Zhuolu in Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province, is a historically renowned cradle of civilization in China. Blessed by nature’s splendor and shaped by the land’s beauty, it is regarded as the origin of Huaxia culture and the root of the Chinese nation. The Three Ancestors Culture of Zhuolu represents the collective legacy of the Chinese ancestors—symbolized by the Yellow Emperor, the Yan Emperor, and Chiyou—who, through prolonged exploration, conflict, adaptation, and deepening cooperation, ultimately forged a shared heritage following the Fushan Alliance...
Qingliang Temple is located on Huangyang Mountain in Zhuolu County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province, and was first built during the Tang Dynasty. It was established by Monk Juxi, belonging to the Pure Land sect. This ancient temple underwent multiple renovations throughout history, but by 1949 it had gradually fallen into decline. Only the thousand-year-old pine and cypress trees growing within the temple grounds remain lush and vigorous to this day—some lie like giant dragons, some spread their wings like phoenixes…
Nestled atop Huangyang Mountain National Forest Park, Xiangfeng Temple boasts expansive terrain surrounded by pine forests and perennially shrouded in mist. In spring and summer, the grounds are lush with green grass, emerald trees, blooming flowers, birdsong everywhere, and butterflies fluttering about. In autumn, the forest turns into a riot of colors, while in winter, it's draped in silvery white. From the main hall, one can gaze across layers of mountains. Beneath the hall lie the chanting hall and monks' quarters,...
Victory Park is located in the middle section of Lingyuan Road in downtown Zhangjiakou. With its beautiful environment, lush trees, and a rich variety of flora and fauna, it is an ideal spot for leisure, entertainment, walking, and exercise. The park features a small zoo and various fitness facilities, and is open to the public free of charge all year round. Zhangjiakou Victory Park is a comprehensive park specifically designed for visitors...
Zhuolu Sanggan River Wetland Park Zhuolu County is located at the junction of the Taihang Mountain foothills and the Yanshan Mountain Range, belonging to the mountainous basin area in northwestern Hebei. The Sanggan River runs east-west across the northern part of the county, spanning 43 kilometers within its territory. The construction of the Sanggan River Wetland Park can gradually restore the ecological functions of the wetland, improve the wetland ecosystem, and enhance environmental quality. …
The Ancient City of Zhuolu, also known as "Huangdi City," is located in Sanbao Village, Fanshan Town, Zhuolu County. According to Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), after Huangdi defeated Chiyou and subjugated the Yan Emperor, he "established his capital in the valleys of Zhuolu," meaning he built his capital on the plains at the foot of Zhuolu Mountain. It is said that Huangdi City was the first capital established by Huangdi for the Huaxia civilization. The Records of the Grand Historian · Annals of the Five Emperors state that "Huangdi..."
The ruins of Chiyou's Fortress are located in Longwangtang Village, Fanshan Town, Zhuolu County, dating back to the Warring States Period and the Han Dynasty. The site consists of three ancient fortress ruins, divided into southern, central, and northern castles. Among them, only the northern fortress is well-preserved. Its walls were built with rammed earth, and there is a gate on the southern side. Legend has it that this was where Chiyou stationed his troops when the Yellow Emperor fought against him. The Chiyou Fortresses are arranged from south to north and consist of the southern, central...
The Xiashuhe Site is located in Xiashuhe Village, Dabao Town, Zhuolu County. The site has an irregular layout, measuring approximately 200 meters at its longest from north to south, and about 50 meters at its shortest, while stretching around 800 meters from east to west at its longest and about 50 meters at its shortest, covering a total area of 50,000 square meters. On the northern side facing the river cliff of the Sha River, cultural layers up to 1.5–2...
The Town Water Tower is located on a highland surrounded by mountains in Zhangjiahe Village, Zhuolu County. The tower has an octagonal floor plan and is a solid brick pagoda with a dense eaves structure imitating wood. It currently has seven stories, standing about 15 meters tall. The lower part of the base is buried underground. The first story features false doors on four sides and blind windows on the others. Below the eaves are intricately crafted five-puzuo double-bracket sets. The eaves of the upper levels are adorned with four-puzuo...
The Zhuolu Drum Tower is located in the center of the old town of Zhuolu County, also known as the "Wenchang Pavilion." It was built between the 10th and 17th years of the Wanli era in the Ming Dynasty (1582–1589). This brick-and-wood structure features a double-eaved, hip-and-gable roof design, with a tall, cruciform arched gate foundation at its base. The bottom part is square, measuring 15 meters on each side and standing 8.5 meters high. It opens onto all four sides, with each facade featuring an archway…
The Ling Tower of Monk Ju on Yanfeng Mountain is located in Tasi Village, Fanshan Town, Zhuolu County. The tower is built of brick and stone, dating back to the Jin Dynasty. It has a hexagonal shape and consists of three parts: the tower pillar, the main body, and stands 12 meters tall with a base circumference of 10 meters. The five-tiered structure features eaves on each level, brick bracket sets (dougong), carved false windows and doors, as well as stylized floral patterns, all resting on a lotus pedestal...
Zhuolu Guanyin Temple is located at Beiguan in Zhuolu County. Originally built during the Ming Dynasty, it underwent multiple repairs and expansions in the Qing Dynasty. It once had 136 rooms, but due to historical reasons, it was damaged several times. Currently, there remain two courtyards with 48 rooms. The east annex courtyard features a hip-and-gable roof scripture depository, a three-room Ancestral Master Hall, and 13 auxiliary rooms. The west courtyard is a complete quadrangle courtyard...
Zhuolu Baofeng Temple is an ancient Qing Dynasty structure located in Shangtuan Village, Xiejiabu Township, Zhuolu County, Zhangjiakou 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. …
Zhuolu Mosque is an ancient building from the Qing Dynasty, located on East Gate Mosque Street in Zhuolu County, Zhangjiakou 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 Pan City Ruins are located south of Baodai Village, Baodai Town, Zhuolu County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province. On February 14, 2018, the Pan City Ruins were designated as part of the sixth batch of Provincial-Level Cultural Heritage Protection Units by the People's Government of Hebei Province.…
Dongyue Temple in Zhuolu County is located in Dongguan Village, Zhuolu Town, Zhuolu County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province. On February 14, 2018, it was designated as part of the sixth batch of Provincial Cultural Heritage Protection Units by the People's Government of Hebei Province. …
Nanda Temple in Zhuolu County is located in Nanguan, Zhuolu County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province. On February 14, 2018, it was designated as part of the Sixth Batch of Provincial-Level Cultural Heritage Protection Units by the People's Government of Hebei Province. …
Xiyuan Dragon King Temple in Zhuolu County is located in Xiyuan Village, Wujia Gou Town, Zhuolu County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province. On February 14, 2018, it was designated as part of the Sixth Batch of Provincial-Level Cultural Heritage Protection Units by the People's Government of Hebei Province. …
The Yuanzhongdu site is located in Mantouying Township, Zhangbei County, Hebei Province. It was initially built in the 11th year of the Yuandade era (1307 AD) during the Yuan Dynasty, and was as renowned at the time as the Yuan Dadu (present-day Beijing) and Yuan Shangdu (east of present-day Zhenglan Banner, Inner Mongolia). It was constructed by Emperor Wuzong Haisan of the Yuan Dynasty, the grandson of Kublai Khan, the founding emperor of the Yuan. Yuanzhongdu consisted of three concentric walls...
Cultural relics workers in Zhangbei County, Hebei Province, have newly discovered 18 kilometers of early-period Great Wall during recent field investigations, preliminarily identified as dating back to the Qin and Han Dynasties. According to reports, the newly found section is located in the eastern Batai area of Zhangbei County, stretching approximately 18 kilometers, with most of it consisting of the Han Dynasty Great Wall built over the Qin Dynasty Great Wall. The cultural relics team also discovered...