Hongcun Ancient Village

 

Hongcun Ancient Village is located in Yixian County at the foot of the southwestern slope of Huangshan Mountain.

Located in Yixian County at the foot of the southwestern slope of Huangshan Mountain, Hongcun Village was added to UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage List in 2000. With morning mist, stone bridges, white walls, water lily ponds and hills, it has been described as a village in the Chinese painting. photo gallery>

Besides halls, pavilions and temples, Hongcun Village consists of 160 ancient residences. This architectures, with fantastic stone carvings, are all from the Ming and Qing dynasties and widely regarded as the best historic sites throughout China.

Travel Tips:

Best time to visit: spring to autumn

Admission: 104 yuan

Getting there: From the city of Yixian, take a special tricycle taxi or rent a vehicle.