Huangya Water Pass is a renowned water gateway along the Great Wall in eastern Beijing. It guards the Gou River Valley, connecting to Taipingzhai to the east and Huangyaguan Fortress to the west. Construction began during the Yongle era of the Ming Dynasty (1403–1424). The upper section features crenellated battlements and a parapet walkway, while the lower part houses five arched water channels. The structure stretches 75.5 meters in length and reaches a total height of 12.15 meters. The battlements were equipped with iron cannons and bronze guns, and the five water channels were fitted with barriers and sluice gates—used to repel enemy forces during wartime and to collect taxes at the pass during peacetime. Due to years of neglect, the walls had collapsed, but in 1992, the Tianjin Municipal Government restored the site to its original location and erected a temporary bridge over a gap in the Jintao Highway next to the pass, linking it to the northeast corner tower of the fortress.
Changzhou Village in Xiaying Town, Jixian County, is the northernmost and highest deep mountain village beyond the Great Wall in Tianjin. It has a total of 90 households and 265 residents, with 154 acres of arable land and 12,000 acres of forest land, including 8,000 acres of timber forest and 4,000 acres of economic forest. Among these, there are 11,289 acres of arable land and 147,571 acres of forest land, …
The Zhongshang Yuangu National Nature Reserve in Jixian County, Tianjin, is a national-level geological nature reserve formed between 1.8 and 0.8 billion years ago. The standard stratigraphic profile of the Mesoproterozoic and Neoproterozoic systems is located north of Jixian County, east of the road from the county town to Huangyaguan. It starts at Changzhou Village at the northeastern tip of the county and extends layer upon layer in a northeast-to-southwest direction until it reaches Fojun Mountain near the county town...
The Qianxiang Temple stone carvings are located on the northern hillside of Qianxiang Temple at Panshan Mountain in Jixian County. Legend has it that during the Tang Dynasty, an eminent monk arrived here from afar carrying his staff. Suddenly, he saw thousands of monks washing their alms bowls by a clear spring pool beneath the rocks, but when he approached, they vanished in an instant. The monk then built a temple there and carved a thousand Buddha statues into the rocks along the mountain stream based on what he had seen. Today, hundreds of line-engraved Buddha statues remain, divided into two types: standing and seated. They appear in groups of 2 to...
Huifeng Manor at Panshan Huifeng Manor at Panshan is located in Lianhualing Village, just 200 meters from the Panshan ticket office. The manor covers a construction area of over 400 square meters, with a clean and tidy courtyard and an elegant, pleasant environment. It offers 3-person and 2-person guest rooms, each equipped with private bathrooms, TVs, air conditioning, showers, and other facilities. For dining, the manor serves local specialties such as wild mountain delicacies, as well as farm-style snacks. There is also a dining hall that can accommodate dozens of people, featuring a karaoke facility.
Also known as Qinggou Chan Temple, Pan Valley Temple is located 8.5 kilometers from the ruins of the Qingjingji Mountain Villa palace and is one of the Eight Outer Scenic Spots designated by Emperor Qianlong. It was built in the 10th year of the Kangxi reign (1671) by the monk Zhipo. In the 17th year of Kangxi’s reign (1678), the emperor visited the site and bestowed upon it the name “Pan Valley Temple.” Due to its location on Mount Pan, there was a mistaken belief that the Tang Dynasty poet Li Yuan once lived in seclusion here...
After two years of meticulous planning, design, and preparation, Jizhou International Resort officially opened in grand style in December 2009. It is a comprehensive, all-season eco-tourism destination integrating health and entertainment, leisure vacationing, and sightseeing. The resort spans over a thousand acres, nestled within the Yanshan Mountain Range, surrounded by mountains on all sides, boasting a beautiful environment, lush greenery, and a serene...
Introduction to the Pan Mountain Stone Pagoda Forest The Stone Pagoda Forest consists of monks' burial stupas, located about half a li in front of the ruins of the ancient Zhongpan Temple. There are over 20 standing and collapsed stone pagodas in total, forming a truly rare historic site. These bone pagodas were all carved from granite, typically constructed from three large stone blocks, and are quite small in size. The central part of the pagoda bears the name of the monk. The pagodas come in square, hexagonal…
Jizhou International Ski Center is currently the largest, most fully equipped, and most advanced ski venue in the Tianjin area. It features a total of five classic ski runs, covering a total area of 76,500 square meters. There is one advanced run, 800 meters long and 30 meters wide, with a maximum slope of 30 degrees; one classic loop run, 600 meters long and 35…
Ziyun Ancient Shore Scenic Area is located in the heart of Juguo Village. It leans against the fairy mountain to the north, is embraced by the state river to the south, faces the ancient city to the west, and neighbors the imperial mausoleum to the east. It is a treasured land of fertile soil and abundant water in Jizhou. Introduction to Tianjin Ziyun Shui'an Lavender Garden — The Tianjin Ziyun Shui'an Lavender Garden Scenic Area is situated on the northern shore of Cuiping Lake. To the north lies the Bashan Mountain National Nature Reserve, to the south it cradles Cuiping Lake, known as Tianjin’s “big…
Guojia Gou is located in the eastern part of Xiaying Town, nestled against mountains and beside water, where hills and lakes coexist in picturesque scenery. The area boasts sweet springs, delicious produce, and a simple, honest folk culture. The mountains are covered with lush pines and cypresses, while the foothills are adorned with fruit-laden trees — a beautiful mountain village with clear waters and green hills. In addition to its unique ecological landscape and beautiful environment, Guojia Gou has also developed...
Maojiayu Longevity Resort is located in Chuanfangyu Township, 16 kilometers east of Jizhou District, Tianjin. To the north lies the royal garden-style Jiulongshan National Forest Park, to the south is the vast emerald waters of Cuiping Lake, to the east leads to the Eastern Qing Tombs, and to the west are Niangniangding and the ancient Huangyaguan Great Wall. The resort is embraced by mountains and water, featuring peculiar rocks and stunning scenery. Surrounded by hills, it is peaceful and tranquil, boasting unique landscapes such as hundred-million-year-old stones, vast forests, orchards, century-old trees, long-lived locals, and classic-style pavilions. The village is known for its good folkways, upright community values, strong leadership, and vibrant atmosphere. It has been developed into the only longevity-themed resort in North China. Aligned with the societal aspiration of "cherishing health and pursuing longevity," it meets people’s desire to "return to simplicity and nature."
Fugui Mountain is located 1.5 kilometers north of Jizhou County. Before the Ming Dynasty, it was called Kongtong Mountain. The mountain features many caves, among which Chuanyun Cave, Shanding Cave, and Bai Da Cave are relatively well-known. "Kongtong Snow Accumulation" was one of the ancient Eight Scenic Spots of Yuyang. The Jizhou Annals from the Ming Dynasty's Jiajing era, the Qing Dynasty's Kangxi and Daoguang eras, as well as the Republican-era Jizhou Annals and the Imperially Commissioned Pan Mountain Annals all have records about this mountain...
The Heiyu Mysterious Valley scenic area in Jixian County, Tianjin, is located in Dongguoyuan Village, 7.5 kilometers east of the county town, covering a total area of 8,000 mu, with its highest peak, Niangniangding, reaching an altitude of 540 meters. According to folklore, Dongguoyuan was once the private orchard of An Lushan during the Tang Dynasty. In the Tianbao era of the Tang Dynasty, An Lushan, who served as the military governor of the three garrisons of Pinglu, Fanyang, and Hedong, often stayed in Yuyang. …
Panshan is a national scenic area and a 5A-level tourist attraction. Like a ten-mile-long painted screen, it stands proudly in the northeast of Beijing and northern Tianjin. Renowned both at home and abroad as the “First Mountain East of Beijing,” it has been honored as one of the “Ten Scenic Spots of Tianjin” for its unique landscape known as “Evening Rain over Three Terraces,” and was once listed among the “Fifteen Major Scenic Spots of China.” The Panshan Ski Resort within the scenic area covers an area of 430,000 square meters...
The White Snake Valley Natural Scenic Area is located one kilometer north of the Huangyaguan Great Wall in Jixian County, Tianjin, bordering Xinglong County of Hebei Province to the north. It lies on the west side of the Jinfeng Highway, 28 kilometers from Jixian County town. The scenic area is characterized by its peculiar peaks, deep valleys, mysterious caves, unique trees, legendary tales, and remnants of the ancient Great Wall. It offers a perfect blend of nature immersion, leisure, summer retreat, …
Huangyaguan Ancient Great Wall was an important pass along the Jizhou section of the Ming Dynasty’s Great Wall and the only fortified town within the county. The rocks on the eastern cliffs of the pass are mostly yellowish-brown, which glow brilliantly under the setting sun, earning it the name “Sunset Glow at Huangya,” from which the pass derives its name. From the ancient Huangya Ladder Sentinel Tower to the Tri-Boundary Monument, well-preserved sections of the original Northern Qi Dynasty…
Along with the Dule Temple, it is a treasure of the ancient Jizhou City. The temple houses three main halls, each containing a set of colorful Buddhist statues. The famous White Pagoda was built in the fourth year of the Qingning era of the Liao Dynasty (1058), and it is one of only seven surviving white pagodas in China today. The pagoda features a unique architectural style that blends pavilion-style, dense-eave style (like the Small Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an and the White Pagoda in Dali), and the stupa-style…
Yuqiao Reservoir is located east of Jizhou County and is also called Cui Ping Lake by locals, named after the Cui Ping Mountain to the south. The reservoir has vast waters and beautiful scenery, which is especially stunning when viewed from Cui Ping Mountain. It is abundant in carp, attracting many visitors to taste it. There are many farmhouse inns by the lake, offering great dining and accommodation options. Every April, …
The Shilong Gorge Scenic Area in Jixian County, Tianjin, is located north of Duanzhuang Village, Xiaying Town, Jixian County, 25 kilometers from the county seat, covering a total area of over 2,000 hectares. The area features majestic and steep peaks and valleys, continuous streams and waterfalls, and vines climbing and intertwining, presenting picturesque mountain scenery. There is a touching legend behind the name "Shilong Gorge." Beneath the Guilong Bridge, there is…