Discover lesser-known ancient towns around Beijing, such as Zhengding, Nuanquan, and Jimingyi. Zhengding boasts a 1600-year history, with attractions like Rongguo Mansion and a Ming Dynasty city wall. Nuanquan is famous for its Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings and the Dashuhua festival. Jimingyi is China's largest post station, featuring Ming and Qing dynasty-style courtyards. Luanzhou, with its picturesque river and theme streets; Guangfu, the birthplace of Tai Chi; Yangliuqing, showcasing Qing Dynasty architecture and folk art; and Beitang, known for its historic forts and delicious seafood. Explore these beautiful and free destinations for a unique cultural experience.

Yangliuqing Ancient Town

Yangliuqing Ancient Town has a long history with grand and ancient buildings, exhibiting an antique charm with flying eaves, upturned corners, and showcasing the ancient street style of the town. The ancient-style shops on both sides of the street recreate the bustling scenes of merchants and traders in the Qing Dynasty.

The Mingqing Street, a thousand-year-old ancient town, is a must-pass road for visiting various attractions. To the east lies the imposing Wenchang Pavilion, to the west is the "number one mansion west of Tianjin," the Shijia Dayuan, and to the south is the ancient Nan Canal. It is a street that integrates ancient culture, tourism, commerce, and film and television.

Yangliuqing Town has a deep cultural heritage and rich folk art. Yangliuqing woodblock New Year paintings are praised as the premier in China. In addition, paper-cutting, kites, brick carving, and stone carving are also treasures of Chinese folk art.

Address: Yangliuqing Town, Tianjin

Ticket: Free

Transportation:

Train route: Take a train from Beijing to Tianjin, then take bus 175 or 669 to Yangliuqing Station in Tianjin.

Self-driving route: Jingjin Expressway—Jinghu Expressway—Wangqingtuo Interchange—Beijing Ring Road—Jintong Line—Xiqing Road—Liukou Road—Yangliuqing Town