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Dengfeng 登封市Tengfeng
County-level city
The Daoist Zhongyue Temple
Location in Zhengzhou
DengfengLocation in Henan
Coordinates: 34°27′19″N 113°1′31″E / 34.45528°N 113.02528°E / 34.45528; 113.02528
Country	People's Republic of China
Province	Henan
Prefecture-level city	Zhengzhou
Area
• Total	1,220 km (470 sq mi)
Population
• Total	717,400
• Density	590/km (1,500/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code	452470
Website	www.dengfeng.gov.cn
UNESCO World Heritage Site
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Official name	Historic Monuments of Dengfeng in "The Center of Heaven and Earth"
Includes	Taishi Que Gates, Zhongue Temple Shaoshi Que Gates Qimu Que Gates Songye Temple Pagoda Architectural Complex of Shaolin Temple Kernel Compound Chuzu Temple Pagoda Forest Huishan Temple Songyang Academy of Classical Learning Observatory
Criteria	Cultural: (iii)(vi)
Reference	1305rev
Inscription	2010 (34th Session)
Area	825 ha (2,040 acres)
Buffer zone	3,438.1 ha (8,496 acres)

Dengfeng (Chinese: 登封; pinyin: Dēngfēng; postal: Tengfeng) is a county-level city of Henan Province, China. It is under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Zhengzhou. In ancient times, it was known as Yangcheng (traditional Chinese: 陽城; simplified Chinese: 阳城; pinyin: Yángchéng).

Dengfeng has an area of 1,220 km (470 sq mi) and a population of 630,000. It occupies the southwestern corner of Zhengzhou and is its westernmost county-level division.

Dengfeng is located at the foot of the Mount Song, one of the most sacred mountains in China. The city is one of the most renowned spiritual centers of China, and is home to various religious institutions and famous temples such as the Taoist Zhongyue Temple, the Buddhist Shaolin Temple (a renowned center for martial arts), as well as the Confucian Songyang Academy and the Gaocheng Observatory, hence its poetic expression derived from Chinese literature as the spiritual "center of heaven and earth". Parts of the city were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2010.

History

The first Xia dynasty capital, Yangcheng, was built west of Gaocheng Township on the Yin River under the sacred Mount Song.

The famous Shaolin Monastery, traditionally considered the origin of Zen, is located in Dengfeng where they teach adults as well as children martial arts. It is also a famous tourist attraction.

Administrative divisions

As of 2012, the city is divided to 3 subdistricts, 8 towns and 5 townships.

Subdistricts

Towns

Townships

UNESCO World Heritage Site

In 2010, UNESCO inscribed several of the most renowned sites of Dengfeng onto its World Heritage List under the title "Historic Monuments of Dengfeng in 'The Center of Heaven and Earth'." The World Heritage Site includes several historic gates, temples, a Confucian academy and the Gaocheng Observatory:

• Taishi Que (太室闕) Gates: Gates built in front of what would become the Zhongyue Temple in 118 AD, with carved reliefs of animals, trees, and spirits.
• Zhongyue Temple: A Taoist temple constructed in the 5th century, during Kou Qianzhi's reforms. Includes Juni Hall, a large hall for sacrificing to the gods, two stone statues built in 118 AD that are the oldest surviving stone statues in China.
• Shaoshi Que Gates: Han dynasty gates (dating to 123 AD), with pictures of horses galloping, a circus, and cuju, and ancient football game.
• Qimu Que Gates: A pair of gates built in 123 AD, with images that depict scenes of cockfights, floods, and visitation by the Roman Empire
• Songyue Temple Pagoda: Built between 508 and 511, it had very innovative architecture and became a template for many future pagodas.
• Shaolin Monastery and its Pagoda Forest: A complex of temples and over 240 pagodas, built over 1300 years starting in the 5th century. A major sacred site for Buddhism.
• Huishan Temple: A wooden temple built in the 12th century on the site of the astronomer Yi Xing's residence.
• Songyang Academy: Created in the Tang dynasty, it was considered one of the four greatest academies of classical learning in China. Contributed to the dissemination of Confucianism across China.
• Gaocheng Astronomical Observatory: an observatory built in the 13th century to accurately measure the world and create precise calendars.

Other notable sites in Dengfeng include the Fawang Temple, a Buddhist temple built in the Tang dynasty.

Climate

Transportation

• China National Highway 207
• Dengfeng Tourist Railway

Gallery

• Mt. Shaoshi
• Gaocheng Observatory
• Dengfeng Observatory
• Huishan Temple
• Shaolin Temple
• Pagoda Forest, Shaolin temple
• Shaoshi Que
• Fawang Temple
• Fawang temple Pagoda
• Pagoda of Songyue temple
• Taishi Que
• Songyang Academy
• Zhongyue Temple
• Chuzu Temple
• Monk Statue at Shaolin Temple

See also

• Yangcheng (historical city)

References

1. ^ 最新人口信息 www.hongheiku.com (in Chinese). hongheiku. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
2. (in Chinese) Introduction to Dengfeng Archived 2007-10-22 at the Wayback Machine, official website of Dengfeng Government, visited on April 12, 2008.
3. ^ "Historic Monuments of Dengfeng in "The Center of Heaven and Earth"". UNESCO World Heritage Center.
4. 洛阳市-行政区划网 www.xzqh.org (in Chinese). XZQH. Retrieved 2012-05-24.
5. Historic Monuments of Dengfeng in "The Center of Heaven and Earth." UNESCO World Heritage Center
6. Historic Monuments of Dengfeng in "The Center of Heaven and Earth." UNESCO World Heritage Center
7. ^ Historic Monuments of Dengfeng (China)L ICOMOS Evaluation (Report). International Council on Monuments and Sites. Retrieved 17 Apr 2021.
8. 中国气象数据网 – WeatherBk Data (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
9. 中国气象数据网 (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 12 August 2023.

External links

• Official website
• Official website Unesco

v t e City of Zhengzhou
Administrative divisions	Districts Zhongyuan Jinshui Erqi Guancheng Huiji Shangjie Zhengdong New Area Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone County-level cities Xingyang Xinzheng Xinmi Dengfeng Gongyi County Zhongmu
Attractions	Museums Henan Museum Zhengzhou Museum Geological Museum of Henan Historical sites Zhengzhou Shang City Zhengzhou Confucius Temple Shaolin Monastery Pagoda Forest Fawang Temple Songyue Pagoda Gaocheng Astronomical Observatory Kangbaiwan's Mansion Mausoleums of the Song dynasty Dahuting Han Tombs Mountains and scenic areas Mount Song Zhengzhou Yellow River Scenic Area Theme parks Century Amusement Park (Zhengzhou Ferris Wheel) Fantawild Adventure Fantawild Dreamland Landmarks and skyscrapers Erqi Memorial Tower Emperors Yan and Huang Zhongyuan Tower Zhengzhou Greenland Plaza Zhengzhou Greenland Central Plaza Yuda International Trade Center Shopping areas and malls Dehua Pedestrian Street David Plaza The MixC CityOn Grand Emporium Public parks People's Park Bishagang Park Lücheng Square Zijingshan Park Zhengzhou Zoo Garden Expo Park Zhengzhou Yellow River National Wetland Park
History	Erligang culture Peiligang culture Battle of Guandu 1938 Yellow River flood
Culture and demographics	Shaolin kung fu Yu Opera Henan dialect Henan cuisine Hui mian Henan F.C.
Universities	Zhengzhou University Henan University (Longzi Lake Campus) PLA Information Engineering University Henan Agricultural University Henan University of Finance and Economics Henan University of Technology North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power Zhengzhou University of Light Industry Henan University of Chinese Medicine Zhengzhou Institute of Aeronautical Industry Management Zhongyuan University of Technology
Transport	Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport Zhengzhou Metro Zhengzhou BRT Railway stations Zhengzhou railway station Zhengzhou East railway station Zhengzhou Hangkonggang railway station Zhengzhou West railway station Major roads and expressways Longhai Expressway Jingguang Expressway Nongye Expressway Zhongzhou Avenue 3rd Ring Road
^* Not formal division

v t e World Heritage Sites in China
East	Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City Classical Gardens of Suzhou Fujian tulou Lushan Huangshan Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea–Bohai Sea of China (Phase I) Mount Sanqing Mount Tai Wuyi Mountains Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and Kong Family Mansion in Qufu Xidi, and Hongcun West Lake Kulangsu
South Central	Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains Historic Centre of Macau Shennongjia Kaiping Diaolou and Villages Longmen Grottoes Historic Monuments of Dengfeng, including the Shaolin Monastery and Gaocheng Observatory Zuojiang Huashan Rock Art Wulingyuan Yinxu
Southwestern	Chengjiang Fossil Site Dazu Rock Carvings Fanjingshan Honghe Hani Rice Terraces Huanglong Jiuzhaigou Lijiang Mount Emei and Leshan Giant Buddha Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan Potala Palace, including the Jokhang and Norbulingka Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries Three Parallel Rivers
North	Mount Wutai Chengde Mountain Resort, including Putuo Zongcheng Temple, Xumi Fushou Temple and Puning Temple Forbidden City Zhoukoudian Ancient City of Pingyao Summer Palace Temple of Heaven Xanadu Yungang Grottoes Beijing Central Axis
Northeast	Koguryo sites Mukden Palace
Northwestern	Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor Mogao Caves Xinjiang Tianshan Qinghai Hoh Xil
Multiple regions	Great Wall China Danxia Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties South China Karst Grand Canal Silk Roads Tusi Sites Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea–Bohai Sea of China (Phase II) Badain Jaran Desert

• Dengfeng
• Zhengzhou
• World Heritage Sites in China
• County-level divisions of Henan
• Cities in Henan