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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.
The Iron Lion of Cangzhou, also known as the Sea-suppressing Howler, is a cast iron sculpture located in Cangzhou City, in Hebei Province, China, about 180 km (110 mi) southwest of Beijing. Cast in the Later Zhou dynasty in 953, the iron lion is the largest known and oldest surviving iron-cast artwork in China. It is considered one of the Four Treasures of Hebei.
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千童公园
Cangzhou Qiantong Park will take Qiantong culture as the main line, and the layout will be characterized by natural landscape gardens. The design will focus on functionality and people-oriented principles. The paving and sketch layout will reflect the classical style through modern craftsmanship.
南湖公园
Cangzhou City Nanhu Park is located in the urban center on the east side of the canal in Cangzhou City. It is the largest natural water area in Cangzhou City, covering an area of 13 hectares. There are patches of reeds in the lake, an island in the lake, thick trees and flocks of birds. According to incomplete statistics, the island in the center of the lake is home to more than 10 rare birds such as the great-tailed eagle, white-eye, oriental reed warbler, and kingfisher. The island in the center of the lake is a unique bird habitat and natural landscape in Cangzhou City.
沧州市清真北大寺
The Beida Mosque is a key cultural relic protection unit in Hebei Province and one of the four major mosques in China. It is as famous as the Huaisheng Mosque in Guangzhou, Quanzhou Mosque and Jining Mosque. A famous gathering place for Muslims, the first Chinese translation of the Quran was born here. The Beida Mosque is famous throughout the country for its magnificent architecture, rich historical heritage and extensive religious influence. It is one of the largest mosques in North China.