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|||. Beijing Departure | Weekly search for new paradises Successfully discovered a treasure-like tourist city, This place is sparsely populated and has beautiful scenery, making it ideal for leisurely strolls. This is the birthplace of iron flower forging and paper cutting, It has ancient cities, ancient castles, and highland meadows. 🚘Transportation Overview: From Beijing, you cannot reach Yu County directly by high-speed rail. You need to first arrive at Zhangjiakou and then transfer to a shuttle bus. Therefore, driving is a better option, which takes about 3 hours from Beijing. 🚶‍♂️Tour Route: Beijing—Xidashan Fort—Yuzhou Ancient City—Nuanquan Ancient Town ✅Detailed Attractions: 1️⃣Xidashan Fort This earthen fort has a history of over 600 years. It was abandoned during the Ming and Qing dynasties and later became a refuge for people avoiding wars and bandits. 2️⃣Yuzhou Ancient City The attractions in this area are mainly ancient buildings, including Liao Dynasty temples, drum towers, ancient granaries, city towers, etc. To visit all of them, it is recommended to follow this order: Yuhuang Pavilion➡️Zhenwu Temple➡️Drum Tower➡️Changping Granary➡️Lingyan Temple➡️Nanan Temple Pagoda➡️Wanshan Tower➡️Shijia Temple➡️Guandi Temple 3️⃣Nuanquan Ancient Town Nuanquan Ancient Town is quite large. Compared to other ancient towns, it is less commercialized and retains much of its original charm. Moreover, except for the iron flower forging which requires a fee💰, all other attractions are free. ⚠️Must-visit Attractions: 1️⃣Xidashan Fort: This is a filming location for the TV drama 🎞️"Walking West Pass". Although it is not large, it is perfect for photography. Standing on the fort, the view is extremely expansive. 2️⃣Yuhuang Pavilion: This is arguably the most beautiful ancient building in Yu County, unparalleled. The moment you step in, you can deeply feel the sentiment of "the carved beams and painted rafters are still there, but the red face has changed". 3️⃣Nanan Temple Pagoda: One of the landmarks of Yu County, built during the Northern Wei Dynasty, it is the oldest building in Yu County. 4️⃣Xigu Fort: One of the highlights of Nuanquan Ancient Town, the architectural complex is well-preserved and has a strong atmosphere. 5️⃣Iron Flower Forging: As the birthplace of iron flower forging, how can you not go to see it? Each hammer strike makes the iron flowers bloom like stars, a symphony of fire and iron, and a perfect blend of the craftsman's superb skills and passionate emotions. 📌Travel Tips: 🌈In Nuanquan Ancient Town, only the iron flower forging requires a ticket of 138 yuan, all other attractions are free. 🌈On the way to Nuanquan Ancient Town, be sure to add a stop at "Qupo Village". There is a lake on the right side, be sure to drive to the lakeside for a look, you will be greatly surprised. 🌈If you have enough time, you can take the Jingzang Expressway from Beijing and stop by the ancient city of Jimingyi in Zhangjiakou for half a day. This route only adds 7 minutes compared to going directly to Xidashan Fort and is not a detour.