Longshengzhuang Ancient Town
隆盛庄
A Qing-era trading town in Fengzhen City, with well-preserved courtyard houses, old merchant firms and a mosque. Its temple fair is a national intangible cultural heritage.
Longshengzhuang lies in the north of Fengzhen City. It rose during the Qing dynasty through trade with Shanxi merchants and the merchants who traded with Mongolia, and it is one of China's Famous Historical and Cultural Towns.
The town preserves whole blocks of Qing and Republican-era courtyard houses, old merchant firms, a mosque and temples, and its alley layout remains intact. Around the 13th day of the fifth lunar month each year, the Longshengzhuang Temple Fair features folk performances, Jin opera and markets, and it is listed as a national intangible cultural heritage.
The town is about 50 km from Jining, roughly 1 hour by car. The old town is free to visit, but please do not wander into residential areas.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Huangqihai Lake
- Jininglu Ancient City Site
- Sumushan Forest Park
- Ulanqab Museum
- Laohushan Park & Jining Battle Memorial
- Daihai Lake
- Huitengxile Grassland & Huanghuagou
- Ulanhada Volcano Geopark