2025 Xidi Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

#chinatrip Xidi Village, located in the scenic Anhui province, is a beautifully preserved example of ancient Chinese culture and architecture. This UNESCO World Heritage site, with its maze of narrow streets, ancient stone bridges, and traditional white-walled, black-tiled houses, offers visitors a journey back in time to the Ming and Qing dynasties. Xidi's tranquil atmosphere and stunning natural surroundings make it an ideal destination for those seeking to experience the essence of rural China. Travel tip: Arrive early in the day to explore the village at a relaxed pace and capture its beauty in the soft morning light. Be sure to visit the Hui-style ancestral halls and admire the intricate woodwork and stone carvings that decorate many of the historic buildings. The village is small enough to explore on foot, allowing you to fully appreciate its charm and details. For a deeper connection with the local culture, consider staying in one of the traditional guesthouses. Xidi Village offers a serene and authentic glimpse into China’s rich heritage.

[A Thousand Years of Huizhou Charm, A Dream of Ancient Villages - Xidi, Yixian County, Anhui Travel Guide] A Time Tunnel in an Ink Painting Stepping into Xidi is like falling into a yellowed Huizhou ink painting. The bluestone paths wind like poetry, the white walls and black tiles form a picturesque scene, and the eaves and corners of the Ming and Qing dynasties' ancient houses hide stories of life that have lasted for more than 600 years. This is a pearl of world cultural heritage, the most elegant dialogue between Hui-style architecture and natural landscapes. Three-Dimensional Art, Frozen Time Aesthetics Strolling through the village alleys, every old house is a three-dimensional museum: the "Hundred Sons Chart" on the wooden carved door lintel is exquisitely lifelike, the four-season flowers on the brick carved window lattices are vividly blooming, and the inscriptions on the stone carved archways are engraved with the glory of the clan. Touching the mottled wall bricks, the warmth of your fingertips quietly blends with the texture of history. Landscape Painting, Poetic Dwelling Outside the village, the Taohua Stream flows gently, reflecting the contours of the distant mountains; inside the village, the courtyards and patios bring the light and shadow of the four seasons into a small space. Enjoy the golden expanse of rapeseed flowers in spring, and the fiery red leaves of the Chinese tallow trees in autumn. The horse head walls appear and disappear in the morning mist, and the lantern streets in the twilight exude warmth. Huizhou Flavors on the Tip of Your Tongue, A World of Everyday Life Taste the richness of Huizhou's hairy tofu, savor a pot of refreshing Huangshan Maofeng tea, and listen to the long and melodious storytelling in the old teahouse. As night falls, smoke rises from the farmhouse stoves, and the aroma of dried bamboo shoots with braised pork and wild vegetables brings both the stomach and the heart home. Slow Travel Guide • Best Seasons: Spring and Autumn (March-May for rapeseed flower fields, September-November for colorful autumn scenery) • Must-Try Experiences: Climb the viewing platform in the early morning to overlook the entire village, stay overnight in an ancient house and listen to the wind chimes on the eaves, and participate in the intangible cultural heritage of bamboo weaving. • Transportation: Take the high-speed train to Huangshan North Station, then transfer to a special bus directly to the entrance of Xidi Village. Xidi is not just an ancient town, but a living moment in time. Here, slow down, let your footsteps synchronize with history, and let your breath resonate with the mountains and rivers. ——Every brick and tile tells a story, every plant and tree a line of poetry.

[Unlocking the "Living Ming and Qing Museum" Advanced Itinerary 🌾 Time Suggestions: Embrace the Rhythm of Huizhou, Become a Figure in a Painting - Late March - Early April: The ancient village is surrounded by a sea of rapeseed flowers. Stroll through the stone alleys in the morning mist, encounter sketching students, and capture the double composition of "flower windows + flower sea". - June Plum Rain Season: Moss climbs the horse head walls, and the misty rain creates a scene like ink painting. Participate in the "Huizhou Sun-Drying Festival" and watch villagers air out ancient books and paintings, unlocking the intangible cultural heritage of moisture-proofing techniques. - September - October Autumn Sun-Drying Season: Not exclusive to Wuyuan! In front of the Hu Clan Ancestral Hall in Xidi, chili peppers and corn are sun-dried, and the geometric color blocks on the rooftops clash with the Huizhou architecture, resulting in a 200% photogenic rate. - December - January Winter Snow Season: Snow covers the "Living Fossil of Ming and Qing Residential Buildings in China". With fewer than a hundred tourists, stay in a warm, stove-heated guesthouse converted from a centuries-old house, gather around the fire, and listen to stories of Huizhou merchants. --- 🚌 Transportation Guide: Ditch the Tour Groups, Take a Local's Route Home 1. High-Speed Rail + Secret Realm Bus: - Take the high-speed rail to Huangshan North Station. After exiting the station, avoid the crowded scenic spot shuttle bus! Turn right and take the "Tunxi-Xidi" township bus (12 yuan, 1 hour). The route passes through Bishang and Nanping, allowing you to stop and explore the Pioneer Bookstore and the rice paddies favored by Ricoh GR photographers. 2. Self-Driving Scenic Route: Depart from Hangzhou and take the "Anhui-Zhejiang Sky Road" (4 hours), check in at the 108 bends of Jingzhou Highway, and overlook the terraced fields and sea of clouds. This route is 10 times more exciting than the conventional route. 3. Overnight Stay on the Ancient Post Road: Book the "Xidi-Hongcun" hiking route in advance (15 km). Depart at dusk with flashlights for a night hike. The stone road reflects the moonlight, tracing the footsteps of Ming and Qing merchant caravans. --- 🏯 Must-See Attractions: Delve into the Courtyards of Ancient Houses, Touch the True Soul of Huizhou 1. Hidden Door of Zhuimu Hall: - Bypass the main hall and push open the hidden door behind the wooden screen on the right. This leads directly to the former site of the Hu family's private school. Arithmetic drafts of several generations of Huizhou merchants remain on the walls. Reservations can be made to experience tracing red characters in the "Huizhou Merchant Precepts". 2. Secret Path of Dongyuan Waterside Pavilion: - Pass through the artificial grotto and descend the mossy stone steps to the underground water channel. The Ming Dynasty water conservancy system is still in operation, providing a natural air-conditioned space in summer. 3. Diji Hall Woodcarving Workshop: - Not a tourist attraction! This is the private residence of an old craftsman on the north side of Xidi. For 150 yuan, learn the most difficult openwork carving technique of the "Four Carvings of Huizhou" and carve your own last name into a lintel (reservations required 3 days in advance). 4. Houbianxi Night Lights: - After dark, carry lanterns and walk along the stream. 23 ancient houses have hidden "Merchant Character Door" Easter eggs. Use your phone's long exposure to capture the fleeting phantom lights. --- 📸 Photo Spot Recommendations: Ditch the Tripod Crowd, Capture the Cinematic Feel of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" - Lingyun Pavilion Morning Mist: Climb the small hill outside the village at 5:30 am and wait for the first rays of sunlight to pierce through the horse head walls. Use a drone to capture an aerial view of "Black and White Huizhou" awakening from the mist. - Yingtianqi Printmaking Wall: Located on the outer wall of Xidi Primary School, this printmaking of "Xidi Village Notes" was created by a professor from the China Academy of Art. Wear plain Hanfu and pose in a dynamic walking posture for artistic photos that outshine ordinary tourist snapshots. - Reflection of Hu Wenguang Memorial Archway: On rainy days, crouch down and take photos in the accumulated water on the stone road in front of the archway. The symmetrical reflection + cold tones of a cloudy day will make your photos go viral on social media. - Huimo Gold Tracing Experience: In the basement of "Yuxiang Ink Workshop", use ancient gold tracing knives to carve characters on Huimo ink. Capture the moment when the gold powder scatters for intangible cultural heritage-level vlog footage. --- 🎒 Travel Tips: Insider Tips from an Old Huizhou Shopkeeper 1. Hidden Ticket Tips: - The 104 yuan ticket includes a free guided tour, but you need to specify a "Hu Descendant Guide" (only 3 tours per day) to uncover the secrets of business warfare hidden within the family genealogy. Book your tickets on Trip.com to make a reservation. 2. Food and Accommodation Recommendations: - Breakfast: Go to "Wangji Taguo" at the village entrance (not an internet-famous shop), 3 yuan/piece. The preserved vegetable filling paired with freshly ground soy milk has been a local favorite for 30 years. - Accommodation: - For luxury, choose "Huizhou Hall No. 1", a renovated Qing Dynasty tea merchant's residence where the bed faces the starry sky of the courtyard. - For value, choose "Gengle Hall". The owner is a Huizhou opera performer and offers free lessons on "The Peony Pavilion" in the courtyard at night. 3. Things to Avoid: - Be cautious when buying "Huangshan sesame seed cakes". Authentic ones are only baked between 2-4 pm. Look for "oily crust and translucent filling". - Don't rent bright red Hanfu! Dark blue and moon-white complement the horse head walls better. Bargaining tip: "Rent two sets, get one hour free".

Want to know the spirit of gold and silver, often from the yellow and white tour A lifetime of infatuation, no dream of Huizhou ——Some friends pity me for being poor and persuade me to travel to Huangshan and Baiyue I chose this place for my National Day trip I chose Xidi without hesitation between Xidi and Hongcun Because Xidi has fewer people and beautiful scenery, but there are also many people during the National Day Get up at 5 o'clock and start shooting at 6:30 🎬 There are fewer people You can't see the sunrise! Morning mist can be photographed You can go to the back street where there are fewer people, and there are too expensive things inside The village is very primitive, and there are aunts washing clothes in the river There are also paddy fields to shoot! It is recommended to go on weekdays, there are too many people on holidays

##BetterThanHongCun Hongcun is the Unesco village that many flock to. I visited both Hongcun and Xidi, and Xidi wins hands-down! I went for a walk at 6am and witnessed the gentle awakening of the village. There was tranquility in this history. My breakfast was at this cafe where you can borrow a book off the shelf. Accompanied by a beautiful soundtrack, I had a leisurely morning with a good book, osmanthus latte and dumplings. Hongcun was a cacophony from dawn to dusk! I would even go as far as to say the alleys in Xidi were more atmospheric than Hongcun.

Xidi is close to Yixian East High Speed ​​Railway Station. Bus No. 10 connects Yixian East Station, Xidi and Hongcun, with one bus every 30 minutes. It takes 20 minutes to reach Xidi from the high speed railway station (RMB4). The entrance ticket to the scenic area is RMB90+, free on Wednesdays, and paid lockers are provided at the main entrance. Starting at 7 o'clock in the morning, a large number of students learning painting, led by their teachers, began to sketch by the Mingjing Lake in Xidi. Indeed, I personally think that the most outstanding scenery in the whole Xidi is the area around Mingjing Lake. The rest of the scenery is a complex of ancient buildings with strong Huizhou characteristics. Everywhere is like an ink painting appearing before your eyes. As long as you focus correctly, every photo you take will definitely be a masterpiece. I happened to see the meat news in Xidi. City people like me who are not well-informed found it particularly novel. The farmers slaughtered pigs and put up notices to sell meat. Unfortunately, the day I visited was not a meat sale day, and I was very curious about the sales. I chose to stay at Xidi Huiju • Mobaili B&B because it is close to the entrance of the scenic area and convenient for travel. It was newly renovated in 2023. It retains the traditional Hui style and incorporates modern elements. The room is very comfortable and the scenery outside the window is beautiful. The accommodation experience is first-class. Xidi is often compared with Hongcun, or people are forced to choose between the two. Everyone knows how to have fun, so of course they have to choose Why Not Both ~ #Xidi #Hui-style architecture #Ink painting

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With long hair, the clear scorpion shone with innocence, and the ten fingers were lightly pinched with a squid, and the young seedlings swayed in the soil next to it, and the scenery was beautiful. Gently walk through the summer of Xidi, Huiyun, field, childlike, intertwined into a painting, people instantly lost in this watery moment. Focused eyes, happy laughter, attract people's eyes, look at it and dare not approach, afraid of disturbing this unique ink and wash garden dream. Inadvertently listening to the beating of the soul, listening in silence, listening to the sound of the summer that haunts the heart. In this season, I have a new story with Xidi...

[|"] is an outstanding representative of Huipai architecture, and the architecture here is much more important than Hongcuns, because this is the official business. More, it is really more money feng shui here is very good, sitting in the mountains and rivers, the village is a boat profile, the commercial atmosphere in the village is not as strong as Hongcun, this Good point h Getting started is a small lake, where the scenery is so good, a large number of art students sit in rows, painting sketches, very pleasant East side of the hill The upper view is very good, overlooking the entire Xidi, the white wall in the distance, the idyllic scenery in the vicinity, all of which are unobstructed. If you like to take pictures, you cant miss it. h There is also a museum in the village. Tube, leisurely, I highly recommend to go in and see, you can see the change course of Xidi Village tip: There is a free tour guide at the entrance of the attraction, it must be tight, after all, it is a human landscape, so-called The humanities attraction is 3 points to see the scenery and 7 points to see the commentary. The culture of Xidi is very deep. Worth a deep understanding of something, you will have another understanding of Huizhou culture

I have always known the beauty of rape in Anhui Xidi. I only know when I arrived at the destination. Wuli Village, not far away, has a beautiful peach blossom and does not lose the flavor of rape. "Escape the blasphemy, smoldering its brilliance", the ancients did not despise the wonderful verses, to praise the peach blossom style, until I was in the peach blossom forest, in order to feel the description of the poem. Even more amazing is that I was fortunate enough to see half of the peach blossoms and half of the rape blossoms in Wuli Village. On the one hand, pink is like a ray of sunshine, while the golden slope is on, and I am in it. I hope that time will linger, and I will stop by myself.

March of each year is the best viewing season for the "Xi Di" rapeseed. In the morning, facing the rising sun, strolling through the mountains, the mountains and birds are fragrant, and the courtyards are not far away. When you are in the sea of flowers, you can walk through the bridge and walk through the deep lanes of the ancient town. Its so laid back. In the spring of Xidi, the beauty is on the canvas, the beauty in the photo, the beauty in the poems that have been circulated in the ages, the quaint villages, the horse-head wall of the flying horns, accompanied by the rareness of spring, so that the charm of southern Fujian is everywhere.

The alleys of Xidi are narrow and long, and even if the oil-paper umbrella of the Rain Lane poet is still acceptable, it is not tolerant. When you walked through the alleys, when you walked through a piece of bluestone, you saw a Huizhou-style residence with a powder wall and a tile. A peaceful and peaceful life is born in the heart, as if the millennium history is here. But it was a good night's sleep.

Nearly 200 buildings in the Ming and Qing Dynasties have been preserved in Xidi Village. The Huizhou architecture is patchwork, with bricks, wood and stone carvings interspersed among them. It is rare for the ancient Chinese dwelling buildings and can be a model of Huizhou ancient dwelling architecture. Xidi's rich homes, exquisite gardens, and magnificent arches all tell the tourists what the peach blossoms are. The number of people who come here to write here every year has been a lot. Compared to Hongcun, it seems that it is not known by too many people. There is a quiet painting group in every corner here, which records the best life. day.

Xidi Village is located in the south of Huangshan Mountain, a national 5A-level scenic spot. It is known as the Peach Blossom Source People and was built in the Northern Song Dynasty. The moment I got off the bus, I was fascinated by the ancient charm and the simple scenery. The mellow smell of the mud, mixed with the antique Ming and Qing architecture, feels like passing through the general. The village has a three-column, five-column and five-story bluestone archway built in the Ming Dynasty. It is a symbol of the prominent position of the Hu family. Not far away, you can also see a Fengfutang building, which is elegantly furnished and full of scholarly atmosphere. In the hall, there is a title Books and poems, filial piety for the newspapers, Reading good business is good, good, The couplet of entrepreneurship is difficult to keep difficult to understand, and the profound Confucian culture is infiltrated in the hearts of every Xidi people. Speaking of this bluestone archway, there is still a historical story to tell. The rise and fall of this village is closely linked to the fate of the Hu family. The first ancestor of Xidi was the son of Tang Zhaozongs Li Wei. He was harassed by the people and was changed to Hu. Hu family began to do business in 1465. They have succeeded in doing business, building large houses, building houses, repairing roads, paving roads, and bridging bridges. In the middle of the 17th century, the influence of some people in Hujiazhong from business to official positions led to the development of the village. From the 18th to the 19th century, the prosperity of Xidi reached its peak, when there were about 600 magnificent residences in the village.

Xidi Village is not big. Although it is seen from the top of the mountain, the dense white houses are piled up in the green forest, but it is not a long time from the village head to the end of the village. It is just a winding alley that will let you For a moment, I lost my way and lost my direction. Just like Zhu Jurens pay attention to the eyes for a long time, I dont feel that I am shaking my mind, I am fascinated. I am fluttering, like a cloud, I have already reached the wall. Lost in one White walls and black tiles, overlapping worlds.

Built in the Northern Song Dynasty, Xidi is an ancient village in Jixian County, Huangshan City, which has been nearly 1,000 years old. Due to the inconvenience of traffic in a long period of time, the ancient civilization of Xidi was preserved. Western's most promising scenery is ancient architecture, and the details of Xidi ancient architecture are reflected in various aspects, such as thresholds, beams, window sills, screens, etc. West is now a world cultural heritage. There are 224 ancient buildings in the Ming and Qing Dynasties in the village, and more than half of them are listed as national key cultural relics protection units. Brick carvings, stone carvings and wood carvings are the biggest architectural features of the Xidi ancient dwellings. You can see a lot of sketch students in all corners of Xidi Ancient Village. Xidi presents various levels of beauty in his or her writings. If you also draw, I think you will stop and set up the easel to paint the beauty in front of you!

The humanities are hand-painted in thousands of frames, and the landscape is full of poems! Sunshine Xidi Ancient Village, sing a small order like a song, sing into the four seasons The fragrance spreads the gentleness and enthusiasm between heaven and earth. In the south of Anhui Province, on the edge of Huangshan Mountain, the endless stretch of verses, brewed into a piece of Tang poetry and Song Yun under the gray tile white wall and slate!

Knowing a place begins with food. Huangshan County is located in the south end of Anhui Province and southwest of Huangshan Scenic Area. The rich natural resources here bring a variety of unique and beautiful foods. One side of the water and soil, these foods are often taken on the spot, the most intimate, most able to reflect the local characteristics, but also the most evocative. In the winter, Huizhou cuisine, stinky squid, Huangshan a "fern", hairy tofu ... which is your favorite?

The small and quiet Xidi small town, the students of the sketchbook are endless under the rain, the air of Xidi is full of fresh taste, 10 steps along the way, you will meet the students who are sketching, settle a corner Use a tripod to support the drawing board and open a day of relaxing painting life. Often they sit for a whole day, unlike the photographer pressing a shutter, but quietly starting from scratch, a stroke to see the eye The scenery is all drawn. There are people living here along the way, moving a chair, sitting at the door of their own house, watching people come and go, different tourists appear every day, each carrying a camera on the trail, encounter Stop at the literary cafe, check in at the door, and if you are hungry, go straight in, have a satisfying lunch, order a drink, and accompany the music to spend a leisurely vacation. Location: Xidi Scenic Area, Huangshan District, Anhui Province Transportation: The high-speed rail car arrives at Huangshan Bus Terminal and takes another hour to Xidi.

Xidi, located in the south of Huangshan Mountain, is known as the Peach Blossom Source People. Xidi Village is currently the most well-preserved Huizhou-style building complex with the reputation of the most beautiful village in the world. Nearly 200 buildings in the Ming and Qing Dynasties have been preserved in Xidi Village. A few months before coming to Xidi, just in time for the grand event day, Xidi, who traveled in the off-season, has been very quiet. There are not many people, walking in nature, every air is fresher. From the field, first arrive at Huangshan Bus Terminal, then take a ride to Xidi. #trip#

Nearly 200 buildings in the Ming and Qing Dynasties have been preserved in Xidi Village. The Huizhou architecture is patchwork, with bricks, wood and stone carvings interspersed among them. It is rare for the ancient Chinese dwelling buildings and can be a model of Huizhou ancient dwelling architecture. Xidi's rich homes, exquisite gardens, and magnificent arches all tell the tourists what the peach blossoms are. The number of people who come here to write here every year has been a lot. Compared to Hongcun, it seems that it is not known by too many people. There is a quiet painting group in every corner here, which records the best life. day. #trip#

The most important thing about Hus Ancestral Hall is Jing Ai Tang. There is a Hus Ancestral Hall at the entrance of Jing Ai Tang, and the plaque of Jing Ai Tang is inside. This building was originally a Hu's mansion. It was built in the 1600s of the Ming Dynasty. Later, the Hu family and three brothers brought their belongings to their hometown. They were expanded into Hu's Ancestral Hall and established a giant named Jing Ai Tang, expressing the brothers. Mutual respect and mutual love, the willingness of family and all ethnic groups to live in harmony. Jing'aitang should be the largest ancient building in Xidi Village, but it is not luxurious, rough and solemn. Children come here to learn calligraphy and filial piety and inherit Chinese culture. #trip#