Yuquanying
Yuquanying (simplified Chinese: 玉泉营; traditional Chinese: 玉泉營; pinyin: Yùquányíng) is an area in the Fengtai district of southwest Beijing.[1] The historic village of Yuquanying was well known for its floriculture dating back to the Jin dynasty, and a flower market continues to operate there today.[2][3] There are also shopping complexes selling furniture and building materials.[4]
Since 2001, Yuquanying Bridge has served as the starting point for the Jingkai Expressway, linking Beijing to Hebei Province in the south.[4] In 2021, the area become part of a new administrative division, Yuquanying Subdistrict, within Fengtai District.[5]
Floriculture
[edit]Historically known as Huaxiang ("flower town"),[1] Yuquanying is considered one of the "Eighteen villages in Fengtai" with large-scale floriculture dating back 800 years.[2][1] Plants were cultivated in adobe greenhouses.[2]
A flower market continues to operate in Yuquanying in the 21st century.[6][7] As of 2003, it was the largest wholesale market for potted flowers in Beijing.[8]
Road infrastructure
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Yuquanying is the site of a major traffic hub, connecting Beijing to surrounding areas via the national highway network.[4] The Yuquanying Bridge (玉泉营桥) is the starting point of the northern end of the Jingkai Expressway.[4] Construction of the Beijing section of the expressway was completed in June 2001.[4]
Transport
[edit]- Caoqiao station, located near Yuquanying Bridge
Commerce
[edit]The Beijing Yuquanying Roundabout Furniture City (北京玉泉营环岛家具城) opened in August 1996.[9] The Beijing Yuquanying Roundabout Building Materials City (北京玉泉营环岛建材城) was built shortly thereafter.[9] The two halls linked together with two other buildings to form a conjoined complex.[9]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "丰台区玉泉营街道荣膺"北京市民间文化艺术之乡"称号！". Fengtai District People's Government of Beijing Municipality (in Chinese). November 15, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
- 1 2 3 "Spring Flowers Refresh the Ancient Capital" (PDF). Beijing magazine. April 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
- ↑ "2000余万盆年宵花陆续上市 北京将建设全国花卉消费中心". The People's Government of Beijing Municipality. January 10, 2025. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "25周年成就巡礼｜匠心织密交通网 奋斗铺就幸福路 (一)". Beijing Daily (in Chinese). October 28, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
- ↑ "北京市丰台区人民政府关于变更部分行政区划分通告". ThePaper.cn (in Chinese). July 12, 2021. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
- ↑ "Flower sale sevenfold with coming festival". China.org.cn. Xinhua. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
- ↑ Gibson, Jeff (May 14, 2004). "China embarks on a green march forward". China Daily. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
- ↑ Ma, Ema (March 28, 2003). "Market Flexes Flower Power with Member System". Beijing Today. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
- 1 2 3 "北京市丰台区玉泉营环岛家具城火灾案例分析：玉泉营环岛家具城位于北京市丰台区玉泉营环岛西南侧，为单层钢". 消防工程师考试网 (in Chinese). March 25, 2016. Retrieved June 7, 2025 – via cfeks.com.