Photographer: Wang Lili(China)
Time: 2003 - 2008
Place: Zhangcun Town, Shan County, Henan Province, China
Nationality: Han
Introduction:
Underground houses are distributed in Zhangcun Town (in Xia County, Henan Province, China). It is originally from ancient people living in caves. The structure of underground houses is very similar to courtyards in Beijing - the square yard is in the middle. The main house towards east is the first class underground house called “Eastern Yard”. One group of underground houses only cost you 5000 RMB to 10000 RMB, economical and environmental-friendly, cheap and tough, wind-proofing and soundproof.
