Hongcun, Anhui🇨🇳 Discover China's Gorgeous World Heritage Village! (4K UHD)

Hongcun (宏村) in Anhui (安徽) province is a picturesque village that seems to leap out of a traditional Chinese painting. Nestled at the foot of the Huangshan (黄山) mountains, this ancient village is more than 800 years old, with its history dating back to the Southern Song Dynasty. It's famed for its well-preserved architecture and the unique water system that has been feeding the whole village in a way that resembles the shape of an ox, giving it a distinct place in Chinese cultural heritage.

As you walk into Hongcun, you're greeted by narrow lanes lined with age-old houses built during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The most notable structures include the Chengzhi Hall (承志堂), known for its exquisite wood carvings, and the Moon Pond (月沼), which offers serene views and is a perfect example of the harmony between nature and the human-built environment. The entire village was ingeniously designed to blend with the natural landscape, making it an exemplary representation of traditional Chinese Fengshui and rural architecture.

Hongcun's charm doesn't just lie in its ancient buildings; the village is surrounded by stunning natural scenery. The nearby Huangshan mountains provide a breathtaking backdrop with their peculiarly shaped granite peaks, hot springs, and a sea of clouds that attract painters, photographers, and nature lovers from around the world.

The village gained international fame when scenes from the movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" (卧虎藏龙) were filmed here, showcasing its ethereal landscapes and historical buildings to a global audience. Since then, it has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, drawing visitors who are keen to experience the tranquility and beauty of traditional Chinese rural life.

Visiting Hongcun offers a glimpse into a past where architecture and nature coexist in perfect harmony. Whether it's the reflections of the ancient houses in the clear waters of the village ponds or the tranquil ambiance that pervades its streets, Hongcun is a testament to the enduring beauty of China's rural heritage and a must-visit for anyone interested in exploring the country's rich history and culture.

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📷Date of shooting
March 11, 2024

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📍Attractions and routes
Hongcun (宏村)
Lucun (盧村)

🎬Itinerary
00:00 Hongcun (宏村)
09:26 Yuezhao Lake (月沼)
20:58 Maze-like village alleys
32:07 The main commercial street
43:04 A stone road with few tourists
45:58 Nanhu Lake (南湖)
51:30 Lucun (盧村)
59:46 Old streets

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[susanw]

Thank you! That was a very nice video! Very informative! Very interesting! I enjoyed it very much! I will be looking forward to seeing more of you walks through these wonderful, ancient areas! 💕

[subratachakravarty]

Wow! How splendid the village is! Its old houses and their wooden structures are saying how development took place in the past. Their water management is superb. The village is in the lap of the mountain as well as nature. The scenic beauty is fantastic so the village is called the UNESCO world heritage site.

Most of all you should be praised.

Thanks a lot. Go ahead.

[Renatapietrz]

Witam ciebie Duck❤❤❤❤❤❤❤. Mieszkam w Polsce ale Chiny są dla mnie krajem niezwykle interesującym właśnie ze względu na takie miejsca jak ta wioska. Piękne budynki wąskie uliczki oddające dawne piekno wioski . Można patrzeć i podziwiać. Podziwiać i patrzeć.😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤ . Dziękuję Duck za ten film. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇵🇱. Pozdrawiam. Renata

[ninettemurk]

Great episode! I think I prefer the living ducks in the stream over the dead ones.

[mirtikaschultz]

I'll always picture the scene where they dip down briefly while soaring above hte lake in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon....magical.

[bengong]

Those alleyways are so clean and safe. Btw, no homeless people there, too!

[gabrielraschrincon]

EAVE MARIA HOME..!!! Hoy te saludo queridó equipo Duck con esta expresión del inicio que dificilmente tendrá traducción en idioma alguno, y está compuesto liricamente por tres palabras importantes con un transfondo histórico a saber:
EAVE : hace alución al antiguo saludo romano al cesar del " AVE CESAR ".
MARIA : Recordando a la Santisima virgen Maria, madre de Jesús de Nazareth.
HOME: Apocope de Hombre, recordando la famosa frase dicha por Poncio Pilatos, consul romano este cuando enjució a Jesucristo y lo presentó a la multitud así: " "HEXE HOMO" Traducido del griego al español como " HE AQUI AL HOMBRE "...con esta exclamación podemos manifestar alegria, desencanto, tristeza, furia, desánimo, euforia, contento, etc. y muchos sentimientos mas.. Bien Equipo, una vez dicho ésto voy a expresar mis sensaciones a este fabuloso paseo: por ejemplo ese puentecito inicial atravezando la laguna me enamoró y mis preciosos amados callejones con su piso empedrao, los farolillos suspendidos por doquier como emulando los miticos jardines colgantes de Babilonia, esas bellas viejas manciones de puertas abiertas hoy con sus salones dispuestos a la antigua, los estanques encerrados con forma medio eliptica, esas fachadas y tejados, me encantó ver a las señoras con sus tazoncitos 🤤 comiendo al pie de sus negocios, tan lindas y trabajadoras, las carnes🤤 conservadas exhibidas listas para el consumo, las hermosas chicas posando para las fotos, los perritos, las plazitas y pasadizos, las huertitas, la montaña que hoy apenas medio se asomó a la camara, hay!!! Chicos mios del equipo Duck, hoy si que me dieron tanto gusto y me quedo absolutamente satisfecha comenzando este lunes, que por lo general son aburridos y ustedes nos lo alegraron con esta deliciosa hora y cinco minutos de recorrido me despido de ustedes como inicié mi comentario con mucho respeto para ustedes con un "" EAVE MARIA HOME "" 😊

[areebachewa]

The town meed to paint by their community to show the beauty of the town during their ancient time...What I dont understand their chinese politicians always mentioned about elevating the poverty of their people and how come these people houses look so run down

[francomazzuchelli]

DEVI LASCIARE PIÙ TEMPO X LA LETTURA... HAI CAPITO...

[HaryWibisono]

Hanzi, Jilin, pinyin , is not old city, is not old house, shenyang, because russian dog, war broken, dynasti qing 1900

[jangmi]

고리때 안에 지역 즉 저기문화는 동이족에 터전 알고있나요? 중화민국은 100여년도 안된 곳입니다 팩트는 동이족 에 터전이였던곳 당신도 한족이 아닐확률이 클겁니다왕씨 장씨는 김씨는 동이족으로 보심됩니다