Hongcun Ancient Village

With a 900 years existence, Hongcun Ancient Village is designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000. The village layout resembles body of an ox, with Leigang Hill being the 'head', two huge trees on the hill: the 'horns', the residences: the 'body', a winding stream: the 'entrails', Moon Pond: the 'stomach' and the four bridges forming the 'four legs'.
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Chengzhi Hall
Other halls are Wang Ancestral Hall, Jingxiu Hall, Jingde Hall and Lexu Hall.
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Nanhu Academy
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Water Scenery in Hongcun Ancient Village
Moon Pond in the village center is crescent shaped. It was once a restless spring, then by leading the streams into Moon Pond to supply the villagers' daily water needs.
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Moon Pond after Snow |
South Lake was built about 200 years later than Moon Pond. When Moon Pond couldn’t meet villagers’ growing needs anymore. They then dug out the South Lake, a giant arch with a two-layer bank around. The upper layer covered with slabs of stone; whereas lower layer planted with willows and poplars. On sunny days with the white residence shadows mirrored on the water it looks particularly superb. The film Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon was shot nearby.
Famous Dishes in Hongcun Ancient Village
How to get to Hongcun Ancient Town
From Huangshan:
2. Take an hourly bus from Huangshan North Railway Station available from 9:25 to 17:25 to Hongcun Ancient Village.
3. From Huangshan Mountain/ Tangkou to Hongcun, there are four buses at 7:40, 9:40, 13:40 and 15:40. Note: there are more buses available in peak tourist season.
From Xidi Ancient Village:
2. Take a taxi or private car to Hongcun Ancient Village, the taxi fare is around CNY70.
Entrance Fee | CNY104, the ticket is valid for unlimited entries within three days since the time of first entry. |
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Opening Hours | 7:30 - 17:30 |

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- Last updated on Jan. 05, 2024 by Gabby Li -