrill and joy of flying, leaving you with unforgettable memories and an eagerness to return.
Changzhi Museum is located on Taihang West Street in Changzhi City. Construction of the new museum began in September 1990 and was completed in October 1992. It covers an area of 13,340 square meters, with a building area of 8,200 square meters. The name of the museum was inscribed by Mr. Zhao Puchu, then President of the Buddhist Association of China. The museum faces south and is divided into office buildings, cultural...
In the autumn of 1945, after Japan’s surrender, Yan Xishan sent troops to invade Changzhi in an attempt to seize the fruits of the war victory, which triggered the famous Shangdang Campaign. In 1985, to commemorate the 43rd anniversary of the victory of the Shangdang Campaign and the liberation of Changzhi, the Changzhi municipal government mobilized government officials and workers for voluntary labor to construct the memorial site of the Beiguan battlefield of the Shangdang Campaign...
The Luba Industrial Tourism Area is a large-scale tourist destination developed through years of investment by Luba Group starting in 2006. It combines elements of red culture, modern coking industry, and new rural development, offering comprehensive services including dining, accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment. Key attractions include: the Chairman Mao Memorial Park, the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall...