Zhengding, a small city that exceeds expectations thanks to its rich history
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Zhengding, a small city that exceeds expectations thanks to its rich history

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Lingxiao Pagoda in Tianning Temple, built in the Northern Song Dynasty, is the highest temple in Zhengding. When my family arrived in Zhengding on summer vacation, my wife and I didn't expect this small city in central Hebei province and less than 300 kilometers from Beijing, to be such a big surprise to us. Following the footsteps of Liang and Lin, my son has planned a number of family trips to see ancient structures across the country. He went on to say that although the temple was first built in the early Sui Dynasty, the Muni Hall, the earliest preserved wooden structure in Longxing, was built in the early Northern Song Dynasty.

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Destination from history to treasure
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Destination from history to treasure

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Longxing Temple, first built during the Sui Dynasty. Located about 250 kilometers southwest of central Beijing, the ancient county that took Liang 10 hours to reach in the 1930s sits beside the Hutuo River in the northern part of Shijiazhuang city. Within the small historical county, which covers less than 10 square kilometers, there are dozens of ancient structures, including …

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The article describes the historical significance and architectural charm of Longxing Temple in Zhengding, Hebei province. It highlights the temple's rich history dating back to the Sui Dynasty and its remarkable survival despite war and natural disasters. The article showcases the numerous ancient buildings and structures within the small historical county, including 10 national-level key cultural heritage protection units and …

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Destination from history to treasure
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Destination from history to treasure

China Daily  

Longxing Temple, first built during the Sui Dynasty. Located about 250 kilometers southwest of central Beijing, the ancient county that took Liang 10 hours to reach in the 1930s sits beside the Hutuo River in the northern part of Shijiazhuang city. Within the small historical county, which covers less than 10 square kilometers, there are dozens of ancient structures, including …

Zhengding, a small city that exceeds expectations thanks to its rich history
1 year, 4 months ago

Zhengding, a small city that exceeds expectations thanks to its rich history

China Daily  

Lingxiao Pagoda in Tianning Temple, built in the Northern Song Dynasty, is the highest temple in Zhengding. When my family arrived in Zhengding on summer vacation, my wife and I didn't expect this small city in central Hebei province and less than 300 kilometers from Beijing, to be such a big surprise to us. Following the footsteps of Liang and …

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