Top 10 most beautiful Chinese villages in 2013(5)

NO.6 Xidi Village, Anhui Province（安徽省西递村）

Xidi Ancient Village is situated at the foot of the southern peak of Huangshan Mountain. It was originally built during the reign of Emperor Huangyou (1049-1054) of the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) and rebuilt during the reign (1449-1457) of Emperor Jingtai of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

The village contains about 300 buildings in the Hui Style of the Ming and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. Brick and wood dominate, with exquisite stone archways, stone carvings, and stone-paved streets and courtyards. The most popular tourist attractions in Xidi Village include Lingyun Pavilion, Ruiyu Pavilion, Cishi House, Daifu House, and Qingyun House.