Cuanbai Scenic Area

The Cuanbai Scenic Area is located in Zhaitang Town, in the Mentougou District, covering an area of 46.6 square kilometers. The scenic area was created in 2009. It consists of four areas: The Cuandixia Village, the Double Stone Village, the Boyu Village and the Huanglingxi Village. The villages in Cuanbai Scenic Area are mostly old villages, so tourists who come here will have a look at the historic sites that were built years ago and will have general information about China’s historic past.

The Cuanbai Scenic Area is a great place to visit for anyone specializing in history, culture, architecture, or sociology. It has received numerous awards from the Ministry of Construction, the National Bureau of Cultural Relics, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and the Beijing municipal government for being the most invaluable ancient village in China as well as an excellent tourist destination and for establishing itself as the best ancient village for tourism and cultural heritage in Beijing.

The Cuanbai Scenic Area is really a special destination for tourists because one can view various historic sites that will most certainly differ from anything you’ve seen in Beijing. Here you can see villages from the Ming Dynasty, wall paintings of the Qing Dynasty, cultural relics of houses that were burnt down by the Japanese Army during WWI and logos from the 1950s-1970s,ancient roads, wells, temples, and stages.

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Cuandixia Village
Are you interested in visiting the ancient dwelling houses not far from Beijing which boast the characteristics of South China? It is recommended that you visit the Cuandixia ancient village located in the suburb of Beijing city. This village is also called the Potala Palace in Beijing due to its unique construction style. It is favored by many photography enthusiasts and painters. With a hundred year's history, the village still keeps its traditional folk culture. Situated at the mountain canyon, the village is surrounded by green pines and verdant cypresses. The trees make a pleasant shade around, and the melodious sound of the birds breaks the silence of the village now and again, making you feel as if you were in a totally different world.