Daming Catholic Church, also known as the Cathedral of Our Lady of Graces in Daming County, is located on East Street in the county town of Daming, Hebei Province. Its construction began in 1918 and was completed in December 1921. It is the second-largest Catholic church in China and one of the most magnificent and splendid churches still standing in Hebei Province. From a distance, the church resembles the Chinese character “山” (mountain), exuding a sense of stability, loftiness, and grandeur...
Daming County Stone Carving Museum covers an area of 15 mu and is an AA-level tourist attraction. It currently houses over 200 stone carvings, including China’s largest ancient stele — the “Five Rites Stele.” The art of stone carving in Daming has a long history; as early as 8,000 years ago, the people of Cishan created primitive stone carving forms such as stone grinding plates and rollers. In the Handan area, there are still preserved...
Hebei’s No. 1 Wonder Tree — The Reclining Dragon Locust Tree is located on the north side of the central section of West Street in the county town. It was planted in front of the back garden gate of Liu Zunxian, who served as Minister of War and Minister of Works during the Ming Dynasty, and is about 500 years old. Liu Zunxian, originally from Liu Junzhuang Village in Xiweizhuang Township, became a Jinshi (successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations) in the 32nd year of the Wanli reign (1604) during the Ming Dynasty, later held important official positions in the court, and after retiring to his hometown, purchased a residence on West Street in the county…
This large iron bell was cast during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty (1573–1620 AD). Originally hung in the worship hall of the Guan Di Temple (now a theater) on Daoqian Street in the county town, the bell is made of iron and was cast in a single piece. It stands 2.49 meters tall, has a mouth diameter of 1.47 meters, and a thickness of 0.08 meters, weighing a total of 3.06 tons. The bell’s knob features two...
Giant Meteorite Originally located in Dongjia Garden at the southern end of Daming Normal School near Beiguan in the county town, the meteorite has a volume of approximately 13 cubic meters and weighs 5.73 tons. It is irregular in shape, with a hole on one side, resembling a Taihu rock. The "Zizhi Tongjian" records that a meteorite fell in Daming, but it is not confirmed whether this is the same stone. In 1987, it was moved to the courtyard of the county guesthouse, in…
The Largest Epitaph in China – The Epitaph of He Hongjing This epitaph is located in the northeast section of the Forest of Stone Steles. The Epitaph of He Hongjing is the largest Tang Dynasty epitaph ever unearthed in China. Both the epitaph and its cover are made of bluestone. The cover is dome-shaped, with the top surface measuring 0.96–1.00 meters on each side, the base 1.88–1.96 meters, and a thickness of 0.88 meters. The top...
Xinghua Temple is located outside the west gate of Daming Prefecture City, south of Tiekou Village. The temple is currently under restoration and improvement. In the center of the courtyard stands a three-faced Guanyin statue. The Dajiguang Hall faces west and is entirely made of wood. The outer walls on the north, east, and south sides of the hall are covered with murals depicting Buddhist stories. Inside the hall, three Bodhisattva statues are enshrined on the eastern wall, which can be described as resplendent in gold...
The Monument to the Seventh Provincial Normal School of Zhili Province in Daming County is located within the campus of Hebei Daming Normal School at No. 43, Jinfu Street (Yucailu), Daming Town, Daming County. The building covers an area of 4,221 square meters, with a protected area spanning over 60,000 square meters. It is designated as a provincial-level patriotic education base. The Memorial Hall of the Seventh Provincial Normal School of Zhili Province was established in 198…
The Tomb of Guo Bin is an ancient tomb from the Yuan Dynasty, located southeast of Niangniang Temple Village in Jintan Town, Daming County. It is listed as part of the fifth batch of provincial-level cultural heritage protection units in Hebei Province. …
The Jinbei Mosque is an ancient architectural structure from the Ming and Qing dynasties, located in Jinbei Village, Daming County. The Jinbei Mosque is among the first batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Handan City. …
The stone carvings at the Chen Family Tomb are Ming Dynasty reliefs located southeast of Chenfen Village in Daming County. They are among the first batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units designated by Handan City. …
The Guo Longzhen Memorial Monument is located in Xiwangzhuang Village, Daming County. It is among the first batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units designated by Handan City. …
The Luo Family Tombs at Kandingkou are ancient tombs from the Tang Dynasty, located in Kandingkou Village and south of Lin Village, north of Daming Town, Daming County. The Kandingkou Luo Family Tombs are among the second batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Handan City. …
The Stele of the Nine-Lotus Pavilion at the Mount Tai Travel Palace is located in Donghaizi Village, Yangqiao Town, Daming County. It is among the second batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Handan City.…
The Stele of Three Generations of Renowned Physicians is located on the north side of the eastern road in Ludi Village, Beifeng Township, Daming. It is listed as part of the second batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Handan City.…
The Memorial to Xie Taichen, Principal of the Seventh Normal School, is located within the premises of Daming Normal School. It is listed as part of the second batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Handan City. …
The former site of Yishenghui Hospital is located within the compound of Daming County Government. It is listed as part of the second batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Handan City. …
The Wandi Ancient Tombs are located at the Wandi Farm in Daming County and date back to the Tang Dynasty. On July 23, 1982, they were designated as a provincial-level cultural heritage site by the People's Government of Hebei Province. …
The Ancient City Wall of Daming is an ancient architectural structure from the Ming and Qing dynasties, located in the county seat of Daming County, Handan City. On October 20, 2008, it was designated as part of the fifth batch of Provincial Cultural Heritage Protection Units by the People's Government of Hebei Province. …
The Shage Tower Admonitory Stele dates back to the Qing Dynasty and is located in Shage Village, Shage Township, Daming County, Handan City. On October 20, 2008, it was designated as part of the fifth batch of Provincial-level Cultural Relics Protection Units by the People's Government of Hebei Province. …