Top 10 most beautiful Chinese villages in 2013
china.org.cn / chinagate.cn by Xu Lin, December 18, 2013 Adjust font size:
Xidi Village, Anhui Province（安徽省西递村）
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Xidi Village, Anhui Province [File photo] |
Xidi Ancient Village is situated at the foot of the southern peak of Huangshan Mountain. It was originally built during the reign of Emperor Huangyou (1049-1054) of the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) and rebuilt during the reign (1449-1457) of Emperor Jingtai of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
The village contains about 300 buildings in the Hui Style of the Ming and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. Brick and wood dominate, with exquisite stone archways, stone carvings, and stone-paved streets and courtyards. The most popular tourist attractions in Xidi Village include Lingyun Pavilion, Ruiyu Pavilion, Cishi House, Daifu House, and Qingyun House.
