Xidi Village boasts 124 well-preserved dwelling houses and 3 clan temples dating back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties. In front of the village is a landmark-A glorious memorial archway in honor of a native, Hu Wen guang, who was an prefectural governor in the Ming Dynasty. Houses enjoy fine wood-carving, brick-carving and so on, reflect profound local culture and customs. It is called “the Land of Peach Blossom” or “Home In Wonderland” for its beauty and tranquility. It is also called “a treasure house of ancient resident architecture” for its well-preserved ancient houses and archways in the Ming and Qing dynasties.
As a cultural site, Xidi Village was added to the list of World Heritage by UNESCO in 2000. |