Hubei Historical Sites

Xushu Temple (徐庶庙), also known as Shan Gong Temple or Xu Gong Temple, is situated in Nanzhang County, Xiangyang City, the origin of the Three Kingdoms culture, boasting over 2800 years of historical heritage. Designated as one of the first key cultural heritage sites in Hubei Province, it was established in the first year of […]

Baishui Temple (白水寺), situated atop Lion Mountain in Zaoyang City, Hubei Province, holds a significant historical and cultural legacy. The village of Baizhu at the foot of the mountain is renowned as the hometown of Emperor Guangwu of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Liu Xiu. Originally known as Shanlin Temple, it was renamed Baishui Temple when

Guangde Temple (广德寺), originally named Yunju Temple, is a renowned Buddhist temple adjacent to the ancient Longzhong in Hubei Province, China. The temple occupies a rectangular area of approximately 30,000 square meters, surrounded by a stream about 10 meters wide. With its numerous halls, ancient trees, and moss-covered grounds, the temple exudes an atmosphere of

Shuijing Village (水镜庄), located 500 meters south of Nanzhang County town, is nestled along the banks of the Man River with the Yuxi Mountain as its backdrop. Within the rugged stone cliffs lies a cavern, known in ancient times as the “White Horse Cave,” where legend has it that a white horse frequently entered and

Zhongxuan Pavilion (仲宣楼), situated atop the southeastern corner of the Xiangyang Ancient City, was erected in commemoration of the poet Wang Can during the late Eastern Han Dynasty and is also known as Wang Can Pavilion. Standing at a height of 17 meters with a total area of 650 square meters, it comprises three main

King Xiang’s Mansion, also known as Xiangwang Mansion (襄王府), served as the residence of Zhu Zhanshan, the fifth son of Emperor Renzong of the Ming Dynasty. In the first year of the Zhengtong era (1436 AD), the mansion was relocated from Changsha to the southeastern corner of Xiangyang City and rebuilt, covering an area of

Zhaoming Tower, also known as Zhaomingtai (昭明台) stands at the heart of the ancient city of Xiangyang, built in memory of the Southern Dynasty Liang Dynasty’s Crown Prince Xiao Tong, making it an iconic landmark of Xiangyang. Constructed with blue bricks, the tower features a stone archway in the center, measuring 4.5 meters in height

Xiangyang Ancient City (襄阳古城), situated on the southern bank of the Han River in Hubei Province, is renowned for its strategic location with water on three sides and mountains on one, making it easy to defend and difficult to conquer. It stands as one of the most famous ancient city fortification systems in Chinese history

Migong Temple (米公祠), located in Xiangyang City, is a revered shrine dedicated to Mi Fu, a renowned calligrapher and painter from the Northern Song Dynasty. Originally constructed during the Yuan Dynasty and later expanded in the Ming Dynasty, Migong Temple stands as one of the iconic landmarks within the city. Mi Fu (米芾), affectionately known

The moat, also known as city ditch, serves as a protective waterway surrounding a city’s walls. In the case of Xiangyang City, it is enveloped by the Han River to the north, while artificial moats, collectively known as the Xiangyang City Moat (襄阳护城河), encircle the east, south, and west sides. Spanning a length of 5060