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🏘️ Ancient Villages in Southern Anhui – Xidi and Hongcun

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🏘️ Ancient Villages in Southern Anhui – Xidi and Hongcun
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Huizhou region


🕐 2 min read · Updated 2 Apr 2026 at 10:30

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

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  • 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 ...

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