xidi and hongcun
states: [china]
category: cultural
year: 2000
location: Yi county, Huangshan city, Anhui Province
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 29.9044444400, 117.9875000000
last visited: 2018
unesco id: 1002
world heritage site: 1002
Xidi and Hongcun, a UNESCO World Heritage site in China, are ancient villages renowned for their well-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty architecture. Featuring narrow lanes, whitewashed walls, and ornate wooden carvings, these settlements reflect the prosperity of merchant families. With serene ponds and surrounding hills, they offer a picturesque window into traditional Chinese rural life and cultural heritage.
