From April to October 1981, a joint military exercise involving multiple branches of the armed forces—including the Air Force, infantry, artillery, armored troops, engineering corps, missile forces, and communications troops—was held in North China. The exercise was codenamed the "Ba'er" military exercise, also known as the Great North China Military Exercise. During the exercise, our county cooperated with the troops to build a platform on a highland in Wanquan City...
The Stele of Yang Yun was inscribed with a title border, composed, and calligraphed by Zhao Mengfu, a painter and calligrapher of the Yuan Dynasty. Erected on the 27th day of the 11th month in the first year of the Zhizhi era of the Yuan Dynasty, the stele documents the virtues and political achievements of Yang Yun, the tomb’s occupant. Also known as the Epitaph of the Yang Ancestral Tomb in Yuzhou, the stele stands about 1,000 meters northwest of Maiziting Village, Nanyangzhuang Township, Yu County, at the northern end of the Yang family cemetery…
The "Yang Yun Stele," also known as the "Inscription on the Ancestral Tomb of the Yang Family of Yuzhou," stands at the northern end of the Yang family tomb complex, located approximately 1,000 meters northwest of Maiziding Village, Nanyangzhuang Township, Yu County. The stele is made of bluestone and consists of three parts: the top, body, and base, with an overall height of 3.30 meters, width of 1.20 meters, and thickness of 0.32 meters. The stele top is arched in shape, standing at...
The Xingshan Temple Buddhist Hall and Zoujialou are located in Yabei Village, about 30 kilometers north of Quyang County. The Xingshan Temple was first built during the Tang Dynasty, with major renovations to the Buddhist Hall during the Yuan Dynasty and subsequent repairs in later dynasties. The Buddhist Hall is a single-eave suspended gable roof structure with glazed tiles, spanning three bays in width and two in depth, covering a floor area of 150 square meters. It features a seven-rafter beam system paired with double-step beams, colorful double downward-curved bracket sets, and lattice windows on the front…
Guide According to records, a monk named Huineng from Kaiyuan Temple traveled to India to retrieve Buddhist scriptures and brought back sarira (relics). After being summoned by the emperor, an imperial decree was issued to build the pagoda. At that time, the Song and Liao dynasties were in confrontation, and Dingzhou was located at the frontier, making it of great military importance. The Song Dynasty used Dingzhou Pagoda to monitor enemy movements. Therefore, the pagoda is also known as the "Enemy-Watching Pagoda" or "Scouting Pagoda." Dingzhou Pagoda...
Mozhou City is located 16.5 kilometers north of Renqiu City. It was first built during the Eastern Zhou Dynasty and was renovated in successive dynasties. The city is grand and spacious, shaped like an official’s hat, stretching 1.2 kilometers from north to south and 1.2 kilometers from east to west. The city walls are made of earth, approximately 30 meters wide and 5 meters high. The existing southern gate, locally known as the “South Pavilion,” was rebuilt during the Jiaqing era of the Qing Dynasty,…
The Grand Temple of Muzhou, also known as the Temple of Bian Que, is located 15 kilometers north of Renqiu City in Hebei Province. The temple faces south and sits adjacent to Baiyangdian Lake. The current structure was built in 1992. It consists of the main hall—Three Sovereigns Hall—and two side halls: the Medicine King Temple (later renamed the Temple of Bian Que) on the east, and the Wenchang Temple on the west. The entire complex is enclosed by a red wall approximately 2.5 meters high. The temple stretches over...
Ancient Gaoyi Site Amidst the dust of changing times and the vast sea, floating clouds still veil the cold sky. The moon over Wucheng Pass shines on King Xiao, while the remnants of the ducal fief retain the grace of a noble son. To save Zhao, the strategy of the jailer is commendable; to fell firewood, one envies alone the achievements of Earl Deng. The homeland lies close enough for mourning, and suddenly seeing the green mountains, thoughts are boundless. — Qing Dynasty, Wei Yijie. The ancient site of Gaoyi City is now Guchengdian Village, north of the county. The name "Gaoyi" first appeared in the...
The Ji River Flows Clear Like a silken ribbon winding round the town, A rainbow bridge spans the chasm o’er the ford renowned. Gazing afar, mist-blurred shores fade in the haze; Mind in accord, I see back-eddies bar the isle in maze. Clouds shroud the Wei where wheels find no passage through; The moon sets o’er the tong River, a fishing hook in view. It may join the sea in tributary course, But folks, don’t jeer at my long sojourn of course. — Qing Dynasty, Bai Jie, Baixiang County The Ji River is a tributary of the Huai River. It enters from Gaoyi County in the northwest,…
Qixia Temple is located on Zhangguolao Mountain in Huining Town, Xingtai County, and dates back to the Ming Dynasty. Qixia Temple is a cultural relic protection unit of Xingtai City. …
The Tomb Cluster of the Jiang Bing Family is an ancient Ming Dynasty burial site, located 500 meters southwest of Nanxindian Village in Qiuxian County. It is among the first batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units designated by Handan City. …
The Lingmengguan Tomb Cluster consists of ancient Han dynasty tombs, located 1,200 meters west of Beixijie Village, Lingmengguan Town, Yongnian County. It is among the first batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Handan City. …
Ximinyang Tomb is an ancient Han Dynasty burial site located 100 meters northwest of Ximinyang Village in Yongnian County. It is among the first batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units designated by Handan City. …
Lingying Post Station is an ancient site from the Ming and Qing dynasties, located on Beixi Street in Lingyingguan Town, Yongnian County. It is among the second batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Handan City. …
The Li Family Tombs of Linmingguan are located in Linmingguan Town, Yongnian County, and date back to the Ming Dynasty. The Li Family Tombs of Linmingguan are among the third batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Handan City. …
The Tomb of the Tu Family Ancestors is an ancient Qing Dynasty burial site located in Baisan Village, She County. It is among the first batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units designated by Handan City. …
The Monument Commemorating the Reconstruction of Gusu Mountain Temple is located in Guo'erzhuang Village, Wu'an City. The two stone tablets were engraved during the Tang and Yuan dynasties respectively, and are relics of the former Gusu Mountain Temple (also known as Changshou Temple). The Tang Dynasty tablet stands 1.95 meters tall, 0.93 meters wide, and 0.95 meters thick, with an arched top. The tablet’s header features a Buddha niche, measuring...
Originally named Damengyuan Reservoir, Minghu Lake is located in the southern part of Wu’an City, Hebei Province. On the eve of May 1, 2009, the Minghu Ecological Park was officially opened to the public. The opening of "Minghu" provided residents with another leisure, entertainment, and sightseeing destination, while also improving the urban ecological environment of Wu’an City and enriching its natural landscapes. The large Damengyuan…
Hebei Wuan National Geopark is located in Huoshui Township and Guantao Township of Wuan City, bordering Zuoquan County of Shanxi Province to the west, Xingtai County and Shahe City of Hebei Province to the north, and Hejin Town and Yangyi Town of Wuan City to the south. The total area is 412 square kilometers, with the core scenic area covering 75.45 square kilometers. Within the geopark, there are a total of geological heritage protection…
The Tombstone of Li Tengjiao is a Ming Dynasty stone carving, located 500 meters southwest of Nangou Village, Wu'an City. It is among the first batch of municipal-level cultural relics protection units in Handan City. …