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Land Adventures · Beijing, Beijing Municipality

Stones, Smoke, and Silence: A Day in Cuandixia Village

Two hours from Beijing, Cuandixia Village is a living Ming-era hamlet of stone courtyards and mountain trails—an ideal day trip for hikers, photographers, and travelers who want culture mixed with easy outdoor exploration.

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