Beijing Trip Overview
Private English speaking driver service and self-guide day trip, more flexible , freedom and customized .Its historic courtyard homes are nestled into the mountain slope, with orchards and fields tucked in between, and a backdrop of fertile valleys and hills.
Additional Info
Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Starts: Beijing, China
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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Private English speaking driver service and self-guide day trip, more flexible , freedom and customized .Its historic courtyard homes are nestled into the mountain slope, with orchards and fields tucked in between, and a backdrop of fertile valleys and hills.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Beijing, Beijing
Your assigned private English speaking driver would meet you in hotel lobby . We advise early start , because early start can avoid of all crowds and traffic , so you can choose the starting time based on your situation . It will take around 2 hours riding from hotel to the old village.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cuandixia Village, Cuanbai Scenic Area, Zhaitang Town, Mentougou District, Beijing 102309 China
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 ( Lunch fee on your own cost) .
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Beijing, Beijing
If you do not need a lunch, you would be transferred back to hotel , it will take about 2.5 hours without heavy traffic jam.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
