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Introduction and history of Yuanjiazhuang Village in Youyu County

A brief introduction and history of the origin and history of Yuanjiazhuang Village in Youyu County:

1. According to historical records, Yuanjiazhuang Village in Youyu County was originally named "Dashiya". Dashiya was built in the Ming Dynasty by a scholar named Duan. At that time, Duan Wenren built a small temple here to worship the Earth God, Guan Gong and other gods. According to legend, the area was rich in coal mines and large stones at that time, so it was called "Big Rock Cliff".

2. Later, during the Qing Dynasty, a family named Yuan moved here and began to develop agriculture and handicrafts, gradually forming a big family. Yuanjiazhuang Village got its name from this. This family has developed to the present and has a history of nearly 600 years.

3. In modern times, Yuanjiazhuang Village in Youyu County has become the "Flower Vase Village" of Shanxi Province. It is known as the "Provincial Intangible Cultural Heritage" because of its unique village style and profound cultural heritage. Yuanjiazhuang Village has now become a tourist attraction, attracting many tourists to visit.