The ruins of the Deputy Commander’s Office in Shanhaiguan are ancient Qing Dynasty structures, located on Shengli Hutong within the old city walls of Shanhaiguan District, Qinhuangdao City. The site is listed as part of the fifth batch of Provincial Cultural Heritage Protection Units in Hebei Province.…
Shuangyang Pagoda is an ancient Ming Dynasty structure located in Chenqingtuo Village, Huangdian Township, Changli City, Qinhuangdao. On October 20, 2008, it was designated as part of the fifth batch of Provincial Cultural Heritage Protection Units by the People's Government of Hebei Province. …
The Zhao Family Ancestral House in Xishanchang is an ancient Qing Dynasty building located in Xishanchang Village, Shipupu Township, Changli City, Qinhuangdao. On October 20, 2008, it was designated as part of the fifth batch of Provincial-Level Cultural Relics Protection Units by the People’s Government of Hebei Province. …
The Catholic Yongping Bishops' Palace Monastery dates back to the Qing Dynasty and is located in the county town of Lulong County, Qinhuangdao City. On October 20, 2008, it was designated as part of the fifth batch of provincial-level cultural heritage sites by the People's Government of Hebei Province. …
The Gui Zhen Girls' School Building – Gui Zhen Hall, dating back to 1910, is located on Huiwen Street, Fourth Street, Changli City, Qinhuangdao. On October 20, 2008, it was designated as part of the fifth batch of provincial-level cultural heritage sites by the People’s Government of Hebei Province. …
Built in 1920, Tian Zhongyu’s Former Residence is located on West Avenue within the ancient city of Shanhaiguan District, Qinhuangdao City. On October 20, 2008, it was designated as part of the fifth batch of Provincial-Level Cultural Heritage Protection Units by the People's Government of Hebei Province. …
The modern and contemporary railway auxiliary buildings in Shanhaiguan were constructed in 1894, 1903, and 1938, and are located in Shanhaiguan District, Qinhuangdao City. On October 20, 2008, they were designated as part of the fifth batch of provincial-level cultural heritage protection units by the People’s Government of Hebei Province. …
The South Street Textile Shop dates back to the early years of the Republic of China and is located on South Street within the old town of Shanhaiguan in Qinhuangdao City. On October 20, 2008, it was designated as part of the fifth batch of Provincial-Level Cultural Heritage Protection Units by the People's Government of Hebei Province. …
The Ji Doctor's House in Shanhaiguan, located at No. 2 Xinxing Hutong, within the city area of Shanhaiguan District, Qinhuangdao City, Hebei Province. On February 14, 2018, it was designated by the People's Government of Hebei Province as part of the sixth batch of provincial-level cultural heritage protection units in Hebei Province.…
Putuo Zongcheng Temple was first built in the 32nd year of the Qianlong reign (1767) and completed four years later. It is the largest temple among the “Outer Eight Temples” and is commonly known as the “Little Potala Palace” because it was modeled after the Potala Palace in Lhasa. The temple complex houses about 60 structures of various sizes, with halls and pavilions spread out like stars in the sky, nestled against the mountain and facing the water. The layout makes ingenious use of the terrain...
On the undulating hills to the east and north of the Chengde Mountain Resort, twelve large, colorful, and magnificent lamaseries are arranged in a pattern that resembles stars encircling the moon. These temples feature exquisite architecture and diverse styles, serving as a model of cultural integration among Han, Mongolian, and Tibetan traditions. Here, visitors can admire the grandeur reminiscent of Tibet’s Potala Palace, explore...
Bashang Grassland is located in Fengning Manchu Autonomous County, Hebei Province, directly north of Beijing, making it the nearest natural grassland to the city. The region features a continental monsoon plateau climate, with long winters, cool and pleasant summers free of intense heat, and an average July temperature of 24°C. With lush water and grass, breathtaking scenery, distinct seasons, and ever-changing skies, it is…
Puyou Temple is located within the Mountain Resort in Chengde City, Hebei Province. It was built in the 25th year of the Qianlong reign (1760). That year marked the 50th birthday of Emperor Qianlong and the 70th birthday of his mother, the Empress Dowager, amid festive celebrations. It also coincided with the Qing army’s military campaign in the northwest, where they suppressed the rebellion of the Dzungar leaders Big and Small Hozha, following earlier victories over the Zunghar leader Dawachi and Amursana. This triumph brought an end to 90 years of separatist turmoil in the northwestern frontier region, ushering in peace for the various ethnic groups. To strengthen ties between inland China and the Mongolian and Tibetan regions through religious channels and to enhance cultural literacy, the Qing court established a scripture hall (a monastic college affiliated with temples) east of Puning Temple in the 25th year of Qianlong (1760), which later became Puyou Temple.
Commonly known as the Ili Temple, it is also called the Golden Roof Temple. Built in the 29th year of the Qianlong reign (1764), it was constructed following the design of the Gurdzha Temple on the north bank of the Ili River in Xinjiang. The Gurdzha Temple was the largest temple in the Khalkha region, where herders from near and far in the Jungar territory came every summer to worship. This temple was…
Guide Outside Baiyun Cave, there are three bridges—iron, stone, and wooden—which connect the various grottoes into a unified whole. However, beneath these bridges lie dark pools of water, flanked by towering rock walls, making those who walk across them feel a bit on edge. Baiyun Cave is the largest ancient cave in the area, covering an area of over 600 square meters…
Introduction Chunhao Pavilion is located southeast of the Ten Thousand Trees Garden in the Mountain Resort. It was built in the 20th year of the Qianlong reign during the Qing Dynasty (1755). The pavilion was where the emperor came to admire the beautiful scenery of spring. The “three springs” refer to the numerous begonias planted throughout the pavilion. Both Emperor Qianlong and Emperor Jiaqing composed poems in praise of the view. In recent years, Chunhao Pavilion has been restored. It faces south and is situated on a north-south axis. The entrance hall has three bays, and inside is a traditional courtyard; the main hall…
Guide The hall was built in the 49th year of the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1710) and was entirely renovated with nanmu wood in the 19th year of the Qianlong reign (1754), hence it is also known as the Nanmu Hall. It is seven bays wide and three bays deep, with a single-eave, rolled-canopy, hip-and-gable roof. Inside the hall hangs an imperial plaque inscribed with the characters “澹泊敬诚” (Tranquility and Sincerity) written by Emperor Kangxi. Covering an area of 583 square meters, the windows, latticed screens, and ceiling panels...
Highlights A 9-meter-deep karst cave lies beneath the giant rock, with the narrowest point only wide enough for one person to crawl through. The interior of the cave is flat, and in summer, mountain breezes blow through, offering a cool retreat from the heat outside. Introduction Located about 400 meters south of the Hammer Rock, on the edge of a cliff, this is a giant rock approximately 14 meters high and 20 meters long. From a distance, …
Highlights The "Mirror Water and Cloudy Hills" beneath the Hall of the Heavenly Emperor features a plaque inscribed with the character "金山" (Golden Hill) by Emperor Kangxi above the main gate. It is surrounded by winding corridors on both sides, with exquisitely delicate architecture arranged in a well-balanced layout. Introduction Located on the eastern side of Cheng Lake, it replicates the scenery of Golden Hill in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu. The hill is surrounded by the lake on three sides and faces a stream on one, embodying the charm of the Jiangnan water town. …
The Jinshanling Great Wall winds along the Greater and Lesser Jinshan Ridges in Hualougou, Bakeshiying, Luanping County, Hebei Province. The Greater and Lesser Jinshan Ridges lie between Wuling Mountain, the highest peak of the Yanshan Mountain Range, and Wohu Ridge at Gubeikou. The terrain here is extremely rugged, with overlapping peaks and forests as vast as the sea, creating a majestic and boundless landscape. To the west, Gubeikou is the only pass leading into the region and has historically been…