Ao Tou Ji Ruins site is a group of exquisite, simple and elegant pavilion buildings, which was built in Jiajing period of Ming Dynasty (1522- 1566) and is a national key cultural relics protection unit. It is also the seat of Linqing Museum.
The cultural heritage of Ao Tou Ji Ruins site is very profound. In Linqing, the cultural status of Ao Tou Ji Ruins site is no less than that of stupa.
Ao Tou Ji Ruins site does not need tickets, and it is open from 8:00- 17:00.
There are not many ancient buildings in Ao Tou Ji Ruins site, and the tour can be completed in about ten minutes. The whole looks a little shabby and full of vicissitudes of the times. The layout of these buildings is rigorous, exquisite and quiet, and they are rare architectural products.
The North Temple of Ao Tou Ji Ruins Site is called "Gan Tang Temple"; The south building was named "Deng Yinglou"; The West Temple is called "Lv Zu Memorial Hall"; The East Building is called Guanyin Pavilion. Guanyin Pavilion is the main building here.
"Guanyin Pavilion" is built upstairs, square, with eaves and corners, exquisite and unique. It is a typical brick-wood structure building in the northern area of Ming Dynasty.
The most prosperous place in ancient cities is Ao Tou Ji Ruins Site, which is one of Linqing 16 scenic spots and is known as "Ningxiu in Ao Tou Ji Ruins".