Things to do in Yangquan

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Niangzi Pass Scenic Area

Niangziguan Scenic Area is in the northeast of Pingding County. It was an ancient gateway. In the Kaihuang Period of the Sui Dynasty, Weize County was built here. Princess Pingyang led women soldiers hold the pass, so later generations called it Women Soldiers Gate. Women Soldiers Pass Falls is under Dunv Temper, which is near the east gate of Women Soldiers Pass Castle. The waterfall flows from the cliff and forms a gorgeous water curtain.

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Cang Mountain Scenic Area

Cang Mountain Scenic Area sits west of Taihang Mountain, Changchi Town, north of Mengxian County of Yangquan City. The area takes its name from hiding ("Cang" means "hide") the orphan of Zhao during the Spring and Autumn period. According to local legend, during the Spring and Autumn period, an imperial court official of the Jin Dynasty named Zhao Shuo was killed by the Emperor. Before Zhao died, he had entrusted his child to a follower Cheng Ying, who sacrificed his own child and took the orphan Zhao Wu to hide in Yu Mountain for many years. That's the renowned story of the Orphan of Zhao. In order to celebrate the heroic deeds of Cheng Ying, Gongsun Chujiu as well as others, the temple was built there for sacrifices by generation after generation.

Dachang Ancient Village

The ancient village of Dawei is located in the deep valleys of Liangjiazhai Township, Yu County, Shanxi Province. The whole village has more than 50 small courtyards built on a whole mountain, following the terrain and from bottom to top, forming a unique shape; the village paths also follow the terrain, and stone steps are carved out on the winding mountain, connecting each household, forming an inseparable whole. This small village built on the mountain was rarely visited by outsiders because of the rugged roads. In recent years, Dawei Village was discovered by chance and amazed the world with its unique architectural style. It is called "Potala Palace in the deep mountains" by tourists.

Guguan Great Wall

Guguan Great Wall is 35 kilometers away from Pingding County and 15 kilometers away from Niangziguan. The Guguan Great Wall was built in Zhongshan and restored in the Ming Dynasty. The main ruins now include the southern section of the Great Wall from Guguan to Jiangjunyu to Baihuikou, about 7000 meters long, the northern section of the Great Wall through Cenhoudi to Niangziguan Jiayugou about 13,000 meters, the city wall is 2 meters wide and 3-4 meters high, all built according to the mountain. Build with stone. There are forts, beacon towers, and outposts on the important high points of the wall. There are 11 forts and piers, 2 beacon towers, 1 outpost, 1 medicine building and 3 enemy buildings. The Great Wall of Guguan has two gates, east and west. The west gate has a strong barn city, and there are double eaves and Xieshan Guanlou on the gate. Guguan Great Wall has a dangerous terrain, a long history and deep ancient post roads. Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty passed through this place on a west tour, and praised the majesty of this pass. He wrote a poem "Crossing the Guguan": "The bird's way into the clouds, the scenery is full of deserts, the people are standing on the dangerous ground, the city is over the mountains, and the folk houses are simple and simple. There are many talents and heroes, Qinquan connects the north of Hebei, and looking back refers to Qingcong." The Guguan of the dangerous fortress was called "Little Badaling" by Mr. Luo Zhewen, a Chinese cultural relic expert and vice president of the Great Wall Society of my country. The Guguan Great Wall is now a unique landscape on the east gate and Taijiu Expressway.

Hundred Regiments Offensive Memorial Hall

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Liangjia Village Dapin Hot Spring Resort

Liangjia Village Dapin Hot Spring Resort is on the Hutuo River to the east of the Beizang Mountains in Yangquanyu County, Shanxi Province. It is surrounded by Xibaipo, Wutaishan, Zangshan and other scenic areas. The hot spring resort is divided into six areas, including the vibrant hot spring area, water-styled area and Korean style area. With dozens of unique hot spring pools, it can meet the individual needs any visitor.

Yangquan Memory 1947 Cultural Park

Yangquan Memory·1947 Cultural Park is located at the original site of the municipal water pump factory on Nanzhuang Road in the urban area. The park showcases the historical landscape of Yangquan in 1947 through diverse exhibitions and cultural activities, allowing visitors to understand and experience the social life and historical changes of that era. The eastern section covers a construction area of 55,000 square meters, with facilities like the Yangquan Urban Memory Theme Hall, Urban Study, Time Warehouse, Urban Lounge, and 1947 Workers' Auditorium opening successively since May 4, 2022. The western section spans 18,780 square meters and primarily features a commercial street, youth research center, sports venues, and boutique hotels.

Dongzhai Longtan Canyon Scenic Area

The dragon shines in the sky and the clouds bring rain, the pool is a thousand feet deep and the water is calm! The Dongzhai Longtan Canyon Attraction is located in Xiadongzhai Village, Niangziguan Town, Pingding County, a famous historical and cultural village and a traditional Chinese village. It is one of the key projects for the revitalization of the rural economy of Niangziguan Town and one of the main projects for the overall tourism development of Niangziguan Town.

Tunnel Warfare Site

Taolingou Sceneic Area

Taolinggou Scenic Attraction is known as the leisure back garden of Yangquan City. It has a total area of ​​about 1.86 square kilometers and has attractions such as Huaguoshan Scenic Park, Agricultural Scenic Park, Peach Blossom Spring Theme Cultural Park and Water Village.