There are many ancient villages and towns around Beijing. This is an important place in the capital, with a very long history, and is also a key area for the development of ancient dynasties. Therefore, there are many ancient towns that have been perfectly preserved. Here is a list of recommended ancient villages and towns around Beijing.

Sanjiadian Village originated in the Ming Dynasty. It is the gateway to the west of Beijing connecting the capital and Xishan. It was named because there were only three shops in the village at first.

In ancient times, there were many shops here, with a constant flow of merchants coming and going, and it was very lively.

Therefore, there are many historical relics in the town and it is known as the "No. 1 Village in West Beijing".

Emperor Kangxi also visited here and left a palace behind. The tomb of Princess Huaige, the second daughter of Yongzheng, is also located in the east of the village.

Nowadays, the prosperity of that time is no longer there, only the Longwang Temple, Baiyi Guanyin Temple, Erlang Temple, Guandi Temple, Tiemao Temple and Shanxi Guild Hall and other relics remain, quietly describing the prosperous scene of that year.

Address: A village under the jurisdiction of Longquan Town, Mentougou District, Beijing. Public transportation: Take bus No. 336, 959, or 977 from Pingguoyuan Metro Station directly to Sanjiadian Village. Self-driving: Take Fushi Road or Lianshi Road to Mentougou and go to Sanjiadian Village.

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Lingshui Village is a village full of spiritual energy. It has Dushan Lianhua Peak in the back and Qingshui River in front. It has beautiful natural scenery.

At the same time, this place was a famous Juren Village as early as the Liao and Jin Dynasties. It has produced 22 Juren and 2 Jinshi. It is quite famous in eight villages in ten miles.

An episode of "Where Are We Going, Dad" was filmed here.

There are many cultural relics and historic sites in the village, including the "Eight Sights of Lingshui" such as the Stone Figure in the East Ridge, the Lotus on the West Mountain, the North View of the Nantang, the Green Cypresses on the Beishan, the Ginkgo of Lingquan, Juren's House and Temple Ruins.

Today, there are still ancient trees here, and the mottled walls are full of historical dust.

It may not be as gentle as a small town in the south of the Yangtze River, but it has a rich cultural context that will remain unchanged for thousands of years.

Address: Zhaitang Town, Mentougou District, Beijing Bus: Change to the 929 branch line at Pingguoyuan Station to Zhaitang Town Government, get off and walk about 200 meters. By car: China Agricultural University South Road, along Yuanmingyuan West Road, Yuanqing Road, and Beiqing Road to Bei'an River

Afterwards, turn to the direction of Dajue Temple and go straight to Mentougou National Highway 109. At the intersection of National Highway 109 Wangping and Hebei, choose the direction of Wangping.

Drive along National Highway 109, pass through Henan Tai and Yanchi to reach Zhaitang. When you see a road sign pointing to Lingshui Village, turn right and you will be there four kilometers away.

Xiawan Village is located in Qianjiadian Town in the northeastern part of Yanqing County. There is a famous self-driving route in Beijing called Baili Landscape Gallery.

There are picturesque scenery on both sides of the more than 100 kilometers of highway.

We walked to Qianjiadian Town, the final destination, where there is Xiawan Village. As its name suggests, the village is surrounded by mountains and rivers and has a beautiful environment. The picturesque scenery of Baili Gallery seems to be alive and a little more alive here.

Many art academies have set up sketching bases here, because not only is the scenery beautiful, but the village architecture is also full of Huizhou style. It rises and falls with the terrain, giving it a bit of the charm of Anhui Hongcun.

Address: Qianjiadian Town, Yanqing Bus: Take bus 919 from Beijing Deshengmen Bus Station to Yanqing County Chengnan Caiyuan Terminal, transfer to bus 925-2 (direction to Caimugou Shaliangzi) and get off at Dishuihu Station.

Self-driving: Take the Badaling Expressway to Yanqing County, head towards the Longqing Gorge Scenic Area, take the Xianglong Road Tourist Line (or towards Shenjiaying or Yongning), and follow the signs for "Perrified Wood National Geological Park" and "Baili Landscape Gallery".

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It takes about 3 hours.

The deepest part in the southwest of Fangshan Mountain in Puwa Township has a high altitude and undulating terrain. It travels on the winding 108 National Highway. On one side, there are pine forests and fields, flowers blooming all over the mountain, and on the other side, the sky is high and the mountains are far away.

Continuing the previous journey, we found a virgin pine forest that was still unknown to everyone. It was Puwa Township in Fangshan, the westernmost part of Beijing, known as "Little Tibet".

***Puwa is composed of 8 administrative villages, and every village has unique scenery. Of course, many of them are hidden in the mountains, and you need to appreciate them carefully.

Among them, East Village is the most suitable place to visit. The temperature here is low and the temperature difference between morning and evening is large. It is an excellent resort to escape the heat in summer. Walking on the ridge corridor, the mountain wind passes by, the jungle sways, and you can enjoy the cloud terraces at an altitude of 1,200 meters in Puwa.

and ridge views.

Address: Fangshan District Southwest Bus: Fangshan No. 19 is currently the only public transportation that runs through Puwa Township. There are only two buses a day. A two-day trip is recommended.

Self-driving: For transportation, take National Highway 108, pass Baicao Bank and go west. About 20 kilometers away, you will see the road sign for Puwa. Turn left and go downhill all the way to Puwa Luanzhou Ancient City. Luanzhou Ancient City has been prosperous since ancient times. Emperor Qianlong once wrote "This place for thousands of years

Luanzhou" to praise the prosperity here.

Walking into the ancient city, you will find deep alleys, long ancient roads, the continuous blue water of Qinglong River, and the dim night on both sides of the river. It can be called a real-life version of "Along the River During the Qingming Festival".

The Yingbin Square, Guandi Temple, Confucian Temple, and Luanzhou Yamen in the ancient city are worth visiting.

There are seven charming streets with different themes, including Temple Fair Culture Street, Folk Culture Street, and Korean Women's Street. Each street is full of surprises.