The Cangzhou Iron Lion is located in the southeast of Cang County, commonly referred to by the locals as the ‘Roar of the Sea’. It was cast during the Later Han Dynasty, over a thousand years ago. The iron lion is said to have been made to suppress tidal waves and water disasters, and it is one of the oldest and largest cast iron lions existing in China. The lion stands at a height of 5.78 meters, 5.
34 meters in length, and 3.17 meters in width. It is believed to carry a huge basin on its back, which represents the lotus seat of Manjushri Bodhisattva. The lion faces south, with its head turned towards the southwest, its left front paws in front, and right rear paws behind, presenting a majestic and lifelike posture as if it is striding forward. In 1957, the authorities repaired and supplemented its missing parts and constructed a pond and pavilion around it. Iron railings were also installed. However, due to the lack of sunlight exposure, the lion oxidized quickly, leading to the removal of the pavilion in 1972. Nowadays, when visiting the scenic area, in addition to admiring the majestic ancient iron lion, there is also a coin museum built nearby that can be visited together. The park is open from 08:30 to 17:30 from March 16th to November 14th; and from 08:30 to 17:00 from November 15th to March 15th.Cangzhou Iron Lion and Old City Ruins Park
The Cangzhou Iron Lion is located in the southeast of Cang County, commonly referred to by the local[...]
