摘要
RED bricks,gray tiles,leafless trees,contented livestock,and people passing the time of day as they go about their business are all everyday elements of a village winter scenario on China’s Central Plains.Such is the animated,industrious world above ground in Beiying Village,Shaanxian County,Henan Province.The ambience of the sunken courtyard dwellings below ground level,however,is more tranquil by far.After entering the doorway and walking 10 or more meters we arrive at the cave dwelling of village elder Jing Jianchang.It is neat and tidy,with
RED bricks, gray tiles, leafless trees, contented livestock, and people passing the time of day as they go about their business are all everyday elementsof a village winter scenario on China＇s Central Plains.
