Highlights / General details It is reported that sixty-one percent of Beijing is mountainous where thousands of villages were built hundreds of years ago. Take a day trip from Beijing to Chuandixia Village, a Ming Dynasty settlement famous for its well-preserved courtyard homes. Climb the steep stairs and walk through the stone-paved lanes to see the historic architecture that will take you back to ancient China. See the rural countryside and enjoy a homemade meal prepared by locals. Inclusion Private car/coach for transfers service and sightseeing program. Local English-speaking tour guide for transfers & sightseeing. Entrance fees indicated in the itinerary, if applicable. Parking/Toll fee wherever applicable. Exclusion Personal expenses such as drinks, optional activities, etc.; Gratuities to the tour guide and driver. Hours of operation Available: Daily; Pick up from your hotel around 8:30am. Location Your private English-speaking guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel around 8:30am. Exclusion Personal expenses such as drinks, optional activities, etc.; Gratuities to the tour guide and driver. Hours of operation Available: Daily; Pick up from your hotel around 8:30am. Location Your private English-speaking guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel around 8:30am. Itinerary Enjoy a relaxing day trip outside of bustling Beijing. Your private guide will pick you up from your hotel in Beijing and drive you to Chuandixia Village, located 55 miles (90 km) west of Beijing. Chuandixia was founded during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD) and is known for its hundreds of well-preserved homes that date from both the Ming Dynasty and Qing-Dynasty (1644-1911 AD). The historic courtyard houses are built on the side of the hill, surrounded by mountains, canyons and lush forests. Filled with pine and cypress trees, the village is a picturesque place for a walk. Climb up the stairs and walk along the stone-paved lanes to visit the houses, and amble around the terraced orchards and vegetable fields. End the tour and transfer you to the hotel around 5:00pm. During the tour, a Chinese cultural factory visit is organized. Policies This tour requires a minimum of 2 passengers per booking. Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher. **All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**