Martyr Li Farong’s Tomb is located in Yonghehui Town, Yongnian County, dating back to 1959. It is among the third batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Handan City. …
The existing ancient Congtai was rebuilt during the Tongzhi reign of the Qing Dynasty, covering an area of over 1,100 square meters and standing 28 meters high. The bottom level of the three-tiered brick platform has a gate on both the north and south sides. On the right side of the walkway, the wall of the platform is inscribed with the large characters “The Fuyang River Flows Eastward, Auspicious Airs Arrive from the West.” The large stone stele on the steps of the northern gate was personally inscribed by Emperor Qianlong during his southern tour...
The Huangliangmeng Lu Xian Shrine is located in Huangliangmeng Town, about ten kilometers north of Handan City. It was built based on the Tang Dynasty legendary tale "The Pillow Book" (枕中记) by Shen Jiji and was initially constructed in the early Northern Song Dynasty. It has undergone renovations throughout various dynasties and has withstood a thousand years of history. The current site was rebuilt in 1984 and officially opened to the public in October 1986,...
Introduction Located on Beiguan Street in downtown Handan, the bridge was originally made of wood and was rebuilt as a five-arch stone bridge during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty. The bridge is 32 meters long, 9 meters wide, and 8 meters high. The balustrades and columns on both sides are intricately carved with historical stories and animal motifs such as lions and monkeys. At the center of each arch is a dragon head sculpted to look downward. Beside the ancient bridge...
The Three Mausoleums Cluster is located in the vicinity of Chen Sanling Village, Siyao Village, and Zhouyao Village in Handan County, and consists of ancient tombs from the Warring States period and the Han Dynasty.…
Highlights – "Harmony Between the Civil and Military Officials": During the Warring States period, the state of Zhao discovered a beautiful jade called the "He Shi Bi." The King of Qin pretended to offer fifteen cities in exchange for this precious jade. At that time, Qin was very powerful, and Zhao was no match for it. Although the King of Zhao knew it was a trick, he could not refuse the offer. In a dilemma, his attendant Lin Xiangru volunteered to deliver the jade...
Purple Mountain, also known as Zijin Mountain, is located in the northwest of Handan City, about 30 li from the city center. Historically, Purple Mountain was quite famous and is mentioned frequently in historical records. During the Warring States period, Zhao She, a renowned general of the State of Zhao, achieved great military success in resisting the Qin army’s invasion and was bestowed the title Marquis of Mafu. After his death, he was buried on Purple Mountain, which was then renamed Mafu Mountain. In the sixth year of the Tianbao era of the Tang Dynasty, it was renamed Zhuyi…
Yue’ai Temple is one of the more ancient temple ruins in China. It was originally built during the Dading Xin Chou year of the Northern Zhou Dynasty (585 AD), making it over 1,400 years old. Located nine kilometers northeast of Handan in Xishang Village, Shangbi Town, Handan County, the temple covers an area of 6,000 square meters, with over 70 acres of farmland situated to the north of the village. According to…
The Ancient Stone Dragons Scenic Area is located 10 kilometers northwest of Handan City, Hebei Province, 4 kilometers north along National Highway 309 from the Ancient Stone Dragons Archway, or 7 kilometers west along National Highway 107 from Huangliangmeng. It is a comprehensive tourism scenic area integrating natural landscapes, historical sites, and leisure vacationing. Covering an area of 600,000 square meters, the Ancient Stone Dragons Scenic Area belongs to the Taihang Mountain range...
GuTai Site The GuTai Site is located on a terrace on the southern bank of the Qin River, north of Hucun Village, Hucun Township, Handan County. To its southeast lies the Jian'gou Site. Covering an area of 4,000 square meters, the site reveals relics such as ash pits on the eastern and northern cliffs, with a cultural layer thickness of 0.5–1 meter. In the autumn of 1957, Peking University and other institutions conducted excavations at the site…
Chajian Ridge Ruins Chajian Ridge Ruins are located within Zhaoyuan Park in Congtai District, Handan City, and comprise six cultural heritage sites: Chajian Ridge, Dressing Tower, Huanggu Temple, Arrow Casting Furnace, Lingshan, and Zhaomei Pool. Chajian Ridge is a rammed-earth strip-shaped mound, 630 meters long, 20–40 meters wide, and 3–8.7 meters high. Artifacts unearthed here include three-edged bronze arrowheads from the Warring States and Han dynasties…
Handan Exhibition Hall Complex The Handan Exhibition Hall Complex is located at No. 45 Zhonghua Street in Handan City, situated in the city center and facing the ancient Warring States site “Wuling Congtai” across the street. The site covers a total area of 18,000 square meters, with a building area of 8,000 square meters and a usable area of 6,000 square meters. The front square of the hall is spacious…
Handan Museum is located in the central section of Zhonghua Street in the downtown area, facing the “Zhaowulingwang Congtai” (Terrace of King Wuling of Zhao), and boasts a majestic and magnificent presence. In October 1999, it was designated as a Provincial Patriotic Education Base by the Hebei Provincial Party Committee and Government. In January 2017, it was rated as a National First-Class Museum. The museum building is now a key...
The ancient city of Handan of the Zhao State is located in Handan City, Hebei Province. It was the site of the capital of the Zhao State during the Warring States period, and Handan was one of the most prosperous cities of that era. The name "Handan" first appeared in the "Gongyang Commentary on the Spring and Autumn Annals." The city was initially part of the State of Wei, then the State of Jin, and after the Partition of Jin among the Three Families, it belonged to the Zhao State. From 386 BC, when King Jing of Zhao moved the capital here, until the Zhao State was conquered by the Qin, it served as the capital for eight generations over a total of 159 years. Famous historical stories such as “Returning the Jade Intact to Zhao,” “King Wuling of Zhao Adopting Foreign Clothing and Archery,” “Learning to Walk in Handan,” “Harmony Between the General and the Prime Minister,” and “Besieging Wei to Rescue Zhao” all took place during this period when Handan was the Zhao capital.
The Ancient Stone Dragon Scenic Area is located about 10 kilometers northwest of Handan City, a renowned historical and cultural city. It earned its name after the discovery of a unique group of ancient stone dragons. Situated in the Taihang Mountain range at the eastern foot of Zishan Mountain, it lies within a hilly region. The scenic area features interconnected lakes, plains, ravines, hills, and rocky cliffs, along with numerous cultural relics. Major attractions include the Ancient Stone Dragon Group,…
Longhu Park is bordered by Renmin Road to the south, Fudong Street to the east, Congtai Road to the north, and the Fuyang River to the west, covering an area of about one million square meters. The water in Longhu Lake originates from the Fuyang River and flows back into it. It enters from the southwest, flows northeastward, forms a lake in the middle, and exits from the northwest. Majestically lying like a dragon, it is thus named “Longhu Park.” A sketch-style narrative of visiting Longhu Park…
Congtai Park is located on the west side of the middle section of Zhonghua Street in the city center. It is a large-scale garden built around the Wuling Congtai, covering an area of 360 acres, with Congtai Lake at its center spanning over 40 acres. The Congtai, also known as "Wuling Congtai," is said to have been built during the reign of King Wuling of Zhao (325–299 BC) and has a history of over 2,000 years...
The South Lake Scenic Area is located in the southern part of the main urban area, at the confluence of the Fuyang River, Zhu River, and Zhizhang River. It is divided into the central scenic area, the eastern area, and the southern area, covering a total area of 371 hectares. Address: Northern end of Zhonghua Street, Handan City (near the North Ring Road) Type: Urban park…
The ruins of the Wenming Palace are an ancient Han Dynasty site, located west of Weizhuang Village in Congtai District. The Wenming Palace ruins are among the first batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Handan City.…
The Xue Zhuang Site is an ancient Warring States period relic located to the northwest of Xue Zhuang Village. It is among the first batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units designated in Handan City. …