Juxian Valley, originally named Daxian Gully, is located on the western foothills of Yaodai Mountain (also known as Yudai Mountain), part of the Yan Mountain range in the northeast of Fengrun County. Stretching 3 kilometers in total, it consists of five gullies. Legend has it that Yaodai Mountain was carried here from the East China Sea by the deity Erlang Shen. The mountain is perennially shrouded in auspicious clouds, resembling an imperial sash wrapped around it, hence its alternate name “Yudai Mountain.” One day, when the Queen Mother of the West descended to earth for a stroll, she accidentally…
On January 25, 1941, Japanese invaders committed a horrific massacre in Panjiayu, killing 1,230 out of the village’s 1,700 residents. The people of Panjiayu were not intimidated—they wiped the blood from their bodies, buried their loved ones, picked up their weapons, and continued the fight…
Cao Xueqin was a great literary master of 18th-century China, and his masterpiece *Dream of the Red Chamber* is a world-renowned immortal work. For over 200 years, *Dream of the Red Chamber* has been beloved by readers and has become a literary classic with broad popular appeal. *Dream of the Red Chamber* is a monumental work, and according to...
Covering an area of 1,454 mu, the Red Mansion Dream-Seeking City is located in the Huánxiāng River Park in the northeast of the urban area, facing the Fengrun Museum and Guanhuayuan across the Huánxiāng River; the Red Mansion Villa spans 260 mu and is situated on the northern shore of Qiuzhuang Reservoir. The Red Mansion Dream-Seeking City is based on the ancestral culture of Cao Xueqin and, drawing on concepts of modern tourism and open urban communities, delves deeply into the culture of the Red…
Established in 1999, located south of Cao Xueqin West Road and east of Yucailu, with Phase I on the east side and Phase II on the west side. The area is surrounded by relatively concentrated residential communities. The park was designed by the Tangshan Landscape Architecture Design Institute, and its main concept is to commemorate Cao Xueqin and incorporate scenes from *Dream of the Red Chamber*, integrating various elements of classical Chinese garden design...
The Longshan Ecological Park in Luan County is located at the southwest corner of the county town, on the west side of Changjiang Avenue, with an overall planned area of 60 hectares developed in phases. In 2002, an investment of 1.5 million yuan was made to carry out the first phase of the mountain closure and afforestation project, planting 25,000 trees on the mountain and its eastern side. This established a Civil Servants’ Forest dominated by Populus tomentosa, a Young Pioneers’ Forest dominated by torch trees...
Yutian Jingjue Temple was first built during the Tang Dynasty. After more than a thousand years of vicissitudes, it still retains its spacious, open, solemn, and dignified character. Some say: “Jingjue Temple is a poem—it speaks in a weighty yet subtle language, expressing both ancient and profound philosophies, voicing both wonderful and illusory aspirations...”
Within the Malishan Temple Tourist Area, there is the ancient site where legend says jade was planted on Malishan Mountain, from which "Yutian" (Jade Field) got its name. There are also several temples in the area, offering a beautiful environment. It is easily accessible by taking Bus No. 5 from Yutian County. The Malishan Temple New Year Temple Fair is scheduled to be held annually from the 2nd to the 8th day of the second lunar month. "Yutian County was historically known as Wuzhong County, established during the Qin Dynasty. To the north of the county..."
The Caiting Bridge stone bridge is located on the ancient Lanquan River, west of Caitingqiao Town, fifteen li (approximately 7.5 kilometers) west of Yutian County, about one hundred meters north of the new Beijing-Shenyang Highway. It was once a key route along the old Beijing-Shenyang Highway. Legend has it that the bridge was built by Yang Caiting, a scholar of the Jin Dynasty, from which the nearby village and town derive their names. The stone bridge runs east to west, shaped like a long rainbow in an arch, featuring three full-span arches...
Jiang Hao’s Former Residence is a patriotic education base in Yutian County. It is located on the west side of Beiliujiaqiao Village, Sanshuitou Town, about 12 kilometers southeast of Yutian County town, 0.5 kilometers east of the rural asphalt road, and 10 kilometers north of the Beijing-Qinhuangdao Railway. The surrounding area features flat terrain, fertile land, well-developed transportation, abundant water sources, and a pleasant environment. On July 1…
Entrepreneurship Square has become even richer in content than before, featuring many sculptures and stone carvings with integrity themes, as well as a “Spot the Integrity Riddle – Win a Prize” activity. It’s a subtle yet effective way to foster integrity. Also known as the Integrity Culture Square, Entrepreneurship Square serves as an educational base for promoting integrity and diligence in Tanghai County. The photo shows "Ode to the Lotus"...
Every October, thousands of Oriental White Storks come to Tanghai Wetland to rest, staying for about a month. With only around 3,000 individuals left in the world, the Oriental White Stork is a Class I protected bird species. They breed in the northeast during summer, then migrate south with their young in autumn, eventually spending winter at Poyang Lake...
The newly discovered Jidong Nanpu Oilfield is located in the Caofeidian Port area within Tangshan City, Hebei Province. Geologically, it lies in the Nanpu Depression, situated in the northern part of the Huanghua Sag of the Bohai Bay Basin, and falls within the exploration and development scope of PetroChina's Jidong Oilfield Company. Oil and gas exploration in the Jidong coastal area began in 1988, and over the following 14 years,…
Located on the southern coast of Tangshan City, Caofeidian was originally a long, narrow sandbar stretching from northeast to southwest, formed by the alluvial deposits of the ancient Luan River as it flowed into the sea. With a history of over 5,500 years, it got its name from the Temple of Lady Cao that once stood on the island. The development and construction of Caofeidian is a major strategic decision made by the Party Central Committee, the State Council, and the Hebei Provincial Party Committee and Government in line with the national energy and transportation...
Diving Bay Beach is located on Danwangang Island off the coast of Leting, covering an area of 15 square kilometers. It faces the mainland from afar, forming a double-tiered coastline that creates a rare water-and-land spectacle in the world. The island’s coastal side has a gentle slope, making it a high-quality natural beach. Surrounded by the sea on all sides, it boasts a delightful interplay of sunlight, seawater, and sandy shores. The blending of water and sky...
San Dao Tourist Wharf is located southwest of Laoyujian Village in Leting County and northeast of Beigang Fishing Wharf, making it the closest point on land to the “Three Islands.” It enjoys a natural advantage as it radiates southwest toward the “Three Islands” and lies near the shipping channel. Additionally, the “Baliqiao – Laoyujian” tourist road leads directly to the wharf, and the Qin-Tang-Cang coastal highway is just 9 kilometers away,…
The Jiu Feng Mountain Natural Scenic Area has an average elevation of 500 meters, with its main peak, Jiu Feng Mountain, reaching 889 meters. The terrain of the scenic area is majestic and rugged, dotted with peculiar rocks and abundant in biodiversity. The mountain is home to hundreds of kinds of precious medicinal herbs and over two hundred species of wild animals. The climate here is pleasant, and the natural scenery is unique. Together with the Great Wall Hunting Ground (10 km east), Tangquan Royal Tourist Resort (30 km west), the royal mausoleum—Qingdongling (45 km west), and Taohua Valley (35 km south), it forms the “Hundred-Mile Great Wall Golden Tourism Route,” making it an ideal destination for family weekend trips. The area boasts lush vegetation and well-preserved natural ecology, with a forest coverage rate of over 95%. The hospitable locals hold an annual Red Leaf Festival in October, when visitors can enjoy the view of “frost-kissed leaves redder than February flowers.” Scenic spots such as Jiu Feng Mountain, She Shen Platform, Old Cypress Chanting Scriptures, and Warhorse Left Saddle are especially captivating.
Wufeng Chanlin Temple is located in Zunhua City, Hebei Province. It borders the Great Wall to the north, faces the capital city to the west, neighbors the Tianjin-Tangshan area to the south, and connects to the Liaoning-Shenyang region to the east. It lies in the hinterland of Beijing, Tianjin, Tangshan, Chengde, and Qinhuangdao. It is 158 km west of Beijing, 175 km southwest of Tianjin, 75 km south of downtown Tangshan (155 km from Caofeidian), 175 km north of Chengde, and 150 km southeast of Qinhuangdao.
Wolong Mountain, also known as Suolong Mountain, is located in Niangniangzhuang Township, about 20 kilometers southeast of Zunhua City, Hebei Province. Planning and construction began in 1998. It opened to the public in 2000. In 2004, an investment of 3.5 million yuan was made to complete projects such as road development and temple construction. It has now been approved as a national AA-level scenic spot. The mountain winds…
Huanghua Mountain, a national 2A-level scenic spot, is located within Xiaying Town, covering an area of about 50 square kilometers. It serves as the boundary mountain between Jixian County and Zunhua City in Hebei Province. The "Jizhou Annals" from the Kangxi era of the Qing Dynasty recorded: Huanghua Mountain, located 45 li northeast of the prefecture, boasts majestic and winding peaks, lush pine forests, and a Jade Emperor Hall atop the mountain. Originally built with iron tiles and no beams, it has since been replaced with glazed tiles...