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AboutMount Heng, an outstanding representative of the splendid mountains and rivers of China, a symbol of national prosperity, a totem of national spirit, an important geographical indication of the country, and holds the status of a national mountain.More
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CultureHengshan has been a famous scenic spot and important birthplace of Taoism in northern China since ancient times. Carrying the symbols of Chinese civilization, it has nurtured profound regional culture and folk customs.More
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Tourist GuideUnderstand relevant information about the scenic area and enjoy a better travel experience.More
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Surrounding activitiesThe ancient city of Hunyuan at the foot of Mount Heng in Beiyue has a long history, rich cultural heritage, beautiful scenery, and a convergence of agriculture, commerce, and animal husbandry. It has nurtured a unique regional culture and is renowned for its fine wine and delicious food.More
A unique example of a Jin Dynasty brick pagoda with a secret eaves style in North Shanxi
The existing buildings are arranged in a two-courtyard layout, with a mountain gate, a brick pagoda enshrining the relics of Sakyamuni, a passage hall, and side halls built along the central axis. The brick pagoda enshrining the relics of Sakyamuni, commonly known as the "small temple pagoda," was built in the third year of the Jin Zhenglong reign (1158). It is a brick-built structure imitating wooden architecture, ancient and majestic. The pagoda is divided into three parts: the base, the main body, and the top, with no stairs to climb. The carvings on the pagoda body are rich in content, mainly including music and dance, strongmen, flying apsaras, ferocious beasts, and other images of animals and plants, all vividly depicted. The exquisitely crafted phoenix on the pagoda's finial can rotate with the wind, indicating the wind direction. Such pagodas are extremely rare in China, making it a valuable object for the study of ancient meteorological science.
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