Hongcun Awaits: The Hidden Gem of Anhui

#chinatravel 🏯 Architecture – Harmony of Art and Utility Hongcun contains over 140 ancient residences, most from the Ming and Qing dynasties, built using Huizhou architecture—a regional style characterized by: Whitewashed walls and black-tile roofs Horse-head walls (马头墙) for fire prevention Carved wooden doors, lattice windows, and stone bases Internal courtyards that balance light, air, and temperature