Dalang Ancient City Site
大浪古城遗址
The city site and ancient wharf remains of Hepu from the Western Han period, one of the sites nominated for the Maritime Silk Road World Heritage listing. Rammed-earth city walls and wharf remains can be seen here.
The Dalang Ancient City Site lies in Dalang Village, Shiwan Town, Hepu County. It is the city site of the Western Han-era Hepu Commandery, surrounded by rammed-earth city walls and a moat. Remains of a Han-dynasty wharf were discovered along an ancient river channel on the west side. They are believed to be connected with the departure port of the Maritime Silk Road. The site is a national key cultural relic protection unit and one of the Maritime Silk Road World Heritage nomination sites. It is currently managed mainly for protection and display, with simple trails and information boards. Admission is free. It is about 15 km from the Hepu county seat, so driving is recommended, and it should be combined with a visit to the Hepu Han Dynasty Culture Museum. Those interested in archaeology and the history of the Maritime Silk Road will find it worthwhile. General tourists may treat it as a secondary stop.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Xingdao Lake
- Hepu Han Dynasty Culture Museum
- Haisi Shougang (First Port of the Maritime Silk Road) Scenic Area
- Beihai Underwater World
- Beihai Old Street (Zhuhai Road)
- Beihai Modern Architecture (Former British Consulate)
- Waisha Seafood Island
- Jinhai Bay Mangrove Eco-tourism Area