Nanping Village

Located in the southwest part of Yixian County, Anhui Province, Nanping Village has almost a thousand-year history. It owns large-scale Hui-style ancient houses from the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties and also has some Sino-foreign architecture as well. In the village, there is a stretch of ancient woods called Wansonglin. Its numerous lanes and wells, numbering 72 and 36, respectively, are another unique part of the village. Entering into the village, you will surely be full of praise for the traditional houses and old-fashioned decorations, such as the stone-carved windows and wood-carved beams and columns.

Most worth visiting: Hui-style ancient houses, ancestral halls, Sino-foreign architectural structures, lanes, wells and ancient woods

How to get there: Take a bus to Xiwu County from Yixian Station and get off outside Nanpin Village, which is then a walk of only one kilometer.
Tips: 1. There are small farm houses for lodging costing 30 yuan all inclusive;
2. Many local snacks can be easily found in Yixian County full of real Hui-style flavor.