The Site of the Green Forest Stockade City (Ancient Green Forest Military Stockade)

　　The Site of the Green Forest Stockade City is situated in the north of Jingshan County, between Green Forest Town and Sanyang Town, and is composed of two cities—north and south. Green Forest Stockade Mountain is a southeastern branch of the Dahong Mountain range. Stretching over 50 kilometers through Suixian County into Green Forest and Sanyang Towns in Jingshan County, it covers an area of 234 square kilometers and is the highest mountain in Jingshan County. The Site of the Green Forest Stockade City is located on several connected peaks. According to historical records and archaeological findings, it was the birthplace of the second large-scale peasant uprising in Chinese history. This uprising left behind numerous cultural relics at the site, including remains from the Eastern Han Dynasty such as settlements, city walls, military stockades, battlefields, and ancient terraced fields (with the exception of the terraced fields, most other sites were reconstructed in recent years), making it rich in historical and cultural significance. The scenic area boasts lush vegetation, uniquely shaped peaks and rocks, and breathtaking natural scenery, making it an excellent destination for mountain hiking and outdoor activities.

　　Known locally as the “Number One Ancient Military Stockade in China,” the Jingmen Green Forest Ancient Military Stockade is the core attraction of the Dahong Mountain Scenic Area. It served as the birthplace of the “Green Forest Uprising” led by Wang Kuang and Wang Feng in the late Western Han Dynasty, and also as the origin place of Emperor Guangwu of Han, Liu Xiu. Visitors can see ancient beacon towers, city walls, military stockades, battlefields, and ancient Han Dynasty terraced fields (with the exception of the terraced fields, most other sites were rebuilt in recent years), all contributing to a rich historical and cultural atmosphere. The scenic area is covered with abundant greenery, dotted with peculiar peaks and strange rocks, offering extraordinarily beautiful natural landscapes—it’s a great spot for mountain exploration and outdoor adventures.

　　Green Forest Mountain possesses a profound cultural heritage and is quite unique. The once-mighty Green Forest Uprising swept across the nation. The rebels fought against the rich to aid the poor, opened granaries to distribute grain, and were known as the “Green Forest Army.” They set up camp and moved about in Green Forest Mountain, engaging enemies in Yundu—today's Jingshan—and achieved a great victory over government troops, with the rebel army numbering over 50,000. This laid the foundation for the 200-year period of peace under the later Eastern Han Dynasty. The term “Green Forest” has since become synonymous with heroic outlaws who gathered in mountain strongholds.

　　Address: Green Forest Town, Jingshan County, Jingmen

　　Type: Historical Site

　　Rating: AAAA

　　Recommended Visit Duration: 1–2 hours

　　Opening Hours:

　　8:00–17:00