Ancient villages and ancient roads, a romance unique to southern Anhui...

[A Thousand Years of Huizhou Charm, A Dream of Ancient Villages - Xidi, Yixian County, Anhui Travel Guide]
A Time Tunnel in an Ink Painting
Stepping into Xidi is like falling into a yellowed Huizhou ink painting. The bluestone paths wind like poetry, the white walls and black tiles form a picturesque scene, and the eaves and corners of the Ming and Qing dynasties' ancient houses hide stories of life that have lasted for more than 600 years. This is a pearl of world cultural heritage, the most elegant dialogue between Hui-style architecture and natural landscapes.
Three-Dimensional Art, Frozen Time Aesthetics
Strolling through the village alleys, every old house is a three-dimensional museum: the "Hundred Sons Chart" on the wooden carved door lintel is exquisitely lifelike, the four-season flowers on the brick carved window lattices are vividly blooming, and the inscriptions on the stone carved archways are engraved with the glory of the clan. Touching the mottled wall bricks, the warmth of your fingertips quietly blends with the texture of history.
Landscape Painting, Poetic Dwelling
Outside the village, the Taohua Stream flows gently, reflecting the contours of the distant mountains; inside the village, the courtyards and patios bring the light and shadow of the four seasons into a small space. Enjoy the golden expanse of rapeseed flowers in spring, and the fiery red leaves of the Chinese tallow trees in autumn. The horse head walls appear and disappear in the morning mist, and the lantern streets in the twilight exude warmth.
Huizhou Flavors on the Tip of Your Tongue, A World of Everyday Life
Taste the richness of Huizhou's hairy tofu, savor a pot of refreshing Huangshan Maofeng tea, and listen to the long and melodious storytelling in the old teahouse. As night falls, smoke rises from the farmhouse stoves, and the aroma of dried bamboo shoots with braised pork and wild vegetables brings both the stomach and the heart home.
Slow Travel Guide
• Best Seasons: Spring and Autumn (March-May for rapeseed flower fields, September-November for colorful autumn scenery)
• Must-Try Experiences: Climb the viewing platform in the early morning to overlook the entire village, stay overnight in an ancient house and listen to the wind chimes on the eaves, and participate in the intangible cultural heritage of bamboo weaving.
• Transportation: Take the high-speed train to Huangshan North Station, then transfer to a special bus directly to the entrance of Xidi Village.
Xidi is not just an ancient town, but a living moment in time. Here, slow down, let your footsteps synchronize with history, and let your breath resonate with the mountains and rivers.
——Every brick and tile tells a story, every plant and tree a line of poetry.

Post by AAL. Elizabeth 3120 | Mar 25, 2025