The Sun Clan Ancestral Hall is one of the best-preserved ancient buildings in Taitou Town, Jinghai County, and has been listed as part of the fourth batch of Tianjin Municipal Cultural Heritage Protection Units. Despite over eighty years of exposure to wind and rain, it remains well preserved. According to the genealogy of the Sun family, during the Yongle era of the Ming Dynasty, the founding ancestor Sun Xianyi migrated from Dali Village, Sishui County, Xiangyang Prefecture, and settled in Huangcha Village...
Tangguantun Railway Station, originally built in the 34th year of the Guangxu reign during the Qing Dynasty (1908), is under the jurisdiction of the Cangzhou Operation Section of China Railway Beijing Group Co., Ltd. It is currently classified as a third-class station. The station has a layout of 2 platforms and 6 tracks, including 1 side platform and 1 island platform (both platforms are equipped with columned canopies), 3 arrival-departure tracks, and 3…
The Tangguantun Iron Bridge is located 8 li south of Shaoyaopen Village, Tangguantun, Jinghai County, Tianjin. It was built in the first year of the Xuantong era of the Qing Dynasty (1909). Constructed on the upper reaches of the Machang Sluice River, it served as a pedestrian bridge beside the Tianjin–Pukou Railway (it is suspected that it was originally a railway bridge for the Tianjin–Pukou Railway but was later abandoned and repurposed as a pedestrian bridge after the railway’s rerouting)...
The former site of the Jinghai No. 57 Cadre School of the Central Ministry of Culture is located in Tuánbówā, Jinghai County, Tianjin Municipality, People's Republic of China. The Jinghai No. 57 Cadre School of the Central Ministry of Culture was composed of over 700 personnel from eight associations and twelve cultural units, including the Theatre Research Office, the Film Script Creation and Research Office, the Music Publishing House, and the Music Research Institute. In September 1970, it was relocated from...
The Zhangguantun Kiln Site is located south of Zhangguantun Village, Chenguantun Town, Jinghai District, and dates back to the Ming Dynasty. On May 16, 2020, it was designated as part of the fifth batch of Tianjin Municipal Cultural Heritage Protection Units by the Tianjin Municipal People's Government. …
The Song and Yuan Dynasty Tombs in Xiaoliu Village are located in Xiaoliu Village, Ziya Town, Jinghai District, and date back to the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. On May 16, 2020, they were designated as part of the fifth batch of cultural heritage protection units by the Tianjin Municipal People's Government. …
Located on Dongshan Mountain, 30 kilometers north of Jixian County, Huangyaguan stretches from Malanyu in Zunhua, Hebei in the east to Jiangjun Pass in Pinggu County, Beijing in the west. The Huangyaguan section of the Great Wall was first built during the Sui Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, after Qi Jiguang was appointed as the General of Jizhen, he renovated the wall, added enemy towers, but later the walls and towers collapsed. It was not until 1987, when Tianjin reconstructed the Great Wall, that this section regained its majestic appearance. The main tourist areas of Huangyaguan Great Wall include two parts: Huangyaguan and Taipingzhai. Huangyaguan: It is the main pass and gateway between Jixian County and Xinglong County in Hebei Province along the Great Wall, and also the only fortress within Jixian County. The fortress is flanked by steep cliffs on both the east and west sides, with rugged and imposing mountain terrain, epitomizing the saying “one man can hold the pass against ten thousand.” It has always been a strategic military location. Taipingzhai: Located about 10 kilometers southeast of Huangyaguan in Ancun, at an altitude of 400–500 meters, it overlooks the deep valleys and mountains east of Huangyaguan Fortress. In front of the barbican square at the entrance of the Taipingzhai Great Wall scenic area stands a more than 8-meter-tall stone statue of Qi Jiguang, dressed in military attire and exuding nobility. Taipingzhai is famous for the diverse forms of its Great Wall watchtowers—some built with stone slabs, others with bricks and timber, some hollow, some solid, some square, some round, showcasing a rich variety of styles. Transportation: From Tianjin, there are two trains to Jixian County daily, one at 7:30 AM and the other at 7:00 PM, taking about three hours. After arriving in Jixian, you can take a minibus to the scenic area. Ticket/Opening Hours: 30 RMB
Yulong Ski Resort is located 7 kilometers north of Jixian County, beside the Jinfeng Highway, and is 125 kilometers from Tianjin. Here, everything is blanketed in snow, with green cypresses scattered throughout, situated at the heart of several major scenic areas in Jixian County, boasting a unique geographical position. To the west lies Panshan, a national-level scenic area that combines natural landscapes with historic sites, as well as Buddhist temples and imperial gardens, along with Shiqu Garden, rich in cultural heritage; to the east are the Baxianshan National Nature Reserve, Jiulongshan National Forest Park, Jiudingshan with its strong mountain village charm, Longquanshan Amusement Park and Qingshanling Jinsong Park with their pastoral appeal, and the newly opened Maojiayu Yuan Gu Qi Shi Lin Scenic Area, known as a “natural geological museum,” and Limumen Scenic Area, hailed as the “Shennongjia of Tianjin”; to the north is the Huangyaguan Great Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a national 4A-level attraction; and to the south is the Dule Temple, a key national cultural relic protection unit and an ancient Liao Dynasty Buddhist temple.
Located 35 kilometers northeast of Jixian County, the Secondary Forest of Baxian Mountain is a rare nature reserve in North China, covering a total area of 1,049.3 hectares. The majority of the forest is natural secondary woodland, with over 90% forest coverage. Towering peaks, dense forests, and rugged mountain paths once made this area a forbidden geomantic zone for the Eastern Qing Tombs. There are as many as 19 peaks over 900 meters above sea level...
The Limuotai Natural Scenic Area is located at the northernmost tip of Tianjin, often referred to as the "North Pole of Tianjin." The area features majestic and rugged peaks, serene forests, long-flowing pools and waterfalls, and vines climbing and intertwining, creating unique natural scenery. Experts and scholars have praised it as the "Shennongjia of Tianjin." The area boasts peculiar geological landscapes and is part of Ji County’s national geopark, showcasing classic quartzite peak forest canyon landforms. Naturally formed features include Rock Painting Ridge, Heaven-Climbing Seam, Five-Finger Mountain, and the Ten Thousand Volume Heavenly Book.
Introduction Located in the northern part of Xiaogang Township, Jixian County, about 1.2 kilometers northeast of Taipinggou and 55 kilometers northeast of the county town. The area includes Baxianzhuozi Mountain, Heishui River, Limutai, Yanglou, Taipinggou, and Changzhou Village. It is bounded by the Shidonggou watershed to the northeast, reaches Limutai at the northwest corner, starts from the Heishui River in the south, and ends at Changzhou Village in the west,…
Introduction: Tianjin Jixian National Geopark was established on December 10, 2001, with approval from the Ministry of Land and Resources of China. It spans from Jiudingshan Mountain in the north to Fojunshan Mountain in the south, and from Baxianshan Mountain in the east to Panshan Mountain in the west, covering an area of 342 square kilometers. According to scenic area division principles, Tianjin Jixian National Geopark is divided into 7 scenic...
Panshan Martyrs' Cemetery, located in Panshan, Jixian County, Tianjin, was completed in 1957 and is one of the well-known martyrs' cemeteries in eastern Hebei. Covering an area of 20 hectares, its main structures include the Martyrs' Monument, the Martyrs' Tomb Area, the Martyrs' Memorial Hall, and the Revolutionary Tradition Education Memorial Hall. Introduction: Panshan Martyrs' Cemetery is one of the famous martyrs' cemeteries in Tianjin. For...
Northern Jiangnan was once the hometown of the legendary folk hero "Swallow Lee San." Today, it has been transformed into a picturesque "Northern Jiangnan" — located in Chengjiazhuang Village, Shangcang Town, Jixian County. The Northern Jiangnan scenic area features five major zones: the Righteousness Culture Park, the Natural Sightseeing Park, the Fruit Picking Park, the Rural Farming Park, and the Recreational Amusement Park. Among these...
The Qing Imperial Tombs, commonly known as the Prince’s Tombs, are located in Xiaogang Township and Sungezhuang Township in the northeastern part of Jixian County, Tianjin. The northern part of the tomb area is bordered by Huanghua Mountain, while Zhuhua Mountain lies to the south, with the Eastern Qing Tombs situated just across the mountain to the east. Six princes of Emperors Shunzhi and Kangxi are buried on the southern slope of Huanghua Mountain, and one prince of Emperor Qianlong is interred on Zhuhua Mountain. The original tomb complex included a mountain gate, hall of offerings, side halls, underground palace with mound, stele pavilion, and more, all enclosed within a red wall. None of these structures remain today, only the building foundations and tomb steles are left.
The Middle and Upper Proterozoic National Nature Reserve is located north of Jizhou County in Tianjin, east of the road from Jizhou County to Huangyaguan. It is China’s first national geological nature reserve. The standard stratigraphic section of the Middle and Upper Proterozoic strata was formed between 1.8 and 0.8 billion years ago, beginning at Changzhou Village in the northeast corner of the county. It extends in a northeast to southwest direction…
The White Pagoda is located at the southwestern corner of Jixian County, 300 meters directly south of the Dule Temple. It was originally built during the Liao Dynasty and was formerly known as the Yuyang Prefecture Pagoda. It underwent renovations during both the Ming and Qing dynasties. During the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty, the Guanyin Temple was constructed in front of the pagoda. Due to its white exterior, it is also called the Guanyin Temple White Pagoda. The pagoda has an octagonal floor plan and consists of a tall Sumeru pedestal with entasis, an octagonal double-eaved pavilion-style tower...
Jixian County was historically known as Yuyang and boasts a long history, having been established during the Han Dynasty. In the fourth year of the Hongwu reign in the Ming Dynasty (1371 AD), the earthen city walls were reinforced with bricks and renovated. The city featured three gates on the east, west, and south sides, but none on the north, which was protected naturally by a mountain. The three-li-long street connecting the east and west gates served as the main thoroughfare of the ancient city. The present-day Yuyang Ancient Street constitutes the western section of this historic road...
Huanghua Mountain Scenic Area is one of the three major areas of Tianjin Jiulongshan National Forest Park, covering a total area of 7,600 mu, with the main peak Huixian Peak standing at an elevation of 741 meters. The mountain features majestic and winding ridges and lush pine forests, and is one of the ten most historically significant mountains in Jixian County. It earned the name Huanghua (Yellow Flower) Mountain due to the abundance of yellow wildflowers across its slopes. The Jixian County Forestry Bureau, leveraging the region’s rich forest and natural landscape resources, has been committed to...
It is located in the farmhouse of a local wealthy family in Mengjialou, Jixian County. The house features a brick-and-wood structure, with a long and narrow courtyard. The east and west wing rooms are neatly arranged, while the main room is of a through-style design, consisting of one bright room and two darker ones. The east and west wing rooms were used to accommodate combat, cryptographic, and security personnel; the east secondary room served as the residence of the Front Committee Secretary and the Commander-in-Chief; the west secondary room was set up as the operations room. Anti-bullet wire mesh was installed on the roof…