Hongcun
Hongcun is a village in Yixian county, Anhui province, located near the southwest slope of Mount Huangshan.
The village is arranged in the shape of an ox: A nearby hill (Leigang Hill) is interpreted as the head, and two trees standing on it mark the horns. Four bridges across the Jiyin stream can be seen as the legs and the houses of the village form the body. Inside the “body”, the Jiyin stream can be seen as the intestines and the lakes - such as the “South Lake” (Nanhu) - as the stomachs.
The architecture and carvings of the approximately 150 residences dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties are said to be among the best of their kind in China. One of the biggest of the residences open to visitors, Chenzhi Hall, also contains a small residence museum.
Together with Xidi it was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. Hongcun was a location where the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was shot. Since then, tourism has dramatically More
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| HSCP-1: 3 Day Mt Huangshan and Hongcun Village Tour | fromUS$405 |
 | Attractions:Enjoy “the Four Uniques” of Mt.Huangshan - rocky peaks, oddly-shaped pines, crystal-clear mountain springs and seas of clouds
Visit traditional Anhui style village of Hongcun, enjoy its carefully designed format and spectacular architecture
Features:Mt. Huangshan, or the Yellow Mountain, presents a marvelous spectacle of rocky peaks, oddly-shaped pines, crystal-clear mountain springs and seas of clouds, each of which will put a shine on your tour of the city's environs, while the appeal of Tunxi Old Street and famous Hui dishes will add their own special touch to a very memorable tour.
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