Tianjin Hidden Spot - Xigu Yellow Leaf Village

Tianjin Hidden Spot - Xigu Yellow Leaf Village Passing through the archway, crossing the small bridge, standing at the entrance of the village, there is a feeling of being in a trance in the world, and instantly traveling through time. It seems to be traveling from the noisy metropolis to the Qing Dynasty, there is only one main road in the village, which is paved with stone slabs, the village is very quiet, like a paradise. This is Xigu Yellow Leaf Village in Tianjin, this village has temples and towers, water and bridges, stone-paved roads, a scene of winding paths leading to a secluded spot, and lush trees. Although many people know that there is a Xigu Park in Tianjin, few people know that there is actually a Yellow Leaf Village hidden here. Yellow Leaf Village was originally a farm of the Railway Bureau, which was transformed into a park in 1958. The name of Yellow Leaf Village can be traced back to the record of Li Qingchen, a literati in the Qing Dynasty, in 'Drunk Tea Zhi Guai': 'Xigu was originally called Yellow Leaf Village, and the old people still know it, but it is not passed down these days.' The architectural form of Yellow Leaf Village is mainly northern residences, with gray bricks, green tiles, brick arch bridges, old trees, rocks, rough stone walls, ancient streets, as well as courtyards, farmhouses, corner pavilions, towers, corridors, etc., reproducing the canal life scene and regional characteristics depicted in the 'Luhe Dudu Map' of the Qing Dynasty. This ancient village is full of historical vicissitudes and sense of time. Its history is far earlier than Xigu Park in Tianjin. When visiting city parks, you might as well come to Yellow Leaf Village to feel the charm of the ancient village. The village is not big, you don't have to come here all the way, just come and see when you are on the way or strolling around. Action route: Enter from the west gate of Xigu Park, go straight ahead, walk into a wide square, turn right and keep walking, you will see the archway standing at the entrance of the village, with 'Yellow Leaf Village' written on it. Pass through the archway and cross the small bridge to the entrance of the village.