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List Of Major National Historical And Cultural Sites In Shandong ...
This list is of Major Sites Protected for their Historical and Cultural Value at the National Level in Shandong Province, China. See also * Major historical and cultural sites protected by Shandong Province * Principles for the Conservation of Heritage Sites in China References {{National Heritage Sites in China, state=expanded Shandong Shandong ( , ; ; alternately romanized as Shantung) is a coastal province of the People's Republic of China and is part of the East China region. Shandong has played a major role in Chinese history since the beginning of Chinese civilizati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Major Site Protected For Its Historical And Cultural Value At The National Level
A Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National LevelEnglish translation for "全国重点文物保护单位" varies, it includes Major Site (to Be) Protected for Its Historical and Cultural Value at the National Level, Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level (both are official translations in thLaw and thRegulation), Cultural Heritage Sites under State-level Protection (by ''Atlas of Chinese Cultural Relics'' series), Key Cultural Relic Unit under State Protection (semi-literal translation), etc. (), often abbreviated as ''guobao'' (, "nationally protected"), is one of 5,058 monuments listed as of significant historical, artistic or scientific value by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage, which is the cultural relics administrative department of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, State Council of China. This is the highest level of cultural heritage register in China at the national level, although there are m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Penglai Water City in Penglai City
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Penglai, Peng Lai, or Peng-lai may refer to: *Penglai, Shandong, a county-level city in Shandong, China * Penglai, Hainan, a town in Wenchang, Hainan, China * Penglai, Sichuan, a town in Daying County, Sichuan, China * Penglai, Fujian, a town in Anxi County, Fujian, China *Mount Penglai, the island for immortals in Chinese mythology *''Penglai'', a 2022 short film produced by Illumination See also *Penglai Pagoda Penglai Pavilion or Penglai Pagoda () is a famous tower in Penglai, Shandong. It is noted as one of the Four Great Towers of China, although it is occasionally not listed due to lacking a famous literary piece associated with it. It is known as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dragon And Tiger Pagoda Shandong 2006 09 2
A dragon is a reptilian legendary creature that appears in the folklore of many cultures worldwide. Beliefs about dragons vary considerably through regions, but dragons in western cultures since the High Middle Ages have often been depicted as winged, horned, and capable of breathing fire. Dragons in eastern cultures are usually depicted as wingless, four-legged, serpentine creatures with above-average intelligence. Commonalities between dragons' traits are often a hybridization of feline, reptilian and avian features. Scholars believe huge extinct or migrating crocodiles bear the closest resemblance, especially when encountered in forested or swampy areas, and are most likely the template of modern Oriental dragon imagery. Etymology The word ''dragon'' entered the English language in the early 13th century from Old French ''dragon'', which in turn comes from la, draconem (nominative ) meaning "huge serpent, dragon", from Ancient Greek , (genitive , ) "serpent, giant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nine Pinnacle Pagoda
The Nine Pinnacle Pagoda or Jiuding Pagoda (, sometimes translated as "Nine Roof Pagoda") is an 8th-century pavilion-style brick pagoda located in central Shandong Province, China. It is noted for its unique roof design featuring nine small pagodas. Location The Nine Pinnacle Pagoda is located near Qinjiazhuang Village, Liubu Town, in Licheng District, under the administration of Jinan City, about 33 kilometers southeast of the city of Jinan proper. History The pagoda was erected during the Tang Dynasty between the years 742 and 756 AD. The pagoda is made entirely from bricks laid tightly with joint gaps of about one centimeter. The pagoda's floor plan is an equilateral octagon in which all of the eight side walls are curved inwards. These concave walls are another distinguishing feature not found in other pagodas of the period. The main body of the pagoda contains only a single storey and the most elaborate feature of the structure are nine small pagodas that decorate the roof. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dragon-and-Tiger Pagoda
The Dragon-and-Tiger Pagoda () is a Tang Dynasty brick and stone pagoda located in central Shandong Province, China. It is considered a characteristic example of the pagoda style of the period. Location The Dragon-and-Tiger Pagoda is located in Nanshan, near Liubu Village, in Licheng County, under the administration of Jinan City, about 33 kilometers southeast of the city of Jinan proper. The pagoda stands near the site formerly occupied by the Shentong Temple ({{zh, c=神通寺, p=Shen Tong Si, meaning "Supernatural Power" Temple) and was erected as a burial monument to a monk. No records about the construction date of the pagoda are known to exist. Structure The pagoda is designed in a single-storey pavilion-style with a square cross-section. The total height of the structure is 10.8 meters. The base of the pagoda consists of a three-tier Sumeru pedestal decorated with relief sculptures of lions and lotus flowers. On the pedestal rests the central pillar of the pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thousand-Buddha Cliff
The Thousand-Buddha Cliff () is a historical site of mostly Tang Dynasty rock carvings in central Shandong Province, China. Along a cliff face of 63 meters length, over 210 statues and 43 inscriptions have been reported. Most of the statues were carved during 618–684. Location The Thousand-Buddha Cliff is located near Liubu Village, in Licheng District, under the administration of Jinan City, about 33 kilometres southeast of the city of Jinan proper and eight kilometres east of Zhonggong Town. It stands immediately to the west of the site of the former Shentong Temple (, meaning "Supernatural Power" Temple), which is now in ruins. The cliff is oriented in the north–south direction. History The first Buddha sculpture is said to have been carved into the cliff by a 70-year-old monk named Sha Dong in the year 619 AD. After a hiatus of 25 years, two more Buddhist sculptures were added by another old monk named Ming De. Because Ming De felt his life was coming to an end at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Qingzhou
Qingzhou () Wade–Giles: Tsing-chou, sometimes written as Ching-chow-fu, formerly Yidu County (Yitu) (), is a county-level city, which is located in the west of the prefecture-level city of Weifang, in the central part of Shandong Province, China. Qingzhou is a dynamic industry city, and also grows a great number of farm products. The local government holds an open policy of introduction of foreign capital, and has established strong business relationships with more than fifty countries and regions. History Qingzhou is named after one of the nine provinces that appear in the ''Yu Gong'' geography chapter of the classic ''Book of Documents'' composed during the Warring States period of Chinese history (403 BC － 221 BC). The history of this centuries old city dates back to ancient times twenty two centuries ago when it was part of the Dongyi area. Administrative divisions As 2012, this city is divided to 3 subdistricts and 9 towns. ;Subdistricts *Wangfu Subdistrict () *Yidu S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tuoshan
Tuoshan () is a mountain located south-west of Qingzhou city, Shandong province, China. It features a number of historic sites and a native pine forest. Tuoshan is the core scenic zone of Qingzhou National Park. Qiaoyu's Calligraphy Qiaoyu was a chief official of Qingzhou during the Ming Dynasty, and inscribed the characters 'Tuo Shan' on the eastern face of the mountain. Haotian Temple Haotian Temple (''Hao Tian Gong'' in pinyin) measures 150 m from north to south and 100 m from east to west. It lies on the summit of Tuoshan, and commands a view northward to Qingzhou. The temple itself consists of a group of ancient structures, including an old theatre, Yuhuang Palace, Seven Treasures Cabinet, and a garden of stone 'stelae' or tablets. A tablet on the site records the rebuilding of the temple in the Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368). The temple has undergone further repairs since 1986. Yuhuang Palace This building is part of Haotian Temple on the summit of the mountain. Qibao Cab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Feng Yuxiang
Feng Yuxiang (; ; 6 November 1882 – 1 September 1948), courtesy name Huanzhang (焕章), was a warlord and a leader of the Republic of China from Chaohu, Anhui. He served as Vice Premier of the Republic of China from 1928 to 1930. He was also known as the "Christian General" for his zeal to convert his troops and the "Traitorous General" for his penchant to break with the establishment. In 1911 he was an officer in the ranks of Yuan Shikai's Beiyang Army but joined forces with revolutionaries against the Qing dynasty. He rose to high rank within Wu Peifu's Zhili warlord faction but launched the Beijing Coup in 1924 that knocked Zhili out of power and brought Sun Yat-sen to Beijing. He joined the Nationalist Party (KMT), supported the Northern Expedition and became blood brothers with Chiang Kai-shek, but resisted Chiang's consolidation of power in the Central Plains War and broke with him again in resisting Japanese incursions in 1933. He spent his later years supporti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Weihai
Weihai (), formerly called Weihaiwei (), is a prefecture-level city and major seaport in easternmost Shandong province. It borders Yantai to the west and the Yellow Sea to the east, and is the closest Chinese city to South Korea. Weihai's population was 2,804,771 as of the 2020 Chinese census, of whom 1,164,730 lived in the current built-up (''or metro'') area of (Huancui District) even though Wendeng district to the south with 563,529 inhabitants is soon being conurbated. There are two county-level cities within Weihai; Rongcheng has a built up area with 714,211 inhabitants, while Rushan had 464,078 inhabitants in 2020. A subway is planned with 4 lines and route length to link all city districts. The first phase, Line 1 and 2 is planned for 2025. History Before the 14th century, Weihai was a minor fishing settlement. In 1398, during the Ming dynasty, it became a military stronghold (''wei'') to defend against raids by the wokou. The fortification at Weihai was constructed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liugong Island
Liugong Island () is a small island located on the northeastern edge of Shandong Peninsula, China at the mouth of Weihai Bay. It is known as the "birthplace of China's first modern navy" and is also the site of its defeat in the First Sino-Japanese War. Geography Liugong Island is located about 4 kilometers (2½ miles) from the city of Weihai. It has an area 3.15 square kilometers (1¼ sq. mi.), with a maximum length of 4.08 kilometers (2½ miles) (in east-western direction) and a maximum width of 1.5 kilometers (1 mile). The coastline has a total length of 14.93 kilometers (9¼ miles). In general, the terrain of the island slopes down from the north to the south. With an altitude of 153 meters (502'), Qiding Mountain, is the highest point of the island. Its northern slope is made up of cliffs, whereas the southern side of the hill slopes down more gently. Tourists can only arrive by boats. More than half of the island's area (about 1.8 square kilom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tai'an
Tai'an () is a prefecture-level city in Western Shandong Province of the People's Republic of China. Centered on Mount Tai, the city borders the provincial capital of Jinan to the north, Zibo to the east, Linyi to the southeast, Liaocheng to the extreme west and Jining to the south. To the west, Tai'an is separated from the province of Henan by the Yellow River. Its population was 5,494,207 as of the 2010 census, of whom 1,735,425 lived in the built-up (''or metro'') area made of two urban districts ('' Taishan District and Daiyue District''). Administration The prefecture-level city of Tai'an administers six county-level divisions, including two districts, two county-level cities and two counties. * Taishan District () * Daiyue District () *Xintai City () *Feicheng City () *Ningyang County () *Dongping County () History Etymology Tai'an is named after Mount Tai. In Chinese, Tai () means "significant". Thus, the name Tai'an is derived from the ancient saying: "If Mount ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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