Dahe Ancient City
大河古城
A Tang-dynasty earthen city ruin northeast of Barkol County town, believed to be the garrison of the Tang Yiwu Army. Its rammed-earth walls and horse-face bastions are still clearly visible.
Dahe Ancient City, also known as Dahe Tang City, lies in Dahe Town, about 20 km from Barkol County town. It is the ruin of a Tang-dynasty military city, and most scholars believe it was the garrison of the Tang Yiwu Army. The site consists of two walled cities joined east to west. Its rammed-earth walls, horse-face bastions and corner tower foundations are well preserved. From the walls you can see the Barkol mountains and grain fields stretching into the distance, which gives the site a powerful sense of history. It is a national key cultural relic protection unit. Simple walking paths and interpretive signs surround the site, and admission is free. Climbing the walls is prohibited, and in summer, watch out for sun and mosquitoes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Barkol Grassland
- Dongheigou Site
- Barkol Ancient City
- Dizang Temple (Barkol)
- Songshutang
- Lanzhouwanzi & Xiheigou Sites
- Tianshan Temple (East Tianshan Scenic Area)
- Barkol Lake