All-Inclusive Private Tour: Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Xidi and Hongcun Ancient Villages
Yi County

Xidi and Hongcun Ancient Villages were listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 2000, and they are the most representative local-style residences in southern Anhui Province. Follow a knowledgeable tour guide to explore the “Chinese ink painting” villages with pickup and drop-off from Huangshan city hotels.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hongcun Ancient Village - Local tour guide will meet you at Huangshan city hotel at 8:30 am to start the picturesque villages sightseeing. Listen to your guide’s customized commentary of local history and culture on the way.

You will firstly visit the Hongcun Village, it enjoys the reputation of ‘a village in the beautiful Chinese picture’ because of its location at high altitude and being shrouded by clouds and mist. It has about 137 Ming and Qing style residences. Built with pink walls and black tiles, all the residences are better arranged. Among them, the Chengzhi Hall is the most representative and is praised as the ‘Folk Imperial Palace’. Numerous varieties of figures and patterns are carved on the columns, beams and door frames and are gilded with gold. Follow your guide to enjoy fascinating wood carvings and amazing scenery.

  • Xidi Ancient Village - After lunch, continue to explore the Xidi Village with a history of over 900 years and famed as being the ‘Ming and Qing Dynasty Local Residence Museum’. The three carving styles including those on stones, bricks and wood are the most renowned, you can see the exquisite carvings on door frames, lattice walls, columns and beams in the ancestral halls. This is the place for keen photographers, get your camera ready and shoot incredible photos.

Afterwards, enjoy comfortable transfer back to the hotel, and your memorable trip concludes here.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off
  • Private transportation
  • English-speaking guide
  • Private tour
  • Entrance ticket fees
  • Chinese lunch
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Hongcun Ancient Village
Northwest Corner,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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