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Nestled amidst the majestic mountains of Yunnan Province, China, the ancient village of Chengzi emerges like a painting, attracting visitors with its unique architecture, long-standing historical significance, and rich cultural values of the ethnic groups in Yunnan.
An aerial view of the ancient village of Thanh Tu.
This is home to several ethnic minority groups in China. What makes Chengzi Village famous is that over 600 houses are built close together along the mountainside at an altitude of about 300 meters, forming a unified complex with roofs connected closely together, resembling a giant termite mound, with the roof of one house serving as the balcony of the house above.
The houses here are designed to be adjacent and interconnected.
This unique architecture not only offers impressive beauty but also holds many long-standing cultural and historical values. This distinctive architectural style is believed to have originated from the need to protect oneself from the harsh weather conditions of the mountainous region. Building houses close together helps create warmth in winter and coolness in summer, while also allowing people to easily support each other in their daily lives.
A view of the facade of the architecture in the ancient village of Thanh Tu.
Stepping into Thanh Tu village, visitors feel as if they have entered another world, where time has turned back. The narrow, winding streets, the ancient houses with their moss-covered black tiled roofs, and the lively conversations of the locals create a sense of peace and tranquility.
The roads leading into the village are narrow and winding.
Images depicting the daily life of the local people.
Visitors can tour the houses, enjoy local specialties, and learn about the daily lives of the ethnic minority people in the area.
The old houses are protected by stone fences.
The locals decorate their front doors with ripe, golden ears of corn.
Chengzi Ancient Village is an ideal destination for those who love exploring unique architecture, want to experience distinctive local culture, and immerse themselves in majestic nature.
If you have the opportunity to travel to Yunnan, remember to visit Chengzi Ancient Village to experience a unique and impressive cultural space. We hope you will have enjoyable experiences when traveling to this place.
Thanh Tu Village is an ideal destination for tourists who want to experience unique architecture and immerse themselves in nature.
Here is some information for your reference when visiting Thanh Tu ancient village.
- Dress code: Visitors should dress respectfully when visiting the village and show respect for the local culture.
- Best time to visit: Tourists should come to the village in the early morning or late afternoon to experience its peaceful and tranquil beauty.
- Getting there: You can reach Chengzi Ancient Village by bus or taxi from Kunming city.
- Entrance fee: The entrance fee to Chengzi Village is approximately 40 RMB (about 140,000 VND) for adults and 20 RMB (about 70,000 VND) for children.
- Opening hours: Thanh Tu Village is open from 8 AM to 5 PM every day of the week.
