A steep, shadowed alley descends past stone courtyards and tiled roofs in Cuandixia, the Ming–Qing era mountain village west of Beijing. Winter trees and sheer cliffs loom beyond, while hand‑hewn walls, wooden beams, and weathered signs reveal the lived‑in texture of this preserved hamlet. Ideal for cultural editorials, heritage tourism, and rustic décor, this premium high‑resolution digital download preserves rich masonry detail, layered light, and intimate village atmosphere—digital file only, no physical print. A quiet path through old North China.