🏘️ Ancient Villages in Southern Anhui – Xidi and Hongcun
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Huizhou region
📌 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000
- Two villages: Xidi and Hongcun, located in Anhui Province, China
- Founded in Ming Dynasty (1368–1644); refined during Qing Dynasty
- Hui-style architecture with whitewashed walls, grey tile roofs, and intricate wood carvings
Xidi and Hongcun are two exceptionally well-preserved ancient villages in southern Anhui Province that exemplify traditional Huizhou settlement ...