Right beside Hongcun, the ancient village where directors like Zhang Yimou and Ang Lee came to shoot their films

🎬【A Beloved Destination for Movie Directors, China's Film Village·Xiaohengdian】🎬 Zhang Yimou's 'Ju Dou' and Ang Lee's 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' have both lovingly captured this mysterious ancient village—Nanping, located right next to Hongcun. With its unique charm, it has attracted numerous well-known directors. Walking through it is like stepping into the world of movies, where every brick and tile is imbued with the breath of stories. 🍃【A Pastoral Scroll from the Song Poetry, Nanping as Described by Yang Wanli】🍃 'After a fresh rain, the wildflowers are fragrant; the sandy roads are long after the rain.' The Song Dynasty poet Yang Wanli vividly depicted the tranquility and poetic nature of Nanping Village. Nestled against Nanping Mountain and boasting a thousand-year history, the village interprets the typical features of southern Anhui ancient villages with its deep and winding streets, grand and exquisite ancestral halls, and ancient residential buildings. 📚【A Historical Scroll, Jointly Painted by the Ye, Cheng, and Li Clans】📚 Since the Ye family ancestors moved here at the end of the Yuan Dynasty, Nanping Village has undergone years of sedimentation, gradually forming a pattern governed by the three major clans: Ye, Cheng, and Li. Nearly three hundred Ming and Qing ancient buildings, 36 ancient wells, and 72 lanes weave together a vivid historical scroll. 🏛️【China's Ancient Ancestral Hall Architecture Museum, Eight Great Halls Each with Their Own Charm】🏛️ Nanping Village is known as the 'China's Ancient Ancestral Hall Architecture Museum', with eight major halls that are unparalleled in scale and number in Anhui Province. Among them, the Xuzhitang (Ye Clan Ancestral Hall) and Kuiguangtang (Ye Clan Branch Ancestral Hall) witnessed the legendary birth of 'Ju Dou' and 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon'. The former retains the original appearance of a dye workshop, while the latter has been transformed into the majestic Yuan Far Bureau. In addition, Xiaosilou, as the best photography spot overlooking the village, dazzles with its late Qing and early Republican style that blends Chinese and Western elements. 🗺️【Advantageous Geographic Location, Rich Surrounding Attractions】🗺️ Nanping Village is located in Bixiang Town, Yi County, Anhui, only 16 kilometers from Hongcun and 47 kilometers from the Huangshan scenic area. Whether it's a self-driving tour or exploring the surroundings, transportation is convenient. Nearby attractions such as Hongcun, Xidi, Guanlu, Pingshan, Bishan (Bishan Bookstore), and Shouzhuo Garden, are like dazzling pearls, stringing together the cultural journey of Huizhou. 💰【Ticket Discount Information, Free Admission to the Scenic Area in 2024】💰 Regular tickets are about 40 yuan, but the exciting news is that in 2024, the Nanping scenic area will be open to the public for free. With just a 10 yuan parking fee, you can enjoy this ancient village exploration journey. 📌【Tour Guide】📌 It is recommended to enter from the west entrance to start your Nanping exploration journey. Don't forget to stop at the three-hole ancient stone bridge at the north entrance of the village to feel the unique charm of the 'Ju Dou' filming location.