Ancient village under the ancient city: the oldest village in Beijing

Apart from several ancient cities, Beijing is a city with a long history, and it has preserved many historical sites. It is not just some superficial wealth that remains in this ancient and antique Beijing.

Then, this issue of Beijing Culture will analyze the oldest village in Beijing.

Cuanxia Village is located in Zhaitang Town, Mentougou District, the western suburb of Beijing, and was called Cuanxia Village in ancient times. It was named after the "Jiliankou" (called Jitou locally) in the Ming Dynasty. Located in the middle of the narrow valley in the northwest of Zhaitang in the west of Beijing, it belonged to the eighth district of wanping county before liberation and is now under the jurisdiction of Zhaitang Town. It is 90 kilometers away from Beijing, 650 meters above sea level, and the village area is 5.3 square kilometers. Qingshuihe river basin belongs to temperate monsoon climate, with annual average temperature 10. 1℃, and good natural vegetation, which is suitable for raising sheep and keeping bees. Below Kuanduo is the national A-level scenic spot.

The full name of the people (head of household and children) in the village is Han. According to legend, it was immigrated from Sophora japonica in Hongdong County, Shanxi Province in the Ming Dynasty. The original village was located at the old grave in the northwest of the village. Due to flash floods, the whole village was destroyed. Only a few young men and women survived when they went out. In order to continue the descendants of the Han nationality, the two married through an intermediary and set up a village at their current address. After marriage, they gave birth to three sons, namely Han Fujin, Han Yinfu and Han Fucang.

Sanzi is divided into three doors, namely: East Gate, Middle Gate and West Gate. Starting with the word "Fu", there are 20 generations in turn: Jinna Zishou, Ming Wan Honghu, Yi Xiaoju Huaimeng, Yong Guangmao Lianwen. Up to now, it has developed to 17 generation, Mao and Zi generation. Some people also say that it is because the villagers have made up a jingle: Xing prefix, Lin prefix, waist, big characters under fire, big fire burning forest burning Xing, isn't it very hot? So the surname is Han, which is homophonic.

Cuanxia is a national 3A-level scenic spot, a municipal civilized unit and a municipal folk tourism village. In 2003, Kuanduo Gorge was awarded the first batch of famous Chinese historical and cultural villages and district-level revolutionary traditional education bases by the Ministry of Construction and National Cultural Heritage Administration. Cuanxia ancient mountain village is a pearl among the treasures of China classical architecture, which contains profound cultural connotations of northern architecture. As far as its historical, cultural and artistic value is concerned, it is precious not only in Beijing, but also in the whole country, and it has made great contributions to the world.

About Gongmiao, the incarnation of God of Wealth, Niangniang Temple, Kannonji. Villagers have lived in peace for generations. According to the rhythm of the times, the villagers have ushered in the wind of reform and entrepreneurship, and folk tourism has flourished. "Nongjiale" tourism and service have become a fashion for villagers. Cuanxia Village is also a traditional education base and film and television base in western Beijing.

Cuanxia Village is located in a deep mountain canyon in Xishan District, Beijing. There are 500 Ming and Qing dwellings and more than 70 quadrangles in Chuandixia Village. The village retains a relatively complete ancient architectural complex, which is located on the gentle slope on the north side, built on the mountain and rising layer by layer. A winding alley made of purple stone and bluestone in the village looks elegant and beautiful. The village is divided into two floors with clear lines. It is called Potala Palace in Beijing.

Conclusion Ganxia Village is also a tourist attraction in Beijing, which has won many fans because of its profound historical background.