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County-level & Sub-prefectural city in Henan, People's Republic of China
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Jiyuan (济源, Jìyuán) is in North Henan.
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愚公移山发源地
One of China's most famous Taoist mountains, it's also the birthplace of the legend of "Foolish Old Man Moving the Mountains." With its majestic presence and numerous Taoist temples, it's a representative attraction in Jiyuan.
水神庙
One of the four ancient temples in China, it was built in the Northern Wei Dynasty and is dedicated to the water god Jishui. The temple is large in scale and has a profound cultural heritage.
Xiaolangdi Dam
Visitors can tour and take photos at the Yellow River's large-scale water conservancy projects, and learn about the facilities for water diversion, power generation, and flood control.
Jiyuan Museum
It showcases Jiyuan's history, archaeology, and folk culture, making it a great place to learn about local culture.
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Luoyang (Laocheng) · International · LYA
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