Chuāndǐxià

Advertisement

Introducing Chuāndǐxià

Nestled in a valley 90km west of Běijīng and overlooked by towering peaks is Chuāndǐxià (admission Y20), a gorgeous cluster of historic courtyard homes and old-world charm. The backdrop is lovely: terraced orchards and fields, with ancient houses and alleyways rising up the hillside.

Advertisement

Chuāndǐxià is also a museum of Maoist graffiti and slogans, especially up the incline among the better-preserved houses. Despite their impressive revolutionary credentials, Chuāndǐxià’s residents have sensed the unmistakable whiff of the tourist dollar on the north-China breeze, and T-shirt vendors have appeared.

Two hours is more than enough to wander around the village as it’s not big. A number of houses also sell local produce, including fēngmì (honey) and hétao (walnuts).

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

In our shop

Bags feeling light?
Coffee table looking bare?
Get your guidebooks, travel goods, even individual chapters, right here.

See all books in our shop

Travel Insurance

Going to China? Make sure you're covered.

Get a quote

See all travel services

Advertisement