Hongcun (宏村) is an ancient village located in Anhui Province in East China. It's one of the best-preserved Huizhou-style villages in China and has been recognized as the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Because of its beautiful layout, traditional houses, and poetic scenery, it is often called “the village in Chinese paintings.”

The village was first built during the Southern Song Dynasty over 800 years ago. It contains many well-preserved Ming-Qing Dynasty buildings. Huizhou-style architecture from the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644–1912) dynasties is one of China’s most distinctive and elegant traditional architectural styles. It originated in Huizhou (modern-day southern Anhui) and is especially well preserved in village like Hongcun. 

Hongcun (宏村) 

Anhui Province, China

November 6, 2025