Only 2.5 hours from Beijing! Nuanquan Ancient Town

This thousand-year-old town can no longer be hidden! Nuanquan Ancient Town is waiting for you to explore! Tired of the hustle and bustle of the city? Looking for a place to relax and unwind? Yu County's Nuanquan Ancient Town is only 200 km from Beijing. It only takes two or three hours to get there～ Nuanquan Ancient Town, founded in the Yuan Dynasty, gets its name from a hot spring in the town that never freezes. The town still retains the architectural style of the Ming and Qing dynasties, with blue bricks and gray tiles, full of ancient charm. 🌸Things to do: **Dashuhua (Molten Iron Fireworks)** This is a unique traditional folk activity in Nuanquan Ancient Town, with a history of more than 500 years. Artisans splash molten iron onto the city walls, and the iron bursts into thousands of sparks upon cooling, forming a magnificent tree-like crown! **Visit the ancient castles** There are three ancient castles in the town: Beiguan Fort, Xigu Fort, and Zhongxiao Fort. Each one carries a rich history, worth savoring. **Opera** There is a stage just inside the town gate, and occasionally people are invited to perform. I went on the 15th and even encountered the God of Wealth handing out red envelopes at the entrance～ 🍚Food: Yu County has a wide variety of special snacks, such as Nuanquan dried tofu, yellow rice cake, and fento… At the entrance, there are starch-coated sausages, two large ones for 5 yuan, absolutely a bargain, and delicious! 💝Souvenirs: **Yu County Paper-cuts** As a national intangible cultural heritage, Yu County paper-cuts are known for their exquisite patterns and unique craftsmanship. **Nuanquan Pottery** Made from local clay, it has a fine texture and simple shapes.