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Ancient Villages of Southern Anhui: Xidi and Hongcun
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2011

Ancient Villages of Southern Anhui: Xidi and Hongcun

黄山市皖南古村落-西递宏村

Anhui, Huangshan★ 4.4Designated 2011·30.2386°N, 118.2373°E
Ticket Price
Hongcun CNY 104, Xidi CNY 104
Duration
4 hours to 1 day
Rating
4.4 / 5.0
Designated
2011

About Ancient Villages of Southern Anhui: Xidi and Hongcun

Xidi and Hongcun are two of China's finest preserved Hui-style villages and a UNESCO World Heritage site, famed for whitewashed Ming and Qing houses, carved ancestral halls, and Hongcun's serene moon-shaped pond and South Lake.

Highlights

Two UNESCO Ming-Qing Hui-style villages; Hongcun's 'cow-shaped' layout with Moon Pool and South Lake; Xidi's ornate memorial arches and ancestral halls.

Suggested Route

Visit Hongcun (South Lake -> Moon Pool -> Chengzhi Hall), then Xidi's archways and residences; allow a full day (half each).

Food & Lodging

Try Hui cuisine (stinky mandarin fish, hairy tofu); stay in a village guesthouse or nearby Yixian/Tangkou.

Facilities

Visitor centers at both villages, restrooms and signage, flat lanes; mostly wheelchair-accessible.
Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 7:00-18:00; Off-season: 8:00-17:00. Hours may vary by weather conditions.

Getting There

HSR Yixian East Station (near Hongcun) or Huangshan North Station then bus to Xidi/Hongcun; ~60 km from Huangshan Tunxi Airport.

Reservation

Advance real-name reservation required via 'Wan South' APP / official platform.

Ticket Price

Hongcun CNY 104 (≈ $14), Xidi CNY 104 (≈ $14)

Address

Anhui Province Huangshan City Yi County

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
黄山市皖南古村落-西递宏村

安徽省黄山市黟县

Anhui Province Huangshan City Yi County

30.2386, 118.2373

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