Where Ink Comes Alive: Hongcun, The Living Painting

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🏘️ Huizhou Architecture — Intricate, Symbolic, and Regionally Unique

Hongcun is part of the Huizhou cultural region, which developed its own unique architectural style during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Huizhou Architecture Features:

Whitewashed walls and dark-tile roofs (sharp contrast)

Horse-head gables (马头墙) to prevent fire

Ornate wooden carvings on doors, beams, and furniture

Symmetrical courtyards and ancestral halls

Decorative brickwork and stone foundations

Post by miniiiiiiii | Jul 19, 2025