Ju Yuan Hao was the imperial arsenal of the Qing Dynasty, and its bow shop was located in the “bow and arrow courtyard” near Dongsi Street, Beijing. In 1957, after it was reformed, Ju Yuan Hao moved to Beijing No.1 Sports Goods Factory and became an institution under the jurisdiction of Chaoyang District, located near the current China World Towers. In 1998, Yang Wentong, the successor of the ninth generation of Ju Yuan Hao, opened a shop in Tuanjie Lake Community, Chaoyang District, resuming the old trade.

Carrying forward the strength of Chinese Scythian bow, the craftsmanship of Ju Yuan Hao features bamboo-made inside part of the main body, with the outer layer stuck with ox horns and internal layer with ox tendons, and wooden ends. The bow making consists of the making of the main body and decoration. The bowstring is normally made with cattle hide or cotton thread, and Ju Yuan Hao mostly uses the latter. The arrow making includes rod adjustment, peeling, rod shaving, and arrowhead, tail feather installing and other procedures.

Yang’s bow-making family of Ju Yuan Hao won an award at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition many years ago. Because of his love of the traditional bow and arrow making and his consciousness of cultural inheritance, Yang Fuxi resolutely gave up his old job and followed his father Yang Wentong to learn the craftsmanship. He inherited all craftsmanship of Ju Yuan Hao. The materials, tools and techniques used by Ju Yuan Hao are similar to those recorded in Kao Gong Ji (The Artificer’s Records), Dream Pool Essays and The Exploitation of the Works of Nature. Ju Yuan Hao’s bows and arrows have excellent quality and are widely praised. In addition, Ju Yuan Hao was invited to Hong Kong to participate in the Asian archery exchanges and was reported by CCTV and other media.

Visit Site: Ju Yuan Hao

Tel.: 13661035311

Transportation: Taking Line 10 to Exit SE, Panjiayuan Station

Address: No.B102, Line B, Panjiayuan Antique Market, No.18, Huaweili, Chaoyang District, Beijing