Hebei Historical Sites – Page 3

Pule Temple, Chengde – Ticket Price, Opening Hours, Location, and Highlights

Pule Temple (普乐寺), also known as “Yuantingzi (圆亭子, Round Pavilion),” is situated in the northeast of Chengde City in Hebei Province, China. It was constructed during the Qing Dynasty, specifically in the 31st year of the Qianlong Emperor’s reign (1766), to honor and accommodate the newly affiliated tribes, including the Durbert, Left and Right Khalkha […]

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Bailin Temple, Shijiazhuang – Ticket Price, Opening Hours, Location, and Highlights

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Bailin Temple (柏林禅寺), originally established during the Eastern Han Dynasty’s Jian’an period (196-220 AD), holds a rich history and cultural significance. Initially known as “Guanyin Yuan,” it was later called “Yong’an Yuan” during the Southern Song Dynasty and “Bailin Zen Yuan” during the Jin Dynasty. Since the Yuan Dynasty, it has been officially known as

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Dajing Gate – Ticket Price, Opening Hours, Location, and Highlights

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Nestled in the heart of northern China, Zhangjiakou stands as a living testament to the region’s historical and cultural significance. Among its numerous landmarks, the Dajing Gate (大境门) stands tall, embodying the city’s rich heritage and serving as a poignant reminder of its storied past. Spanning centuries of history, this iconic gate has witnessed the

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Yehuling Fortress – Ticket Price, Opening Hours, Location, and Highlights

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Nestled within the heart of China’s expansive landscapes lies the ancient Yehuling Fortress (野狐岭要塞), an architectural marvel that stands as a testament to centuries of history, culture, and strategic importance. Situated in the city of Zhajiakou, this fortress has not only witnessed the ebb and flow of time but has also played a significant role

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Putuo Zongcheng Temple – Ticket Price, Opening Hours, Location, and Highlights

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Putuo Zongcheng Temple (普陀宗乘之庙) is a magnificent Buddhist temple located on the northern slope of Shizi Gou, to the north of the Chengde Mountain Resort in Chengde City, Hebei Province, China. Its construction began in 1767 and was completed in 1771. The temple holds significant historical and cultural value as it was built by Emperor

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Jinshanling Great Wall – Ticket Price, Opening Hours, Location, and Highlights

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The Jinshanling Great Wall (金山岭长城), situated on the peaks of Daxiao Jinshanling in Luanping County, Hebei Province, is a significant segment of the Ming Dynasty’s Great Wall, stretching over 15 kilometers from the east at Wangjing Tower to the west at Longyukou. Constructed under the command of General Qi Jiguang in 1567, this section stands

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Chengde Mountain Resort – Ticket Price, Opening hours, Location, and Highlights

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Chengde Mountain Resort (承德避暑山庄), also known as Chengde Imperial Summer Resort or Rehe Imperial Palace, is a historic architectural complex located in Chengde, Hebei Province, China. Its construction began in 1703 and spanned the reigns of three Qing emperors: Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong. After 89 years of meticulous planning and construction, the resort emerged as

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Jiaoshan Great Wall – Ticket Price, Opening Hours, Location, and highlights

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The Jiaoshan Great Wall (角山长城, Mount Jiao Great Wall), located approximately 3 kilometers north of the ancient city Shanhaiguan, is a prominent section of the Great Wall of China. Nestled in the Yanshan Mountain range, it stands as the highest peak in the area, reaching an elevation of 519 meters, serving as a formidable barrier.

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Laolongtou Great Wall – Ticket Price, Opening Hours, Location, and Highlights

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Laolongtou (老龙头), or the “Old Dragon’s Head,” is a historically significant site located on the southeastern coast of Bohai Bay, just 4 kilometers away from the Shanhaiguan scenic area. Serving as the eastern starting point of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall, this remarkable structure was constructed under the leadership of Ming Dynasty hero Qi Jiguang,

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Shanhai Pass – Ticket Price, Opening Hours, Location, and Highlights

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Shanhai Pass (山海关, Shanghaiguan), also known as the First Pass under Heaven, is situated in the northeastern part of Qinhuangdao City, China. The construction of the pass began in 1381 under the orders of Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, making it a crucial military stronghold controlling the passage between Northeast and

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