Yan State Capital Relics

        During the Warring State Period (475BC-221BC),China was composed by seven major states. They were Qi, Chu, Yan, Han, Zha, Wei, and Qin. Among them, Yan state was located at what is now northern Hebei Province and Beijing. The Yan State had its capital built in Beijing, Called Ji at that time, and its sub-capital in Yixian County, between the northern Yi Shui River and the southern Yi Shui River.
       The Yan Capital was built in a rectangular city wall, 8 kms from west to east, and 4 kms from north to south. 3 city wall gates have been excavated.
       The whole city was divided into the eastern part and the western part by a city moat. The eastern part served mainly as the palatial area, residential area and the handicraft industry area. The western part was built much later, served mainly as a sub-city for the safety of the eastern one.
       What are still remained on the ground are:
       The western city wall, 4-6 meters high, 1500 meters long.
       The south-western corner of the city wall, 10 meters tall, 15 meters long.
       Over 13 different foundation of the ancient palace, 11 meters tall, some of them  10,000 sq. meters large.
       23 ancient tombs belonging to the royal family.
       And a large number of articles that were excavated from the relics, including weapons, coins, ironware and potteries.
      A tiny exhibition hall is available for visitors.