Yuejiazhai

　　    Yuejiazhai was originally named Xiashihao Village and is located 14 kilometers from Shicheng Town in Pingshun County. Historical records indicate that the villagers of Xiashihao Village are descendants of the national hero Yue Fei. Legend has it that after Yue Fei was betrayed and killed by treacherous officials, his descendants fled here from Tangyin, Henan, to escape persecution. To avoid capture and prepare for a future comeback, they named the settlement based on its terrain—calling it “Yuejiazhai” internally to honor their heroic heritage, and “Xiashihao” externally to seek protection. The village is situated on a fault-platform of the mountain, with an average elevation of 1,200 meters and surrounded by steep cliffs on all sides, earning it the reputation of being the “Sky Village of the Taihang Mountains.” Due to its unique geographical features, the area enjoys a microclimate where “winters are not harsh and summers are not scorching.”