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The site, close to Baicheng City on the left bank of the Eshi River, was the early capital of the Jin Dynasty (1115-1234). During the period from 1115 to 1153, Huijingfu remained the capital of the Jin through the reigns of Emperor Taizu, Emperor Taizong, Emperor Xizong, and Emperor Hailing, lasting 38 years. It was also the seat of Shangjing and Huiningfu. The emperor added the title of Shangjing to its name in the first year (1138) of the Tianjuan reign.

Huijingfu City consists of a south city, a north city and an imperial palace. With a perimeter of about 11 kilometers, the city had defense facilities such as watchtower, turrets and city moat. After 700 to 800 years, the remains of city walls are 3-4 meters high. To the east of the city was a small city built in the Jin Dynasty. Legend has it that Emperor Huizong and Emperor Qinzong of the Song Dynasty (960-1279) were imprisoned in this small city after they were defeated in the Jingkang War against the Jin Dynasty. The imperial palace was built in the 2^ndyear (1124) of the Tianhui reign to the west of the south city, imitating the style of Bianjing City, the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127).

Well-preserved relic sites include walls of the south and north cities, and the 5 constructions in the imperial palace. Shatters of yellow and green glazed tiles scatter in the site. Iron-smelting workshops have been found in the north city, together with relics including iron armors, copper mirrors, stone mortars and pottery wares. Workshops, markets and residences should have been built in this area.