World Heritage in China
Ancient Villages in southern Anhui - Xidi and Hongcun
Updated: Jul 10, 2018
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Ancient Villages in southern Anhui - Xidi and Hongcun [Photo/IC]
Located in Yi county, Huangshan city in south Anhui province, the two traditional villages Xidi and Hongcun are architectural complexes, with high historical and artistic value.
Their overall layout, landscape, architectural form, decoration and construction techniques all retain the original features of Anhui villages between the 14th and 20th centuries.
They were added to the World Cultural Heritage List in 2000.
Address: South of Yangze River in Anhui province
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Festival & Customs
Liangshan Yi Torch Festival lights up Puge with torches and tradition
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Captivating craftsmanship of dragon and phoenix bronze mirror
