Hongcun Village
Why visit here?
<p>Hongcun, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located near Huangshan in Anhui province, is a perfectly preserved Huizhou-style village dating back to the Southern Song Dynasty (1131-1162). Often called "China's most picturesque village", Hongcun is renowned for its unique water system designed in the shape of an ox - with the crescent Moon Pond as its "stomach" and winding waterways as its "intestines" that still function today.</p><p>The village features over 140 well-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty residences with distinctive white walls, black tiles, horse-head gables, and exquisite wood carvings. Key highlights include the Chengzhi Hall with its magnificent carvings, the South Lake Academy, and the iconic Moon Pond whose perfect reflections make it a photographer's paradise. Unlike museum villages, Hongcun remains a living community where residents maintain traditional lifestyles amid the ancient architecture.</p><p>Best visited as a day trip from Huangshan or combined with nearby Xidi village, Hongcun offers a tranquil contrast to mountain hiking - wander stone pathways, watch artists capture the scenes that inspired the film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", and experience rural Chinese heritage that has survived for nearly nine centuries.</p>
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