Yongning Ancient Town
永宁古城
An old town laid out in the pattern of a Ming-dynasty walled city. Its crossroads are centered on the Jade Emperor Pavilion, the town's landmark, and Spring Festival brings a rich program of folk activities.
Yongning Ancient Town lies about 20 km east of Yanqing urban district. Founded in the Ming dynasty, it retains a cross-shaped street layout, and at its center stands the Jade Emperor Pavilion (Yongning Pavilion), with its double-eaved roof and upturned eaves. Along the streets are time-honored shops, tofu workshops, and folk-craft stores. During the Spring Festival, the town hosts temple fairs, flower festivals, and folk performances such as the Nanguan bamboo horse dance. Admission to the old town is free. Allow 1.5 hours, and you can stop by Four Seasons Flower Sea on the way.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Liugou Village
- Baili Landscape Gallery
- Longqing Gorge
- Huanghuacheng Water Great Wall
- Badaling Great Wall
- Great Wall Museum of China
- Beijing Expo Park
- Chadao Fortress