Hongcun

Hongcun is a scenic area in Huangshan City, China.

Visitor information

Also known as: 宏村镇
City: Huangshan City
Coordinates: 30.0059892, 117.9790524

About Hongcun

Hongcun Town is affiliated to Yixian County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province. It was known as Hongcun and Qixia Town in ancient times and is located in the northeast of Yixian County. Geographical coordinates: 117°38′ east longitude, 30°11′ north latitude, covering an area of 188.95 square kilometers. On November 30, 2000, Hongcun was included in the World Cultural Heritage List by UNESCO. It is one of the first 12 famous historical and cultural villages in the country, a national key cultural relics protection unit, an Anhui Province patriotism education base, and a national 5A-level scenic spot. Hongcun is known as the "Village in Pictures". As of 2014, the town has more than 140 Ming and Qing folk houses well preserved.

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More attractions in Huangshan City

Mount Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) Tourism Area — 5A
Ancient Villages of Southern Anhui: Xidi and Hongcun — 5A
Ancient Huizhou Cultural Tourism Zone — 5A
Chengkan — 5A
Qiankou Residences Museum — 5A
Loving scenery pavillon — 5A
Huizhou History Museum of Anhui — 5A
Nine Dragon Waterfalls — 4A

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Frequently asked questions

How do I visit Hongcun with a local guide?

Open the Huangshan City page on MeetPanda, choose a local guide, and send your date. The guide buys tickets, plans the order with nearby sights and explains what you are seeing.