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Xidi and Hongcun: streets, homes and water in one system

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Published: 22 Oct 2026 13:13 · Updated: 22 Oct 2026 13:13

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In brief

The two villages in Anhui show a complete traditional village environment.

Useful to know

Sidi and Huntsun are historic villages in China's Anhui province. UNESCO distinguishes their preserved street organization, residential architecture, and water systems as related parts of a heritage. [1]

For comparison of villages, consider how water and roads direct the deployment of homes. The richly decorated entrance is only one layer of this medium. The settlement structure explains the relationship between buildings and common spaces. Do not carry over a detail of one house to all the others: the ensemble can have general principles without the dwellings being exactly the same.

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  1. [1] UNESCO World Heritage Centre - Xidi and Hongcun ↗