Xigubao Village, Formed during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty.

Nuanquan Town, Weixian County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province

Formed during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty.

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Introduction

Xigu Castle is located in the famous historical and cultural town of Nuanquan, and it is a typical "castle within a castle." Xigu Castle was built in the Jin Dynasty, with a moat at the gate. It took its current form during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, and was expanded and renovated in the late Qing Dynasty. It is one of the best preserved ancient village castles in China, and was named "Home of Ancient Folk Customs" by the Hebei Federation of Literary and Art Circles in 2003. The castle combines ancient castles with ancient opera houses, temples, and residences. Although it is small in scale, it is ingeniously designed and represents the essence of the castle, with a strong Ming and Qing architectural style. The layout of the moat in Xigu Castle is flexible and changeable, with a meticulous and complex structure, and the halls and pavilions are scattered and hidden within the landscape, showcasing the superb artistic design skills of the craftsmen of that time.

Address

Nuanquan Town, Weixian County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province

Opening hours

09:00-17:00 (Monday-Sunday from January 1 to December 31) 19:00-20:00 (during the "Da Shu Hua" performance from January 1 to December 31) Note: Additional shows may be added on holidays, please refer to announcements on the day of the visit.

Transportation

1. Self-driving - taking the route from Beijing as an example: Route 1: Take the Jingzang Expressway to Xuanhua County, then switch to the Xuan-Da Expressway and turn onto the Jingzhang Expressway towards Weixian/Guangling. Exit at Weixian, follow the Xiaguang Road westward and travel 14 kilometers to reach Nuanquan Ancient Town. Route 2: From Mentougou district in Beijing, take G109 to Xihouying Town in Weixian County, then turn onto Xiaguang Road and travel 14 kilometers to reach Nuanquan Ancient Town. 2. By car - there are no direct cars to Nuanquan from Beijing. Generally, one would first depart from the Beijing Liuliqiao Long-distance Bus Station and take a bus to Weixian County town. Then take a taxi or shuttle bus to Nuanquan Ancient Town. There are also direct cars from Weixian to Nuanquan.

Phone 0313-7029999