Two-day tour of Xidihong Village 20 17

In fact, Xidi and Hongcun are not the same place, but the gap may not be that big. This place has good scenery, fresh air and many scenery. The architecture here is antique, with some traces of the past, but it is also a feature here.

Xidi is about 50 kilometers away from the urban area and 40 kilometers away from Huangshan Scenic Area. There are direct buses at all stations, which can be reached by car 1 hour. The scenic spot is on the roadside. If you drive along this road, you can see the signs of scenic spots. It's not hard to find, and you don't have to worry about going to the wrong place. Tickets for Xidi Scenic Spot 104 Yuan, parking fee for 5 yuan.

Buy tickets, check in, and enter the scenic spot. You can see the iconic stone carvings in the "5A" scenic spot at the foot of the lake. There are many sketching students sitting by the lake opposite.

The lake at the entrance of the village is called "Mingjing Lake". Anyone who knows Huizhou culture knows that almost all Huizhou ancient villages have a lake at the entrance. The first is to collect the river water flowing out of the village and gather money to pray. Second, it is also for the safety of living in case of drought and fire. Therefore, the location of ancient villages has become very elegant.

Huizhou Folk Custom-The first place to throw hydrangeas is the "Hydrangea Show" at the entrance of the scenic spot. Several actors threw hydrangeas in The Return of Beauty. According to the custom, I wonder if the catcher can leave the scenic spot.

Go on, you can see the high arch by the lake. This archway is the "Hu" archway, which was built in the sixth year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty. In essence, it belongs to the merit type. At that time, in recognition of Hu's outstanding achievements as an official for 2 1 year, the court gave him great honor and allowed him to set up an archway in his hometown. In fact, there were many archways before Xidi, but they were destroyed during the Cultural Revolution. The archway was preserved because it was written with "slogans", and the cinnabar used to write slogans at that time is still clearly visible.

The road in the west village is paved with bluestone slabs, and the material is the same as the previous archway, called "Yixianqing". This kind of slate is characterized by blackening when exposed to water and brightening when worn. So, when you walk on the road, you can see the bluestone shining under your feet.

Entering the village, a school of Huizhou architecture appeared in front of us. Dai Fen tile wharf wall is connected with Qingshi Lane by land and water.

Because there were many tourists visiting the village that day, the tour guide took us to several distinctive scenic spots, and the rest of the time was free for everyone. By the way, there are free tour guides in the scenic spots, and other scenic spots can also scan the QR code to listen to the explanations on WeChat, which is very convenient.

Entering the lobby of each building, you can see similar scenery. The Eight Immortals couplets, the East Bottle and the West Mirror, and the ancient calligraphy and painting clocks are all typical displays of Hui culture. Whenever the bell rings, it is homophonic with vases and mirrors, which means life is safe. It also expresses the most sincere wishes of Huizhou people to their families and people around them who go out for business. In addition, Xidi people's couplets are also a highlight of the scenic spot. Many couplets embody Huizhou people's tactful and modest style, which is also the external embodiment of etiquette.

Interesting "crescent table" In some buildings, you can see that both walls are leaning against half a table. These tables are called "crescent tables", which together form a round table and also symbolize reunion; After half a month apart, use it against the wall. In ancient Huizhou families, most men went out to do business. When the man is away, the family eats half a table. The man is free to go home and the other half will use it together. So when guests visit, they can know whether the host is at home when they see the purpose of the table. At the same time, the old people, wives and children at home are always looking forward to using a complete table.

This stone tablet was originally a symbol of the village entrance. During the Cultural Revolution, in order to protect the stone tablet, the local people took it down and laid it on the ground as a floor tile. Later, the owner felt pity, so he took the stone tablet home and hid it. afterwards

The architectural style of this family is obviously out of place with the local area, but many people feel familiar with it. In fact, the owner's ancestors did business in the north, and after accepting the image of the northern culture, they built the house into a quadrangle style.

The skylight above the tall courtyard wall is also one of the most important features of Huizhou architecture, which embodies the idea that "four waters belong to Tang Ming, and rich water does not flow out". Ancient Huizhou merchants were developed, and many Huizhou people went out to do business. Not surprisingly, they want to gather wealth and treasure.

Have you ever seen a natural air conditioner? Many people don't know the purpose of this small brick. In fact, this is the "temperature control" system considered when building houses in ancient times, which is equivalent to our current air conditioning system. The underground temperature is relatively constant, and the temperature difference will not be too great. When people in the house feel too hot or too cold, remove the cover from the blue bricks, and the air flow inside can adjust the problems in the house. Although this system has great limitations, it also embodies the extraordinary wisdom of Huizhou people.

The word "filial piety" is the original work of Zhu, a famous Neo-Confucianism scholar in the Song Dynasty, with heavy brushwork and great momentum. The most striking feature is that the word "filial piety" makes full use of the pictographic features of China characters. The shape of the upper part is that young people bow on their backs to show respect for their elders, while the back of their faces is like a monkey head to show respect for the elderly and others, and vice versa.

Walking in the village, you can see alleys and sketching students everywhere.

The whole scenic spot takes about an hour and a half to play. Here, you can appreciate the grandeur of Huizhou architecture and the profound Huizhou culture. At the same time, the combination of ancient and modern in the scenic area and the modern atmosphere pervade the streets and lanes, making the ancient villages glow with the brilliance of the new era.

If you want to calm down and read Huizhou carefully, Xidi is definitely the ideal place.