Find peace in the chaos. Beijing Ancient City Yuan B & B
UP ChinaTravel
2024-07-12 01:31:27
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Eighteen kilometers east of Yanqing County in Beijing, there is Yongning City, which was built in the 18th year of Zhenguan of the Tang Dynasty and supervised by General Yuchi Gong (Jingde). Because there was a Great Yongning Ancient City River in the south of the city, commonly known as Hanjiang River, Yongning City was also called Hanjiang River.


Traces of history can be seen everywhere here. Outside the east and north gates of Yongning City, relics such as the Dian Terrace, Horse Ranch and Stables used by Fan Lihua, the female general of Fan Gate, are still preserved. In the early Ming Dynasty, Yongning City was used as a place for garrison troops. It experienced war and reconstruction and repair. By the time of peace and prosperity, Yongning City had become a peaceful place. History has not left it riddled with holes, but has left behind many cultural treasures. Walking into Yongning City, with every step you take, you feel like you can follow the things around you and return to the busy past and feel the vigorous development of history.


At No. 7, Dongcheng City, Limin Street, Yongning Town, there is such a three-way place that takes tranquility in the hustle and still retains its ancient charm. This courtyard, close to the ruins of Yongning Ancient City Wall, is hidden in an unknown alley. It does not have the big signboards that can be seen everywhere in modern cities, and is low-key and restrained.


The exterior wall is antique, with grey-blue brick walls lined up, carved with door pins of auspicious clouds and atmospheric door cymbals, which has a charm of "blue sky and misty rain". Push open the bronze door and step into the courtyard. What comes into view is the gray wall and black tiles, with hand verandas on three sides. The gate is decorated with red parchment lanterns and hung with red Chinese knots, vividly showing the traditional atmosphere of Chinese culture. When night falls, the lights are on in the city, and it seems like stars are dotted here. Although it is only a few steps away from the main street, the tranquility here has a sense of arrogance that is hidden in the city. If it coincides with the Lantern Festival, you can still watch a community fire performance here that has almost disappeared elsewhere. The lights are brightly lit everywhere. People gather together to watch stilts and dragon lanterns. It is very lively, and it looks like a scene where thousands of people are empty.


The entire B & B has two floors and a spacious courtyard. It is clean and tidy, making people feel more comfortable. The stone tables and chairs in the courtyard can be used for guests to rest, and the large exquisite embossed on the side walls are amazing. The living room is decorated with a unique cave. As soon as you enter the door, what comes into view is an ink painting called "Prosperous Ancient City of Yongning". It is by a famous scholar, Mr. Ye Ru, and depicts the lively scene of Yongning Ancient City. The unique farmyards in the painting are evenly scattered around the Jade Emperor Pavilion. The spacious and clean streets and bustling markets show the prosperity of Yongning City. Guests can read a group of books in a bookish corner, watch favorite TV programs with the projection equipment in the hall, and sit down and play a game of mahjong with friends. There are also children's toys specially prepared for children to meet all your travel. Different needs.


There are 11 independent rooms in the courtyard. Among them, there are 8 standard rooms and 3 queen beds rooms. There are two pairs of welcoming chairs under the window of the guest room on the first floor. Sitting here to watch a continuous spring rain, or listening to autumn cicadas, it is a little tacky, but it is also quite interesting. The foyer is fresh and simple, with a gray Nordic-style sofa and a low-key elm tea table, giving people the high-end texture of a fashionable bungalow. Several futon cushions of different sizes are scattered in the hall, and the shape is unique. Sitting here feels like I have finally returned to my warm home after a hard day, relieved of all my tiredness, relaxed my body, and enjoyed the present wholeheartedly.

The facilities in the room are complete, and the choice of bedding is unique. The mattress is soft and comfortable. As the saying goes, turning over cannot bear to wake the person next to the pillow, the bedding here can definitely achieve this effect. The pure white sheets and bedding echo the low-key atmosphere of the entire room, showing a simple atmosphere. A flower arrangement is carefully placed next to the TV, and the details are deeply popular. A full set of toiletries and sanitary ware has been carefully selected by the owner, and is equipped with child-specific toiletries. Women are provided with head-tying ropes and laundry detergent. They can also experience a unique medicinal bath to soak their feet. They can't help but feel the warmth of the owner.

When staying here, you can not only bend over at a traditional wooden table to paint and look at the flowers outside the window, or you can project and watch a favorite movie in the antique living room. You can not only cook yourself and enjoy unique intimate moments with your family, but also Meet friends for fun. The appropriate combination of modern world and classical elegance makes everything here seem so complementary. The B & B has a spacious and bright modern kitchen, and you can also enjoy the fun of cooking your own during your stay. The boss will carefully prepare food for the elderly and children traveling. If it happens, the boss will also provide melons, fruits and vegetables grown in his own courtyard to experience the green health of the farmyard.

When it comes to delicious food, anyone who has been to Yongning will praise the special fire spoons here. The Yanqing fire spoons, known as the "Top Ten Characteristic Cultural Heritage" in Yanqing District, are baked with a natural stove. The flesh is tender and the skin is crisp, and the mouth is fragrant in one bite. Yongning's fire spoon uses traditional craftsmanship and retains the traditional eating method. The fire spoon can be cut into cooked meat or fried dough sticks to eat it on the side. It has a unique flavor, or a fire spoon can be added to a bowl of tofu pudding. Sitting around the table, eating while watching passing pedestrians and roadside flowers and plants, you can experience more of this delicious world.


It is worth mentioning that from here, you can drive to the Baili Shanshui Gallery Scenic Area located in Zodian Town, northeast of Yanqing District. It is 30 minutes 'drive from the ancient city's old courtyard. The beautiful White River Valley and the magnificent Heihe River Canyon have given birth to the magical siliceous wood group, the majestic Dishui Waterfall, the mysterious Wulong Canyon, the solemn Chaoyang Temple, the ancient Guandi Temple and the lush Dantan Primitive Secondary Forest and other tourism resources, as well as unique geological landscape. The amazing fossil remains of dinosaur footprints and the beautiful thousand-acre sunflower sea. While marvel at the magical craftsmanship of nature, you can also visit cultural monuments such as Chaoyang Temple and feel the powerful appeal of culture. The forest greening rate here is nearly 90%, and it is rich in negative oxygen ions. Taking a deep breath can bring unprecedented relaxation to the body and mind. Baili Shanshui Gallery has picturesque scenery all year round. It is a veritable summer resort and green oxygen bar.


The city is developing too fast, and I only wish to find such an ingenious ancient house and old house in the long-term alley on my spare weekends, make a pot of green tea, taste it carefully, sit at will, and read the history of the old house. Feel the story of the old house with the touch of your eyes and fingertips, as if you can deeply understand the long-standing Chinese civilization. If you put aside the peace of the world, what more can you ask for?



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