Sixi and Yancun are two neighboring ancient villages that represent the pinnacle of Huizhou merchant architecture. Known as the 'Villages of Huizhou Merchants' Mansions,' they feature grand residences built by successful merchants during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The villages are famous for their 'Three Carvings' (wood, stone, and brick), which adorn the entrance gates, windows, and beams of the houses. Surrounded by lush mountains and vast fields of rapeseed flowers in the spring, the villages offer a tranquil atmosphere where history and nature coexist beautifully. The maze-like alleys, paved with ancient flagstones, lead visitors past ancestral halls, old schools, and private gardens that tell the stories of families who valued both commerce and Confucian education.
Sixi and Yancun Villages, Siku Town, Wuyuan CountyRead moreβ