Qing Dynasty Dwellings - Cuandixia Village

Cuandixia Village, also known as Chuandixia Village, is located in Zhaitang Town, Mentougou District, Beijing, about 90 km from downtown Beijing. The village's dwellings are all old buildings from the late Qing Dynasty (a few from the early Republic of China), and the scenery is simple and quaint. Whether you are walking in the village or climbing the mountain to take panoramic photos, it is a great experience. It is also the filming location of the famous movie "The Warlords", and you can come here to find familiar scenes from the movie. Nowadays, there are many farmhouses in the village, where you can experience rural life by sleeping on a heated brick bed and eating farmhouse food. There are also attractions such as Yixiantian near the village, making it a great place for a relaxing weekend outing near Beijing.

Cuandixia Village is not big, with a main road about 600 meters long, and the ancient buildings are mainly on the north side of the road. The Yixiantian Scenic Area is about 1-2 km from the village. Cars can enter the village from Monday to Friday, but on weekends, they can only be parked in the parking lot at the entrance of the village. However, you can walk around the village to enjoy the scenery. The main activities for tourists in Cuandixia Village are walking around the village to see the old buildings, taking photos of the sunrise and panoramic views of the village from the viewing platform, and experiencing rural life in the farmhouses. The tour takes about 1-2 days.

The ancient buildings are the biggest feature of the village. There are more than 70 courtyards in the village, with nearly 700 buildings, all of which are old buildings from the late Qing Dynasty (a few from the early Republic of China). The old houses with blue bricks and gray tiles are stacked on the hillside and the valley below, forming the simple and quiet beauty of the village. You can stroll around the village and take photos, which is very pleasant. The old buildings in the village are also open to visitors, and the more impressive ones are the Landlord's Courtyard, Wudao Temple, and Guandi Temple, which are worth a visit.

There is a viewing platform on the mountainside of Jinchanshan Mountain, about 200 meters opposite the village, where you can overlook the entire village. It is a popular place for photography enthusiasts, and it is a great place to take stunning photos at sunrise and sunset. In addition, there is a Yixiantian Scenic Area about 1-2 km west of the village, but the Yixiantian here is not as good as those in Shidu and Shilinxia near Beijing. Interested tourists can go there for a visit.

Post by aglitter.brianna | Jan 8, 2025