Huanghuacheng Erdaoguan
Great Wall
According to historical records, the construction of the Huanghuacheng Great Wall, Erdaoguan section spanned 188 years—a nearly two-century-long, painstaking endeavor that advanced step by step through towering mountains and rugged terrain. Historically, the Huanghuacheng Great Wall marked the prelude to the defense of Beijing. This section served as the northern gateway guarding the imperial capital and the vital entrance protecting the Thirteen Tombs, representing the essence of the Ming Dynasty's Great Wall.
Huanghuacheng Lakeside
Great Wall
The Huanghuacheng section of the Great Wall, constructed during the Yongle era of the Ming Dynasty (1404), is majestic, precipitous, and awe-inspiring. Winding along mountain ridges and encircling the shores of Haoming Lake, it presents a scene of breathtaking beauty and grandeur. This section stands as the quintessence of the Ming Great Wall and is truly a marvel.
Yaoziyu Ancient Fortress
Beyond Erdaoguan lies another fortress built to ward off enemies—Yaoziyu. In ancient times, this area was frequented by the fierce birds of prey known as hawks, hence its name. Yaoziyu Fortress stands as the only well-preserved ancient fortress at the foot of the Great Wall in Beijing. Five-hundred-year-old trees, stone-built houses, and ancient city walls now designated as historical relics lend it an air of mystery.
Linglong Mountain
Erdaoguan has long been a strategic military stronghold along the Great Wall, characterized by its layered mountain passes, numerous watchtowers, and dense forests atop towering peaks. Rising majestically at the heart of this mountainous region stands the imposing and precipitous Linlong Mountain. Its soaring cliffs and towering granite rock formations create a breathtaking landscape, making it a unique natural wonder in North China.
Baiyun Taoist Temple
Baiyun Taoist Temple, originally built during the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, now exists only as ruins. Situated along Beijing's central axis, it lies on the same longitude as the Forbidden City. Surrounded by mountains on three sides, the ancient temple site faces south with the Qinglong (Green Dragon) to its left and the Baihu (White Tiger) to its right. Nestled between the mountains like a dragon encircling and a tiger embracing, with mountain springs flowing around it, this location is a feng shui treasure.
Fireplace
Ancient Dragon Kiln
Hand-Turned
The dragon kiln, dating back over 600 years to the Ming Dynasty, has been used for firing pottery. Typically built on hillsides, these kilns ascend from bottom to top, harnessing the natural upward flow of heat from burning wood to heat the entire interior.
Today, artisans still adhere to the most traditional “slow wheel” technique for hand-coiling and throwing clay. Every ceramic brick used in Xiao Jie's fireplace and arch construction is crafted this way.
Wood Carving
Using wood as paper and chisels as brushes, vivid carvings of dragons, phoenixes, flowers, and birds emerge. These lifelike, vibrant patterns are intricately carved into the decorative wooden elements of dwellings, while the meticulous carvings themselves lend the homes an added touch of rustic charm, elegance, and refinement.
Traditional Chinese Attire
The Evolution of Chinese Aesthetic Sensibilities Over 5,000 Years.
Handcrafted
Lacquer Fans
Confidence lies in the rhythm of opening and closing.
Artistic conception flows through the brushstrokes of ink.
Wishes for reunion and fulfillment.
Traditional Handmade Tibetan Incense
Capturing fragrance in the hands · Enchanting the heart with its aroma
Traditional Handmade Pottery
Throwing/Firing
Chinese Wisdom · Artisan Spirit