Chengyang City Ruins
城阳城址
The ruins of Chengyang, a northern stronghold of the Chu state during the Warring States period. Nearby Changtaiguan Chu tombs have yielded the famous bronze chime bells and lacquerware.
The Chengyang City Ruins lie around Changtaiguan Township in Pingqiao District and are popularly known as the 'King of Chu's City'. It was an important city on the northern border of the Chu state during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, and its city walls remain recognisable. It is a national key cultural heritage site. The nearby Changtaiguan Chu tombs are famous for their bronze chime bells, bamboo slips and lacquered wooden objects. The site is mainly a ruins park, suited to visitors interested in Chu culture. It is about 30 km from the city centre, so visit the Xinyang Museum first.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Xinyang Museum
- Nanwan Lake
- Wenxin Tea Village
- Haotang Village
- Dongzhai National Nature Reserve
- Lingshan Mountain (Luoshan)
- Jigongshan (Rooster Mountain)
- Hejiachong (Red 25th Army Long March Starting Point)