Sanjiadian (Historic Jingxi Ancient-Road Village) (三家店)

At a glance

• Where it is: 永定河渡口处, 门头沟区 (Mentougou District, at the Yongding River crossing)
• How long to allow: 1–2 hours
• Ticket & access: Free (门票免费), open through the day; no formal gate or opening hours as it is a street village.

What it is

Sanjiadian is a historic village on the Yongding River crossing in Mentougou District, billed as 'the first village of the Jingxi Ancient Road' (京西古道第一村). It was a key ferry/resupply point on the ancient road to western Beijing and the capital route; remains of the Dragon King Temple (龙王庙), the White-Robed Guanyin Nunnery, Erlang Temple, Guan Di Temple, the Iron-Anchor Temple (铁锚寺) and a Shanxi Merchants' Guild Hall still stand. The streets, lanes and Qing-dynasty storefronts are walkable and free.

Why it's worth the stop

• 'First village of the Jingxi Ancient Road' at the Yongding River crossing
• Surviving temples and a Shanxi merchants' guild hall
• Old stone-paved lanes and water-front gateways (古渡口)
• Part of the 京西古道 cultural route

Getting there

Metro to 苹果园 station, then bus 929/892/890 to 琉璃渠村; or drive via 阜石路/莲石路 into Mentougou and carry on to Sanjiadian. It is on the 京西古道 route.

Tickets and opening hours

Free (门票免费), open through the day; no formal gate or opening hours as it is a street village.

Practical details

• Where it is: 永定河渡口处, 门头沟区 (Mentougou District, at the Yongding River crossing)
• How long to allow: 1–2 hours
• Pair it with neighbouring 琉璃渠村 and the 京西古道/牛角岭 trail to make a full Mentougou day.
• It's a lived-in village, so go on foot and respectfully; many remains are on the street and free to view.

Last updated: September 2026. Beijing travel.

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