Views of Zhangjiata Village /CGTN
Residents of Zhangjiata Village smile while chatting with each other. /CGTN
A bird's-eye view of Zhangjiata Village in Fangshan County, Shanxi Province /Photo provided to CGTN
A courtyard in Zhangjiata Village /CGTN
The entrance of a courtyard in Zhangjiata Village /CGTN
Views of Zhangjiata Village /CGTN
The underground corridors of Zhangjiata Village /CGTN
Views of Zhangjiata Village /CGTN
A view of the houses in Zhangjiata Village, Fangshan County, Shanxi Province /CGTN
The ancient residences of Zhangjiata Village in Fangshan County, Shanxi Province are a testament to more than 300 years of architectural ingenuity. A unique feature of this fortress-like historic village is its network of underground corridors connecting all 36 courtyards. These passages allow residents to traverse the entire village without having to step outside the courtyard gates.