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Exploring Yongning Ancient City on Outskirts of Beijing for First Time

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2024-04-07

Located in Yongning Town, Yanqing District, Beijing, Yongning Ancient City was first built in the Tang Dynasty and was restored to its original appearance in 2002. Its landmarks such as Yuhuang Pavilion and ancient streets are open to visitors. Let's explore this ancient city with a long history through the photos of a foreign fellow!

Yuhuang Pavilion, an iconic building of Yongning Ancient City

[Photo by Kiyoshi Kobayashi from Japan]

A Ming and Qing-style pedestrian shopping street in the ancient city

[Photo by Kiyoshi Kobayashi from Japan]

Braised lamb noodles, a local specialty

[Photo by Kiyoshi Kobayashi from Japan]

Rare kiwi berries sold at the local market

[Photo by Kiyoshi Kobayashi from Japan]

The Great of Modeling Clay: Culture Exchanges in Ceramic Art Among the Ancient East and West

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Buyi Ancient Bookstore

Buyi Ancient Bookstore is a new sub-brand of the 19-year-old Buyi Bookstore.
Beijing Art Museum

Located in the ancient complex buildings of the Wanshou Temple, Beijing Art Museum is a national key cultural heritage protection unit covering an area of 30,000 square meters, with 14,000 square meters construction area. It was officially established in August 1987 and opened to the public in 1994.

Exploring Yongning Ancient City on Outskirts of Beijing for First Time

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