Dawutun Eastern Zhou Ruins Located northwest of Dawutun Village in Xincheng Town, the site sits at a relatively high elevation. Approximately 100 meters east of the village lies an ancient river, within which numerous fragments of ancient pottery have been found. The ruins cover an area of 22,500 square meters and are commonly referred to as the Wangjiabei cultural layer, which is 80 centimeters thick and rich in archaeological content. Excavated artifacts include sand-tempered grayish-brown pottery li tripods, sand-tempered red pottery cauldrons…
The Ming Dynasty Tombs of Zhang Yong and Zhang Fu Located in the backyard of the current Cuiyunlou Hotel, the site originally featured a stone memorial archway, a spirit way stele, stone statues, and a stone offering table, among other structures. These were removed during the 1950s due to construction, though some fragmented stones still remain. According to historical records, Zhang Yong was a eunuch, and his biography is included in the Ming History: “Zhang Yong was from Xincheng, Baoding (Longzhaozhuang Village). In the early years of the Zhengde era, he was in charge of the Divine Engine Guards... His elder brother Zhang Fu was granted the title of Marquis of Tai'an...” The horizontal plaque on the stone memorial archway in front of this tomb was inscribed with the words: “Tomb of Marquis of Tai'an, Zhang, Granted by Imperial Decree.” This tomb was looted in ancient times. Another large tomb, whose dome was reinforced with very solid lime-soil mixture and which also had an outer coffin and inner casket, may have remained unrobbed due to water accumulation in earlier times. When the tomb was excavated, the accumulated water was deep, black, and emitted a strong smell of cedarwood oil, making it impossible to clean thoroughly—only the inner coffin and casket were removed. The burial objects are still buried underground to this day.
The Old Course of the Grain Transport River Commonly known as Empress Xiao’s Grain Transport River, it has now dried up, but its former course can still be seen. It originated at Qigou (an ancient important town, now part of Zhuozhou), flowed southward through Qiaoliufan, passed west of Gaobeidian Village, went by Dongxima and Shunhezhuang, and then headed southeast into the territory of Dingxing County. In earlier years, ship anchors, planks, and wooden piles were unearthed from the riverbed. According to the History of Liao...
Ruins of the Yuan Dynasty Manor in Nanhu The ruins are located in Nanhu Village, Gaobeidian Town (formerly known as Nanhuben Yi, where the imperial Tiger Guards were stationed during ancient times). The entire village and parts of the farmland outside the village sit atop the ruins, which hold a remarkably rich collection of artifacts. Just in terms of ceramics, there are seven kiln mouths, yielding a substantial quantity. Among the southern kilns are: shadow blue (yingqing), Shufu opaque white...
The Sanzhang Han Dynasty Tomb Cluster — In Sanzhang Village, Gaobeidian Town, a Han tomb cluster was discovered during soil extraction at a brick factory. Most of the tombs have been damaged, with pottery fragments and broken bricks and tiles scattered everywhere. Some tombs are still half-buried in the ground, all being small-sized brick-chambered tombs. Their construction features a round top and a square base, with rectangular tomb pits. Collected artifacts include bronze belt ornaments and spade coins, as well as some very thin red pottery fragments...
Northern Zhong Site — Warring States Tombs and Site at Northern Zhong. Located north of the brick kiln in Northern Zhong Village, Gaobeidian Town, covering an area of 60,000 square meters, this site was discovered during soil extraction by the kiln. Artifacts unearthed include spade coins with pointed tips, red pottery cauldrons with sand additives, gray pottery bean-shaped vessels, bronze arrowheads, as well as urn burials. Approximately 80 cm below the surface lies a relatively later cluster of tombs. The…
The Sanzhangxinzhuang Site Warring States and Han Dynasty storage pits and site at Sanzhangxinzhuang in Gaobeidian Town Artifacts unearthed from a storage pit in Sanzhangxinzhuang Village, Gaobeidian Town include large gray pottery jars, gray pottery round-bottom tripod jars, gray pottery jars, and sand-tempered red pottery cauldrons. Additionally, a three-legged iron ding and an iron jar with a chain were excavated from an ancient well, with small chicken-leg and celadon-glazed jars found in the upper layer of the well’s fill. ...
The Ligezhuang Han Dynasty Ruins Located south of Ligezhuang Village in Gaobeidian Town and west of the No. 2 Brick Factory, the site covers an area of 70,000 square meters. Unearthed cultural relics are exposed on the northern slope of the soil excavation pit, including gray pottery urns, sand-tempered red pottery cauldrons, large roof tiles, unusual-shaped bricks, as well as a gray pottery urn stamped with the character “大富” (meaning “great fortune”), iron arrowheads, and a bronze incense burner with three birds facing the wind...
Mafa Warring States Site Located north of Ximafa Village in Yijindian Township, covering an area of 5,100 square meters and situated half a kilometer west of Ziquan River, the site features an orchard on top. Excavated relics include bag-footed li tripods, sand-tempered red pottery cauldrons, line-engraved patterned pottery pots, gray pottery beans, and gray pottery jars. Additionally, a jade huang was unearthed. This jade huang is made of bluish jade, intricately carved with cloud...
The China Doors and Windows Museum is located in China International Doors and Windows City, Gaobeidian City. It is currently the world's only professional museum themed around doors and windows. The museum covers an exhibition area of 7,000 square meters, houses over 3,000 exhibits, and currently displays more than 1,100 pieces. It brings together top global door and window design concepts, showcasing...
Gaobeidian Botanical Park is located in the southeastern part of Gaobeidian city. Completed in September 2004 with a total investment of 42 million yuan, it covers an area of 28 hectares, including 23 hectares of green space and 1.7 hectares of water area. The park is fully equipped and serves as a comprehensive botanical garden integrating science education, fitness, leisure, and entertainment.
The Guanyin Statue at Tianyou Temple is located in Nanzhong Village, south of Gaobeidian Town, and is a stone carving from the Tang Dynasty. On February 7, 2001, it was designated as a provincial-level cultural relic protection unit by the People's Government of Hebei Province. …
There are two sky grasslands in Hebei Province. One is the South Sky Grassland in Laiyuan County, and the other is the North Sky Grassland in Yu County. The South Sky Grassland is 25 kilometers from Laiyuan County town, while the North Grassland is 35 kilometers away. The South Sky Grassland is a grassland-type natural scenic tourism area, with an altitude of 2,151 meters, known for its alpine meadows…
The Wulonggou Great Wall is located in Laiyuan County, Hebei Province. Built during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty, it is part of the Inner Great Wall. To the west, it connects to Xiaguan, south of Pingxingguan in Shanxi Province, and extends northeast into Lishui County. Within Laiyuan, the wall stretches 150 kilometers, passing through 12 towns and townships. Remarkably well-preserved, it boasts an imposing presence, and climbing it poses little danger or difficulty. This attraction…
“The Taihang Mountains are like the sea, their waves majestic and boundless. Nineteen twists in the gorges, with towering peaks rising before you.” Among the 800-li (400 km) stretch of the Taihang Mountains, Baishishan boasts the most remarkable peaks. The Baishishan Scenic Area sits at the northernmost end of the Taihang Mountain range and derives its name from the abundance of white marble found throughout the mountain. Covering a total area of 34 square kilometers, with over 7,000 meters of main ridgeline, the area features three summits…
The Immortals Valley Scenic Area is located 17 kilometers west of the county town. There is a grand canyon with “steep cliffs on both sides and a narrow passage in the middle.” It lies within limestone terrain. In summer, streams murmur through the valley, wildflowers carpet the paths, and the environment and scenery are unique. Auspicious clouds and purple mists often linger here, and it is said to be a place where immortals once secluded themselves for cultivation, hence the name Immortals Valley. There are numerous caves of various sizes in Immortals Cave and Immortals Valley...
Shiwu Gorge is located 15 kilometers southeast of Laiyuan County. It is characterized by high mountain valleys and stream-waterfall landscapes, forming a valley on the western foothills of the Baishi Mountain. Spring water gushes from an altitude of 1,400 meters, flowing among the giant rocks in the gorge, cascading into waterfalls and pooling into ponds. There are over ten large and small waterfalls, each with its own unique features. The valley is flanked by steep mountain cliffs,…
The mountain city of Laiyuan in Northern Cool City boasts a long history, simple folkways, and outstanding people. Strategically located at the junction of Shanxi and Hebei, it has rugged terrain and has been a contested military stronghold since ancient times. Blessed with abundant natural resources, it gathers the essence of the “Three Mountains”—Taihang, Yanshan, and Hengshan. The area is rich in mineral resources, featuring a wide variety, high grade, and easy extraction. Its reserves of gold, silver, copper, iron, lead, zinc, and molybdenum rank among the top in the nation and the province…
Geguan Temple, located in the northwest corner of Laiyuan County, Hebei Province, has never been renovated over the past thousand years, perfectly preserving its historical appearance. It is the oldest and best-preserved earthen and wooden structure still existing in China. Commonly known as the Great Temple, according to the *Laiyuan County Annals*, Geguan Temple was "built during the Han Dynasty and renovated in the Tang Dynasty," serving as a sacred site of the Bodhisattva Manjushri...
Xingwen Pagoda is located in Laiyuan County, Hebei Province. It was originally built in the third year of the Tianbao era of the Tang Dynasty (744 AD). Historical records indicate that in the eighteenth year of the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty (1539 AD), repairs were jointly carried out by both Buddhist and Taoist communities. Experts have confirmed that the pagoda’s architectural style belongs to the Liao Dynasty, giving it significant historical, scientific…