China's Dikengyuan residence attracts tourists

Artists perform at a traditional Dikengyuan residence in Beiying Village, Zhangbian Township, Shanzhou District, Sanmenxia City of central China's Henan Province, Dec. 21, 2025.

The Dikengyuan residence, a traditional residential construction in west Henan featuring a sunken courtyard, is of high value in the study of local history, architecture, geology and sociology. It was listed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2011.

In recent years, Sanmenxia has continuously advanced the restoration of these peculiar dwellings, turning them into tourist attractions to further boost development in their neighborhood. 

Tourists watch a local opera performance at a traditional Dikengyuan residence in Beiying Village, Zhangbian Township, Shanzhou District, Sanmenxia City of central China's Henan Province, Dec. 21, 2025.

The Dikengyuan residence, a traditional residential construction in west Henan featuring a sunken courtyard, is of high value in the study of local history, architecture, geology and sociology. It was listed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2011.

In recent years, Sanmenxia has continuously advanced the restoration of these peculiar dwellings, turning them into tourist attractions to further boost development in their neighborhood. (Photo by Zhao Yongtao/Xinhua)

Tourists watch a folk performance at a traditional Dikengyuan residence in Beiying Village, Zhangbian Township, Shanzhou District, Sanmenxia City of central China's Henan Province, Dec. 21, 2025.

The Dikengyuan residence, a traditional residential construction in west Henan featuring a sunken courtyard, is of high value in the study of local history, architecture, geology and sociology. It was listed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2011.

In recent years, Sanmenxia has continuously advanced the restoration of these peculiar dwellings, turning them into tourist attractions to further boost development in their neighborhood. 

Tourists watch a drama performance at a traditional Dikengyuan residence in Beiying Village, Zhangbian Township, Shanzhou District, Sanmenxia City of central China's Henan Province, on Dec. 21, 2025.

The Dikengyuan residence, a traditional residential construction in west Henan featuring a sunken courtyard, is of high value in the study of local history, architecture, geology and sociology. It was listed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2011.

In recent years, Sanmenxia has continuously advanced the restoration of these peculiar dwellings, turning them into tourist attractions to further boost development in their neighborhood. 

Children try a traditional printing technique by hammering on a sachet of local herbs at a traditional Dikengyuan residence in Beiying Village, Zhangbian Township, Shanzhou District, Sanmenxia City of central China's Henan Province, Dec. 21, 2025.

The Dikengyuan residence, a traditional residential construction in west Henan featuring a sunken courtyard, is of high value in the study of local history, architecture, geology and sociology. It was listed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2011.

In recent years, Sanmenxia has continuously advanced the restoration of these peculiar dwellings, turning them into tourist attractions to further boost development in their neighborhood. 

Tourists visit a traditional Dikengyuan residence in Beiying Village, Zhangbian Township, Shanzhou District, Sanmenxia City of central China's Henan Province, Dec. 21, 2025.

The Dikengyuan residence, a traditional residential construction in west Henan featuring a sunken courtyard, is of high value in the study of local history, architecture, geology and sociology. It was listed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2011.

In recent years, Sanmenxia has continuously advanced the restoration of these peculiar dwellings, turning them into tourist attractions to further boost development in their neighborhood. 

Tourists enjoy their time at a traditional Dikengyuan residence in Beiying Village, Zhangbian Township, Shanzhou District, Sanmenxia City of central China's Henan Province, Dec. 21, 2025.

The Dikengyuan residence, a traditional residential construction in west Henan featuring a sunken courtyard, is of high value in the study of local history, architecture, geology and sociology. It was listed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2011.

In recent years, Sanmenxia has continuously advanced the restoration of these peculiar dwellings, turning them into tourist attractions to further boost development in their neighborhood. 

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 21, 2025 shows the traditional Dikengyuan residences in Beiying Village, Zhangbian Township, Shanzhou District, Sanmenxia City of central China's Henan Province.

The Dikengyuan residence, a traditional residential construction in west Henan featuring a sunken courtyard, is of high value in the study of local history, architecture, geology and sociology. It was listed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2011.

In recent years, Sanmenxia has continuously advanced the restoration of these peculiar dwellings, turning them into tourist attractions to further boost development in their neighborhood.

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 21, 2025 shows tourists watching a folk performance at a traditional Dikengyuan residence in Beiying Village, Zhangbian Township, Shanzhou District, Sanmenxia City of central China's Henan Province.

The Dikengyuan residence, a traditional residential construction in west Henan featuring a sunken courtyard, is of high value in the study of local history, architecture, geology and sociology. It was listed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2011.

In recent years, Sanmenxia has continuously advanced the restoration of these peculiar dwellings, turning them into tourist attractions to further boost development in their neighborhood. 

This photo taken on Dec. 21, 2025 shows a traditional Dikengyuan residence in Beiying Village, Zhangbian Township, Shanzhou District, Sanmenxia City of central China's Henan Province.

The Dikengyuan residence, a traditional residential construction in west Henan featuring a sunken courtyard, is of high value in the study of local history, architecture, geology and sociology. It was listed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2011.

In recent years, Sanmenxia has continuously advanced the restoration of these peculiar dwellings, turning them into tourist attractions to further boost development in their neighborhood. 

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 21, 2025 shows the traditional Dikengyuan residences in Beiying Village, Zhangbian Township, Shanzhou District, Sanmenxia City of central China's Henan Province.

The Dikengyuan residence, a traditional residential construction in west Henan featuring a sunken courtyard, is of high value in the study of local history, architecture, geology and sociology. It was listed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2011.

In recent years, Sanmenxia has continuously advanced the restoration of these peculiar dwellings, turning them into tourist attractions to further boost development in their neighborhood. 

Tourists visit a traditional Dikengyuan residence in Beiying Village, Zhangbian Township, Shanzhou District, Sanmenxia City of central China's Henan Province, Dec. 21, 2025.

The Dikengyuan residence, a traditional residential construction in west Henan featuring a sunken courtyard, is of high value in the study of local history, architecture, geology and sociology. It was listed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2011.

In recent years, Sanmenxia has continuously advanced the restoration of these peculiar dwellings, turning them into tourist attractions to further boost development in their neighborhood.

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 21, 2025 shows tourists visiting the traditional Dikengyuan residences in Beiying Village, Zhangbian Township, Shanzhou District, Sanmenxia City of central China's Henan Province.

The Dikengyuan residence, a traditional residential construction in west Henan featuring a sunken courtyard, is of high value in the study of local history, architecture, geology and sociology. It was listed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2011.

In recent years, Sanmenxia has continuously advanced the restoration of these peculiar dwellings, turning them into tourist attractions to further boost development in their neighborhood.

Tourists visit a traditional Dikengyuan residence in Beiying Village, Zhangbian Township, Shanzhou District, Sanmenxia City of central China's Henan Province, Dec. 21, 2025.

The Dikengyuan residence, a traditional residential construction in west Henan featuring a sunken courtyard, is of high value in the study of local history, architecture, geology and sociology. It was listed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2011.

In recent years, Sanmenxia has continuously advanced the restoration of these peculiar dwellings, turning them into tourist attractions to further boost development in their neighborhood.

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 21, 2025 shows tourists visiting the traditional Dikengyuan residences in Beiying Village, Zhangbian Township, Shanzhou District, Sanmenxia City of central China's Henan Province.

The Dikengyuan residence, a traditional residential construction in west Henan featuring a sunken courtyard, is of high value in the study of local history, architecture, geology and sociology. It was listed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2011.

In recent years, Sanmenxia has continuously advanced the restoration of these peculiar dwellings, turning them into tourist attractions to further boost development in their neighborhood. 

A tourist tries a stone mill at a traditional Dikengyuan residence in Beiying Village, Zhangbian Township, Shanzhou District, Sanmenxia City of central China's Henan Province, Dec. 21, 2025.

The Dikengyuan residence, a traditional residential construction in west Henan featuring a sunken courtyard, is of high value in the study of local history, architecture, geology and sociology. It was listed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2011.

In recent years, Sanmenxia has continuously advanced the restoration of these peculiar dwellings, turning them into tourist attractions to further boost development in their neighborhood.