Source: CCTV.com

08-24-2008 08:24

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Cuandixia, which means under the stove, is an old, completely intact Ming Dynasty village on the outskirt of Beijing.

The Chinese word"cuan" was carved on the wall.
The Chinese word"cuan" was carved on the wall.

This tiny village is an ideal two-day trip for those with a passion for Chinese vernacular architecture or those keen for a glimpse of life in rural China.

Traditional farm tools are still used.
Traditional farm tools are still used.

 

Editor:Lu Jing