Yan Xiadu Ancient City Site
燕下都
The secondary capital site of the Yan state of the Warring States period, one of the largest Warring States city sites discovered in China.
Yan Xiadu lies southeast of Yi County and was one of the capitals of the Yan state during the Warring States period. It consists of eastern and western walled cities covering about 40 square kilometers, making it one of the largest Warring States city sites discovered so far. Large numbers of roof tiles, bronzeware and weapons have been unearthed here, and it is a National Key Cultural Relic Protection Unit. Today the site consists of rammed-earth walls and raised platforms in the fields, such as Wuyang Platform and Laomu Platform, and there are exhibits and a museum on site. It suits archaeology and history enthusiasts. Opening hours and tickets follow on-site information. Drive there, and combine it with the Qing Western Tombs on the same day.
Opening hours
Open daytime; check on site
Nearby sights
- Western Qing Tombs
- Yishui Lake
- Xiong'an Citizen Service Center
- Mount Langya (Langyashan)
- Baoding Military Academy Museum
- Mancheng Han Tombs
- Baoding West Street
- Dacige Pavilion