Ancient Ming Village (Cuan Di Xia) 爨底下

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This village offers a snapshot of history, as it has been preserved virtually unchanged since it was built by a single, extended family during the Ming dynasty. It contains some 70 courtyard homes, many of which have been converted into simple guesthouses, and villagers open their homes and hearts to city-slicker refugees. Nightly accommodation can be found in any home that has room enough and averages RMB 15-25. Not much to do there, but that's the point - siestas and strolls are as complicated as your plans should get.
Bus: 150m west of Pingguoyuan subway station, take Bus 929 (RMB 7, 2.5 hours) to Zhaitang Town. From there take a taxi (RMB 10-15, ten minutes) to the gate. Twice a day (7.30am and 12.40pm) 929 goes all the way to the gate.
Car: Go west from Fuchengmen along Fushi Lu to Mentougou. Then take 109 State Highway to Cuan Di Xia exit at the 85km marker. Follow signs. Approx distance: 64 km

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Cuan Di Xia Village, Zhaitang Town
Mentougou District
门头沟区
斋堂镇
Daily 24 hours. RMB 20
6981 9333
Smoking
Cash only

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