Xidi and Hongcun Ancient Villages were listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 2000, and they are the most representative local-style residences in southern Anhui Province. Follow a knowledgeable tour guide to explore the "Chinese ink painting" villages with pickup and drop-off from Huangshan city hotels.
Highlights:
Explore the most representative local-style residences in Huangshan
Visit villages famed as 'Ming and Qing Dynasty Local Residence Museum'
Informative, friendly and professional English-speaking guide
Private tour is operated with just your party and a guide/driver
What You Can Expect:
Local tour guide will meet you at Huangshan city hotel at 8:30 am to start the picturesque villages sightseeing. Listen to your guide’s customized commentary of local history and culture on the way.
You will firstly visit the Hongcun Village, it enjoys the reputation of 'a village in the beautiful Chinese picture' because of its location at high altitude and being shrouded by clouds and mist. It has about 137 Ming and Qing style residences. Built with pink walls and black tiles, all the residences are better arranged. Among them, the Chengzhi Hall is the most representative and is praised as the 'Folk Imperial Palace'. Numerous varieties of figures and patterns are carved on the columns, beams and door frames and are gilded with gold. Follow your guide to enjoy fascinating wood carvings and amazing scenery.
After lunch, continue to explore the Xidi Village with a history of over 900 years and famed as being the 'Ming and Qing Dynasty Local Residence Museum'. The three carving styles including those on stones, bricks and wood are the most renowned, you can see the exquisite carvings on door frames, lattice walls, columns and beams in the ancestral halls. This is the place for keen photographers, get your camera ready and shoot incredible photos.
Afterwards, enjoy comfortable transfer back to the hotel, and your memorable trip concludes here.
Tour duration: 8 hours
Departure date: Daily
Departure point: Tunxi District Hotels (Huangshan City Hotels)
Return point: Tunxi District Hotels (Huangshan City Hotels)
Departure time: 8:30 am
Service Inclusion:
Private tour
Transport by private vehicle
English-speaking tour guide
Entrance fee
Chinese lunch
Bottled water
Fuel surcharge and tax
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Tunxi District Hotel)
Service Exclusion:
Gratuities (Optional)
Additional Information:
Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
All travelers’ names and hotel information are required while booking
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