Xidi and Hongcun, located in Yi County in Huangshan City of Anhui Province, are the most representative ancient villages in the southern part of Anhui. They are known as the "village in picture" and enjoy world fame for their picturesque scenes, well-preserved villages, exquisite Huizhou dwellings and profound history.
The ancient villages in the southern part of Anhui that we refer to have their regional and cultural origins in the region south of the Yangtze River and possess special Huizhou cultural features. Xidi village has been reputed as "A Living Ancient Residential Museum" , while Hongcun village is described as "China' s Picturesque Village" . Both were added to UNESCO' s list of World Cultural Heritage sites in 2000 .
