Hongcun Village – A Living Ink-Water Painting

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🏆 UNESCO World Heritage Site
- A 500-year-old Ming Dynasty village designed in the shape of a resting ox, featuring:
- "Ox Head": Leigang Hill
- "Ox Horns": Ancient scholar trees
- "Ox Intestines": Meandering water channels

🎨 Artistic Inspiration
- The real-life model for 《卧虎藏龙》's moonlit pond scenes
- Over 100 watercolor sketching spots marked by stone plaques

📍 Location: Hongcun Scenic Area, Yi County, Huangshan City, Anhui
🕒 Opening Hours: 24/7 (Ticket checkpoints: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM)
🎫 Admission: ¥104 (Valid for 3 days)
🚗 Transport:
- From Huangshan North Station: Shuttle bus (1.5hrs, ¥30)

Post by Winnie21 | Apr 15, 2025