The Tomb of Li Jinde is located in Tingsikou Village, Youzhao Township, Pingxiang County, and dates back to the Qing Dynasty. It is among the first batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Xingtai City. …
The Tomb of Wang Heqing is located in Wuzuo Lou Village, Tianfu Town, Pingxiang County, dating back to the Qing Dynasty. It is among the first batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units designated by Xingtai City.…
The Tomb of Zuo Changzong is located in Zuofengma Village, Fengzhou Town, Pingxiang County, and dates back to the Qing Dynasty. It is among the first batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units designated by Xingtai City. …
The Wanggugang Stone Bridge Stele is located in Ping’an Park in the county town of Pingxiang and dates back to the Qing Dynasty. It is among the first batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Xingtai City. …
Introduction to Zhangguolao Mountain in Xingtai Zhangguolao Mountain is located 15 kilometers west of Xingtai City. According to an ancient Tang Dynasty stele on the mountain, it was originally named Wufeng Mountain. A Taoist priest from Guangzong, Zhang Guo, lived in seclusion and practiced here, eventually becoming one of the Eight Immortals. Emperor Li Longji of the Tang Dynasty, who revered Laozi as his ancestor and promoted Taoism while suppressing Buddhism, bestowed the title of "Immortal Elder" upon Zhang Guo. He then renamed Wufeng Mountain in Xingtai to Xianweng Mountain, built a Qixia Temple for Zhang Guo, and renamed the cave in the temple to Xianweng Cave. As early as the Ming Dynasty, the "Ancient Cave of the Immortal Elder" was celebrated as one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Xingtai. The pines and cypresses of Zhangguolao Mountain are truly unique—twisted pines cover the sunny side of the mountain, while arrowhead pines form a distinctive scene on the shady side. Midway up the mountain stands a thousand-year-old "Bitter Dream Tree," a pagoda tree that is even more extraordinary. It blooms at dawn on the eighth day of the third lunar month during the temple fair, filling the air with a fragrant scent. By the time the temple fair ends in the evening, the flowers have also withered, adding a touch of magic to the annual event. The fragrance of the Bitter Dream Tree’s blossoms is said to refresh the mind, invigorate the body, and promote longevity, making this tree a treasured guardian of the mountain.
Wenchang Temple is located in the central area of Huashan Scenic Zone within the park, nestled in a mountain hollow at an altitude of 980 meters. According to historical records, the temple was first built during the Tang Dynasty, flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and served as a Taoist site. The existing structures were reconstructed in 2004, featuring a three-bay layout with a hip-and-gable double-eave roof and surrounding corridor-style architecture. The temple primarily enshrines the Wenchang Emperor, who, among the deities of Taoism, is the god governing worldly success and prosperity. Flanking him are the Heavenly Deaf, Earthly Mute, and the Seven Star Lords. Traditional temple fairs are held on the 15th day of the second and seventh lunar months each year.
Lianxin River Cascading Waterfall Located beneath Yingjie Ridge within the park, it is the main waterway where the Nanyu watershed flows into the Jiangshui River. Originally named Nanhegou, it was renamed “Junmin Lianxin River” (Army-Civilians United River) during the period when the Counter-Japanese Military and Political University (抗大) operated here, as soldiers and civilians shared the same river. The cascading waterfall section stretches 2000 meters from Yingbin Bridge to the Square, with the river being 15–…
Ink-Washing Pond Located at the entrance of Donggou Valley, it was originally a natural pond covering an area of about 200 m² with a depth of 2 m. It got its name because, with Brush Rack Mountain standing opposite, legend has it that the God of Literature often came here to wash his inkstone during his cultivation, turning the water a deep green color. …
Danqing Lake Located at the entrance of Donggou Valley, in 1990, a large dam was built at the narrowest point of the valley to increase water storage capacity. The dam is 30 meters long and 20 meters high, with a pool area of 5,000 m² and a water storage capacity of approximately 100,000 m³. The pool is surrounded by lush green trees, with Bijia Mountain reflected in the water, creating a beautiful environment. …
Qixing Pool is located upstream of Huashan Waterfall. Depending on the terrain, it is divided into seven pools. The largest pool has a capacity of 100 m³, while the smallest holds 30 m³. Water cascades over the dam, forming seven waterfalls. Each waterfall is 2–3 meters high and 10–15 meters wide. In normal water periods, the falls resemble silver curtains, and during high water periods…
Huashan Waterfall Located on the Yizhua Mountain First Trail. With a drop of 110m, a width of 5m, and a normal flow rate of 0.3m³/s, which can reach up to 1m³/s during the high-water season. Originally a seasonal waterfall, in order to allow visitors to enjoy the beauty of the falls during regular visiting hours, artificial water replenishment measures were implemented in 2004 during the dry season...
Buddha Head Mountain Located 1.5 km west of Zuohua Mountain, it stands at an elevation of 1,100 m and is columnar in shape. The column part is about 180 m high and 20 m in diameter. Viewed from a distance, the upper part resembles the shape of a Buddha’s head, hence the name “Buddha Head Mountain”. …
General's Forest is located in the Ecological Sightseeing Area, at an altitude of 560–580 meters. During the period when the Anti-Japanese Military and Political University was operating here in 1941, students from the Senior Cadre Department planted chestnut trees in their spare time. Covering an area of 10 hectares, these trees have thrived to this day, standing 3–5 meters tall with a trunk diameter of about 20 cm. There are 1,100 of them...
Apple Orchard
Big Cherry Orchard — Located within the picking garden at an altitude of 580–600 meters, this orchard features a variety introduced from Ukraine in 2000, covering a total area of 3 hectares. During the May Day holiday each year, when the cherries are ripe, visitors can enjoy a feast for the taste buds. …
Autumn Red Peach Grove Located within the picking garden at an altitude of 550m, it features six varieties introduced from Australia in 2000, covering a total area of 6 hectares. From June to November each year, one variety ripens every month. …
Kate Apricot Grove Located within the picking garden of the ecological sightseeing area, at an altitude of 560–580 meters. It is a new variety introduced from the United States in 2000, covering a total area of 3 hectares, and began to blossom and bear fruit in 2003. Every year in mid to late May, batches of tourists come to taste and pick the apricots. …
Qingfeng Tower is located at the northern end of Fuqian Street in Qiaodong District, Xingtai City. During the Yuan Dynasty, Xingtai was part of Shunde Road (initially a prefecture), and during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it belonged to Shunde Prefecture. The area has long served as the seat of a road or prefectural government. Originally situated in front of the prefectural yamen, Qingfeng Tower was an integral part of the government complex. The exact date of its initial construction is unknown, but according to the “Records of Shunde Prefecture,” the tower was “...
Xingtai Kaiyuan Temple is located in the middle section of Xingzhou North Road, Xingtai City, Hebei Province. Built by imperial decree during the Kaiyuan era of the Tang Dynasty, the temple boasts a history of over 1,300 years. It has been a renowned Buddhist monastery throughout China’s dynasties, serving as one of the ancestral temples of the Caodong School of Buddhism, as well as the place where the Second Patriarch of Zen Buddhism passed on his alms bowl and where the Seventh Patriarch, Master Shen Hui, resided. It was also an imperial monastery during the Yuan Dynasty. The successive abbots of Kaiyuan Temple were often eminent monks...
Longquan Lake Entertainment Scenic Area Renowned as the "Pearl of the Taihang Mountains," Longquan Lake is located in the middle reaches of the Zhuozhuang Reservoir, 35 kilometers west of Xingtai City. To the south, it faces Xiaoxitian across the lake; to the north lies a Catholic church; and to the east, the dam of the reservoir can be faintly seen. Wild birds play in the water while boats cut through the waves, with blue skies, white clouds, green mountains, and trees reflected on the surface. The harmonious blend of mountain and water scenery, birds soaring in the clouds and fish swimming beneath, forms a three-dimensional paradise painting.