"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" filming location! A walk in a dream: the countryside "Hongcun" in Chinese paintings
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If you just mention "Hongcun," most people might not have much of an idea, but if you’ve seen photos of this place, it might ring some bells, because this is one of the key filming locations for director Ang Lee’s breakout film “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”! Located in Yi County, Anhui Province, Hongcun is the area’s most famous tourist attraction and was even designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. Aside from being a movie location, what’s most unique about this place is that the entire village was laid out based on the physiological structure of an ox, and its Hui-style architecture is also a major highlight. Wandering through the alleys feels like traveling back in time, immersing you in the quaint and serene atmosphere of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
▲ In summer, South Lake will be full of lotus flowers.
▲ Horse-drawn carriages can often be seen in the village.
Hongcun is located in Yi County in the southern part of Anhui Province. It was originally built by the Wang family during the Song Dynasty and was re-planned and laid out during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, adopting a bionic "ox"-shaped design. When viewed from above, it resembles the physiological structure arrangement of an ox.Nanhu Lake is the belly, the bridge is the cow’s legs, and the Moon Pond is the cow’s heart. Moreover, the village introduces flowing water, which winds and curves through the village to be used by residents, known as the cow’s intestine.
▲Architecture creating a beautiful reflection on the lake.
▲The Moon Pond in the core area of Hongcun is known as the “Ox Belly.”
Reported and photographed by Jiayun Yu / Anhui
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▲Rows of Huizhou-style buildings resemble scenes from a period drama.
▲% The original settlement also boasts distinctive features and hot springs.
In addition to regular homes, the village also has public facilities such as a schoolhouse where children study and an ancestral hall for worshiping ancestors. Most are well preserved. You can also see the grand Wang Family Ancestral Hall, resembling a modern wealthy household, with its impressive main hall, mahjong room, and caretaker’s quarters featuring a fish pond — all sparking imagination about the lives of the rich in ancient times.
▲ The former school and playground.
▲A traditional academy preserved since ancient times.
▲The former grand hall of a wealthy merchant’s house.
▲There is an artificial lake outside the core area of Hongcun.
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