[2025 Yi County Hotels] Travel Guide for Hongcun wenshe · 20 dream Huipai private garden home stay (Updated Jul)

#chinatravel 🏆 UNESCO World Heritage Status — Internationally Recognized In 2000, Hongcun (along with nearby Xidi Village) was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its: Exceptional preservation of traditional Huizhou culture Harmonious integration of architecture and nature Continued cultural practices by residents 👉 What’s different: Very few villages in China have global recognition, but Hongcun stands as a symbol of ancient Chinese civilization preserved in both spirit and structure.

#chinatravel 📚 Strong Cultural and Educational Heritage Hongcun was home to many wealthy scholar-merchants and imperial exam candidates. The village reflects: Confucian values (education, order, hierarchy) Ancestral worship traditions Private academies like Nanhu Academy (南湖书院) 👉 What’s different: While many villages were agricultural and isolated, Hongcun’s families were well-educated, wealthy, and connected, leaving behind mansions, shrines, and schools not found in most rural villages.

#chinatravel 👉 What’s different: While many ancient villages had wells or rivers nearby, Hongcun incorporated water into the heart of its architecture, with flowing streams passing through homes and courtyards — a rare integration of utility and design. Many villages across China have historic buildings, but Huizhou-style homes are known for their luxury, order, and symbolism — and Hongcun has over 140 well-preserved examples, many still lived in today.

#chinatravel 🖼️ "A Living Chinese Painting" — Unmatched Aesthetic Harmony Hongcun’s layout, reflections, bridges, mountains, and mist together form a perfect composition often compared to a Chinese ink-wash painting (水墨画). Moon Pond, South Lake, and reflected buildings make scenes look painted Frequently used by art students as a study model Film location for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon due to its cinematic quality

Here is a travel guide for Hongcun Village: Pre-Trip Preparation • Tickets: Can be purchased in advance on Hongcun's official website or travel platforms. Standard ticket price is ¥94. 2025 middle/college entrance exam students get free admission with exam certificates. International visitors enjoy 50% discount. • Clothing: The area has a subtropical monsoon climate. Bring lightweight, breathable clothing and sun protection in summer, and warm layers in winter. • Other items: Don't forget ID cards, comfortable shoes, camera, power bank, etc. Transportation Guide • External transport: First reach Huangshan City, then take the tourist shuttle from Huangshan Bus Terminal to Hongcun. Alternatively, take a bus from Yixian Bus Station. • Internal transport: The scenic area is compact enough to explore on foot. Sightseeing electric carts are also available. Attractions • South Lake: Known as "Little West Lake at the Foot of Huangshan", perfect for morning or rainy day walks. Boat rides available. • South Lake Academy: Features traditional Huizhou architecture with rich cultural atmosphere. • Moon Pond: The iconic landmark with Huizhou buildings reflected in water like ink paintings, especially beautiful at dusk. • Wang Family Ancestral Hall: Built in 1537, hailed as "Yixian's Best Ancestral Hall", displaying architect Hu Chong's original compass and leveling tools. • Chengzhi Hall: The most exquisite Huizhou architecture in Hongcun, renowned as "Folk Forbidden City" for its superb wood, stone and brick carvings. Food Recommendations • Stinky Mandarin Fish: Signature Huizhou dish with tender meat. Try the traditional version at "Deyue Lou". • Hairy Tofu: Pan-fried with special chili sauce at "Old Village Chief's Home". • Crab Shell Pancakes: With preserved vegetable filling, available at "A Ju Pancake Shop". Accommodation Options • Hongcun Wenshe·20 Dreams Huizhou Private Garden Homestay: At No.022 Shuyuan Lane, featuring beautiful Huizhou architecture. Rating: 4.9. • Huazhu·Hongcun Laiyantang Homestay: At No.33 Yixi Road, converted from traditional Huizhou houses with elegant design. Rating: 4.9. • Hongcun Yuqian Shiwei·Tachuan Art Boutique Hotel: Located in Tachuan Village with photogenic courtyards. Rating: 4.9.

- Hongcun Yunyang Shanshui·Guiyun Shanfang: Rating 4.9. Less than 100 meters away in a straight line, located within the Hongcun Scenic Area. The hotel has an elegant environment, offers butler service, and some room types have charging piles. The food here is great, with 342 reviews. - Hongcun Daiqingfang·Ancient Huizhou Style Experience Homestay by Nanhu: Rating 4.8. Less than 100 meters away in a straight line, located within the Hongcun Scenic Area. The rooms have mountain views, great for photos, with 591 reviews, the latest booking was half an hour ago. - Hongcun Qiling Qilu·Hanfu Experience Homestay by Nanhu: Rating 4.9. 150 meters away in a straight line, located within the Hongcun Scenic Area. Offers charging piles and butler service, convenient surroundings, with 3048 reviews, the latest booking was 1 hour ago. - Hongcun Wenshe·Ershi Meng Huipai Private Garden Homestay: Rating 4.9. 150 meters away in a straight line from the center of Hongcun, located within the Hongcun Scenic Area. It is a Huizhou-style homestay with a good environment and 20 rooms to choose from. - Outside the Scenic Area: - Yilong Anyun Wild Luxury Resort Hotel (Hongcun Scenic Area Branch): Rating 4.8. 1.2 kilometers away in a straight line, located outside the Hongcun Scenic Area. The hotel has an elegant environment, offers shuttle service, has charging piles and mountain view rooms, with 1261 reviews, low-priced rooms are about to sell out. - Xana Hotelle (Huangshan Xidi Hongcun Branch): Located at Building 8, Taihe Plaza, Cuilin Road, Yixian, Huangshan City, Anhui Province, with an average consumption of ¥227 per person. - Yixian Qishu Wonderland International Hotel: 2.4 kilometers away in a straight line from the center of Hongcun, located outside the Hongcun Scenic Area. The hotel has a good surrounding environment and complete facilities, with an outdoor swimming pool. The fee is 28 yuan per time for children from 0.8 meters to 1.5 meters, 48 yuan per time for those above 1.5 meters and adults, and free for children below 0.8 meters (minors need to be accompanied by an adult).