Private Day Trip to Cuandixia Village from Beijing
ID: GYG697601-1144686
Category:
Country: China
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Leave busy Beijing for a day trip to the charming village of Cuandixia. Founded during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644), Cuandixia was an important trade route stop for several centuries.
Meet your tour guide in the lobby of your Beijing downtown hotel. hop into our air conditioned vehicle, heading directly to Cuandixia village, which will takes about 2.5 hours.
On the way to the village you will enjoy the beautiful mountain and countryside scenery. Cuandixia Village contains around 70 courtyard homes, which gently climb the slopes of a mountain, built by a family who migrated from Shanxi province more than 400 years ago. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the road that led through the mountains to the provinces of Hebei and Shanxi acted as a trade and passageway. The residents of Cuandixia would open their doors to travelers and serve the passing trade. Over time, the village became forgotten as expressways and train tracks changed the route to the west.
Lunch in the Local Family restaurant, you will enjoy an authentic countryside style food. Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your centrally located hotel in Beijing.
Highlights
- Enjoy a scenic drive in a private vehicle through lush countryside
- Get great photo ops of the old-world village tucked into an emerald green valley
- Taste country-style cooking when eating lunch at a local restaurant
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When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
