Dongguan Xixi Ancient Village is the place for hipsters to check in📸

Xixi Ancient Village, located in Dongguan, occupies a long land and is one of the most intact Lingnan ancient villages preserved in the area. The ancient village is dominated by Ming and Qing characteristic buildings, archway, ancestral hall, bluestone path, plus the surrounding ancient trees, cloudy and rainy days come to have a quiet feeling of the years, very suitable for you who like to explore human history, take pictures, and enjoy slow time. The best part is that the whole village is open year-round, so you don’t have to worry about time constraints.

🗺️ Travel route suggestions:
To start exploring from the archway, you can walk slowly along the main alley, first to Wotang 1st Lane, from the ancient house all the way to the village center. Along the way, we pass many well-preserved ancestral halls and houses. It is recommended to slowly appreciate the local characteristic architecture and feel the life of the villagers.

🏞️Must-see check-in spots:
Xixi Ancient Village Archway: The village entrance is full of atmosphere and is the best background for selfies/photos.
Ancient trees and bluestone road: A path surrounded by ancient banyan trees, shooting portraits has an old Lingnan flavor.
Ancestral hall complex: Several of the ancestral halls are very beautifully built. The reliefs and gray sculptures in front of the door are worth looking at.

💡 Recommended places to visit:
There are many small cafes in the village, some of the old houses have been transformed into book bars and specialty shops. On a cloudy and rainy day, sitting in the shop and drinking a cup of tea, looking at the shadows of the trees swaying outside the window, is very atmospheric.

🧳Preparation before departure:
1. The ground of the ancient village is full of bluestone, it is recommended to wear lightweight non-slip shoes.
2. If you encounter a rainy day, remember to bring an umbrella, and you can take more feel of the ancient village in the rain.
3. There are no large restaurants in the village, remember to bring a small amount of water and simple snacks.

🔎 Practical Tips:
- There is less crowd on weekdays, so you can take beautiful photos slowly without fear of passers-by.
- There are sometimes small markets and exhibitions on weekends or festivals, you can pay attention to the village entrance notice.
- Free throughout the village, no tickets required.
- Some of the old houses are still occupied, remember to keep quiet and respectful when visiting.

The ancient village of Xixi in Dongguan is ideal for both walking and slow living.

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