Yangliuqing Manor is located beside Beijin Tongxian Road, Yangliuqing Town, Xiqing District, Tianjin. It is a national 4A-level tourist attraction and a comprehensive tourist scenic spot integrating leisure and vacation, folk experience, popular science education, and entertainment interaction. With its profound folk culture heritage and rich tourist activities, it has become a popular tourist destination in Tianjin and surrounding areas. The manor covers a total area of about 1,000 mu, including a water area of about 150 mu, with a green coverage rate of over 60%. The overall environment combines rural scenery with folk customs. The buildings in the area integrate northern traditional dwellings with local characteristics of Yangliuqing, with a total construction area of about 30,000 square meters, including antique quadrangles, folk exhibition halls, and leisure wooden houses. It not only retains historical charm but also meets the leisure needs of modern tourists. The manor takes Yangliuqing woodblock New Year painting culture as the core, combined with farming experience, parent-child amusement and other elements, forming a unique scenic spot feature of "folk experience + natural leisure".
History and Culture
Yangliuqing Town, where Yangliuqing Manor is located, is a famous historical and cultural town in China with a history of thousands of years. It is especially famous for Yangliuqing woodblock New Year paintings and is known as "the hometown of Chinese woodblock New Year paintings". Yangliuqing woodblock New Year paintings originated in the Chongzhen period of the Ming Dynasty and flourished in the Qing Dynasty. Together with Suzhou Taohuawu New Year paintings, they are called "South Taohuawu and North Yangliuqing". In 2006, they were included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage lists.
During the construction of the manor, it was deeply integrated with the local historical culture of Yangliuqing, especially the New Year painting culture. The folk custom exhibition area in the manor systematically presents the development history, production techniques (such as the five processes of "drawing, carving, printing, painting, and mounting") and classic works (such as Surplus Year after Year and Five Sons Snatching Lotus) of Yangliuqing woodblock New Year paintings. In addition, as an important ancient town along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Yangliuqing Town was once a major canal transportation hub. Some landscapes in the manor also draw on elements of canal culture, allowing tourists to feel the integration of local canal transportation history and folk culture through scene restoration and physical displays.
Main Attractions
Folk Culture Area
The Folk Culture Area is one of the core areas of Yangliuqing Manor, covering an area of about 80 mu, focusing on displaying the traditional folk culture of Yangliuqing area. There is a Yangliuqing woodblock New Year painting experience hall in the area, where tourists can watch intangible cultural heritage inheritors demonstrate the New Year painting production process on site, and also personally participate in processes such as rubbing and coloring to experience the fun of New Year painting creation. In addition, the folk custom exhibition hall displays a large number of New Year painting ancient plates, old workshop tools, traditional costumes, folk crafts, etc., systematically introducing the folk history and cultural inheritance of Yangliuqing. During the Spring Festival every year, temple fairs, New Year painting markets and other activities are held here to reproduce traditional New Year customs scenes.
Ecological Leisure Area
The Ecological Leisure Area covers an area of about 500 mu, mainly featuring natural landscapes and leisure activities. There are large lawns, woods and lakes in the area, with fishing areas, picnic areas, cycling paths, etc. The fishing area has a water area of about 80 mu, with various fish such as carp, crucian carp and grass carp, which is a good place for fishing enthusiasts. The cycling path is about 3 kilometers long, and tourists can rent bicycles to tour along the path and enjoy the rural scenery. The lawn area can accommodate thousands of people, suitable for holding outdoor development, parent-child games, camping and other activities. There are also rest pavilions and viewing platforms around to facilitate tourists to rest and enjoy the scenery.
Parent-Child Amusement Area
The Parent-Child Amusement Area covers an area of about 60 mu, specially designed for family tourists, including a variety of facilities and projects suitable for children to play. There are traditional amusement facilities such as children's castles, bumper cars, carousels, and small trains in the area, as well as a farming experience area, where children can participate in simple farming activities such as sowing, watering, and picking under the guidance of professionals to understand the growth process of crops. In addition, the amusement area also has a parent-child workshop, providing interactive projects such as pottery making and kite painting to promote emotional communication between parents and children. The amusement area is equipped with professional safety protection facilities and staff to ensure the safety of children's play.
Antique Village Area
The Antique Village Area covers an area of about 100 mu, which is based on traditional dwellings in Yangliuqing and restores the village style from the Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China. Most of the buildings in the area are quadrangles and row houses with blue bricks and gray tiles. The streets are paved with bluestone slabs, and there are antique shops on both sides, such as teahouses, wineries, and general stores, reproducing the market life scene of the old Yangliuqing Town. Some courtyards are open to the public, and tourists can enter to visit the layout structure and indoor furnishings of traditional dwellings to feel the residential culture of northern ancient towns. Folk operas, acrobatics and other performances are regularly staged in the village to enhance tourists' sense of involvement.
Food
Yangliuqing Crisp Candy
Yangliuqing Crisp Candy is a local traditional famous pastry, which can be tasted in the folk custom commercial street and scenic restaurant in the manor. This kind of crisp candy is made of sesame, peanut, white sugar, maltose and other raw materials through multiple processes such as sugar boiling, mixing, pressing and slicing. It is characterized by golden color, crisp taste, sweet but not greasy, and melts in the mouth. The traditional Yangliuqing Crisp Candy has various flavors such as sesame, peanut and walnut. It is wrapped in oil paper, with a strong local flavor. It is not only a delicious snack but also a good souvenir.
Sticking Pancakes and Simmering Small Fish
Sticking Pancakes and Simmering Small Fish is a traditional farm dish in Tianjin. The ecological restaurant in the manor launches it as a special dish. This dish uses fresh small river fish (such as crucian carp, wheat ear fish) and cornmeal pancakes as the main ingredients. First, the small fish are marinated with seasonings and fried until golden, then water is added for braising. At the same time, cornmeal dough is pasted on the edge of the pot, and the pancakes are steamed by steam. After being served, the small fish are tender and flavorful, and the bottom of the pancakes is crispy, absorbing the umami of the fish soup. The combination has a unique flavor, reflecting the dietary wisdom of northern farmers.
Manor Farm Feast
The farm restaurant in the manor provides authentic farm feasts. The ingredients are mostly from surrounding farmers and vegetables grown in the manor, ensuring freshness and naturalness. The farm feast has a variety of dishes, including braised chicken with mushrooms, big pot dishes, fried river shrimp, cold mixed wild vegetables, etc. The cooking method is simple, retaining the original flavor of the ingredients. Among them, braised chicken with mushrooms uses free-range chickens and wild mushrooms, simmered in a clay pot for several hours, with rich soup and tender meat; big pot dishes combine various ingredients such as Chinese cabbage, vermicelli, tofu, and pork belly, stewed in one pot, with a mellow flavor, which is loved by tourists.
Surrounding Featured Food: Yangliuqing Braised Pork
There are many time-honored braised pork shops in Yangliuqing Town around the manor, among which "Centennial Braised Pork Shop" is the most famous. Yangliuqing braised pork selects parts such as pork belly and elbow, boils brine with various seasonings such as soy sauce, rock sugar, star anise, and cinnamon, marinates the meat, then boils and braises it. The finished braised pork is bright red in color, tender in meat quality, moderate in salt and sweetness, and fat but not greasy. It can be eaten directly sliced or with staple food. It is a traditional food loved by local residents, and tourists can buy it and take it home after visiting.
Tickets
The ticket price is 40 yuan per person.
You can search for the official public account "天津杨柳青庄园" on WeChat to get the latest news. As of July 30, 2025, this official WeChat public account does not provide an online ticket purchase function.
Opening Hours
The opening hours are 9:00-17:30 every day. Among them, the Folk Culture Area and the Antique Village Area have the same opening hours as the scenic spot; the Ecological Leisure Area is open until 18:00 in summer (May-October) and until 17:00 in winter (November-April); the Parent-Child Amusement Area is open from 9:30 to 17:00. The scenic spot may extend its opening hours on legal holidays, such as opening until 20:00 during the Spring Festival temple fair, and the specific hours are subject to the scenic spot announcement. From late December to early January every year, due to the maintenance of some facilities, the opening hours may be shortened to 9:00-16:30, and tourists can consult in advance for confirmation.
Tour Routes
Recommended one-day tour route: Arrive at the scenic spot at 9:00 am, first go to the Folk Culture Area, visit the New Year painting exhibition hall, experience New Year painting making, for about 1.5 hours; go to the Antique Village Area at 10:30, visit traditional dwellings, watch folk performances, for about 1 hour; have lunch at the manor farm restaurant at 11:30 and rest for 1 hour; go to the Parent-Child Amusement Area (for families with children) or the Ecological Leisure Area (for tourists who prefer natural leisure) at 13:30 pm, play for 2 hours; return to the Folk Culture Area to buy New Year paintings and other souvenirs at 15:30, or freely activities on the lawn of the Ecological Leisure Area; end the trip around 17:00.
If time permits, you can add a half-day trip. In the morning, deeply experience the fishing and cycling projects in the Ecological Leisure Area; in the afternoon, visit Shijia Courtyard in Yangliuqing Town (about 3 kilometers away from the manor) to further understand the history and culture of Yangliuqing; return to the manor in the evening to participate in night activities (such as open-air movies in summer).
Transportation
- Self-driving: Starting from the center of Tianjin, drive west along Xiqing Road, turn into Jintong Line, go straight for about 5 kilometers to reach Yangliuqing Manor. The whole journey is about 20 kilometers, and the driving time is about 30 minutes. There is a large parking lot in the scenic spot, which can accommodate more than 500 motor vehicles. The parking fee is 5 yuan per hour, with a daily maximum of 20 yuan.
- Bus: You can take bus 175, 672, or 824 in Tianjin, get off at Yangliuqing Manor Station, and walk about 5 minutes to the entrance of the scenic spot. The interval of bus 175 is about 15 minutes, with the first bus at 6:00 and the last bus at 21:00; the interval of bus 672 is about 20 minutes, with the first bus at 5:30 and the last bus at 19:00; the interval of bus 824 is about 30 minutes, with the first bus at 6:30 and the last bus at 18:30.
- Subway + Bus: Take Tianjin Metro Line 2 to Caozhuang Station, exit from Exit A, transfer to bus 763 to Yangliuqing Manor Station. The whole journey is about 1 hour, with the subway fare of 3 yuan and the bus fare of 2 yuan.
Must-Visit Attractions
- Folk Culture Area: Covering an area of 80 mu, it focuses on experiencing Yangliuqing woodblock New Year painting culture. You can watch intangible cultural heritage inheritance demonstrations and make New Year paintings by yourself. It is a must-visit place to understand Yangliuqing culture, especially suitable for tourists interested in traditional culture.
- Ecological Leisure Area: Covering an area of 500 mu, with an 80-mu fishing area and a 3-kilometer cycling path, it has beautiful natural landscapes, suitable for relaxing and carrying out outdoor leisure activities, and is an ideal choice for family picnics and friends gatherings.
- Antique Village Area: Covering an area of 100 mu, it restores the traditional village style, allowing tourists to intuitively feel the historical style and market culture of Yangliuqing ancient town. Combined with folk performances, it has a strong sense of experience.
Travel Suggestions
- It is recommended to spend 1 day for the tour. If you want to deeply experience the folk culture and participate in more amusement projects, you can arrange 1.5 days and stay in the scenic spot or nearby.
- The best time to visit is around the Spring Festival (late January to mid-February), when you can participate in the manor temple fair and New Year painting theme activities to feel the strong traditional New Year atmosphere.
- Parent-child tourists can prefer to go to the Parent-Child Amusement Area in the morning, when there are fewer people and children can have a better playing experience; fishing enthusiasts are advised to go to the fishing area in the early morning or evening, when the fish are more active.
- The catering price in the scenic spot is slightly higher than that outside. You can bring a small amount of snacks and drinking water. Portable tableware is allowed in the picnic area, but you must pay attention to keeping the environment clean.
- It is necessary to make an appointment in advance for experience projects such as New Year painting making, especially during holidays. You can make an appointment through the official WeChat public account of the scenic spot or the on-site service desk to avoid waiting in line.
Notes
- The ancient New Year painting plates and exhibits in the Folk Culture Area are precious cultural relics. It is forbidden to touch, climb or use flash when taking photos. Please abide by the exhibition hall regulations.
- In the fishing area of the Ecological Leisure Area, you must use environmentally friendly bait as required. It is forbidden to use toxic and harmful bait. If you want to take the caught fish away, you need to pay by weight (about 15 yuan per catty).
- The facilities in the Parent-Child Amusement Area have height and age restrictions. Tourists must abide by the instructions for use. Children must be accompanied by adults when playing and are not allowed to activity alone.
- It is forbidden to bring inflammable and explosive items and pets (except guide dogs) into the scenic spot. Smoking is forbidden in non-smoking areas, and littering is forbidden.
- When visiting in summer, take sun protection measures and bring mosquito repellent; in winter, the temperature is low, and there is a strong wind in the Antique Village Area and the Ecological Leisure Area, so you must pay attention to keeping warm.
- The roads around the scenic spot may be congested on holidays. It is recommended to travel at off-peak times. Self-driving tourists can check the real-time road conditions through navigation software in advance.