The Guanyin Temple is located in Guogongying Village, Yanzhuang Township, Qingyuan County, about 15 kilometers northeast of Baoding City and 3 kilometers west of the Beijing–Shenzhen Expressway. The exact time of the temple’s initial construction is unknown, but it is believed to date back to the Sui or Tang dynasties. According to the "Record of the Reconstruction of Guanyin Chan Temple," written in the 10th year of the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty (1515) by Yiji, Dingmin, and Huitang—disciples of the eminent Huayan Master and ordained monks of the Nanchan Preaching Monastery, who were officially commissioned by imperial decree—“In Qingyuan County, Baoding Prefecture, under the jurisdiction of the prefectural city, approximately twenty-five li to the northeast lies a place called Guogongying. Behind the village stands an ancient temple, which was rebuilt during the Dading era (1161–1189).” However, over time, the temple gradually fell into disrepair and collapsed. In the 10th year of the Zhengde era, devout laypersons Zhan Fuyou and Zhong Qing invited the monk Wuxiang (also known as Chan Master Shengong), from the Daci Pavilion Temple, to oversee the reconstruction of the temple. In the 3rd year of the Tianqi era of the Ming Dynasty (1623), Bian Jingning, a local military officer from Guogongying Village in Qingyuan County (serving as an official in the Imperial Household Department and about to be dispatched to the Inner Palace Supervisory Office), took the initiative to renovate the Guanyin Chan Temple. Starting in February of that year and continuing until August of the 5th year of the Tianqi era (1625), over a period of two and a half years, the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Mahavira Hall, as well as auxiliary halls and meditation rooms, were all completely renovated. The reconstructed Guanyin Temple was described as “magnificent and resplendent, with celestial flowers scattering their colors… incense burning continuously for a thousand years, its eternal flame illuminating the light of the earth.” This description gives us a glimpse of the temple’s former grandeur and prosperity. Unfortunately, this thousand-year-old sacred site was almost completely destroyed during the wave of temple demolitions for school establishment in the early years of the Republic of China.
Oriental Sculpture City is located 10 kilometers south of Quyang County, covering an area of 9,000 mu (approximately 600 hectares) with a total area of 5.8 square kilometers. It is a comprehensive tourism zone primarily focused on marble sculpture and slab processing, integrating “industry, trade, tourism, and exhibitions.” The carving tradition in Quyang has a long history, featuring exquisite craftsmanship and numerous masterpieces by renowned artists. During the Qing Dynasty…
The Wangkuai Reservoir Scenic Area is located 20 kilometers from Quyang County and 15 kilometers from the Ling Mountain Julong Cave. It is the second-largest reservoir in Hebei Province, with a water surface area of about 14 square kilometers during years of abundant water. The scenic area offers supporting facilities such as the Wangkuai Reservoir Hotel, pleasure boats, and speedboats. The northern and southern sides of the reservoir are flanked by continuous green mountains and lush forests, creating a pleasant environment. The reservoir water is of high quality, …
The Jiaocun Ding Kiln Ruins are located in Jiaocun Village, Quyang County, Hebei Province. They represent a renowned kiln site from the Song Dynasty. During the Song Dynasty, Quyang was under the jurisdiction of Dingzhou, hence the name "Ding Kiln." The ruins were first discovered by the Palace Museum in 1951. From 1960 to 1962, the Hebei Provincial Cultural Relics Team conducted…
Ling Mountain Julong Cave, also known as Ling Mountain Karst Cave, is located at the foot of Lotus Mountain, 2 kilometers northeast of Lingshan Town, Quyang County. The cave is named after its long, dragon-like shape and the numerous dragon-themed formations inside. Julong Cave is divided into three sections: the Ape-Man Ancient Cave, Julong Grand Hall, and Underground Labyrinth, stretching approximately 2,800 meters in length with over a hundred scenic spots...
Qiyang Beiyue Temple is located in Qiyang County, Baoding City, west of the county town. Originally built during the Jingming and Yongping eras (500–512 AD) of Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty in the Northern and Southern Dynasties period, it was initially named the Temple of the Heavenly Emperor of Beiyue An’tian Yuan Sheng. It was constructed as an imperial site for worshipping the deity of Mount Heng, the North Mountain. Entering through the main gate, Chaoyue Gate, and proceeding northward along the central axis through the Imperial Incense Pavilion...
Hushan Scenic Area, located in the western part of Baoding City and the northernmost part of Quyang County, gets its name from a massive rock on its summit that resembles a fierce tiger ready to pounce. It is connected to the famous ancient Northern Yue Hengshan Mountain, with its main peak "Sanjianliang" standing over 1,100 meters above sea level. Bordering Tang County and Fuping County, it creates a mountain tourism landscape where “one foot stands in three counties.” The scenic area spans more than 20 square kilometers. Hushan has long been hidden deep within the Taihang Mountains, with undulating peaks and few human traces, thus preserving its pristine natural ecology. The mountain enjoys a moist climate, with exceptionally fresh and pure air. Wisps of fine mist rise, creating a hazy, rain-like veil that earns it the reputation of being nature’s “natural oxygen bar” among visitors. Wild animals such as Mongolian gazelles, squirrels, and various bird species are often spotted in the mountains. Hushan boasts numerous attractions, including "Birdsong Valley," "Prayer for Water Temple," "Golden Water Spring," "Miners' Living Area," "Triple Waterfall," "Fairy Waterfall," "Wishing Tree," "Sky Meadows," "Sanjianliang," and "Gold Panning Cave."
The Fishing Terrace Site is located 1.5 kilometers west of Diantou Village in Xiaolin Township, on the eastern bank of the Sha River. It is commonly known as the Fishing Terrace due to a mound that was suitable for fishing, hence the name of the site. The central part of the mound stands 4.8 meters high, and the site stretches 380 meters from east to west. The cultural layer is generally 0.4–0.6 meters deep, and the terrain slopes...
Bahuai Temple on Huangshan Mountain is located on Huangshan, about 10 kilometers south of the county town. It earned the name “Bahuai Temple” because there were eight temples on Huangshan in ancient times, including the Upper Pavilion, Lower Pavilion, Bodhisattva Hall, and Bell Tower. Initially built during the Qi and Zhou dynasties, it gradually became a sacred Buddhist site in central Hebei, giving rise to the saying, “Bahuai Temple was built before Xiantong Temple on Mount Wutai.” The stone Buddha niche on the mountain top, commonly known as the “Thousand...”
Xiude Temple Pagoda is located 300 meters south of Beiyue Temple in Quyang County, Hebei Province. The pagoda has an octagonal floor plan, seven stories in total, and a height of 32 meters. Its design is unique. The second level of the pagoda body is particularly tall, breaking away from traditional styles such as the pavilion style and the dense-eave style. It features 110 small pagoda niches built along its perimeter, presenting a Huayan (Flower Garland) realm of "interpenetration of the one and the many, integration of the large and the small, infinite layers, and unobstructed interrelatedness." The architectural community refers to it as a "flower pagoda." The "flower pagoda" is essentially a reflection of the Sinicization of Buddhist beliefs in architecture, and structures of this type are indeed very rare today.
Era: Five Dynasties Tomb of Wang Chuzhi: In June 1994, an ancient tomb on Xifenshan Hill, west of Xiyanchuan Village, Lingshan Town, Quyang County, Hebei Province, was looted. It was later salvaged and restored by the Quyang County Cultural Relics Management Office. Based on the relics and the epitaph found inside, it was identified as a tomb from the late Tang and Five Dynasties period, and the tomb owner was Wang Chuzhi. During his lifetime, he served as the military governor...
The niche of the carved scriptures at Bahuai Temple is located on the summit of Shaorong Mountain, approximately 100 meters northwest of Xiyangping Village, Quyang County, Hebei Province. Shaorong Mountain, also known as Huangshan, is famous for its abundant white stone. According to the county annals, Bahuai Temple was established during the Northern Qi Dynasty and originally included various halls such as the Upper Pavilion, Lower Pavilion, Bodhisattva Hall, Zifu Hall, Putong Hall, Shengshou Hall, as well as a bell tower and a drum tower. After enduring numerous disasters, by the end of the Qing Dynasty…
The Mengliang River Site is a Shang and Zhou period archaeological site, located two li northwest of Quyang County town, 150 meters north of the meteorological station, and 1,500 meters southwest of Baijiawan Reservoir. The site stretches approximately 300 meters from north to south and about 250 meters from east to west. Drilling results indicate that the cultural layer is uniformly 2 meters deep, featuring layers of burnt soil and ash...
The Temple of the Three Sacred Mothers is located in Dongyangping Village, Quyang County, and enshrines the three goddesses Yunxiao, Bixiao, and Qiongxiao. The architectural layout faces south and consists, from south to north, of the mountain gate, horse hall, east and west side rooms, and main hall. Currently, only the horse hall and main hall remain. The main structure, the Hall of the Three Sacred Mothers, has three bays in width, three bays in depth, a height of 10 meters, and a floor area of 161 square meters...
About 15 kilometers south of Quyang County, in Xiguo Village, Xiyangping Town, there lies the ruins of Qinghua Temple. Only a stone stele inscribed with the "Record of the Reconstruction of Qinghua Temple" from the 11th year of the Zhengde era in the Ming Dynasty and a Northern Dynasties limestone standing Buddha statue remain today. The Buddha statue stands over 7 meters tall, is 2 meters wide, and 1 meter thick; the inverted lotus pedestal has a diameter of 2 meters and is 0.9 meters thick; the square base below measures 2.5 meters in both length and width...
The Jidu Rock Cliff Carvings are located in Dugu Village, about 3 kilometers northwest of Quyang County. Jidu Rock, commonly known as Shuidou Rock, is one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Quyang. The area is mostly surrounded by farmland, with the scenic site being a rocky ravine formed by a localized fault in the strata. The Mengliang River flows from west to east through this ravine, and the site lies east of the Dingfu Highway. Jidu Rock is close to the river’s source, where the water…
The ruins of Prince Mountain Temple (Prince Temple) are ancient relics from the Tang Dynasty, located in Dongpangjiawa Village, Quyang County, Baoding City. The ruins of Prince Mountain Temple (Prince Temple) are among the fifth batch of provincial-level cultural heritage protection units in Hebei Province.…
The Zhao Family Tombs of Quyang are ancient tombs from the Ming and Qing dynasties, located in Zhaochengdong Village, Hengzhou Town, Quyang County, Baoding City. The Zhao Family Tombs of Quyang are among the fifth batch of provincial-level cultural heritage protection units in Hebei Province.…
Tianzhuang Tomb, located south of Tianzhuang Village in Yangping Town, Quyang County, Baoding City, Hebei Province. On February 14, 2018, Tianzhuang Tomb was designated as part of the sixth batch of Provincial-Level Cultural Relics Protection Units by the People's Government of Hebei Province. The tomb is situated 15 kilometers south of Quyang County in Baoding, Hebei, and to the east of Tianzhuang Village in Yangping Town. It faces south and...
Damao Mountain National Forest Park is located in the northwest of Tang County, Hebei Province, with its highest peak reaching an elevation of 1,898.4 meters. It is 250 kilometers from downtown Beijing, covering a total area of 1,353.33 hectares, including 333.33 hectares of natural secondary forest, and a forest coverage rate of 66.5%. The area features a warm temperate semi-arid to semi-humid...