Baitansi village in Yangliuqing town is located in the western green corridor area of Xiqing district, and in the ecological core area of the north of Yangliuqing town. With a beautiful and habitable natural environment, it is close to the traffic hub and entrance of the expressway.
In recent years, Baitansi village has adhered to the principle of improving rural governance, and has explored the modernization of its grass-roots governance capacity with the purpose of improving the well-being of local residents, so as to continuously enhance the villagers' sense of happiness.
Baitansi village in Yangliuqing town [Photo/Wechat account: Tianjinxiqing]
In 2017, Baitansi village started to supervise the river environment, and adopted various methods, such as grass cutting, waste cleaning, and water quality improvement, to protect the rural water environment and create a more habitable ecological environment in the north of the town.
In its history of more than 130 years, Baitansi village has formed a local cultural system with a temple culture, painting culture, red culture, and craftsman culture, and has built characteristic shops and an art museum. It has also constructed a flower corridor extending to the interior of the scenic spot.
Baitansi village in Yangliuqing town [Photo/Wechat account: Tianjinxiqing]
The village has focused on protecting and promoting intangible cultural heritages, such as porcelain carving, and has promoted the combination of cultural protection and tourism development. Liji crisp candy, paper cutting, porcelain plate writing, handmade soap and other local specialties are popular with tourists.
The selection of the national key village for rural tourism will help establish a rural tourism brand for Baitansi village and promote its influence and reputation.