Xidi and Hongcun Village, Huangshan
The ancient villages of Xidi 西递 and Hongcun 宏村, located nearby Huangshan (Yellow Mountain), Anhui, China, feature great historic buildings of Chinese culture. Only about an hour’s flight away from Shanghai, they are not to be missed, when traveling to see the magnificent mountains of Huangshan.
Xidi and Hongcun are similar in their historic importance. But each a different and have their own character. Xidi features more buildings and a nice lake with a mountain overlooking the small village. Hongcun has waterways, and buildings situated in a way, that the map forms a cow. Hongcun is also prominently featured in Ang Lee’s film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
So, when you make arrangements for your trip to Huangshan, make sure you arrange a day to visit Xidi and Hongcun. Most hotel will be able to arrange for tours.
Intricate Door Details at Xidi Village 西递
Just outside a restaurant at Xidi Village 西递
A courtyard at Xidi Village 西递
A large round red door at Xidi Village 西递
White Sheets drying on bamboo poles at Xidi Village 西递
The courtyard of an old house at Xidi Village 西递
A decorative window in Xidi Village 西递
Just outside Xidi Village 西递. Beautiful lake scenery
The large lake of Hongcun Village 宏村
Student artists painting on the shores of the lake overlooking Hongcun Village 宏村
The famous bridge crossing at Hongcun Village 宏村
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The small lake surrounding ancient village structures
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