[2025 Yi County Hotels] Travel Guide for Hongcun Yunxi Mengying Huizhou courtyard Resort (Updated Jul)

#chinatravel 🏠 Exquisite Huizhou Architecture — A Window into Traditional Chinese Living Hongcun showcases Huizhou-style architecture, known for its elegance, craftsmanship, and symbolism. Over 140 well-preserved buildings date from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Key features include: Whitewashed walls and black-tiled roofs Horse-head gables (for fire protection) Intricate wooden and stone carvings Secluded inner courtyards

#chinatravel This symbolic design is paired with a sophisticated water system that channels fresh mountain water into every household. It keeps the village clean, fresh, and cool — centuries before modern plumbing. Why Visit: This is not just aesthetic beauty — it’s an example of ancient environmental engineering still working today. The layout offers stunning symmetry for photography, drone shots, and artistic inspiration.

#chinatravel Hongcun Village 🧱 2. Unique “Ox-Shaped” Village Layout — A Genius of Ancient Design Hongcun’s layout is one of a kind in the world. The village was designed to resemble a sleeping ox, blending symbolism, Feng Shui principles, and practicality: Leigang Hill is the ox's head Winding alleys are its intestines Jiyin stream acts as the blood vessels

#chinatravel Hongcun Village Because of its outstanding cultural value, Hongcun was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. Why Visit: You’ll step into a real-life museum — but one that’s alive, where families still live, traditions endure, and history surrounds you at every turn. The Moon Pond is its stomach The South Lake represents the body

#chinatravel 🐂 What Makes Hongcun Village So Special — And Why You Should Visit 🌏 1. A UNESCO World Heritage Site with Over 900 Years of History Founded during the Southern Song Dynasty (1131 AD), Hongcun is a rare example of an ancient village that has been continuously inhabited and preserved for nearly a millennium. Its historical integrity is remarkable — from architecture and layout to lifestyle and traditions.

#chinatravel 🧧 In Summary Hongcun is more than a tourist attraction—it is a living museum, a cultural treasure, and a spiritual escape. With its brilliant planning, elegant architecture, and tranquil scenery, Hongcun continues to enchant visitors and preserve the soul of traditional Chinese rural life. Sampling local Huizhou cuisine Learning calligraphy or ink painting Watching local cultural performances

Yixian County in Anhui Province is not a well-known county in southern Anhui, but its attractions are famous at home and abroad. Xidi, Hongcun, Tachuan, and Lucun are all located in Yixian County. Are you surprised? Are you excited? Today, I will arrange a 3-day 2-night itinerary to visit the famous attractions in Yixian County. With a reasonable and relaxing itinerary, you can enjoy a relaxing trip. Are you interested? 1. Must-see attractions: Xidi, Hongcun, Lucun, Tachuan, Bishan, Nanping, Guanlu, and Qishu Lake are all included in this itinerary. 2. Itinerary: Day 1: Xidi and Bishan; Day 2: Hongcun, Lucun, Tachuan, and Qishu Lake; Day 3: Guanlu and Nanping. 3. Accommodation and dining: It is recommended to stay outside Hongcun for convenience. There are many guesthouses and restaurants in the area from the Hongcun West Gate Parking Lot to the West Gate Ticket Office, and the prices are reasonable. I stayed at Yunxi Mengying Guesthouse for 2 nights for CNY 400. I spent CNY 140 on meals per day, totaling CNY 420 for 3 days. It was a great value for money. 4. Transportation: The Changjinghuang High-speed Railway and Chihuang High-speed Railway have a station in Yixian County, Yixian East Station. Most cities have high-speed trains to Yixian East Station. There are buses from Yixian East Station to Xidi, and there are direct buses from Xidi to Hongcun. It is even more convenient to travel to attractions around Hongcun. In addition, there are buses from the Hongcun West Gate Parking Lot Bus Station to Yixian East Station and Huangshan North Station. 5. Budget: ① Tickets: Xidi CNY 94, Hongcun CNY 94, Tachuan and Lucun are currently free, Nanping CNY 30, Guanlu CNY 30, totaling CNY 248; ② Accommodation: CNY 400; ③ Meals: CNY 420; ④ Transportation: CNY 90; Total: CNY 1,158.