Zhangzi North Gao Temple Martyrs' Cemetery is located on the site of the ancient North Gao Temple, outside the North Gate of Zhangzi County. Since the temple sits to the north of the ancient city and stands atop high ground, it is commonly referred to as the "North Gao Temple." The top of North Gao Temple has an elevation of 1,080 meters, making it the highest point in the city and a location of great strategic importance. During the Anti-Japanese War, it was once occupied by Japanese invaders. The...
The Jingwei Lake Water Conservancy Scenic Area is located in Zhangzi County, Changzhi City, Shanxi Province. Built around the Shencun Reservoir, it is a reservoir-type water conservancy scenic area covering an area of 4.18 square kilometers, including a water surface area of 2.87 square kilometers. The Shencun Reservoir is a key control hydraulic structure situated at the furthest upstream section of the southern main course of the Zhuozhang River within the Haihe River Basin. The dam site lies...
Tuan Cheng Tangwang Shengdi Temple (Fifth Batch Provincial Protection) Era: Yuan and Qing Dynasties Location: On a hill north of Tuan Cheng Village, Nanchen Township, Zhangzi County, Changzhi City According to five surviving Qing Dynasty steles in the temple, including the “Wenhuang Temple Renovation Stele,” the “Tang Taizong Temple Renovation Stele,” and the “Tangwang Shengdi Temple Renovation Stele,” the main hall of the temple was built during the Yuan Dynasty, while the rest were constructed during the Qing Dynasty...
Highlights: Traditionally, city god temples have been built within cities, but the Temple of the Celestial City God is situated atop Tianzi Ridge, a grand mountain located 25 kilometers southeast of Changzhi County. This solitary peak stands majestically, offering a sweeping view for hundreds of miles from in front of the temple. Introduction: The Temple of the Celestial City God is located on Tianzi Ridge, a major mountain...
Changzhi Jade Emperor Temple (Sixth Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units) Era: Yuan to Qing Dynasties Address: Changchun Village, Yincheng Town, Changzhi County The Changchun Jade Emperor Temple is located in Changchun Village, Yincheng Town. It faces south and measures 31.4 meters from east to west and 88.15 meters from north to south, covering an area of 2,786.75 square meters. The exact date of its establishment is unknown. According to inscriptions on tablets within the temple, it underwent major renovations...
For over a hundred years, the birthplace and childhood experiences of Empress Dowager Cixi have remained a mystery. On May 27, 1999, Xinhua News Agency reported that, “Experts believe that Empress Dowager Cixi was born in Changzhi County, Shanxi Province.” According to research by some experts and related individuals, Cixi was born in the 15th year of the Daoguang reign (1835) in Wang’s family home in Xipo Village, Changzhi County, …
Located in Xibayi Village, 12 kilometers south of Changzhi County, Shanxi Province. It was first built during the Tang Dynasty and underwent renovations in the Song, Yuan, and Ming dynasties. The existing front hall is a remnant from the Song Dynasty; the rear hall was rebuilt during the Ming Dynasty but still retains the architectural style of the Yuan Dynasty; the remaining side rooms and auxiliary halls were all reconstructed in the Ming Dynasty. The front hall’s platform is about 1 meter high, with a main hall structure spanning three bays in both width and depth, featuring six rafters and a gable-and-hip roof...
Lidu–Yangtou Ridge, also known as Lihou Ridge, covers an area of approximately 6 square kilometers, with its highest point at an elevation of 1,047 meters. The 1875 edition of the *Zhangzi County Annals* records: “Lihou Ridge is located thirty li southwest of the county, where the Li Spring originates, and there is a Lihou Pavilion; all the surrounding mountains are rocky, but this one is an earthen hill.” In ancient times, the legendary Yan Emperor, an ancestor of the Chinese nation, led his tribe down the river to the east...
Biti Site (First Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Neolithic Location: West bank of Zhang River, Biti Village, Xiaochang Township, about 10 km northwest of Changzhi City The site's surface is scattered with a large number of pottery shards, covering an area of approximately 30,000 square meters. In 1956, a survey revealed that on the exposed cliff west of Biti Village, there were gray clay-sand mixed cord-marked and combed-pattern pottery shards...
Site of Bayi KilnSite of Bayi Kiln (First Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites)Era: Song DynastyLocation: Bayi Village, Bayi Town, Zhangzi CountyThe kiln site is distributed to the north of the village, stretching 300 meters from east to west and 200 meters from north to south. The porcelain kilns have been destroyed, but the surface reveals a large number of remaining white-glazed brown-patterned ceramic fragments. Some exposed cross-sections of the site show abundant accumulations of ceramic pieces and firing materials...
Zhangbasisi Pagoda (Zhangbasisi Pagoda) [Second Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Monuments] Era: Tang Dynasty Location: Sangzi Village, Yincheng Town, Zhangzi County, Changzhi The main hall of the temple houses a standing stone Buddha statue, which is one zhang and eight chi tall (approximately 5.6 meters), hence the temple is called Zhangbasisi (One Zhang Eight Chi Temple), and the pagoda is also named Zhangbasisi Pagoda. The existing structures include the mountain gate, main hall, wing rooms, and east and west side halls, all built during the Qing Dynasty. However, the Zhangbasisi Pagoda located in the southwest corner of the temple is...
Dongtai Mountain Temple (Dongtai Mountain Temple) (Fourth Batch Provincial-Level Protected Site) Era: Ming Dynasty Address: Yuanzhuang Village, Sudi Town, Changzhi County The original construction date is unknown. It was renovated during the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty and subsequently repaired in various dynasties. The temple faces west and is spread across three courtyards, covering a total area of approximately 4,000 square meters. Along the central axis are successively built the mountain gate, double-story tower, theater stage, offering pavilion, …
Qin Family Residence in Nansong Village Qin Family Residence in Nansong Village (including Nansong Tower) (Fourth Batch of Provincial Protected Sites) Era: Ming Dynasty Address: Nansong Village, Nansong Township, Zhangzi County, Changzhi The compound was built in the mid-Ming Dynasty as the residence of a local merchant. Currently, four courtyards and six courtyards in depth remain, among which the east and west courtyards are relatively well-preserved. The overall layout of the compound is compact and rational, with the courtyards both divided and interconnected, and special design considerations were made for fire prevention and security during construction. The wooden, stone, and brick carvings on all doors, windows, column bases, gable decorations, suspended fish ornaments, and ruyi motifs are exquisitely crafted and uniquely styled.
Chenghuang Temple in Zhangzi County Chenghuang Temple in Zhangzi County (Fourth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Ming and Qing Dynasties Address: Nandazhang Village, Xihuo Town, Zhangzi County Originally built during the Eastern Han Dynasty, the temple has been reconstructed multiple times throughout the dynasties, with the current structures dating back to the Ming and Qing periods. It faces south and features a single-courtyard layout. Existing buildings include the mountain gate, theater stage, offering pavilion, main hall, side halls, bell tower, drum tower, side rooms, corridors...
Zhengjue Temple (Classified as a National Cultural Heritage Site in the Fifth Batch) Era: Jin to Ming Dynasties Address: Kansi Village, Sima Township, 10 km north of Changzhi County Originally built during the Dazhong era of the Tang Dynasty (827–835), it was reconstructed in the Jin Dynasty and renovated during the Yuan and Ming periods. The existing rear hall is a remnant from the Jin Dynasty, the east and west side halls were rebuilt in the Yuan Dynasty, and the passageway hall is a Ming Dynasty structure...
Wangfang Three Gods Temple (Fifth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Ming and Qing Dynasties Address: Wangfang Village, Yinzhen Town, Zhangzi County, Changzhi City The courtyard of Wangfang Three Gods Temple largely retains its original layout in a traditional quadrangle configuration, featuring three main structures including preserved buildings such as the main hall and east and west wing rooms. The main hall is currently protected under a steel-framed shelter, measuring five bays in width and two bays in depth. Its beam-frame structure consists of...
The Shouyang Mountain Site of Emperor Yan Shouyang Mountain, also known as Yangtou Mountain, is located in Shizhuang Township in the southwestern part of Changzhi County. It extends westward to Zhangzi and connects to Gaoping to the south. From the summit, you can enjoy panoramic views of the landscapes of three counties — hence the saying “A single rooster’s crow is heard across three counties.” Towering and majestic, Yangtou Mountain stretches nearly 100 li. The mountaintop boasts lush pine forests, while the mid-slopes are covered with dense shrubs…
Laoxiong Mountain Forest Park Laoxiong Mountain, also known as Xiong Mountain, is located in the southern part of Changzhi County, covering an area of approximately sixty to seventy li, with an elevation of 1,419.5 meters. It is hailed as the "King of the Mountains in Shangdang." The mountain features three peaks standing opposite one another, forming a majestic, layered ridge that resembles a giant dragon winding its way through the towns of Yincheng, Xihuo, and Xianan. Historical records suggest that its name originates from…
Huangya Grand Canyon With a total length of nearly 10 Chinese li, the canyon winds and twists through a mysterious and enchanting landscape. It features over 30 waterfalls of varying heights, the most spectacular of which is the Huangyan Waterfall. With a drop of over 70 meters and a width of more than 20 meters, it resembles a huge white jade ribbon cascading down from a sheer cliff into a emerald pool in the mountains, sending up bursts of white mist...
North He Temple of Emperor Yan (Third Batch of Provincial Protected Sites) Era: Yuan Dynasty Address: Beihé Village, Beicheng Township, Changzhi County Originally named Beihé Village (also historically known as Beihe Village), the legend says it was where Emperor Yan tasted white grain and obtained auspicious ears of grain. The village got its name because it is located in the area of Yangtou Mountain, where Emperor Yan built the Shen Nong City. The temple’s founding date is unknown. According to inscriptions preserved in the temple, it underwent multiple renovations during the Ming and Qing dynasties.…