Tourist Attractions
The Zhaojiahu Site
The Zhaojiahu Site (Zhaojiahu Site, listed in the third batch of provincial-level protected sites) Era: Neolithic Age Location: Surrounding Zhaojiahu Village, Xihou Township, Pinglu County The site stretches 1,500 meters from north to south and 500 meters from east to west. According to observations of stratigraphic faults, the cultural layer accumulation is 0.4–2 meters thick. Remains of lime-plastered dwelling structures have been found in the eastern and northern parts of the site. Collected artifacts include...
Xiayang City Ruins
Era of Xiayang City Ruins: Western Zhou Dynasty Address: South of Taiyangdu Village, Laocheng Township, 15 kilometers west of Pinglu County The city was built in the early Western Zhou Dynasty and was an important settlement of the Guo State. The Xiayang City Ruins stretch approximately 3.5 kilometers from north to south and about 2 kilometers from east to west. Within the site, there are several remaining sections of the city wall, totaling over 200 meters in length, standing 4–6 meters high and about 3–5 meters thick...
Ancient City Ruins of the Yu State
Era of the Ancient City Ruins of the Yu State: Zhou Dynasty Address: Ancient City Village and surrounding areas, Zhangdian Town, Pinglu County According to the Pinglu County Annals (Qianlong Edition) from the Qing Dynasty: This city was the capital of the ancient Yu State, which was destroyed by Duke Xian of Jin during the Spring and Autumn Period. The ancient city ruins stretch 2.5 meters from north to south and 2 kilometers from east to west. Currently, over 300 meters of the outer southern wall remain, with the wall foundation being 15–20 meters wide, …
Ancient Tomb Cluster of Zaoyuan Village
Ancient Tomb Cluster of Zaoyuan Village Ancient Tomb Cluster of Zaoyuan Village (Third Batch of Provincial Protected Sites) Era: Western Zhou – Han Dynasty Location: Located in the northeastern part of Zaoyuan Village, Zhangdian Town, Pinglu County The ancient tomb cluster stretches 350 meters from east to west and 250 meters from north to south. In June 1959, a Han Dynasty brick-chambered tomb was excavated. It is a relatively small semi-circular arched, vaulted brick tomb, which remains well-preserved…
Qianzhuang Site
Qianzhuang SiteQianzhuang Site (Fourth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites)Era: Shang DynastyLocation: South bank of the Yellow River, Qianzhuang Natural Village, Yadi Village, Podi Township, Pinglu CountyThe site is located on the second-level terrace of the loess hills on the south bank of the Yellow River in Qianzhuang Natural Village. It is higher in the north and lower in the south. About ten meters to the east, below a cliff, lies the Shigao River, while twenty meters to the west and south, it borders steep rocky cliffs...
Liuting Temple
Liuting Temple is located to the south of Xizhang Village, Hongchi Township, Pinglu County. The temple was first built during the Renshou era of the Sui Dynasty and was constructed by Emperor Gaozu of Tang, Li Yuan, in gratitude for Qin Qiong’s rescue. The incident where Qin Qiong saved Li Yuan occurred in August of the first year of the Renshou era (601 AD) during the reign of Emperor Wen of Sui. At that time, Li Yuan held the title of Duke of Tang under the Sui Dynasty and was stationed in Taiyuan.
Yimingyuan Leisure Scenic Area
Yimingyuan Leisure Scenic Area is located 3 kilometers south of Pinglu County in Shanxi Province, on the west bank of the Yellow River at the northern end of the Sanmenxia Yellow River Bridge. Boasting a prime location and convenient transportation, it is a comprehensive leisure destination integrating dining, accommodation, business meetings, fitness & recreation, folk culture experiences, and Yellow River fishing. Covering a total area of 30,000 square meters, the site includes...
Fengkou Ecological Tourism Scenic Area
Fengkou Ecological Tourism Scenic Area is located to the west of Zhangdian Town in Pinglu County, at Fengkou Village at the entrance of the 100,000-mu pine forest in the Zhongtiao Mountains. It is 3 kilometers west of the Zhangdian exit of the Yuncheng-Sanmenxia Expressway, 20 kilometers south of Sanmenxia City, and 20 kilometers north of Yuncheng City. The scenic area sits at an elevation of 1,008.7 meters, with an average summer temperature of 26 degrees, …
Pinglu Sunken Courtyard
The Pinglu sunken courtyard is a unique type of dwelling found only in the Loess Plateau region of Yuncheng, Shanxi Province, primarily located in Pinglu County near the banks of the Yellow River. It consists of courtyards and cave dwellings built deep underground.
Pinglu Fengkou Ski Resort
Pinglu Fengkou Ski Resort is located in the Zhangdian Fengkou Ecological Tourism and Sightseeing Park in Pinglu County, Shanxi Province, 20 kilometers from the city center. The resort features comprehensive facilities and top-tier equipment, and opened in 2008. With its prime location, convenient transportation, and first-class service, it offers an ideal escape for those tired of urban hustle and work pressure...
Sitou Guan Yu Temple
Sitou Guan Yu Temple (Fifth Batch of Provincial Protected Sites) Era: Yuan, Ming, Qing Address: Beigaoling, Sitou Village, Caochuan Town, Pinglu County, Yuncheng City The Sitou Guan Yu Temple’s date of establishment is unknown. According to inscriptions on steles and beams, it was renovated in the 4th year of the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty (1371), the 2nd year of the Shunzhi era of the Qing Dynasty (1645), the 58th year of the Kangxi era (1719), the 8th year of the Yongzheng era (1730), the 1st year of the Qianlong era (1741), and the 33rd year of the Qianlong era (1768). The temple faces south and has a three-courtyard layout, measuring 40 meters in width from east to west and 70 meters in length from north to south, covering an area of 2,800 square meters. Along the central axis from south to north are the Mountain Gate, Offering Hall, Main Hall, and Spring and Autumn Tower. On both sides of the Mountain Gate in the front courtyard are the Bell and Drum Towers and side rooms; in the second courtyard, there are side rooms on each side of the Main Hall, as well as east and west wing rooms in the courtyard. Among these, the Main Hall is a Yuan Dynasty structure, the Offering Hall is from the Ming Dynasty, and apart from the newly built side room west of the Mountain Gate, the rest are Qing Dynasty constructions.
Xiaping Guan Yu Temple
Xiaping Guan Yu Temple (Fifth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Yuan and Qing Dynasties Address: Xiaping Village, Caochuan Town, Pinglu County, Yuncheng City Xiaping Guan Yu Temple, the year of its establishment is unknown. According to inscriptions in the temple, it underwent multiple renovations in the 35th year of the Qianlong reign (1770), the 23rd year of the Jiaqing reign (1818), the 30th year of the Daoguang reign (1850), and the 4th year of the Xianfeng reign (18…
Zhu De's Former Residence in Pinglu
Zhu De's Former Residence in Pinglu (Fifth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: 1939 Address: Taizhai Village, Caochuan Town, Pinglu County, Yuncheng City Zhu De's former residence in Pinglu is located within a traditional quadrangle courtyard, which houses the main northern room, an eastern wing room attached to the north room, and the east room. In the autumn of 1939 and the spring of 1940, General Zhu De stayed in the main northern room on two separate occasions while discussing anti-Japanese combat strategies in the Zhongtiao Mountain area with Wei Lihuang, Commander-in-Chief of the Frontline Forces of the Second War Zone...
Pinglu County Museum
Pinglu County Museum was established on January 1, 1983, under the administration of the Pinglu County Cultural Relics Bureau. It is located at No. 53, Caibo Road, Pinglu County. Covering an area of 2,000 square meters, the museum currently has 25 offices and cultural relics storage rooms, with a total construction area of approximately 900 square meters. Since its establishment, it has collected, excavated, and preserved 10,860 cultural relics/...
Miaodao Temple Twin Pagodas
The Linji Twin Pagodas, also known as the "Wild Goose Pagodas," are located in the northern part of Linji County, standing opposite each other to the east and west. These pagodas were originally built during the Sui and Tang dynasties. The site was once a temple, but the temple has since been destroyed, leaving only the twin pagodas. The "Twin Pagodas’ Shadow Intersection," also called the "Twin Pagodas’ Slanted Shadows," refers to the phenomenon where, on the evening of the 15th day of the first and ninth lunar months, and the morning of the 16th day of the third and seventh lunar months, the sun and moon are simultaneously positioned on the eastern and western horizons...
LinYi Kaihua Temple
LinYi Kaihua Temple Located 17 kilometers northeast of Yuncheng, Kaihua Temple was first built during the Tongguang era of the Later Tang Dynasty in the Five Dynasties period, and was rebuilt during the Northern Song Dynasty. The Mahavira Hall is the main structure within the temple and also the most valuable building. The hall was originally constructed in the Song Dynasty, with both its depth and width consisting of three bays. The colorful paintings and murals inside the hall are particularly famous. Kaihua Temple houses the largest surviving area of Song Dynasty murals in China. The western wall is divided into three sections, depicting in the form of a comic strip stories such as the Buddha in the Western Pure Land and the tale of Bhikshuni Huase, among others. These murals feature rigorous composition, neat imagery, and varied expressions of figures, possessing high artistic value.
Longshan Yangshao Cultural Site in Linyi
Longshan Yangshao Cultural Site in Linyi Linyi County was formed in 1954 through the merger of the former Linjin County and Yishi County, taking the first character of each county’s name to create its current name. According to archaeological findings, both the eastern and western parts of Linyi County contain Longshan and Yangshao cultural sites. During the Yao and Shun eras, the area was close to the capital and classified as part of the Dianfu region. In the Xia Dynasty, it belonged to the territory of Jizhou. During the Shang Dynasty...
临猗县王寮村猗顿陵
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