China and Africa both have shown great interest in each other's economic development and cultural heritage. CGTN's Jane Kiyo, from our Nairobi bureau, visited the Great Wall and a nearby village to see some of the local sights and people.

The Great Wall of China –one of the world's top architectural marvels Every year –millions of people flock here – to take panoramic views of this 21,000 kilometers long ancient wonder. At the foot of the wall, though these villages may not match up to one of the wonders of the world but they are drawing their own legion of tourists.

Beigou village is one of them – it's been in existence for at least 200 years - 150 people still live here in traditional stone farm houses. But they are not the only ones. Foreigners have also been drawn to the quiet, cooler environment. They've bought, renovated and somewhat transformed the village which now boasts traditional homes with a modern touch and high end hotels. No one knows this place better than 59-year-old Wang Quan –the leader of Beigou village - he was born and raised here.

WANG QUAN VILLAGE HEAD "The tourism industry has grown. We have seen foreigners buy and renovate homes. Tourists get a sense of tradition and culture."

Foreign buyers, though, must be resident in China for more than a year. Houses here cost anything from 600,000 to 1 million dollars. Wang Quan's mother still calls this home 70 years on She's lived through the changes.

XING QIRONG BEIGOU VILLAGE RESIDENT "When I first came here, the road was not even there, but it's changed. Roads are paved. We've lived here in harmony –families belong to one another."

With increased interest in villages like Beigou, many here hope the high popularity will change its fortunes but at the same time maintain its culture. Jane Kiyo CGTN.