National Geographic was right, this secluded ancient village is amazing.

“A place of lifelong obsession, no dreams of Huizhou” I love Xidi so much Surrounded by mountains, with two shallow streams running through the village White walls, black tiles, and horse-head walls, this is the ink-wash Jiangnan of ancient paintings. Compared to Hongcun, which is full of tour groups and students, Xidi is less commercial and more authentic. 🚗 Transportation: Drive to Xidi, Yixian, Huangshan 🚄 Take a high-speed train to Huangshan North Station, then transfer to a tourist bus for an hour 🚄 Take a high-speed train to Yixian East Station, then take a direct bus or taxi for 20 minutes! 🚌🚕 🎫 Tickets are CNY 104 per person. If you’re interested in the history and culture of ancient villages, you can choose a CNY 90 guided tour to learn more about the charm of this ancient village! 🗣️ 🌙 Visiting time Although Xidi is not as crowded as Hongcun, there are still many tourists! It’s recommended to stay overnight in the scenic area and visit in the evening and early morning to experience the tranquility and beauty of the ancient village! You can also visit nearby villages like Bishan and Nanping! 🌟 🚶‍♀️ Route Hu Wenguang Archway → Zhumutang → Theater → Gulai Bridge → Lufutang → Qingyunxuan → Jingaitang → Xiulou → Xiyuan → Dongyuan → Lotus Pond → Viewing Pavilion! Each attraction has its own unique charm and story! 🏘️ 🏞️ Attractions 📍 Hu Wenguang Archway: Built in the Ming Dynasty, the archway has the words “Prime Minister of Jingfan” and “Governor of Jiaozhou” engraved on the east and west sides, respectively. 🏛️ 📍 Xiyuan & Dongyuan: Exquisite and profound, with white walls and black tiles, experience the unique charm of Huizhou residences! 🏡 📍 Qingyunxuan: A small building with a clever layout, built in the Qing Dynasty. The courtyard has century-old peonies and a round door frame, symbolizing happiness and harmony! 🌸 📍 Jingaitang: An important building in the village center, built in the Ming Dynasty, dedicated to ancestors and used as a meeting hall for villagers! 🙏 📍 Yingfutang: The former residence of Gong Shenghu, a second-rank official in the Qing Dynasty, with a typical Huizhou-style gatehouse and exquisite brick and wood carvings! 🏛️ 📍 Gulai Bridge: A small bridge built in the Ming Dynasty, full of history! 🌉 📍 Lotus Pond: Beautiful when the lotus flowers are in bloom, with waterwheels adding to the atmosphere! 🌿 📍 Mingjing Lake: Fountain shows and water screen movies in the evening! Learn about the past and present of Xidi from 18:30 to 20:30! 🎆 📍 Viewing Pavilion: The best place to overlook the entire Xidi ancient village! Although the climb is tiring, the view is worth it! 🌄