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Beijing Xibianmenwai Avenue1No.0 Yard

Beijing Xibianmenwai Street 10 Courtyard: a traditional quadrangle with a long history.

On Xibianmenwai Street in Xicheng District, Beijing, there is a traditional quadrangle with a long history, which is Beijing Xibianmenwai Street 10. This quadrangle was built in Jiaqing period of Qing Dynasty. It used to be the private residence of a wealthy businessman. Later, it was converted into many houses and shops, and now it has become a scenic cultural tourist attraction.

Walking route

If you want to visit the quadrangle of Xibianmenwai Street 10 in Beijing, you can choose to walk there. Exit C of Xizhimen Station of Metro Line 2, and walk south for about 10 minutes. On the way, you can enjoy the ancient buildings and bustling crowds in Xicheng District.

Visit scenic spots

There are many scenic spots worth visiting in the courtyard of Xibianmenwai Street 10 in Beijing, among which Meiyuan is the most famous. This garden was built in Jiaqing period of Qing Dynasty, with plum blossom as its theme, and it is a place for viewing, tasting and buying plum blossoms. During the Spring Festival every year, plum blossom exhibitions and cultural activities are held here, attracting many tourists to visit.

Besides Meiyuan, there are many other scenic spots in the courtyard of Beijing Xibianmenwai Street 10, such as Spring Garden, Summer Lotus Garden, Autumn Chrysanthemum Garden and Winter Plum Garden. These gardens have their own characteristics, which make people linger.

Besides, you can also visit some cultural sites and historical buildings in this yard, such as Wenchang Pavilion, Bell Tower and Drum Tower. These buildings are relics of the Qing Dynasty, well preserved, giving people a sense of the historical and cultural atmosphere at that time.

Taste food

In the quadrangle of Xibianmenwai Street 10 in Beijing, you can also taste all kinds of delicious food. There are traditional old Beijing snacks, such as bean juice, noodles with dregs sauce, sheep scorpion and so on, as well as modern western food and cafes. No matter which taste you like, here can satisfy your taste.