Brief introduction of Yanzhou city

Yanzhou City, formerly known as Bai Yancheng, was built after Koguryo occupied Liaodong City (now Liaoyang) in the second year of Yuan Xing in the Eastern Jin Dynasty (403). Located in Shicheng Mountain, east of Chengmenkou Village, Xidayao Township, Huazi Town, dengta city, Liaoyang City, Liaoning Province. The mountain city is an irregular square, a military mountain city built of stones.

Yanzhou City, with a circumference of 2,500 meters and dangerous terrain, is a battleground for ancient military strategists. The city is built on the mountain, winding and winding, neat and spectacular. To the south is a steep cliff, which is a natural barrier against the enemy. The Taizi River under the cliff passes through the wall and is magnificent. There are stone towns in the west, north and east, which are 5-8 meters high and made of big stones. There are prominent square "horse faces" every 40 meters. There is a podium on the commanding heights in the city, about 5 meters high. There is an inner city 45 meters long and 35 meters wide around the rostrum. Standing on the podium, you can see a panoramic view of the whole city. According to documents, in the 19th year of Zhenguan in Tang Dynasty (AD 645), Emperor Taizong Li Shimin led a fierce battle with Koguryo defenders. Yanzhou City is a symbol of wisdom, courage and enterprising spirit of ancient Koguryo people. Nowadays, Yanzhou City contains the essence of history and culture, and has become a tourist attraction for people to look back on the past with a beautiful aura.