Walk into the 100 Workshop in Dongcheng Area and explore the production experience of "Grandpa Rabbit"

Enter the first cultural and creative park with intangible cultural heritage theme "Yongyuan" in China

Experience afternoon tea at the Dongyuan Theater at the foot of the Imperial City

Ride Wangfujing from Donghuamen in the evening

Go and appreciate the charm east of the Forbidden City and find the most authentic flavor of Beijing

Baigongfang: It has a century-old handicraft and is an intangible cultural heritage. Beijingers respectfully call it "Lord Rabbit

After coming to Beijing for so many years, every year during traditional holidays such as the Spring Festival or traveling to Beijing, you can see a little decoration shaped like a rabbit. I only learned after asking friends in Beijing that this rabbit looks like but is remembered as a cute rabbit. The little decoration that looks more serious is called "Grandpa Rabbit".

Beijing has a deep "male" culture since ancient times. Being able to call a rabbit "male" is also a kind of honorific respect for it. In ancient times, there was a saying called Chang'e Jade Rabbit. It is said that the jade rabbit once descended to earth to eliminate disasters and diseases in the world. Protect mankind, so Tutu has been "deified" since then. In order to show his height and power, people put him in armor and battle robe, with two colorful flags placed behind him, demonstrating the image of Lord Rabbit.

In addition to people's homes in Beijing, you can also see Grandpa Rabbit in many tourist attractions. Grandpa Rabbit has also evolved from a traditional appearance to many modern shapes. The traditional image of Grandpa Rabbit is serious and unsmiling. Now you can see many smiling and lovely Grandpa Rabbit, who make people feel more adorable and cordial.

In addition to the traditional image of the rabbit, there are also the shapes of the twelve zodiac animals, which are also made of traditional handicraft clay sculptures. This shape is more accepted by modern people and liked by tourists from all over the world. In order to inherit this intangible cultural heritage, there are many shops in Beijing that are engaged in making the rabbit master.

There is a handmade workshop for Grandpa Rabbit in Baigongfang, where you can experience the process of making Grandpa Rabbit. The soil used to make Grandpa Rabbit is taken from kaolin. It is said that this soil has been hundreds of millions of years old. After impurities sink, take the middle soil. The collected soil is washed and dried, and some rice soup, cotton and other ingredients are added to make the soil stronger and more durable.

Make the mold in advance, put the soil into the mold, and the process of pressing the embryo and making the embryo requires repeated and patient. The final process of repairing the embryo also requires special care. After completion, turn the embryo over., a rabbit who first looked like it came out, and then dried naturally. After drying, the next step of painting can be carried out.

The process of painting requires the craftsman to have some skills in painting. It requires proficiency, detail, and also some imagination and color matching ability. Apply paint layer by layer to draw unique works. Present to everyone a warm and exquisite work of art.

Yongyuan: Beijing is another check-in place. It is famous for producing Dabao. It is now the first cultural and creative park with an intangible cultural heritage theme in China

There is an Yongsheng Lane near Guangqumen in Dongcheng Area, Beijing. Walking into the alley, you will find a cultural and creative park called "Yongyuan". This is the first cultural and creative park with the theme of intangible cultural heritage in China. In the 1980s and 1990s, this was the famous Beijing Sanlu Factory, where Dabao SOD honey was produced. Now Dabao's factory has been moved to Yizhuang. This factory has been renovated according to local conditions and named "Yongyuan" after the release pool and Yongsheng Lane. It has become a new place for online celebrities to check in, including cultural and creative, There are intangible cultural heritage, B & Bs, and delicious food. Let's follow Xiaobian's footsteps and take a look at this country's first intangible cultural heritage themed cultural and creative park.

Intangible cultural heritage masters settled in Yongyuan, following the principle of repairing the old as before, and did not make too many changes to the previous factory building. A century-old building and a corridor made of gray bricks, there are now 16 studios for intangible cultural heritage masters. Provide accommodation, and many studios such as China Textile Intangible Cultural Heritage, Design Space, Paint + Space, Beijing Industrial and Imperial Works, and Enamel Art Museum have been successfully settled.

The "Jiuru Building and" Mu Qing Building "on the north side of Yongyuan are both century-old buildings in the late Republic of China. It is the first to use traditional craftsmanship to finish the exterior wall of the building with yellow sand cement, and also uses Spanish missionary style wooden sunshades for exterior windows to add characteristics to the original earthen gray exterior wall.

There is also a special B & B in the park. Traditional Chinese style and Xiangxi ethnic customs. What attracts me most is the lighting on the bedside table, which uses the shape of Miao headdress as a lampshade. Entering the characteristic screens in the room, each piece is traditional Chinese embroidery. The pattern and wooden building materials make the whole room more pursue nature itself.

Later, catering and delicious food will be created. Now the entire park also provides 160 shared workstations, and the area of 1200 square meters has been built into 20 office spaces, making office easier and free. The first floor has been transformed into an immersive exhibition hall covering an area of 1000 square meters, with more than 300 exhibits in various categories such as embroidery, ceramics, enamel, kites, and medicinal fragrance unveiled

Shaochang Street: Famous for its stone tool polishers, it is the symbol of Qianmen East District

There is an old alley in Beijing near Qianmen Street. It was once one of the longest alleys in Qianmen. It was built in the Ming Dynasty and is famous for its gathering of stone polishers and shops. It was once one of the four major business districts in the Qianmen area. Historically, there are many shops here. In addition to stone polishing shops, there are also post offices, restaurants, hotels, drug shops and other shops. The former prosperity has now been renovated and completely new. Follow Xiaobian into Qianmen, a landmark alley in the eastern business district. Enjoy today's new look.

The polishing factory is divided into east and west. Between Qianmen and Chongwenmen, it was once the longest in the outer city of Beijing. Walking into Xidamochang Street, there are still old residents living here in the hutong. The renovated hutongs are more spacious than before. Without the dilapidated old houses that once existed, the hutongs in the early morning are more peaceful and replaced by new buildings that replace the old ones.

You can walk all the way to Qianmen Street along Ximao Hutong, opposite to the endless stream of people on Qianmen Street. Take the tram to experience the historical charm of the city.

Qianmen Street

The old archway must be checked in. It has appeared in many movies and television dramas. It is a beautiful postcard from ancient Beijing. It goes straight along the main road of Qianmen Street. The shops on the street are all time-honored brands, such as Daoxiang Village, Quanjude, Qianxiangyi and other century-old shops can be found here. Every lifelike bronze statue seems to tell people about the city's profound humanistic memory and showcase the urban charm of old Beijing.

Dazhalan has a history of more than 500 years and was once a prosperous commercial district. The Zhalan is located in the center of ancient Beijing and is an important part of the south central axis. It has a total length of 275 meters from the east exit to the west exit. In contrast, Xianyukou gathers Beijing's famous time-honored restaurants, retail shops, theaters, baths, tea houses and handicraft workshops. Many local snacks in Beijing can be eaten at Xianyukou.

Dongyuan Theater: The Internet celebrity theater next to the Forbidden City in Beijing. Come in to check in for afternoon tea

There is an Internet celebrity theater building located in Changpu River Park in Dongcheng Area, Beijing. Exit from the Tiananmen subway entrance of Metro Line 1, enter Nanchizi Street, and turn into a small alley. In the quiet old alley, there is a unique hole in the sky. Zhang Ruoyun's Yueyou was filmed here, with high walls and black tiles, promenade rockery, deep courtyard, and antique traditional-style stage. On this midsummer afternoon, I met my sisters. Come here for afternoon tea and watch the tea art performance.

Dongyuan Theater is an architectural style that perfectly combines a garden courtyard and a traditional classical theater. It has a strong artistic atmosphere. Here, you can watch tea performances, taste delicious snacks, and opera performances. The open-air attic is especially suitable for taking photos and checking in. There are books to borrow on the first floor. In such a comfortable and comfortable environment, it is a real enjoyment.

The theater of Dongyuan Theater will regularly hold opera performances. Classic plays such as "Dream of the Red Chamber" have been staged here. The entire theater has a compact layout. The entire stage, such as the stage, dressing room, lounge, auditorium, courtyard, etc., can accommodate about 190 people. The Dongyuan Theater aims to promote the traditional culture of the Chinese nation and promotes international cultural exchanges as its business direction. When you come here, you can appreciate the profound opera culture and feel the strong artistic atmosphere.

Tall red walls and low-hanging willows, Beijing's Second Ring Road, beside the Changpu River, walk from the busy streets into the quiet and simple old alleys of Beijing. Low electric wires are parallel in the sky, evenly cutting the washed blue sky. Old people walking dogs are walking, and large clusters of dandelions are lifted by the wind and begin their journey outside the Forbidden City. In a fast-paced metropolis, return to your authenticity and experience traditional Chinese culture.