Category: Anhui
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Xidi, the echo of history within the walls of Anhui
In the heart of Anhui Province, in eastern China, lies a peaceful haven that looks as if it were painted with Chinese ink on a silk canvas. The ancient village of Xidi (西递, Xīdì) is, along with its neighbour Hongcun, one of the most extraordinary examples of rural architecture from the Ming and Qing dynasties.…
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The charm of Hongcun, the hidden gem of Anhui
Located in Anhui province (安徽), eastern China, the ancient village of Hongcun (宏村) represents one of the country’s best-preserved cultural treasures. This settlement, with more than 900 years of history and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000, offers visitors an authentic immersion in traditional China, far from the hustle and bustle of large…