Practical Travel Guide to Hongcun

《Hongcun, the Ink Painting from the Depths of Time》 Hongcun, located at the foot of Huangshan, is like a dazzling pearl, shining with the brilliance of world cultural heritage. Here, the ancient water system weaves a vivid picture, and the unique "ox" layout is a typical representation of Huizhou residences. It has been rated as a "three-star tourist recommendation" (the highest level) by the Michelin Travel Guide and is also an important filming location for the Oscar-winning movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", carrying countless legends and stories. The architecture of Hongcun is a perfect blend of history and art. Here, there are cozy residences, exquisite private gardens, culturally rich academies, and solemn ancestral halls and other public facilities. All kinds of buildings pay attention to carvings, with delicate and exquisite wood carvings, brick carvings, and stone carvings, each detail showcasing high artistic value. Nanhu Academy, originally six private schools built at the end of the Ming Dynasty, called "Six Lakeside Academies", was rebuilt in the 19th year of Jiaqing in the Qing Dynasty as "Yiwen Family School". Here, it seems you can hear the students' reading aloud from the past. Le Bi Garden is connected to Nanhu Academy, and the dragon cypress tree in the garden is like a guardian of time, witnessing the changes in Hongcun. The Wang Family Ancestral Hall, located next to Moon Pond, has exquisite brick carvings, stone carvings, and wood carvings, exuding the majesty and glory of the ancient family. Moon Pond, also known as Moon Pool, is located in the center of Hongcun, like a bright mirror, reflecting the tranquility and harmony of the ancient village. Chengzhi Hall, the residence of the great salt merchant Wang Dinggui, is the largest building complex in the village, grand and magnificent, showing the wealth and luxury of its former owner. Shuren Hall, also known as the Folk Art Museum, has a rich collection of old workshop machinery, stone tools, Huizhou prints, folk items, Huizhou merchant letters, and Hongcun genealogies from the Ming and Qing dynasties, making people feel like they are traveling through time and experiencing the life of ancient Huizhou. The ancient ginkgo tree, over 500 years old, is like the "treasure" of Hongcun, silently guarding this land. The Lotus Pond is the best place to enjoy the scenery of Nanhu, where the painting bridge, Hongcun, and distant mountains can be seen together, forming a beautiful landscape painting. Guide Information: 📍Location: Hongcun, Yixian County, Huangshan, Anhui. 🎫Tickets: Online ticket 94 yuan, 24-hour entry, second entry requires real-name registration. Now free admission every Wednesday until the end of March, and half price with a high-speed rail ticket to Yixian East. ⏰Tour time: It takes about 2-3 hours to carefully look at each attraction. 📷Photo spots: Nanhu and Moon Pond are very suitable for taking pictures, with unique charm in any weather, capable of producing stunning photos. 🚎Transportation: There is a tourist line from Yixian East that can reach directly, taking about half an hour. Walking into Hongcun is like stepping into an ancient time. Here, you can stroll on the bluestone roads, feeling the accumulation of history; you can stop in front of ancient buildings, admiring the exquisite carvings; you can sit by the lake, listening to the gurgling water. Hongcun is a place that makes people linger, a place where the soul can find peace and comfort. Come to Hongcun and start an unforgettable cultural journey!