History of Haiyang Town in Qinhuangdao

Haiyang Town is rich in history and culture. According to records, Haiyang was built by the Khitans 65,438+0,000 years ago, and was then called Runzhou. After Liao destroyed the Bohai Sea, Bohai immigrants moved here. 1 143 was officially renamed Haiyang county, and Haiyang town was built in the yuan dynasty, which has been maintained to this day.

Due to its long history, Haiyang has a rich cultural heritage. Many ancient buildings were built by our ancestors, such as Wenchang Pavilion in the town, which is commonly known as the Drum Tower by later generations. The four streets and eight hutongs left over from the Qing Dynasty are well preserved. At the same time, the old name "Changchun Hall" has been passed down to the fourth generation, and Haiyang sufu has a history of more than 60 years. As a national intangible cultural heritage, it has been declared as a provincial intangible cultural heritage.