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Beicheng Village, Yu County

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It is said that Beicheng was first built during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty. The village fortress has a square layout with neat and orderly architectural design, hence the name “Fangcheng” (Square City). Though small, Beicheng is relatively well-preserved, features a unique layout, and is an extremely valuable cultural heritage site. The streets inside the “city” are arranged in the shape of a Chinese character “丰” (abundant), and most of the buildings along the main street have been renovated or rebuilt...

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It is said that Beicheng was first built during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty. The village fortress has a square layout with neat and orderly architectural design, hence the name “Fangcheng” (Square City). Though small, Beicheng is relatively well-preserved, features a unique layout, and is an extremely valuable cultural heritage site. The streets inside the “city” are arranged in the shape of a Chinese character “丰” (abundant), and most of the buildings along the main street have been renovated or rebuilt, among which the Zhao Family Courtyard is a well-preserved Ming and Qing building. Only four such courtyards remain in the “city.”