The Glossary
shan - "means mountain. If you see a shan at the end of the name of a place, it means that it is a mountain in which you may hike, camp, or make a temple visit if it is a sacred mountain."
Chuandixia Travel Guide
Traditional Chinese architecture and ancient fairytales give Chuandixia an old world charm distinct from other villages in Beijing. This 400-year-old town is festooned with about 500 homes dating back to the 13th-century Ming and 17th-century Qing Dynasties. The locals, who all carry the Han family name, trace their lineage to a common ancestor. The natives still practice the centuries-old art of brick carving, calligraphy and painting, while their antiquated houses have terraced orchards and fields with pathways leading hikers to a frosty experience of Chuandixia Mountain's lush greens and twin peaks. Nestled in a valley west of China's capital, Chuandixia is a three-hour bus trip from Beijing...
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