Get to know Lishi District
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- Administrative area
- District · 市辖区
- Part of
- Lüliang
- Chinese name
- 离石区
- Local areas
- District guide
Area & population
- Population · 2020
- 456,355
Source: cited geographic source, as of the dates shown.
Anguo Temple
Founded in 637 as Anji Temple (安吉寺), the temple later took its present name during the Song dynasty. The central Buddhist hall contains three painted Buddha figures, each 4.8 metres high, and sixty-eight murals narrating Shakyamuni’s (释迦牟尼) life. A Copper Pagoda Tower (铜塔楼) faces the reception hall, with bell and drum towers arranged on either side. Anguo received national cultural relic protection in June 2001.
Dadonggou’s forest setting
Dadonggou Forest Tourism Resort (大东沟森林旅游度假区) has woodland walking paths and camping areas. Its leisure facilities include a forest reading space, a yoga platform and an astronomical observation point. Lishi District Government also identifies capsule-style guest accommodation and tent hotels within the resort.
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Core places to explore, with English and Chinese names.
Lishi District 离石区
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Getting there
Lishi District covers the centre of Lüliang. Search for 离石区 in a map app to find stations and your accommodation.
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Sources & geographic information
Administrative names and parent areas: Official geographic directory · Reference date 2026-09-06.
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