Mentougou Cuandixia Village, the most beautiful village in Beijing, has the prefix Xing, the waist of Lin, and the lower part of the big character with fire.

The most beautiful countryside in Beijing in 2009 - awarded by the Beijing Municipal People's Government

The member village of Beijing Beautiful Village Federation in 2009 - awarded by Beijing Beautiful Village Federation

The first batch of Chinese traditional villages in 2012 - awarded by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Finance

The first batch of Beijing municipal traditional villages in 2018 - awarded by the Beijing Municipal People's Government

< p> The second batch of national forest villages in 2019 - awarded by the National Forestry and Grassland Administration

Looking at so many honors, maybe this is the value of coming here. The national recognition is still very high ! We don’t know the name of Cuandixia Village, let alone its origin and history. In fact, it was established in the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Qing Dynasty. During the Anti-Japanese War, the Anti-Japanese Democratic Government of Wanping County No. 1 District was established. It is about 100 kilometers away from Beijing. The journey is moderate and there are many scenic spots nearby. Friends who like ancient villages must come here!

This is the neighbor of Lingshui Juren Village. The straight-line distance is only 10 kilometers. If you drive around, it will take about 20 kilometers. When I saw the name of this village, I was confused, just like me. Friends who were confused looked over, haha, I have now found out that this word is pronounced cuàn. Cuan" originally means stove. It is said that when this mountain village was being built, the owner named it "Cuandixia", which means to avoid the severe cold, and may have the meaning of refuge. The word "Cuandixia" in Cuandixia has three meanings. The ten strokes can be separated for the convenience of memory and said: the prefix of Xing, the waist of Lin, and the bottom of the big character are added with fire. It is indeed a talented and perfect explanation.

Cuandixia Village has a history of more than 400 years! History, there are now more than 70 courtyard houses from the Ming and Qing Dynasties preserved in the village. It is the first time in my country that a relatively complete ancient building complex in a mountain village has been found. The village faces north and south, and is built on a gentle slope. The layers rise and are built according to the mountain. , fully embodies the perfect combination of people and architecture, architecture and environment. The layout is reasonable, the structure is rigorous, and it is quite distinctive. The gate tower is strictly graded, the door piers are exquisitely carved, the brick carvings and screen walls are original, and murals and couplets are everywhere.

The streets and alleys below are mostly paved with bluestone, gray stone, and purple slate, which are solid and beautiful in texture. After rain and clear weather, the slates of various colors reflect the charming color. The courtyard is mostly paved with square bricks, which makes it not hot in summer, not cold in winter, and not slippery when walking. , and can also adjust the humidity in the courtyard.

Ming Dynasty old village ruins, Qing Dynasty dwellings, murals, good news, ruins of houses burned by the Japanese army during World War II, anti-Japanese outpost ruins, slogans from the 1950s, and 1960s. Slogans, slogans from the 1970s, ancient grinding mills, ancient wells, and ancient temples make people appreciate history and vicissitudes of life, and walking among them is like tasting old wine.

People in Cuandi are farming and reading again. Feng Shui is also emphasized, and the surrounding environment of the village is a perfect match with Feng Shui theory. The structure of the whole village is rigorous and well-proportioned. The overall courtyard is excellent and the layout is reasonable. The architectural style has the charm of the windows, buildings, rooms and other details of the Jiangnan water town, and the charm of the north. The high-rise courtyard has a grand and overall momentum. The gray tile cornices and stone walls are dignified and thick, showing majesty and tranquility, and have accumulated profound culture. It is known as the "Potala Palace in West Beijing"

Since it is a village rich in cultural heritage and has experienced historical changes, it must have traditional festivals. There is a temple on the south slope of Cuandixia Village, dedicated to the Immortal Virgin Mother, who is a symbol of women and women. The patron saint of children, people believe that she has boundless powers, is omnipotent, and responds to all requests, so she is very popular in Beijing.

It is not just the blue bricks and gray tiles we see, in addition to ancient villages, there are also some. The scenic spot is here, so don’t forget it if we come here. The tour guide route of Cuandixia Village is: Village Entrance--Guhuai--Shuangdian Courtyard--Caizhu Courtyard--Shengui Xiaotian--Dragon King Fumo Temple--Niangniang Temple. --One Line of Sky

One Line of Sky

Cuandixia Village is located in the ancient pass of Tianjin. Below Cuantou is a natural pass with a rift valley of more than 100 meters, which is a typical fault landscape. , can be called a natural danger, and its landscape is unique, commonly known as "One Line of Sky"

Caizhu's Courtyard

Caizhu's Courtyard, also known as Guangliang Courtyard, is located at the highest point on the central axis of the village. .

The courtyard has two front and rear entrances. The front yard has three bays: east, middle and west, forming a large quadrangle with 45 rooms.

Dragon King Fu Mo Temple

Dragon King Fu Mo Temple, locally known as the Big Temple, is located on the hillside to the east of the village. It was built by villagers raising funds in the fifty-fourth year of Emperor Kangxi's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1715). It was repaired in the eleventh year of Qianlong (1746), the seventh year of Daoguang (1827), and the sixth year of Tongzhi (1867).

Siheyuan

The Siheyuan under Cuandi is unique. The east and west wing rooms are retracted towards the center of the courtyard to reduce the floor area. In the second courtyard, the inner and outer courtyards are on the central axis. , instead of building a hanging flower gate, three five-purlined halls were built to improve land utilization. There are two doors on the east side of the main hall, and the main door is in the southeast corner of the front yard. Rainwater is discharged from the hole on the left side of the gate.

Screen wall

A mountain screen wall is built on the south gable of the east wing of the front yard of Cuandixia Siheyuan, and on the south gable of the east wing of the backyard. There are three parts: the hat on the top, the heart in the middle, and the seat on the bottom. The main functions of the screen wall, which is made of exquisite materials and fine workmanship, are gorgeously decorated, are to show wealth, be spectacular, ward off evil spirits, and welcome good luck.

The ancient imprints are worth exploring and recalling. It has entered autumn, and the beautiful scenery of the mountains and rivers may be a little faded. The changes in temperature and cooling are even more worthy of our attention. Maybe this is a good place for us to stay for our leisurely travels, old man. Children are worthy of staying here, and wherever people go, it’s all about the past!

Scenic spot address: Cuandixia Village, Mentougou District, Beijing. Tickets are 35 yuan, 17 yuan for seniors and children. You can navigate directly.

Nearby scenic spots: Longmen Gorge, Longmen Stream, Lingshui Juren Village, Lingshan, Baihua Mountain

Transportation routes: Fushi Road-Jingla Line-Zhaibai Road-Beihan Road; subway Line 6 Jin'anqiao Station - Bus M22 Zhaitang Station - Bus M12 Cuandixiacun Station.