Bulaotun
Bulaotun Town (simplified Chinese: 不老屯镇; traditional Chinese: 不老屯鎮; pinyin: Bùlǎotún Zhèn) is a town located in the Miyun District of Beijing, China. It lies between part of Yan Mountain Range and Miyun Reservoir. The town borders Mayingzi Manchu Ethnic Township to the north, Gaoling Town to the east, Xiwengzhuang and Mujiayu Towns to the south, as well as Shicheng and Fengjiayu Towns to the west. In 2020, it was home to 12,705 inhabitants.
Bulaotun Town
不老屯镇 | |
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Town | |
Night sky near Xuegezhuang, 2015 | |
Location in Miyun District | |
Bulaotun Town Bulaotun Town | |
| Coordinates: 40°33′59″N 116°58′13″E | |
| Country | China |
| Municipality | Beijing |
| District | Miyun |
| Village-level Divisions | 2 communities 26 villages |
| Area | |
| • Total | 226.8 km2 (87.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 164 m (538 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 12,705 |
| • Density | 56/km2 (150/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 101516 |
| Area code | 010 |
This town's name Bulaotun (Chinese: 不老屯; lit. 'Eternal Youth Villa') originates from a local legend about a farmer encountering two immortals during his woodcutting trip in the mountains.
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