Two-day tour to Xidi Hongcun Xidi Hongcun Travel Guide 2017

Actually, Xidi and Hongcun are not the same place, but the difference between them may not be that big. The scenery in this place is very good. The air is fresh and there are many views. The buildings here are of ancient style and there are some traces of the past, but they are also the characteristics of this place.

Xidi is about 50 kilometers away from the city and about 40 kilometers away from Huangshan Scenic Area. There are direct buses from the station. It can be reached in about an hour by self-driving. The scenic spot is right on the side of the road. If you drive along the road, you can see the signboard for the scenic spot. It is not difficult to find it and you don't have to worry about going to the wrong place. The entrance fee to Xidi Scenic Area is 104 yuan, and the parking fee in the parking lot is 5 yuan.

After buying the tickets, checking in and entering the scenic spot, you will see the iconic stone carvings of the "5A" scenic spot located at the foot of the lake. Across the lake, there were many sketching students sitting around the lake.

The lake at the entrance of the village is called "Mingjing Lake". Anyone who knows Huizhou culture knows that almost all Huizhou ancient villages have a lake at the entrance of the village. Firstly, it is to collect the river water flowing out of the village and collect wealth. To receive blessings; secondly, it is also for the safety of residence in case of drought, fire and other unforeseen needs. Therefore, the location selection of ancient villages has become very sophisticated.

Ancient Huizhou wedding holiday folk custom - Throwing hydrangeas. The first place to play is the "Hydrangea Show" at the entrance of the scenic spot. Several actors are throwing hydrangeas in the "Beauty Lean". According to the custom, no one knows who catches the ball. Can people still leave the scenic spot?

Continue walking forward and you can see the tall archway standing by the lake. This archway is the "Hu Wenguang" archway. It was built in the sixth year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty. It is of meritorious nature. The imperial court at that time granted Hu Wenguang a great honor in recognition of his outstanding political achievements for 21 years and allowed him to remember his hometown. Erect archways. In fact, there were many archways in Xidi before, but they were destroyed during the Cultural Revolution. This archway has survived because of the "slogans" written on it. The cinnabar used to write the slogans at that time is still clearly visible today.

The roads in Xidi Village are paved with bluestone slabs, which are made of the same material as the previous archways, and are called "Yixian Qing". The characteristic of this kind of slate is that it turns black when exposed to water and becomes brighter as it is polished. Therefore, when walking on the road, you can see that the bluestone slabs under your feet are shiny.

Entering the village, a group of buildings with Huizhou characteristics are displayed in front of you. The pink wall, black tiles and horse head wall connect the water and land to the bluestone lane.

Since there were many tourists visiting the village that day, the tour guide took us to several unique attractions and left the rest of the time for everyone to move around freely. By the way, there are free tour guides in the scenic area. You can also scan the QR code to listen to the explanations on WeChat at other scenic spots, which is very convenient.

When entering the hall of each building, you can see similar scenes, including square tables and couplets, east bottles and west mirrors, calligraphy and painting ancient clocks, these are typical displays of Anhui culture. Whenever the bell rings, it is homophonic with vases and mirrors, which means a lifetime of peace. It also expresses Huizhou people’s most sincere prayers for their family members who go out to do business and their family members around them. In addition, the couplets on every household in Xidi are also a highlight of the scenic spot. Many of them reflect the euphemistic and humble style of Huizhou people and are also an external manifestation of etiquette.

Interesting "Crescent Table" In some buildings, you can see half a table leaning against the walls on both sides. These tables are called "crescent tables". When put together, they form a round table, which also symbolizes reunion; when separated, they look like a half-moon and are used against the wall. In ancient Huizhou families, most of the men went out on business. When the male master was not at home, the family would use half of the table to eat. When the male master was free to come home, the other half would be put together for use. Therefore, when a guest comes to visit, the guest will know whether the host is at home or not by seeing the use of the table. At the same time, the elderly, wives and children at home must always look forward to using the complete table.

This stone tablet was originally a sign at the entrance of the village. In order to protect the stone tablet during the Cultural Revolution, the locals took it down, placed the inscription side down, and spread it on the ground to use as local bricks. Later, the owner felt it was a pity, so he took the stele home and hid it. After the Cultural Revolution, this stone tablet became a family heirloom.

The architectural style of this house is obviously out of tune with the local area, but many people find it very familiar. In fact, the ancestors of the owner of this house were doing business in the north and were influenced by the northern culture. After returning, they built the house in the style of a courtyard.

The skylight on the tall courtyard wall is also one of the most important features of Huizhou architecture, embodying the idea of ??"four waters return to the Mingtang, and the fertile water does not flow to outsiders' fields".

In ancient times, Huizhou merchants were prosperous, and it is not surprising that many Huizhou people went out to do business, hoping to accumulate wealth.

Have you ever seen a natural air conditioner? Many people definitely don’t know the purpose of this small square brick. In fact, this is the "temperature adjustment" system that was considered when building houses in ancient times, which is equivalent to our current air conditioning system. The underground temperature is relatively constant and the temperature difference will not be too large. When people in the house feel that it is too hot or too cold, they can lift the cover on the blue bricks and the air flow inside can regulate the problems in the house. Although this system has great limitations, it also reflects the extraordinary wisdom of Huizhou people.

This character "filial piety" is the original work of Zhu Xi, a famous Neo-Confucian scholar in the Song Dynasty. His writing style is thick and magnificent. The most distinctive thing is that the character "filial piety" fully utilizes the pictographic characteristics of Chinese characters. Its upper part resembles When one raises his head and bows, he respects his elders and his descendants, while the back of the human face looks like a monkey's head, which means respecting the elderly and respecting them as human beings, and vice versa.

Walking around the village, you can see alleys and sketching students everywhere.

It takes about an hour and a half to visit the entire scenic spot. Here, you can appreciate the majesty of Huizhou architecture and feel the extensive and profound Huizhou culture. At the same time, the scenic area combines ancient and modern times, and the modern atmosphere fills the streets and alleys, making the ancient villages rejuvenate with the glory of the new era.

If you want to calm down and study Huizhou carefully, Xidi is definitely the most ideal place. place.