Hongcun Ancient Village (Yi County, China): Tours & Tickets
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Visitors to the famous Huangshan mountains may choose to take a side trip to a few ancient villages close by and the picturesque Hongcun is probably the most well known, having been featured in the movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. The most photographed spots are around the…
When you are in the Yellow Mountain area, don't miss to visit. A guide could show us many old houses and explain details we would not have seen without. The lake is a great place to walk around and enjoy the view and - hopefully - the sunshine. (Take the kids at your hands on…
It is a small merchant town considered one of the top cultural heritage attractions in China. The main buildings are more or less (mainly less) restored and the rest mostly rebuilt in the local Qing style. We advice you to follow one of the many official guides even though you…
It was a welcome break here after the 21/2 train ride from Shanghai to Huangshan. An Artist’s Haven with the beautiful grey tiles, white walls,lanes, stone bridge, water lily ponds– truly living up to its reputation as “the ancient village in Chinese paintings.” Despite its…
Prepare yourself for there to be many tour groups and many clamoring to take a picture. If you know that coming in, you won’t feel as frustrated. Just try and enjoy the ancient village, the food and snacks. I would not tour without a guide as you will miss much of the history of…
