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Top 10 most beautiful Chinese villages in 2013(4)

2013-12-19 14:12 China.org.cn Web Editor: Wang YuXia
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NO.7 Pingle Village, Henan Province(河南省平乐村)

Located in Mengjin County, 12 kilometers (7.46 miles) from Luoyang City, Pingle Village is a place with a long history and rich culture. It got its name in 62 AD during the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220AD). It has become famous for peony paintings. It was reputed to be China's number one village for peony paintings by farmer painters. If you love peonies, don't forget to buy a local painting. They also make good souvenirs for friends.

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