Gaobeidian City is located in central Hebei Province, in the heart of the triangle connecting Beijing, Tianjin, and Baoding. Gaobeidian has a long history and an ancient temple: Kaishan Temple. Legend has it that Kaishan Temple was originally built during the Tang dynasty (618-907). Most of its buildings were subsequently destroyed over time, and today only a few halls from the Liao dynasty (907-1125) remain. Kaishan Temple has proven to be an important resource for the research and understanding of Liao-dynasty architecture, carving, and painting.