The Jinshan Temple Pagoda stands atop a 1-meter-high, 6-meter-square stone platform halfway up the mountain. The pagoda has an overall height of 8.18 meters, an octagonal floor plan, and a thirteen-tiered dense-eave structure. The base is a Sumeru pedestal about 1 meter high, with carved sea creatures in relief around the waist of the pedestal on all eight sides. Above and below the waist are various geometric patterns including sea horses, sea lions, scrolling vines, peonies, and pomegranate flowers, giving the base a richly decorated appearance. Above this is an 1.55-meter-tall octagonal tower column. On the front center of the southern face is a relief of the Amitayus Buddha, along with the inscription “Record of the Thousand Buddha Relic Pagoda of Amitayus.” Below that are inscriptions reading “Long Live the Empress Dowager,” “Long Live the Current Emperor,” “Long Live the Crown Prince,” and “Long Live the Princess.” The signature reads “Made on the Double Ninth Festival in the eleventh year of the Yuandade era, recorded by the Taiping Society,” among other text. On both sides are finely engraved three-clawed dragons playing with a pearl, and at the top and bottom are double-hooked vine patterns. At the very bottom is a lotus petal pattern serving as a supporting motif. The other sides feature over 840 Buddha images in varying forms, either in relief or incised. The first tier of eaves is adorned with bracket sets and rafters, and each tier of eaves also has eight holes for hanging wind bells, totaling 104. Above the eaves sits a lotus-shaped finial base and a gourd-shaped spire. This pagoda not only has a rational structure and beautiful shape but is also an exquisitely crafted artistic treasure. Jinshan Temple has experienced several periods of rise and decline, and was renovated multiple times during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Today, the halls have collapsed and turned into ruins. Aside from the Thousand Buddha Relic Pagoda, the site also preserves one mountain gate and seven stone steles.
Huangfu Temple Pagoda is located 0.5 kilometers northeast of Sihuangfu Village, which lies about 7.5 kilometers northeast of Laishui County. It was originally a stupa of Pilu Temple in the area. After the temple was destroyed, only the pagoda and two ancient stone steles remained (currently, only one stele is preserved at Xigang in the west of the county). The pagoda came to be known as "Huangfu Temple Pagoda" after the village. According to the Laishui County Annals, the pagoda was built during the...
LaiShui County Longgong Mountain Qinghua Temple is located on the mountainside of Longgong Mountain, north of Beiluoping Village, Yongyang Town, LaiShui County. According to extant inscriptions, the temple was first built during the Han Dynasty, originally covering hundreds of acres of mountain land with over ten thousand trees. At its peak, the temple complex consisted of upper, middle, and lower sections (only the upper and middle sections remain today). The original temple had dozens of halls and housed over a hundred monks. It is...
The predecessor of Ethnic Park was Yesanpo Resort. It opened to the public in 1986 to receive tourists. In response to a proposal by 22 ethnic minority members of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference to build 56 ethnic villages around Beijing, the largest ethnic village in northern China—the Miao Village—was constructed in the resort in 1992. In 199…
Yesanpo is located on the “step” where the North China Plain rises to the Shanxi Plateau, at the junction of the Taihang Mountains and the Yanshan Mountains. The Juma River cuts through the mountains in this area, creating a landscape of majestic mountains and beautiful scenery. In 1988, it was designated as a National Key Scenic Area by the State Council. On November 6, 2001, Yesanpo Bai...
The Dalongmen Cliff Carvings are located 0.5 kilometers northwest of Dalongmen Fortress in Jiulong Town, Laishui County, nestled within towering mountains and steep ridges. On both sides of the canyon, peaks compete in beauty, while sheer cliffs rise high into the clouds, as if cut by a knife. The valley is filled with rushing streams and turbulent waves, creating an especially spectacular landscape. The site was regarded as a military stronghold during the Jin, Ming, and Qing dynasties. In the eastern end of the canyon...
Laishui Longyan Temple Pagoda (originally named Zhenjiang Pagoda), dated to the Liao Dynasty, is located 11 kilometers northwest of Laishui County town, west of Zhongshuidong Village on the east bank of the Qingshui River, commonly known as Shuidong Pagoda. Legend has it that in ancient times, the Qingshui River here often experienced flash floods that submerged farmlands. To control the disaster, the pagoda was built to subdue it. The area is surrounded by verdant hills, winding waters, willows veiled in mist, and picturesque scenery—making the setting even more charming with the pagoda standing in its midst.
Laishui Chenghuang Temple is located on the north side of Zhenxing Street in the northeast of Laishui County, covering an area of over 1,000 square meters. In 1993, the temple was designated as a key cultural relic protection unit of Hebei Province. According to records, the temple faces south and was built in the eighth year of the Hongwu era (1375). From the fourth year of the Hongzhi era (1491) during the Ming Dynasty to the 24th year of the Jiajing era (1545)...
The Main Hall of Sanyi Temple in Loucun is located in Loucun, Laishui County, and is an ancient building from the Qing Dynasty. On July 15, 1993, it was designated as a provincial-level cultural relics protection unit by the People's Government of Hebei Province. The hall was built to commemorate the Peach Garden Oath. It was first constructed during the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty (1368–1398 AD). The existing main hall...
The Beibianqiao Site, located in Beibianqiao Village of the Baicaopan Scenic Area in Yesanpo, Laishui County, was discovered by villagers digging a cellar. In August 1988, the Department of Archaeology at Peking University and the Baoding Regional Cultural Relics Management Office conducted a clearance. Prior to the excavation, most of the skull had been smashed; after the cleanup, everything below the calcaneus was missing, but the rest remained largely intact. The restoration and replication work...
The Beizhuang Site is located in Beizhuang Village, Laishui County, and is an ancient site from the Neolithic Age. On July 15, 1993, the Beizhuang Site was designated as a provincial-level cultural heritage site by the People's Government of Hebei Province. …
The Fwei Site is located in Fwei Village, Laishui County, and is an ancient settlement from the Shang Dynasty. On July 15, 1993, it was designated as a provincial-level cultural heritage site by the People's Government of Hebei Province. …
The Zhangjiawa Site is located in Zhangjiawa Village, Laishui County, and is an ancient site dating back to the Western Zhou and Warring States periods. On July 15, 1993, the Zhangjiawa Site was designated as a provincial-level cultural heritage protection unit by the People's Government of Hebei Province.…
The Tomb of Mao Gong, also known as Mao Gong Lei, is located north of Sanshilipu Village in Hejian City and is the burial mound of Mao Chang, a Han Dynasty scholar. According to *The Record of Mao Gong Academy* by Li Shi, Minister of Rites in the Ming Dynasty, “Mao Gong refers to Mao Chang, a Confucian scholar of the Han Dynasty. King Xian summoned him to serve as a court academician. Mao was skilled in lecturing and interpreting the meanings of the classics, and his teachings became known as the Mao Poetry. He passed away and was buried thirty li north of Hejian City.” During the Cultural Revolution...
The former residence and tomb of Feng Guozhang are located 10 kilometers north of Hejian, to the east of Xishijing Village. This was the residence of Feng Guozhang, the President of the Republic of China during the early Republican era, and also the site of the local township government of Xishijing Village. The area lies adjacent to National Highway 106 to the west, the Cangbao Expressway and Shuohuang Railway to the south, with the Guyang River flowing east of the village, situated on the Central Hebei Plain. Feng Guozhang’s state funeral tomb is located 2…
Zhangji Catholic Church is located at the eastern end of Jiankang Road, Chengguan Town, Hejian City. It was built in the sixth year of the Xianfeng reign during the Qing Dynasty (1856), and was named after its location west of Zhangzhuang. The main church complex consists of two architectural areas, eastern and western, covering several acres with ten high-quality buildings and numerous single-story structures, making it a large-scale complex. Situated in Sanlishipu, 15 kilometers north of Hejian City, it was established to commemorate...
Yinghai Park is located in Hejian City, Cangzhou, Hebei Province. With its beautiful environment, the park attracts many visitors. The lake within the park reflects the scenic beauty of Hejian City. Equipped with fitness facilities, it is a popular spot for people of all ages to relax and exercise. The water-themed park also draws visitors from far and wide with its unique cultural charm. Address: Hejian City, Cangzhou, Hebei Province…
The landscaping in Hejian City Water Park is thoughtfully arranged, with weeping willows predominantly planted along the lake and lotus flowers cultivated in the water. The park boasts beautiful scenery, and when combined with various water activities such as boating and yachting, it forms the unique charm of Hejian Water Park. Thanks to its prime location, the water park has become a comprehensive park that is delightful during the day and vibrant at night, …
Hejian Prefecture Office is located in Hejian City, Cangzhou, Hebei Province, and has long been known as the "Foremost Prefecture South of the Capital." With a history spanning 804 years from its establishment during the Northern Song Dynasty to its abolition during the Xinhai Revolution, it was once the workplace of the renowned Northern Song official Bao Zheng. The scenic area covers a construction area of over 5,000 square meters, including exhibition zones on Hejian’s historical evolution, administrative culture, poetry culture, ancient...
The former site of Bethune's operating room is located in Tunzhuang Village, Wofotang Town, 32 kilometers northeast of Hejian City. Originally named the Zhenwu Temple, it was first built during the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty, rebuilt in 1929, and in April 1939, Canadian international friend Dr. Norman Bethune led a medical team, which moved with the 120th Division under the command of He Long to the Qihui area in the northeast of Hejian County...