[2025 Yi County Hotels] Travel Guide for Hongcun xiyunpan moon • holiday selected Huizhou century famous house art B & B (Updated Jul)

#chinatravel ✅ Summary: Why Hongcun Is Truly Unique 🔁 Symbolic urban design inspired by nature and Feng Shui 🌊 Ancient water system that still functions today 🏘️ Huizhou architecture that reflects wealth, art, and status 🖼️ Scenic harmony like a living ink painting 📚 Confucian heritage through schools, shrines, and family halls 🌍 UNESCO status ensures preservation and global significance 🧧 Authentic village life still alive behind the ancient walls

#chinatravel 🆚 Hongcun vs Other Famous Villages (Quick Comparison) Feature Hongcun Typical Ancient Village Layout Ox-shaped, symbolic Organic or terrain-based Water System Gravity-fed, in homes Basic well or river use Architecture Huizhou style, ornate Simpler rural styles Aesthetic Designed like a painting Natural or practical Cultural Value Education, wealth, art Mostly agricultural life Preservation UNESCO-listed Varies (some neglected) Tourist Experience Balanced with real life Often overly commercialized or abandoned

#chinatravel Symbolism: The moon shape represents harmony, unity, and reflection in Chinese philosophy. It also visually mirrors the crescent moon seen in Chinese ink paintings, adding to Hongcun’s “painting-like” atmosphere. Why It’s Special: Many of the most famous photographs and paintings of Hongcun are taken here — the still water reflects ancient buildings and sky, offering a picture-perfect scene that changes with light and season.

#chinatravel 🌙 Moon Pond (月沼) – The Heart of the Village Located at the center of the old village, the Moon Pond is a crescent-shaped pool surrounded by traditional residences. Built in the Ming Dynasty, it was designed not only for beauty but also for practical use, including: Fire prevention (as a communal water source) Water supply for daily life Cooling and air circulation during hot seasons

On the weekend, I brought my baby daughter Xiaobao to Hongcun, which not only has picturesque scenery, but also an unforgettable accommodation experience. Today I would like to share with you a homestay that I highly recommend - Hongcun Xiyunpanyue·Vacation Selection Huizhou Centennial Famous House Art Homestay. 🏡 The artistic charm of a century-old house As soon as you step into this B&B, it feels like you have traveled through time and space. Three hundred years of history have been deposited here. Every brick and every door reveals a strong cultural atmosphere, especially the staggered courtyard layout, which makes people feel as if they are in a flowing ink painting. 🌿 The beautiful scenery of Moon Pond is just a step away When you open the window, you will see the famous Yuezhao in front of you. The clear water reflects the ancient Hui-style buildings, which is so beautiful that it takes your breath away. Whether it is early morning or evening, this is the best place to take photos, and any photo you take can become the focus of your circle of friends. 🎶 Music and coffee time next to the B&B The small cafe next to the B&B is a rare relaxing corner during the journey. Order a cup of fragrant coffee and listen to live music, and time seems to slow down. This is not only a place to rest, but also a small world for cultural exchange. 🚶‍♂️ One step away, explore more From the homestay, you can reach famous attractions such as Nanhu Lake and Tachuan in a few minutes' walk. The willow trees beside the South Lake sway gently in the wind, the autumn colors of Tachwan are gorgeous, and different surprises are waiting for you at every step. In addition, the food in Hongcun is not to be missed. From authentic Anhui cuisine to street snacks, you can satisfy your appetite. If you plan to visit Hongcun, this homestay is definitely your first choice. The scenery is visible when you step out, and peace is felt when you enter the room. Every stay is a wonderful memory. I hope my sharing can help you in your trip, and I look forward to you having an unforgettable journey in Hongcun!

✨Hotel Highlights: Anhui architecture. Beside Yue Zhao (Moon Pond). The Hong Cun village is a Unesco World Heritage Site 🛁Room Environment: Comfortable bed. Small but efficient toilet. Clean. Hotel gifted local chrysanthemum tea 🍽️Breakfast: We explored the village and found some very local and interesting dishes 🛎️Hotel Service: Helpful. The hotel sent staff to bring us in from the village entrance. We entered the village on a small buggy. 💗Guest Experience: Excellent #travel #ancientvillage #chinatravel #architecture #Awalkintheclouds

🚗🚗🚗Travel Route: Day1: Taoyi Changyang Hotel (Taoyangli Historical and Cultural Tourism Area Store) → Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Museum → Taoxichuan Cultural and Creative Block Day2: Taoyi Changyang Hotel (Taoyangli Historical and Cultural Tourism Area Store) → Bingding Charcoal Kiln → Hanxi Village → Dongbu Village → Yaoli Scenic Area → Yaoli Ancient Town → Porcelain Palace Day3: Taoyi Changyang Hotel (Taoyangli Historical and Cultural Tourism Area Store) → Shicheng → Wuyuan Huangling → Wangxiangu Valley → Wuyuan Scenic Area Day4: Wuyuan Scenic Area → Wuyuan Station → Huangshan North Station → Tachuan → Hongcun Scenic Area → Hongcun Xiyunpanyue•Holiday Selection Huizhou Century Old House Art B&B Day5: Hongcun Xiyunpanyue•Holiday Selection Huizhou Century Old House Art B&B → Huangshan North Station → Songjiang South Station