Reaching Cuandixia Village by bus or train can be difficult, so consider hiring a private guide and driver for the two-hour journey from Beijing to this well-preserved medieval village nestled in the mountains. Enjoy the scenic drive and delve into history as you explore the courtyard homes nestled into the mountainside.
Reaching Cuandixia Village by bus or train can be difficult, so consider hiring a private guide and driver for the two-hour journey from Beijing to this well-preserved medieval village nestled in the mountains. Enjoy the scenic drive and delve into history as you explore the courtyard homes nestled into the mountainside.
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Cuandixia Village - Your private guide and driver will pick you up from hotel. It will take around 2.5 hours driving from hotel to the old village , Cuandixia (Chinese:
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- Cuandixia Village - Your private guide and driver will pick you up from hotel. It will take around 2.5 hours driving from hotel to the old village , Cuandixia (Chinese:
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- Gas, tolls, and parking fees included
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off service
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Unlimited bottled water provided
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with a private driver
- Gas, tolls, and parking fees included
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off service
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Unlimited bottled water provided
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with a private driver
- Gratuities ( Recommend for excellent service )
- Lunch fee ( Guide will recommend restaurant based on your request)
- Gratuities ( Recommend for excellent service )
- Lunch fee ( Guide will recommend restaurant based on your request)
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking Vegetarian option is available
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking Vegetarian option is available
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.