Located in Anyang, Youli City (羑里城), also known as the Temple of King Wen (文王庙), is the earliest known national prison in Chinese history and the birthplace of Zhou Yi culture. Its history can be traced back to the Shang and Zhou dynasties when it served as the place where King Zhou of Shang imprisoned […]
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Yue Fei Temple (岳飞庙), located in Anyang City, Henan Province, is a well-preserved complex of ancient buildings dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is also one of the largest ancient architectural complexes in northern Henan and one of the three major Yue temples in China. The temple was originally built during the
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The Yuan Shikai Mausoleum (袁林，袁世凯墓), constructed between the fifth and seventh years of the Republic of China (1916-1918), spans over 9.3 hectares in Anyang City. Yuan Shikai (1859-1916) hailed from Xiangcheng, Henan, and rose to prominence as a warlord during the Beiyang Government era, holding key positions in the Qing dynasty government before briefly seizing
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Wenfeng Pagoda (文峰塔), situated in the ancient city of Anyang, Henan Province, was constructed in the second year of the Guangshun era during the Later Zhou Dynasty (952 AD), making it over a thousand years old. Originally known as the Tianning Temple Pagoda due to its location within the Tianning Temple, it was later renamed
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Yinxu Ruins (殷墟), located in present-day Anyang, Henan Province, China, is the archaeological site of the late capital of the Shang Dynasty, recognized as the earliest verified capital in Chinese history. Its discovery and excavation rank as the premier among China’s “100 Major Archaeological Discoveries of the 20th Century.” Centered around the village of Xiaotun,
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Yue Fei Temple (岳飞庙), originally built during the Ming Dynasty in the Chenghua era (either in 1470 or 1478, sources vary), has undergone several renovations and expansions over the years to become what it is today. Covering an area of 18,000 square meters, the temple follows a layout of three courtyards facing south, with a
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The history of Yuwang Terrace (禹王台) in Kaifeng City can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period when the famous musician Shi Kuang from the state of Jin played music here, hence the name “Chui Tai” (Flute Terrace). In the early Western Han Dynasty, Emperor Wen of Han conferred the title of Prince
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The Song Dynasty Imperial River Scenic Area (大宋御河风景区) in Kaifeng City commenced operation in May 2013. Stretching over 2.5 kilometers, it traverses the two major scenic spots of Longting Lake and Baogong Lake in Kaifeng City. The scenic area includes five docks: Baogong Temple, West Court, Qisheng Corner, Qingyuan, and Cultural Salon, forming a picturesque
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Fanta Pagoda (繁塔), originally named Xingci Pagoda or Pota Pagoda, is also known as Tianqing Temple Pagoda due to its location within the Tianqing Temple, one of the four major royal temples of the Northern Song Dynasty. It is commonly referred to as Fanta Pagoda because it stands atop the Fan Terrace. Standing as one
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Tianbo Yang House (天波杨府), originally the residence of the Northern Song Dynasty hero Yang Ye, was situated in the northwest corner of the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty, Bianjing (present-day Kaifeng City, Henan Province), next to the Jinshui River near Tianbo Gate, hence its name “Tianbo Yang House.” Reconstructed in 1994, the new location
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