Yuxian County (Yu County)
Locals call it 'Yu' county. Because of its strategic position at a transport crossroads, it has long been an important town in western Beijing.…
Yuxian County (Yu County), Beijing
Key facts
- Time needed
- 1 day
- Getting there
- Take a bus from Liuliqiao Long-Distance Bus Station. Journey time 4–5 hours; reference fare ¥90
- By car
- 1. From Wukesong Bridge, follow National Highway 109 westward to Xiheying, then take the provincial road through Nanyangzhuang and continue west for about 21 km to reach Yu County town. From the Lingshan Scenic Area, return to National Highway 109, continue west to Xiheying, then take the provincial road through Nanyangzhuang and head west for about 21 km to reach Yu County town. 2. From Madian Bridge, take the Jingzang Expressway and pass through Xuanhua District in Zhangjiakou to join the Xuanda Expressway. After about 60 km, switch to the Zhangshi Expressway, exit at Yu County, and head south along the Erguang Expressway to reach Yu County town.
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 1703. Open in Google Maps
About Yuxian County (Yu County)
Locals call it 'Yu' county. Because of its strategic position at a transport crossroads, it has long been an important town in western Beijing. Yu County town is the best-preserved ancient town in western Beijing. Not only is its urban layout intact, but it also has a full range of temples, Taoist shrines, ancestral halls and altars. The most famous are the Jade Emperor Pavilion, the Nan'an Temple Pagoda and Chongtai Temple. The county also has natural attractions such as Jinhekou and Xiaotianshan.
Tips from the guidebook
- Yu County Paper-Cutting
- Yu County paper-cutting is the only paper-cutting style in China that relies mainly on intaglio (incised) cutting with some relief (raised) cutting, using dotted colouring. Its compositions are full, its forms lively, its contrasts strong, and it carries a rich rustic character. The local people have set up a 'Paper-Cutting Street' in Nanzhuang Village in Weizhou Town, the birthplace of the craft, where visitors can watch the entire process of carving paper-cuts at any time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Yuxian County (Yu County)?
Take a bus from Liuliqiao Long-Distance Bus Station. Journey time 4–5 hours; reference fare ¥90
How long should I spend at Yuxian County (Yu County)?
Plan on 1 day for Yuxian County (Yu County).
Where is Yuxian County (Yu County)?
Yuxian County (Yu County) is in Beijing, Beijing Municipality, in the North China of China.
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