Cangzhou Theater

The majestic Cangzhou Iron Lion was built during the Five Dynasties.The Cangzhou Iron Lion is 5.78 meters tall, 5.34 meters long, 3.17 meters wide, and weighs about 40 tons. There are "Lion King" cast on the top of the head and under the neck, and the text of "Diamond Sutra" is cast all over the abdomen. However, due to the age, the writings are many and incomplete. The words "Made in the third year of Guangshun in the Great Zhou Dynasty" are cast on the right side and the side, and the five characters "Made by Li Yun in Shandong" are cast on the right rib. Carrying a huge basin on its back, it faces south and tail north, with its head held high, its mouth wide open, and its limbs walking.[7] The Cangzhou Iron Lion is the oldest and largest cast iron lion in existence in China. It fully demonstrates the wisdom and great creativity of ancient craftsmen. It is cast using the clay mold and open casting method. It occupies an important position in the history of world metallurgy and is of milestone significance. It shows the high achievements of ancient Chinese casting technology and is an important material material for studying ancient Chinese casting technology. It is also an important material material for studying the development level of social productivity and Buddhism at that time.

It is a modern reconstruction of a building constructed in the Jin Dynasty (266–420 AD). It was built in 1992, with 5 floors and a height of 30 m on the bank of the Grand Canal. It is an important symbol of Cangzhou City. The first floor displays historical and cultural materials of Cangzhou City. The top floor is an observation deck and the exhibition hall of modern Cangzhou achievements. The remaining three floors are teahouses that display ancient Qingfeng Tower Poems and history.

Nanchuan Old Street is located in the core area of ​​Yunhe District, Cangzhou City, Hebei Province. It borders Nanhu Lake in the east and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in the west. The scenic spot covers a total area of ​​about 274 acres. It covers two restored monuments, Nanchuan Tower and Langyin Tower, as well as 46 courtyards in Ming and Qing Dynasty styles and simple residential styles. It is the epitome of Cangzhou's historical context and a representative of the symbiotic urban characteristics of the river city. Nanchuan Tower and Langyin Tower are landmark buildings in the old street. They have witnessed the historical changes of Cangzhou and are important windows for tourists to understand the history and culture of Cangzhou. ‌There is a dazzling array of delicacies on the old street, ‌from the traditional Cangzhou hot pot chicken to the authentic donkey meat barbecue, ‌every bite is a profound experience of Cangzhou food culture. ‌In the cultural and creative and handicraft shops on the old street,‌you can buy exquisite traditional handicrafts such as paper-cutting, ‌wooden combs, and ‌gourd pyrography, and feel the wisdom of Cangzhou people. ‌

The Hejian Government Office was first established in the second year of Daguan in the Northern Song Dynasty (1108). It is the only local government office building with a hall besides the Forbidden City in Beijing. The internal exhibitions in the scenic area are divided into seven parts: the river history display, the government culture display, the official culture display, the ancient building relics display, the religious culture display, the intangible cultural heritage display, and the clean government culture display.

Cangzhou Langyin Tower was built during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. It is a traditional cultural building with a long history. This building is an important place for the cultural life of the people in Cangzhou City and an important platform for music and art exchanges in the Cangzhou region. Langyin Tower has a unique architectural style and exquisite structure. The roof is covered with glazed tiles and surrounded by guardrails. There are multiple performance stages and auditoriums inside the building. Its unique spatial layout and good audio equipment make it an ideal place for various performances, exhibitions and cultural activities. There are various exhibition halls and activity venues in Langyin Building, including calligraphy and painting exhibition hall, art exchange hall, cultural media broadcast room, etc. In addition, various cultural and artistic activities are often held here, such as readings, concerts, dance performances, drama performances, etc. Langyin Tower not only displays the traditional culture and artistic achievements of the Cangzhou area, but also enriches the cultural life of citizens.

Ji Xiaolan's cemetery is located in the west and faces east. The base of the tomb is built with a brick circle. The brick perimeter is about 60 centimeters high. Above it is a sealing earth. The sealing earth is 5 meters high and 10 meters in diameter at the bottom. It is in the shape of a hemisphere and covers an area of ​​about 80 square meters. In front of the tomb stands a stele given by Emperor Jiaqing of the Qing Dynasty. The front and back of the stele are engraved with fine reliefs of clouds and dragons. Ji Xiaolan’s cemetery is an important carrier for studying Ji Xiaolan’s life, family, and the politics, culture, and social landscape of that era.