Hainan | Dongfang Beili Village

| Dongfang Beili Village. 📍Beili, Dongfang, Hainan 🌴Beili Village is located 5 km north of the downtown area of Basuo Town, Dongfang City, Hainan Province. It is easily accessible. Follow the navigation along a wide cement road, and when you see the old and mottled arcades on both sides of the road, you have arrived at the village. 🥥The history of Beili Village can be traced back to the Han Dynasty. It was originally called Changxing, and its residents were Liren (now the Li people). After Gan'en County was established in the third year of the Daye period of the Sui Dynasty (607), it became the northernmost village in the county, and the people of the county called it "Northern Li". After the Tang and Song Dynasties, because "Li" and "Li" were homophones, Changxing Village was renamed Beili Village. It was once an important village in the western part of Hainan Island. It has witnessed the vicissitudes of history on Hainan Island through the changes of the Ming, Qing, and Republic of China dynasties. 🐚Walking on the old street of Beili, it seems like you have traveled back in time. The unique Nanyang-style ancient buildings here tell the glory and prosperity of the past. The most eye-catching is the "First Building of Beili", which was built by the ancestors of the Yan family from Wenchang. The Yan family made their fortune from salt and opened a salt field in Beili Village, becoming the richest family at that time. Now the whole building is mottled, with no doors or windows, and traces of railings can be seen on the side of the roof, with remaining glazed components, showing the exquisite carvings on the building. ✨There are ancestral temples, newly built museums, art galleries, artist studios, handmade studios, coffee book houses, and tea houses here. Stroll through the ancient village of Beili and embark on a century-old artistic secret journey. Here, ancient buildings tell stories of the past, and the bluestone roads bear the marks of time, as if every step is taken in the long river of history. The breeze blows, and the ancient trees sway gently, as if whispering secrets of a hundred years, inviting you to explore the unique charm of the ancient village in an artistic atmosphere and experience a deep dialogue between the soul and time. 📸Travel Tips • Tickets: No purchase required • Duration: 1 hour recommended • Navigation: Beili Village, Basuo Town, Dongfang City 🌏Beili Village is located in Dongfang City, Hainan Province, China. It's a charming ancient village with a history dating back to the Han Dynasty. The village features unique Nanyang-style ancient buildings and beautiful coastal scenery. You can stroll along the old street, feel the historical charm, and enjoy delicious local food. It's a great place to experience Chinese rural culture. Welcome to China and visit Beili Village!