The Warring States Period Qin Great Wall in Pengyang The Warring States Period Qin Great Wall in Pengyang enters Xiji County of Ningxia from Jingning County in Gansu, passes through Yuanzhou District, and enters Pengyang at Huangjiazhuang in Huanghe Village, Hechuan Township. Within the county, the Great Wall stretches across 2 towns, 2 townships, 10 villages, and over 20 villager groups, with a total length of approximately 80-plus kilometers. It runs in a northwest to southeast direction, passing through Huangwan in Gucheng Town...
Introduction To the west of Pengyang stands a strikingly tall mountain, with steep and lofty ridges standing majestically — this is Dengzhan Mountain, commonly known as West Mountain. The mountain connects to the east with the city, and the city leans on the mountain to the west, forming an integrated whole. During the Tang Dynasty, Pengyang was the seat of Baiquan County, where a city was built. By the Song Dynasty, due to military defense needs, the city walls were expanded, forming what exists today...
Introduction The Wanliang Mountain Grottoes are located in Tianzhuang Village, Chuan Kou Township, about 25 kilometers northwest of Pengyang County. Backed by Wanliang Mountain and facing Shixia River, they are nestled against the mountain and near the water, boasting beautiful scenery. The grottoes are carved into the cliffs halfway up the mountain, consisting of two caves about 50 meters apart, both facing south and arranged from east to west along the Shixia River. These grottoes were built in 1032...
Introduction: Channao Pool was the name of a lake during the Qin and Han dynasties, referring to East Lake and West Lake. East Lake is located in Ganhai Village, Chuankou Township, northwest of Pengyang County. Today, the lake has dried up and is locally called “Ganhai Lake.” West Lake is situated in Haizi Gorge, 20 kilometers southwest of Guyuan County.
Introduction: The ancient city ruins of Chenogu County from the Qin and Han dynasties are located in Gucheng Town, 15 kilometers west of Pengyang County. Situated in the center of a triangular plain on the north bank of the Ruhe River at the confluence of the Ruhe and Renhe rivers, it borders Dianwa Reservoir to the east, Chenogu Pool to the west, and Luojia Mountain to the north, surrounded by peaks that give it the dynamic shape of a dragon leaping and a tiger springing. Chenogucheng has been...
The Yaohe Plateau Shang and Zhou Dynasty site in Pengyang was discovered in April 2017 during a regional systematic archaeological survey conducted by the Ningxia Cultural Relics and Archaeology Research Institute along with eight other institutions in the Honghe River basin of Pengyang. The site is located on the eastern part of the plateau, covering about one-third of the entire area, with a size of over 600,000 square meters. To the north, it is bounded by the cliff edge of the plateau on the southern bank of the Li'er River...
The Ruhe Water Conservancy Scenic Area in Pengyang County extends north to Shitou Yaodian Reservoir, borders Qifeng Mountain to the south, lies adjacent to Dianwa Reservoir to the west, and is backed by the Ruhe Waterfall to the east. It features seven major landscapes: the Ruhe Ecological Park, Riverside Park, Shitou Yaodian Reservoir, Yuelong Mountain, Qifeng Mountain, Ruhe Waterfall, and Ruhe Gorge. Mountains, rivers, forest belts, and water bodies are interwoven to form...
The Yangwa Watershed Water Conservancy Scenic Area is located to the north of Pengyang County, extending east to Changcheng Village in Chengyang Township, south to Luobo Village in Baiyang Town, west to Yangwa Village in Baiyang Town, and north to Caochuan Village in Caomiao Township. It spans eight villages across three townships—Baiyang, Caomiao, and Chengyang—covering a planned area of 96.3 square kilometers with a treatment completion rate of 93.7%. The scenic area...
Renhe Mountain Martyrs' Cemetery is located in Renhe Village, Gucheng Town, approximately 23 kilometers northwest of Pengyang County. It is the largest cemetery in the region. The Battle of Renhe Mountain was an intense engagement during the Northwest Liberation War, marking the first battle in the liberation of Ningxia. The cemetery houses the remains of 391 martyrs (233 identified and 158 unidentified)...
The Yingluo Pagoda is located in Xiaowan Village, Fengzhuang Township, 60 kilometers northeast of Pengyang County. The pagoda stands 15 meters tall, has an octagonal floor plan, and is a seven-story brick tower in the pavilion style. In front of the pagoda lies a deep ravine, while it is backed by towering mountains. To the east, it faces seven famous small hills that resemble steamed buns across the river—the “Seven Hills” (Qige Shan) derive their name from these peculiar small hills. These hills all look like...
The ruins of the Sui and Tang dynasty county town of Baiquan and the Baiquan Temple are located in Taojia Haizi, Goukou Township, 10.2 kilometers southwest of Pengyang County. The site is nestled among emerald-green mountains, shaded by willows and poplars, covered with lush green grass, and boasts beautiful scenery and a pleasant climate. Under the verdant canopy, dozens of clear streams meander through the grassy plains that resemble a vast green carpet, babbling softly...
The Former Revolutionary Site of Xiaochagou is located in Xiaocha Township, Pengyang County, Guyuan City, dating back to the modern era. On September 15, 2005, it was designated as one of the third batch of Autonomous Region-level cultural heritage protection units. …
The Pengyang Ancient City Site is located within Pengyang County, Guyuan City, and dates back to the Song Dynasty. On September 15, 2005, it was designated as part of the third batch of Autonomous Region-level Cultural Heritage Protection Units. …
The Ears Ancient City Site is located in Ears Village, Xiaocha Township, Pengyang County, Guyuan City, and dates back to the Song Dynasty. On September 15, 2005, it was designated as part of the third batch of Autonomous Region-level Cultural Heritage Protection Units. …
The Chengyang Ancient City Site is located to the east of Chengyang Town, Pengyang County, Guyuan City, dating back to the Song Dynasty. On September 15, 2005, it was designated as part of the third batch of Autonomous Region-level Cultural Heritage Protection Units. …
Mao Zedong's Long March Lodging Site at Qiaojiatuan is located in Qiaotuan Group, Changcheng Village, Chengyang Township, Pengyang County. On July 31, 2019, it was designated as a cultural relic protection unit of the fifth batch at the autonomous region level. The protected area: with the outer edge of the cave dwelling (the main heritage structure) within the old site courtyard as the base point, extends eastward to the gully, westward to...
The former site of the Red River Underground Party Branch of the Communist Party of China is located in Dawa Group, Honghe Village, Honghe Township, Pengyang County. On July 31, 2019, it was designated as a cultural relic protection unit of the autonomous region in the fifth batch. Protected area: with the outer edge of the cave dwelling (the main heritage structure) within the courtyard of the site as the base point, extending southeast to the gully, and extending 50 meters west, north, and southwest...
The emergence of cities marks an important milestone in the historical development of Chinese civilization. The construction of Guyuan City (also known as Gaoping City) reflects the progress and long history of regional civilization in Guyuan. Located in the mountainous region of southern Ningxia, Guyuan City is a famous historical and cultural city. The origins of urban settlements in the Guyuan area date back over two thousand years, with the earliest likely being the Wushi City. The city that has been continuously developed and preserved to this day is the current Ancient Guyuan City, which boasts numerous historical relics such as the Bell and Drum Tower, the Iron Pagoda of Yuwang Temple, and the Wenlan Pavilion.
The Ruins of Kaicheng are located in Kaicheng Township, Guyuan County, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, on the eastern edge of the Liupan Mountains at the watershed between the Qingshui River and the Jing, Ru, and Hulu Rivers. They were the residence of the Anxi King’s chief minister during the Yuan Dynasty in the Liupan Mountain region. The site covers an area of 2.86 square kilometers. The main relics date back to the Yuan Dynasty. On July 6, 1992…
Guyuan Confucius Cultural Hall Guyuan Confucius Cultural Hall is a public cultural venue established with government support and funded by social donations. It is dedicated to promoting traditional Chinese culture and providing moral education. Through commemorating Confucius, the hall seeks to promote traditional Chinese culture and advance the development of social ethics, professional ethics, family virtues, and personal integrity, as well as the construction of the “Four Major Projects” – etiquette, integrity, harmony, and compassion...