Qicheng Cultural Relics Scenic Area

　　Puyang is one of the birthplaces of the Chinese nation. The Qicheng Site is a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit. The above-ground part consists of the ruins of an ancient city with a perimeter of 1,520 meters, covering an area of 1,440 square meters. Underground, it preserves historical relics from various periods, ranging from the Yangshao Culture over 6,000 years ago to the Han Dynasty. The Qicheng Site is an important testament to Puyang’s long history. The Qicheng Cultural Relics Scenic Area covers a total area of 760 acres. Construction began in March 1991 and took five years to complete. It includes five memorial sites and three cultural relics and ruins exhibition areas.

　　Qicheng is also known as “Kongkui City.” It was an important city of the State of Wey during the Spring and Autumn Period. To the north, across the Yellow River, lies the State of Jin; to the south is the State of Lu, and to the west is the State of Zheng—its geographical location was highly strategic, making it a coveted target among feudal lords. At the same time, Qicheng was also the fief of the Sun clan of Wey. The Sun clan held immense power at court, and their stance directly influenced the political situation of Wey and the balance of power among the feudal states. As such, historical records indicate that many significant events were related to Qicheng. For instance, Confucius’ disciple Zilu, who was with him at the Qicheng Site, lost his life in a political upheaval connected to Qicheng.

　　Eighty meters east of the city lies an earthen platform, which was the base of the alliance altar where feudal lords held meetings. From 626 BC to 531 BC, over the course of nearly a century, the feudal lords held fifteen alliance meetings in Wey, seven of which took place here. The scenic area today includes the Alliance Terrace, city walls, Que Gates, a historical exhibition hall, the Confucius Residence Hall commemorating the ten years Confucius spent in Wey, the Xuan Palace—the sacred site where Emperor Zhuanxu carried out religious reforms—the “Sangjian Pushang” Garden reflecting the cultural ambiance of Wey during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, the “Historic Famous Battles Miniature Landscape” depicting ancient battles in Puyang, the Dragon Palace, Longhu Lake, the Chariot Sage Xiangshi and the chariot he invented, the reclining statue of Fuxi’s mother, Huaxu, and the Fuxi Pavilion, the Nine Tripods cast by Xiahou Qi in Kunwu and the Tripod Casting Pavilion, among others.

　　Address: North of Qicheng Village, Jinkai Avenue, Hualong District, Puyang City

　　Type: Theme Park, Urban Park, Historical Site

　　Rating: AAAA

　　Recommended Visiting Time: 1–2 hours

　　Phone: 0393-8119207

　　Opening Hours:

　　8:00–18:30

　　Ticket Information:

　　Free admission.