Xidi

In the misty southern Anhui, the distant mountains are like ink, as if they are the ink and wash landscape under the pen of the ancients. The white-walled and black-tiled residences are lined up, just like a quiet ink painting. When you come to Huizhou, it is best to live in a hotel in the ancient village, where the pace of life becomes unhurried. Located in the world cultural heritage, 5A scenic spot Hongcun-Xidi traditional village, it is full of the charm of Huizhou rural town. It is transformed from a series of old grain stations with historical marks. The designer retained the shape of the granary during the transformation, which is both simple and elegant, and modern. The area of Tan She is very large, which can meet the various needs of different guests. The all-day restaurant provides a good place for guests to taste authentic Huizhou cuisine. The restaurant is based on the natural crops and ingredients provided by the hotel's own farmland, featuring Huizhou specialty dishes, stinky salmon, ham, hairy tofu and mountain delicacies are all available. In addition to the dining service, the restaurant also provides room delivery service, allowing guests to enjoy delicious food in the room without having to rush for meals.

🏯✨ The romance of Xidi really infects everyone. In the early morning, Xidi is without tourists, some shops are not yet open, and strolling on the bluestone slabs of Xidi is like walking through a beautiful landscape painting. 🏯✨ It's as if one can see the warmth and delicacy of the ancient village of Xidi. The raindrops hitting the bluestone slabs create ripples, granting Xidi a peacefulness of the passing years. Wandering through the village, one can witness the long history of Xidi. 🏯✨ The weather in southern Anhui during early autumn alternates between sunny and rainy. The rain washes over the tiles on the houses, and the pitter-patter of the light raindrops falls on the bluestone paths, composing a moving rainy season melody that sounds particularly pleasant in the early morning of Xidi. 🏯✨ The alleys of Xidi are not winding, and after the rain, they resemble a long corridor shrouded in mist. The washing of the rain restores the town to its simplicity, and the distant mountains shrouded in mist appear like an ink painting before the eyes of the world. At this moment, Xidi is more like a gentle and serene poem, appearing so tranquil and elegant in the rain.

Xidi Village, an administrative village under the jurisdiction of Xidi Town, Yi County, Anhui Province, is a traditional Chinese village! Xidi Village was established during the Huangyou period of the Northern Song Dynasty, developed in the middle of the Jingtai period of the Ming Dynasty, and prospered in the early Qing Dynasty! The overall shape of Xidi Village is like a ship, surrounded by mountains on all sides, with two streams passing through the village! The village is composed of a longitudinal street and two roads along the stream as the main skeleton, forming a village street system that mainly faces east and extends to the north and south! All streets and lanes are paved with Qing stone from Yi County, and most of the ancient buildings are wooden structures with brick walls for maintenance. The wood carvings, stone carvings, and brick carvings are rich and colorful, and the design and layout of the lanes and buildings are harmonious! The spatial changes in the village are flexible, the architectural tones are simple and elegant, and it is a typical representative of Chinese Hui-style architectural art! Address: Administrative village under the jurisdiction of Xidi Town, Yi County, Anhui Province!

In the place of utmost devotion, there are no dreams of Huizhou! The Huizhou-style architecture is too beautiful, with white walls, black tiles, and horse-head walls; this is the Jiangnan depicted in ancient paintings. Compared to Hongcun, I have a greater affection for this less-visited ancient village in the south of the Yangtze River, a sanctuary from the world. Location: Xidi Ancient Village Navigation: Yixian County, Huangshan, Anhui, Xidi Town. Take a taxi after arriving at Yixian Station by high-speed train Who understands? I love Xidi Ancient Village in winter even more. Although it seems a bit more desolate and quiet in the winter, it adds a sense of seclusion that an ancient village should have. Photo tips for Xidi Ancient Village The whole ancient village is not too big, it is recommended to come early in the morning. The distant mountains shrouded in mist envelop the ancient village, which is simply too ethereal. Spend half a day strolling through the ancient village; during the off-season, there are not many tourists, and it's really comfortable to walk, stop, and take photos. There is a pond outside the ancient village, with lotus flowers in summer, and misty fog in the mornings of autumn and winter. Here you can capture the reflection of the ancient village in the water. Outside the ancient village, there are some free-range geese and ducks. Using the ducks and the ancient village buildings in the background for photos is even more artistic. There are many winding alleys inside the ancient village, with white walls, black tiles, and paved with blue bricks. Any one you choose can capture the feel of a small town in the south of the Yangtze River. There are many winding alleys inside the ancient village, with white walls, black tiles, and paved with blue bricks. Any one you choose can capture the feel of a small town in the south of the Yangtze River. In spring, the rapeseed flowers in Xidi are about to bloom, so you can enjoy the flowers while touring the ancient village!

Winter in Huangshan is also very interesting, you can see the not so common heavy snow, if you still don't know how to choose the route, you can refer to the following guide. Day1: Xidi Ancient Village - Hongcun - Nanhu Academy - Jingde Hall - Yuezhao Day2: Huangshan Scenic Area - Shixin Peak - Monkey Watching Sea - Cool Terrace Day3: Watch the sunrise - West Sea Grand Canyon - Aoyu Peak - Hundred Steps Cloud Ladder →Transportation Airplane: Huangshan Tunxi Airport There are not many flights at Huangshan Airport, if your city happens to have flights, you can consider traveling by plane, the airport also has a very convenient tourist bus line High Speed Rail: Huangshan North Station If you arrive early, you can take the tourist line directly to the scenic area, if it's too late, it's recommended to stay in the city for one night before setting off →Accommodation Huangshan City: Accommodation in the city is relatively convenient, all kinds of facilities are quite complete and will be more convenient, but it will be far from the scenic area, so pay attention to the time Near Huangshan Scenic Area: There are many accommodation points on and off the mountain, it is recommended to look at them in advance on Ctrip before choosing. →Precautions Be sure to book a hotel before you come, some internet celebrity homestays need to be seriously considered before booking, and also ask if there are any breakfast or shuttle services and other supporting services. →Recommended Food Kawangka Lingshan Wine Yeast Huangshan Fermented Tofu Huizhou Cuisine Huangshan Bamboo Shoots Bacon

Why is the most photogenic place in Southern Anhui not recommended by anyone. The ancient village at the foot of Mount Huangshan The lesser-known Xidi It's so much better than the commercialized Hongcun in terms of experience I originally found Chengkan while searching for ancient towns But the transportation was very inconvenient Then I discovered Xidi, this hidden gem The Yi County high-speed train station was only opened last year There were a total of 6 people including me getting off the high-speed train at this station After getting off the high-speed train, a 3-yuan bus ride takes you directly to Xidi Village Wednesday is free admission The guesthouses and hotels in the scenic area are centuries-old houses The owners are warm and hospitable Unlike the commercialized Hongcun This place has not been developed by developers It is completely operated by the villagers themselves The scenery is no less than that of Hongcun After all, it is an ancient village that has been featured in 'National Geographic' The photography experience is even better Because it's easy to capture the empty streets and alleys Every corner is a scene of Huizhou 🚞 High-speed train Yi County Station Exit the high-speed train station and turn right to Yi County Bus Station There are buses to Xidi and Hongcun Regular departures, 10 minutes to Xidi for 4 yuan

| An ancient busy post station, hiding a big secret of the royal family. The "World Cultural Heritage" ancient village of Xidi in Yi County, named for its role as a post station for delivering letters in Huizhou Prefecture, retains a large number of Ming and Qing ancient buildings and is known as a "home in the Peach Blossom Land". . ㊙️Did you know? Such a busy post station (post station) also hides a secret of the Tang Dynasty royal family. Xidi is a place where people with the surname Hu live! But the ancestors were descendants of Li Ye, the Tang Zhaizong, who avoided the world due to the chaos of Zhu Wen and changed the surname "Li" to "Hu", which has been passed down to this day. There is a shop called "Hutong Li" in the first picture Hutong. In addition to the pun, this is the meaning. . 🧧During the Spring Festival, Xidi is full of your urgent atmosphere, you can also collect stamps and participate in New Year activities. The stamp collection point is at Xidi Archway and Jingai Hall

Xidi is the top stream of ancient Huizhou villages. || The photos are all taken on the 30th-31st of this month. The spatial structure of the streets and alleys is clear, the scale of the streets is pleasant, the commerce is moderate, with rapeseed fields, and with viewing platforms. You can find all the best features of an ancient village combined in Xidi. At dusk, it's brilliantly golden and very lively, while after a rainy morning, it's full of the misty rain typical of the Jiangnan region. Highly recommend staying for a night. There's a light show in the evening, and the next morning you can take a walk in the flower fields, then go up to the spring mountain for a look. Take advantage of the influx of tourists to enjoy the ancient streets when they're less crowded. Unfortunately, this year's rapeseed flower season can be considered over, with only a few flowers scattered in the fields. We'll have to come back next year during the peak bloom.

Surrounded by mountains, the ancient village of Xidi in Anhui has always been known as a 'home in Peach Blossom Land.' As a member of the World Heritage, this spring, it is shining in the rapeseed flower sea with the glory brought by the cycle of the four seasons. In the human world's April days, the continuous rapeseed fields, the dotted peach blossoms, the ancient village and old houses surrounded by streams... This is the most ordinary time in the spring of southern Anhui, but it makes those who have seen it unforgettable.

"A lifetime of dreams, no dream to reach Huizhou" This spring, I finally visited Anhui, a place I've longed for, and checked in at this ancient village that made the National Geographic list. It's less crowded, scenically beautiful, and you can see vast fields of rapeseed flowers, making up for not seeing them last year. ❣️: Xidi Ancient Village 📍: Xidi Village, Xidi Town, Yi County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province 💰: 94 RMB per person (half price with a student ID) 🚗: Self-driving, navigate to Xidi Ancient Village, there is an open-air parking lot outside the scenic area (you can also take the Hongcun scenic area commuter bus from Huangshan North Station, two stops to Xidi, which takes about 2 hours) Xidi Ancient Village was founded during the Huangyou era of the Northern Song Dynasty, developed in the middle of the Jingtai era of the Ming Dynasty, and flourished in the early Qing Dynasty. It is a traditional Chinese village with bluestone paths, white walls and black tiles, horse head walls, and wood carvings, stone carvings, brick carvings that can be seen everywhere in the village, as well as rapeseed flower fields. Strolling through the ancient village is like wandering into a rural landscape painting. Xidi Ancient Village is more rustic compared to Wuyuan in Jiangxi, with less commercial atmosphere and more homely feel, and fewer tourists. Many alleys in the ancient village are basically deserted, very quiet, giving a serene Jiangnan vibe. Spending half a day here can make one feel much more relaxed. It even rained a little when I was there, but it didn't affect the scenery at all; on the contrary, Xidi Ancient Village in the rain is even more charming. Travel Tip: Spring has frequent showers, but they are mostly brief, so it's advisable to bring an umbrella for sunshade or rain protection. The village has many rapeseed flowers, and they are all photogenic, but be aware of mosquitoes and consider bringing mosquito repellent. The village is not large, so there's no need to deliberately look for photo spots; just wander around, and you might stumble upon a surprise at the next corner. The village is some distance from Huangshan North Station, so if you are taking the high-speed train, you can directly take the scenic area commuter bus from Huangshan North Station, and stay in the village at night. ✅ Food Recommendation: Stinky tofu (smells bad but tastes good, 15 RMB per serving in the scenic area) 🔥 Nearby Attractions: Hongcun Nanping Ancient Village (Note: Both are accessible by public bus, but it takes a long time to get there, so self-driving is more convenient)

🍃 Out of the three ancient towns, I chose Xidi and Hongcun to visit in one day. Compared to the crowded Hongcun where it's hard to find a good angle, Xidi is perfect for taking photos! 🌿 The vast fields nearby are incredibly open, healing, and beautiful. If I had arrived a bit earlier, it would have been all rapeseed flowers, and I can imagine how gorgeous that would be! 🏯 For those who appreciate culture and history, Xidi also fully satisfies. With two large ancestral halls, the residences of famous merchants from the past, and the archway at the entrance of the scenic area, you can see the three treasures of Hui-style architecture all at once. 📷 For landscape photography enthusiasts, it's really important to visit Hongcun when it's less crowded; there are too many tour and study groups. The most photogenic spots, Nan Lake and Yuezhao, are constantly crowded, making it hard to get a clean shot.

Surrounded by mountains on all sides, Xidi Village is shaped like a boat nestled among the hills, with a layout that embraces the mountains, water, and screen-like vistas. Its architecture, dating back to the Northern Song Dynasty's Huangyou period, is predominantly wooden, with exquisite carvings in wood, stone, and brick. The village pond, teeming with lotus flowers in summer, is vibrant and elegant, drawing many visitors to paint and sketch here. Location: Xidi Village, Xidi Town, Yi County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province Transportation: There is a passenger transport center next to Huangshan North Station for travel to Xidi (Xidi has a shuttle bus service with Hongcun scenic spot) 🎫 Ticket: 104 RMB per person (valid for three days) Must-visit spots Hu Wenguang Archway Built in the sixth year of the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, commonly known as "Xidi Archway" with rich and lifelike stone carvings and a long history Viewing Platform Overlooking the entire ancient town of Xidi, surrounded by mountains and rising clouds, a must-visit for photos Lingyun Pavilion Built in the fifty-second year of the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, it offers a view of one of the "Eight Sights of Xidi," the "Wuqiao Night Moon." West Garden, East Garden The three excellences of Xidi (wood, stone, brick carvings) are vivid and exquisite, with courtyard layouts that are both independent and interconnected, representing the Huizhou-style gardens of the Jiangnan region. Jing'ai Hall The Hu family ancestral hall, built in the twenty-eighth year of the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, has a typical outward appearance with flying eaves and upturned corners, and an open interior. The two six-meter-tall bluestone columns in the lower hall and the white fruit wood columns in the upper hall complement each other, also representing typical Huizhou architecture Recommended food Hairy tofu, dried vegetable meat cakes, Wang Yitiao wontons, Huizhou hairy tofu, stinky mandarin fish (if you're not used to stinky mandarin fish, you can order fresh grilled mandarin fish), smoked meat with fresh bamboo shoots pot, wujiapi stir-fried eggs, Huizhou stir-fry (local wild vegetables). Tips 🔸The ancient village is not too large, so it's recommended to come early in the morning when the distant mountains are shrouded in mist, which is simply magical. Spend half a day strolling through the village; during the off-season, there are not many tourists, and it's really comfortable to walk and stop for photos. 🔸Outside the village, there is a pond where you can photograph the reflection of the ancient village in the water, especially in summer with lotus flowers and in autumn and winter mornings with swirling mists. 🔸There are some free-range geese and ducks outside the village, and using them in photos with the ancient buildings adds to the artistic conception. 🔸There are many winding alleys in the village, with white walls and black tiles, and paved with green bricks. Any of them can capture the feel of a Jiangnan town.