Cuandixia VillageⅡ
A charming ancient village near Beijing City
Ancient land of Beijing, Cuandixia Village (爨底下村) is an ancient and well-preserved mountain village filled with many historical relics and an architecture of outstanding beauty. The 500 Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) Dynasty-style courtyard houses owned by the 70 families living here are making most of the highlights of this charming village that travelers can have the chance to visit at just a few hours from Beijing city. The village is also holding the name of the Potala Palace in Beijing due to its unique construction style. Cuandixia Village is "a cultural pearl of ancient villages" bursting with ancient dwellings, colorful customs and friendly people: a mingle that is attracting millions of tourists, photography amateurs and painters every year. Boasting the characteristics of southern Chinese villages, Cuandixia the authentic is making its visitors walking through a historical corridor where there is no hint of all the modernity of the nearby sprawling city.