Xidi and Hongcun one-day travel guide
In the morning, when the sun is shining on the earth, you can choose to arrive in Xidi early in the morning to start your journey. First of all, you can stroll through Xidi Ancient Street and feel the unique quaint atmosphere. The ancient buildings, bluestone pavement, and clear streams seem to have traveled back in time to the Ming and Qing dynasties. Slow down and savor the tranquility and history.
Next, you can head to the Xidi Museum, which has a rich collection of historical artifacts that will give you an insight into the rich history and culture of Xidi. If you are interested in Hui architecture, you must not miss the residential complexes here, which are the jewels of Hui architecture.
In the afternoon, you can go to Hongcun to experience another rural style. The lakes, ancient bridges, and dwellings of Hongcun are like a beautiful ink painting. Here, you can rent a small boat and enjoy the tranquility and leisurely soaking on the lake.
In the evening, you can climb the Nanhu Academy in Hongcun and overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire Hongcun. Hongcun at sunset is even more beautiful, with golden sunlight shining on the lake and houses, like a picturesque beauty.
When night falls, you can sample local Huizhou delicacies such as stinky tofu, edamame, glutinous rice balls, and more. Here, you can indulge in a feast of fine dining.
This is your one-day travel strategy, I hope you will have a lot of good memories in your trip to Xidi and Hongcun!