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World Heritage Xidi ancient village | Easter Road Trip 2021 | Day 6

A serene view of Xidi Gucunluo, a historic village surrounded by lush green mountains and reflective waters. Visitors stroll along the wet stone pathway holding colorful umbrellas, leading to an intricately designed traditional Chinese archway, showcasing the village's rich cultural heritage and timeless beauty on a misty day
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In the morning, we will continue our journey through the countryside to the World Heritage Xidi ancient village near Baishancun.

I woke up and started preparing for our next journey to World Heritage Xidi ancient village. We had breakfast at the Huangling Mountain parking area and enjoyed the views while driving to Xidi Gucunluo, a centuries-old village.

This was only a two-hour drive from Huangling mountains, so we could enjoy a more extended stay. Unfortunately, it started to rain heavily when we arrived at the site, but this did not stop us from visiting the village. This village is one of the most beautiful and well-preserved that I have seen. It has narrow streets, small shops, and happy people.

UNESCO World Heritage inscription plaque at Xidi Gucunluo Village in China. The plaque contains information in both Chinese and English, certifying Xidi Village's inclusion as a World Heritage site due to its cultural and historical significance. This village, recognized on December 2, 2000, represents the rich heritage of southern Anhui Province. The plaque signifies the protection of Xidi for the benefit of all humanity, emphasizing its universal value. Keywords: Xidi Gucunluo village, UNESCO World Heritage, cultural heritage, Anhui Province
Xidi Gucunluo village AAA heritage sightseeing spot

This one belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in China and is a member of the World Heritage Sites.

Hongcun was established in 1131 by Wang Wen, a general during the Han Dynasty. Like the neighboring Hu family in Xidi, the Wang family became prosperous merchants and the city grew in size from 1400 to about 1900. The architecture and carvings of the approximately 150 residences dating back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties are said to be among the best of their kind in China. One of the biggest of the residences open to visitors, Chenzhi Hall, also contains a small museum. The village is arranged in the shape of an ox with the nearby hill (Leigang Hill) interpreted as the head, and two trees standing on it as the horns. Four bridges across the Jiyin stream can be seen as the legs whilst the houses of the village form the body. Inside the “body”, the Jiyin stream represents the intestines and various lakes such as the “South Lake” (Nanhu) form the other internal organs. A 400-year-old waterway connects each residential household to the two water sources in the town, with most of the streets built alongside them. These streets are paved with original Yi County granite. The usual residences of the town contain a central courtyard surrounded by symmetrical bays of rooms, although there are much larger and more private houses for the weather citizens.

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Strolling around in the village, I found many interesting shops

Most shops are ancient, and the antiques for sale are attractive. Nowadays, needed to be careful as there are so many fake antiques. But if the price is correct and you like the design, why not? I had to cut down the number of pictures I put here as there were so many exciting places you could visit.

Arrive at the “To Journey-Huangshan Scenic Area” campsite.

We finally arrived at the campsite after driving past the mountains by road G330. This is a big camping chain in China, and this place is enormous. We had no issues registering even though we came late. As usual, during this trip, we were outside during the peak season, and the campsite was almost empty. According to personnel, this can accommodate about 2000 happy campers in the hotel or caravans. Let’s see what we can find here tomorrow.

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A serene view of Xidi Gucunluo, a historic village surrounded by lush green mountains and reflective waters. Visitors stroll along the wet stone pathway holding colorful umbrellas, leading to an intricately designed traditional Chinese archway, showcasing the village's rich cultural heritage and timeless beauty on a misty day
Xidi Ancient Village, a UNESCO World Heritage site, dates back to the 11th century and offers a remarkable glimpse into China's historical architecture. Visitors can explore its beautifully preserved stone-carved roofs, grand mansions, and iconic arched gateways, reflecting the rich heritage of the region.

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Summary

We found a gem on our road trip. One of Chinas UNESCO World Heritage sites and the village is a place to visit and to walk in the narrow alleys with small shops

Pros

  • Really authentic village has not been destroyed by modernization
  • Shops including other than the normal tourist stuff
  • If you like beer there is also a small bar street with a couple of small bars
  • The small alleys crossing here and there

Cons

  • No campsite closeby
  • Can it be negative? Raining all day 🙂

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Xidi Gucunluo
Xidi Gucunluo
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