Zhangbi Castle
张壁古堡
A fortified village combining military, residential and religious functions, with a three-level network of ancient tunnels underground and rare glazed steles.
Zhangbi Castle is in Longfeng Town, Jiexiu. It is a well-preserved ancient fortified village in the form of a military castle. Inside the walls are Ming and Qing streets, houses, and temples such as the Erlang Temple and the Khan Temple. The glazed stele at the Kongwang Hall is exceptionally rare. Its main highlight is the three-level network of ancient tunnels beneath the village, which crisscross for roughly 10,000 meters and are traditionally believed to date from the late Sui to early Tang dynasties. Zhangbi is about 35 km from Pingyao and about 10 km from Mount Mian, and the two are often combined into a day trip.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Mount Mian
- Jiexiu Houtu Temple
- Wang Family Compound
- Zishou Temple
- Shuanglin Temple
- Encore Pingyao
- Pingyao County Government Office (Yamen)
- Pingyao Ancient City (Nan Dajie & Market Tower)