Jiaohe Ancient City is the world’s only city built entirely from earthen materials and also the most well-preserved urban ruins in China spanning over two thousand years. The highest military and political institution of the Tang Dynasty in the Western Regions, the Anxi Protectorate, was first established here. It was listed as a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level in 1961. In Uyghur, it is called Yarghol Khoja,…
The renowned "Cool World" of the Fire Prefecture—Grape Valley—is located in the Flaming Mountains canyon, 13 kilometers northeast of Turpan City. This valley is a relatively shallow erosion valley, stretching 8 kilometers from north to south and about 0.5 kilometers wide from east to west, with the widest point reaching up to 2 kilometers. A small stream runs through it, and springs occasionally bubble out from crevices along the valley walls.
Gadashan Hanging Temple Year: Ming. In 2019, Gadashan Hanging Temple was designated as part of the ninth batch of Provincial Cultural Heritage Protection Units by the People’s Government of Sichuan Province. …
The Zengda Pass Watchtower is located on both banks of the Jinchuan River at the junction of Mabang Township and Zengda Township in the county. It has a wooden and stone structure and is a four-sided conical watchtower. The eastern watchtower is situated on the mountainside at the confluence of Zengda Gully and the Jinchuan River on the east bank, 30 meters above the river surface. The tower is 28 meters high, with each side of the base measuring 3 meters and each stone wall being 0.9 meters thick. The western watchtower is located on the mountainside on the west bank of the Jinchuan River,
"Norbulingka" means "Jewel Garden" in Tibetan. It served as the summer palace of the Dalai Lamas (with the Potala Palace being the winter palace) and is often referred to as the "Summer Palace of Lhasa." Norbulingka is a national key cultural relics protection unit, located in the western suburbs of Lhasa, Tibet. Construction began in the 1740s (during the reign of the 7th Dalai Lama) and it has been the summer residence of successive Dalai Lamas.
Located within Xiwai Town, 15 kilometers south of Yitong County, over 380 years ago, this area enjoyed a mild climate, abundant rainfall, lush forests, and was home to a large population of wildlife including wolves, sables, black bears, roe deer, foxes, and Siberian tigers. This natural zoo was one of the famous Shengjing Enclosures — the Amubake Enclosure. Xiwai Town
The Japanese Invasion Airport is located on the east side of Shichengshi, about 1 kilometer southwest of Dengfeng city center. It was built in March 1944 when the Japanese invaders occupied Dengfeng, committing atrocities including burning, killing, and other heinous crimes. They were also responsible for the Dengfeng Massacre, in which seven innocent villagers were killed. After capturing Dengfeng, they forcibly conscripted over ten thousand local laborers from surrounding villages to construct the airport. In 1944 during the lunar calendar year...
Nanshan Shoushou Temple is located on the north bank of the Beijiang River, about two kilometers south of Yingde City, nestled within the picturesque Nanshan Scenic Area. Historical records indicate that the temple was first built in the fifth year of the Dazhongtong era during the Liang Dynasty (533 AD), making it over 1,400 years old. It is one of the earlier and more renowned Buddhist monasteries in the Lingnan region. Legend has it that Huineng, the Sixth Patriarch of Zen Buddhism,
Year of establishment: Qing Dynasty. In 2012, Jia Ge Monastery was designated as part of the eighth batch of Provincial-Level Cultural Relics Protection Units by the People’s Government of Sichuan Province. …
Shijia Mosque, located in Shijia Village, Shuangfeng Township, was constructed in 1775 (the 40th year of the Qianlong reign during the Qing Dynasty) under the supervision of the renowned Islamic scholar Chang Jie. Covering an area of 2,704 square meters, it serves as a place of worship for local Muslims. The main building of the mosque, the prayer hall, faces east and is built with a wooden frame and brick structure. The front porch is supported by red pillars,
The Tianshui Revolutionary History Memorial, located in Shiziping Village, Mapaoquan Town, Maiji District, covers a total area of 3,480 square kilometers. The entire exhibition hall authentically recreates the arduous and indomitable struggle of Tianshui’s revolutionary pioneers through photo panels, artistic sculptures, historical relics, and other means. The exhibited content includes Red Imprints, Extraordinary Struggles...
Former Residence of Bao Yugang The former residence of Bao Yugang is located in Dongqifang, Zhongbao Village, Zhuangshi Street, Zhenhai District, Ningbo City, and was built during the Qing Dynasty. Covering an area of 1,026 square meters, it faces south and consists of the main house, front left and right wing rooms, and rear left and right wing rooms, all featuring flush-gable roofs and constructed with brick and timber. Main House: Five-bay wide with two side bays, two stories high, and eight pillars and eight rafters deep with a front corridor.
The Site of the Founding of the 33rd Red Army Division is located in Zhangchong Village, Zhangchong Township. It dates back to the modern era and is categorized as an important modern historical site and representative structure. On June 21, 2019, it was designated as part of the eighth batch of cultural heritage protection units in Jinzhai County. The protected area includes the site itself and the foundation walls extending 3 meters east, south, west, and...
Hongyan Village Hongyan Village is located in Hongshi Township, Zhenping County. Surrounded by sheer cliffs on all sides, the only way to reach the mountain is through a secret passage — a natural cave with one entrance at the foot of the cliff and the other on the cliff face. Defending from the cave mouth, it’s truly a case of “one man can hold the pass against ten thousand.” Its perilous terrain rivals that of Mount Huashan in the west. Legend has it that during the Tang Dynasty, Xue Gang launched nine assaults on Jiuyan Mountain right here.
Anhui Lu'an Pihe National Wetland Park is located in the middle reaches of the Pihe River within the urban area of Lu'an City, a central city in the Dabie Mountains region. It stretches from the northern end of the Hengpaitou Water Control Hub in the south to the Chengbei Rubber Dam, 500 meters downstream of the Hefei-Lu'an-Yeji Expressway in the north. The wetland park covers a total area of 4,448 hectares, with a wetland ratio of 61.28%, making it a typical
Yan Ying Lake National Wetland Park in Xiuwen County is located in Yan Ying Shan Village, Xiao Qing Township, Xiuwen County, Guiyang City, and is one of the model parks planned for construction in Xiuwen County this year. The total planned area of the park is 483.7 hectares, with a wetland ratio of 54.65%. It mainly includes three types of wetlands: riverine wetlands, marsh wetlands, and artificial wetlands...
The Huaxi River originates from Bei'ao Rock Mouth in Shigang Township, Baxian County, meandering through vast areas of Baxian before curving around the Huxiao Pass and flowing westward through the Nanzhou Gorge into the Yangtze River. Originally, the river had segmented names: it was called Yantan River in Yantan and Huatanxi in Nanzhou. The name "Huaxi" actually comes from local residents naming it after the flowers growing along the riverbanks. The name "Huaxi River" in Nanzhou originated
The Yelang Valley Song Family Ancient Castle is located in a small canyon at the foot of Doupeng Mountain in the Huaxi University Town of the Gui'an New Area. It was created over 20 years by the renowned Guizhou artist Mr. Song Peilun. The wedding of Gong Linna, the singer of "Tante," and Lao Luo was held here, and their relatives and friends from both China and abroad stayed here at the time. The site features stone
The Ludi River, a tributary of the Huaxi River, meanders like a dragon through the mountains and underground, shaping the spectacular landscape centered around Tianhetan. Originally known as Tianshengqiao (Natural Bridge), Tianhetan earned its name from a massive limestone bridge formed naturally. Beside the bridge lies a massive sinkhole about 50 meters in diameter and 70 meters deep.
The Gaopo Terraces are located in Gaopo Township, Huaxi District, Guiyang City. The terraces spread across the mountains from the foothills to the mountaintop, one after another, layer upon layer, varying in size and shape. Some resemble round plates, some look like gourds, some have the appearance of shoe soles, and others resemble divine turtles. In May, the Gaopo Terraces are like a fair maiden hidden away in a secluded boudoir. When morning mist rises, the hazy mountains and terraces resemble a fairy not yet fully awake, draped in a gossamer veil, gazing tenderly and silently. The vast terraces are like a grand painting crafted by an artist on a huge canvas, stretching from the foothills to the mountaintop, one piece after another, layer upon layer, in all sizes and shapes.