Xiong County, historically known as Xiongzhou, was a frontier fortress during the Northern Song Dynasty and a strategic battleground. Today, numerous war relics can be found within the county, with the Song-Liao Border Underground Pass being the most representative. During the Northern Song period, this area marked the border between the Song and Liao dynasties. It is said that the famous Song general Yang Yanzhao defended this place for 16 years without losing an inch of land.
Xiong County, located in a plain region, had no natural defenses on the battlefield, yet Yang Yanzhao won battles repeatedly, which was closely related to the underground tunnels constructed at that time. Since 1964, blue brick structures have been discovered in Qi Gang, Gu Zhuangtou, and Xing Village due to irrigation and soil extraction activities. Experts have identified these as underground passages used for military defense during the Song-Liao period. The underground passages served three military purposes: hiding and transporting troops; quickly conveying intelligence; and monitoring enemy movements using acoustic principles. The ancient tunnels have yielded artifacts such as sauce-glazed jars, bullets, and iron arrowheads. The opening hours are from March 15th to October 14th, 08:30 to 18:00; and from October 15th to March 14th, 08:30 to 17:00. The specific business status is subject to the day’s opening conditions. Additional information on preferential policies: 1. Free policy: Children under 1.2 meters in height enter for free; seniors aged 70 and above enter for free with a senior citizen card. 2. Preferential policy: Students above 1.3 meters in height pay 10 yuan with a student ID; seniors aged 60 to 69 pay 10 yuan with a senior citizen card. 3. The above information is for reference only; please refer to the information disclosed by the scenic area on the day of your visit.Song-Liao Border Underground Pass
Xiong County, historically known as Xiongzhou, was a frontier fortress during the Northern Song Dyna[...]
