Hongcun: Ancient Water Village in the Embrace of Mountains

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📸 Destination: 宏村 (Hongcun)

💲Budget:
Entrance fee approx. RMB 104; meals RMB 30–60; local stays from RMB 100/night

🔆Travel Tip:
Visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid tour groups and catch the magical reflections on the water. Wear comfy shoes for walking the cobbled paths and narrow alleys. A local guide can deepen your experience with stories behind each courtyard.

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Located in southern Anhui Province, about 1 hour from Huangshan City by car, Hongcun (宏村) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its perfectly preserved Hui-style architecture and tranquil water systems. Often described as a “village in a Chinese painting,” it has attracted artists, filmmakers (like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), and cultural wanderers from all over. The village layout resembles an ox, with canals flowing like veins through white-walled houses and arched bridges. With over 800 years of history, it offers an immersive glimpse into ancient Chinese rural life—slow-paced, scenic, and deeply poetic.

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Post by Sven02 | Aug 2, 2025