Introduction

Ancient Villages in Southern Anhui—Xidi and Hongcun are located in Yi County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province, China. They are a well-preserved ancient village group, famous for their unique Hui style of architecture and profound historical and cultural heritage. The two villages are listed as World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO and are a model of traditional Chinese village architecture.

Advantages

  • Hui style architecture: Xidi and Hongcun have unique architectural styles, featuring white walls and black tiles, horse head walls, and exquisitely carved window lattices and gatehouses.
  • Historical culture: The village has a long history and has preserved a large number of historical relics and cultural heritage.
  • Natural scenery: The natural scenery around the village is beautiful and complements the architecture.

Ticket price

  • The price of a Xidi and Hongcun joint ticket is about RMB 150.

Opening hours

  • Open all year round, daily from 8:00 to 17:00.

Preferential policies

  • Students, the elderly and other special groups may enjoy ticket discounts.
  • There may be special events or discounts during holidays.

Transportation

  • Taxi or Didi Taxi: You can directly enter "宏村(in Huangshan city )" as the destination.
  • Public transportation: You can take a bus or a tourist bus to reach the village.

Keywords in Chinese and English

  • 皖南古村落： Ancient Villages of Southern Anhui
  • 西递： Xidi Village
  • 宏村： Hongcun Village
  • 黄山市： Huangshan City
  • 徽派建筑： Huizhou-style architecture
  • 世界文化遗产： World Cultural Heritage
  • 白墙黛瓦： White walls and black tiles
  • 马头墙： Horse-head walls
  • 历史文物： Historical relics
  • 文化遗产： Cultural heritage