Step into Bulaotun Town and you'll feel like entering a time capsule! Tucked away in Beijing's suburbs, this secret gem is famed for its longevity culture with locals averaging over 90 years old. Stroll along cobblestone streets flanked by well-preserved Ming-Qing architecture, breathing in herbal fragrances. Don't miss villagers' health-preserving stews cooked with ancient recipes, or the legendary millennium-old well said to prolong life. At dusk, the stargazing platform offers naked-eye views of the Milky Way - no wonder it's called 'Beijing's last pristine starry sanctuary'!

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