Things to do in Yu County

I heard it's the birthplace of the "Iron Flower" performance, with over 300 years of history, so I went to see it. Compared to other live performances in scenic areas across the country, the show wasn't particularly exciting. All four sections of the "Iron Flower" performance were the same, lacking variation and originality compared to other attractions. However, if you haven't seen it before, it's still worth checking out.

It is a summer resort, about 10 degrees lower than Beijing, and the scenery is picturesque. Four-wheel drive vehicles can drive to the meadow on the top of the mountain. Novices are not recommended to drive. You can go up the mountain along the gravel road for about 12 kilometers. The wind on the top of the mountain is very strong.

Weizhou Ancient City, also known as Rabbit City or Iron City, is located in Weixian County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province. It was first built in the second year of the Daxiang era of the Northern Zhou Dynasty (580 AD) and rebuilt in the tenth year of the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty (1377 AD), covering an area of ​​1.6 square kilometers. The ancient city has a circumference of over 3800 meters, with city walls 11.5 meters high. It has three city gates: Anding Gate (Jingyang Tower) to the east, Jingxian Gate (Wanshan Tower) to the south, and Qingyuan Gate (Guangyun Tower) to the west. There are also four corner towers, 24 watchtowers, and over 1100 crenellations. Outside the city gates are barbicans and outer walls, and a moat surrounds the city. The ancient city boasts numerous historical sites and scenic spots, with temples, palaces, altars, halls, government offices, towers, and residences scattered throughout. It possesses nine national key cultural relics protection units (Jade Emperor Pavilion, Nan'an Temple Pagoda, Sakyamuni Temple, Zhenwu Temple, Changping Granary, Lingyan Temple, Guandi Temple, Tianqi Temple, and the ancient city wall), all possessing high historical and cultural value, folklore research value, and architectural art value. Weizhou Ancient City is a national historical and cultural city. The existing Weizhou city was built in the fifth year of the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty, with earth excavated and city walls constructed on the original site. In the tenth year of the Hongwu reign, the walls were rebuilt with bricks and stones, forming a "magnificent iron city surpassing all others on the border."

Built during the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty, the Yuhuang Pavilion in Yuzhou stands atop the northern wall of the ancient city of Yuxian. Once a defensive fortress, it is now a cultural treasure. Over 600 years old, this ancient structure, with its unique architectural style and exquisite carvings, has become a valuable resource for studying Ming Dynasty architecture.

I think this scenic spot is absolutely worth visiting two or three times. I recommended it to many friends after I came back. It is definitely a great place to go for a weekend trip. The mountain scenery, water scenery, and rock scenery are all refreshing. Moreover, there are not many people in the scenic area on holidays, and parking is convenient. A big thumbs up!

The sky is blue and the grass is green. It is flat and open. It is worth a visit because the road leading up to the mountain has been severely damaged by continuous rains. It is bumpy and dusty. Please drive carefully.

Lingyan Temple—an underrated nationally protected ancient structure—was built during the Jin Dynasty. Though destroyed by war, it experienced a resurgence during the Ming Dynasty. Wang Zhen, the eunuch in charge of ceremonies, petitioned Emperor Yingzong of the Ming Dynasty to construct this imperial ancestral temple.

I stopped by on my way to Yu County on a whim, and it turned out to be a delightful surprise. It was the most satisfying attraction I visited. The scenery was superb, the landscape was pleasant, the area was very clean, and the facilities were excellent.

The architectural style of the tower is very distinctive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Not bad, but the entrance is narrow and the ticket checking is a bit slow