Xidi (Chinese: 西递) is a village in Xidi Town (西递 镇), Yi County, Huangshan City [1] [2] of the historical Huizhou region of Anhui province, China. Xidi and the nearby town of Hongcun are known for their exceptional preservation of rural Anhui architecture and city planning during medieval China, and together they were declared the ...

Xidi Ancient Village is a well-preserved and time-honored ancient village in Huangshan City. In 2000, Xidi was declared a part of the “Ancient Villages in Southern Anhui” World Heritage Site by UNESCO, along with Hongcun Ancient Village.

Xidi and Hongcun are two outstanding traditional villages, located in Yi County, Huangshan City in south Anhui Province, with commercial activities as their primary source of income, family and clan-based social organization, and well known for their regional culture.

Xidi Ancient Village is known for its well-preserved ancient local-style residencies. Together with Hongcun Village, they are must-sees in Huangshan City.

Xidi is an outstanding representative of Huizhou traditional culture, building techniques, agriculture, and landscaping. The village has historical, artistic, and scientific value. Rich merchant families of the Hu clan built large structures …

Xidi is known for its unique and elegant wooden houses: the decorated walls, the black tiles, the decorative door towers… Most of the houses in the village were built during the Ming and Qing dynasties. 124 of them are well preserved, being a vivid example of the architectural style of …

2024年7月30日 · Xidi village, situated in the southern region of Anhui Province, China, falls within Yi County under the administration of Huangshan City. Renowned for its immaculate traditional architecture, a reflection of ancient culture, Xidi earned the UNESCO World Heritage Site designation in 2000 and was recognized as the Best Tourism Village (BTV) by ...

2024年2月6日 · Xidi is an enchanting and unforgettable village located in Yixian county – administered by Huangshan city – in East China's Anhui province. Due to its picturesque natural landscape and ancient Huizhou-style buildings, it's been listed as a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site and is known as one of the country's most beautiful villages.

'Ancient Villages in Southern Anhui - Xidi and Hongcun' comprises two exceptionally well-preserved traditional Chinese villages. Their townscapes are developed in harmony with the natural environment, using the geomantic principles of Feng Shui. The Huizhou style is the predominant architecture in the villages: white walls, dark tiles, horse ...

1 天前 · HEFEI, March 22 (Xinhua) -- Listed as World Cultural Heritage Sites, Xidi and Hongcun are two renowned villages in east China's Anhui Province. Featuring unique white walls, black tiles, flying eaves and upturned corners, the ancient Hui-style architectures of Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911) are widely found here.