What Is Yaodong?

Other than regular homes where these people reside, some of the homes are called Yaodongs. People have been living under these roofs for more than 200 years. Yaodongs are generally carved out of a hillside or cut out horizontally from a central “sunken courtyard”. The research team regards these dwellings as an example of sustainable design.
A yaodong has a long vaulted room that has a semicircular entrance which is covered with a wooden door or a quilt. Some of the dwellings are built adjacent to or on top of one another that starts to look like a house with multiple storeys. These houses are often used by a single clan or extended family. We have explained the different types of yaodongs her but the video will show you all these types in a very different view and angle. You can find the video at the end of the article.