Want to avoid the crowds and find a truly off-the-beaten-path destination? Dangjia Village is a rare treasure.
Dangjia Village, located in Hancheng, Shaanxi, has a history of over 700 years and is known as the "living fossil of the traditional human civilization village in the East" and the "treasure of the world's houses". Far away from the hustle and bustle of commerce, it retains the original village style and is an excellent place to experience traditional northern Chinese residential culture.
**Tickets and explanations:**
- **Ticket price:** CNY 50/person (free for teachers, half price for retired military personnel and their families).
- **Explanation service:** CNY 100/time, about 1 hour, very worthwhile.
**Travel suggestions:**
- **Recommended travel time:** About 2 hours, enough for you to explore this ancient village.
- **Precautions:** Pets are not allowed in the park.
**Travel experience:**
The layout of Dangjia Village is neat and orderly, and the panoramic view from the top of the mountain is shocking. Here, you can stroll around and learn about local history, culture, and social background. Children can shuttle between various courtyards and find fun. There are still a few elderly people living in the village, they are the guardians of this ancient land.
**Characteristic houses:**
For the first time to visit the traditional northern houses mainly based on Siheyuan, you will find that the Siheyuan in Dangjia Village is different from the Siheyuan in Beijing. The courtyard is narrower and lacks the pool or landscape in the southern courtyard. The central courtyard space is mainly used for lighting and passages.
**Architectural decoration:**
The architectural decoration of Dangjia Village has strong local characteristics, exquisite craftsmanship, rich styles, and auspicious meanings. The wood carvings on the gate tower, the stone carvings on the column base, the brick carvings on the archway, and the wood carvings on the window lattice are all witnesses to the ingenuity of the craftsmen at that time.
In Dangjia Village, you can experience the most authentic historical culture and feel the tranquility and beauty of traditional villages. If you are interested in traditional culture, Dangjia Village is definitely worth your visit. Bring this guide and start your historical journey!
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