Xidi and Hongcun
- States
- China
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 2000
- Location
- Yi county, Huangshan city, Anhui Province
- Region
- Asia & Pacific
- Coordinates
- 29.90444444, 117.9875
- Last Visited
- 2018
- UNESCO ID
- 1002
- WH Site
- 1002
Xidi and Hongcun, a UNESCO World Heritage site in China, are ancient villages renowned for their well-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty architecture. Featuring narrow lanes, whitewashed walls, and ornate wooden carvings, these settlements reflect the prosperity of merchant families. With serene ponds and surrounding hills, they offer a picturesque window into traditional Chinese rural life and cultural heritage.
