The top ten ancient villages you must visit in Xinxian County

The top ten ancient villages that must be visited in Xinxian County include Dingliwan Village in Shenliuqiao Village, Balifan Town, Xinxian County, Loushanglouxia Village, Maopu Village, Zhouhe Township, Xinxian County, and Xinguang Village, Suhe Township, Xinxian County Village Qian Dawan, Xin County Zhouhe Township Xihe Village Dawan, Xin County Doushanhe Township Baishaguan Village Baishaguan, Xin County Kafang Township Huwan Village Liuzui Village, Xinxian Tianpu Township Xiangshan Lake Management Area Shuichang Village Hanshan Village, Dayuan Village of Tianpu Neighborhood Committee, Tianpu Township, Xinxian County, Xuchong Group of Tumen Village, Guojiahe Township, Xinxian County, and Songchong Group of Pushudian Village, Shawo Town, Xinxian County.

1. Dingliwan Village, Shenliuqiao Village, Balifan Town, Xinxian County

Dingliwan Village is the first ancient village in Xinyang to be listed as a "traditional Chinese village". This is also one of the 15 "Chinese Landscape Villages" in Henan. The village was built at the end of the Yuan Dynasty and the beginning of the Ming Dynasty. It is a typical Hui style architecture. There are more than 300 ancient buildings that have been preserved from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. They are blue bricks and white walls. They are calm and elegant. It has a beautiful scenery that is not inferior to that of Xidi and Hongcun.

2. Upstairs and Downstairs Village in Maopu Village, Zhouhe Township, Xin County

The upstairs and downstairs ancient residential complex in Maopu Village was built in the late Republic of China and early Qing Dynasty, more than 400 years ago. history. The entire village is lined up from east to west. There are more than 300 large and small ancient houses. Although the buildings of each house are very different at first glance, the styles of doors, windows and stairs are unique. The simplicity and elegance highlight the exquisite craftsmanship that is the characteristic of southern Henan. A typical representative of ancient residential architecture.

3. Qiandawan, Xinguang Village, Suhe Township, Xinxian County

The ancient village of Qiandawan was built in the early Qing Dynasty and flourished during the Shunzhi period of the Qing Dynasty. It has more than 300 houses. The entire village has six rows in front and back, in a tic-shaped layout, with a small river passing through the village. Most of the residences in the village have two courtyards and three rooms. The stone carvings and brick carvings are exquisite, which is of great protection and development value and artistic research value. In 2013, Xinguang Village Qiandawan was included in the third batch of Chinese traditional villages.

4. Dawan, Xihe Village, Zhouhe Township, Xinxian County

Xihe Dawan is built along the river, surrounded by mountains and water. It is a famous ancient village in Xinxian County. There are many honors attached to this village. It has been rated as a national ecological and cultural village, the most beautiful village in China, the most beautiful historical and cultural village in Henan, a Chinese landscape village, and the best rural tourism destination in China. In 2014, Xihe Dawan Village was included in the third batch of Chinese traditional villages.

5. Baishaguan Village, Doushanhe Township, Xinxian County

According to records, Baishaguan Village, located in Doushanhe Township, Xinxian County, was originally a mountain village. Because of the dangerous terrain, Easy to defend but difficult to attack, it is an important transportation pass from Henan to Hubei. It has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times. According to legend, General Meng Gong, the hero of the Southern Song Dynasty who fought against the Jin Dynasty, once resisted the Jin soldiers who invaded the Central Plains from the south at the pass. In 2014, Baishaguan was included in the third batch of Chinese traditional villages.

6. Liuzui Village, Huwan Village, Kafang Township, Xinxian County

Liuzui Village, Huwan Village, is located in the northeast of Kafang Township, Xinxian County. Because it is located at the junction of Hubei and Henan provinces, It is one of the main thoroughfares between north and south. It was named after the salt card installed here in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China. The traditional village of Liuzui is surrounded by mountains and rivers, with beautiful scenery. It retains the traditional original rural ecological style of the Dabie Mountains and is full of charm. In 2014, Liuzui Village was included in the third batch of Chinese traditional villages.

7. Hanshan Village, Shuicang Village, Xiangshan Lake Management Area, Tianpu Township, Xinxian County

Hanshan Ancient Village is located in Shuicang Village, Xiangshan Lake Management Area, Xin County, Xinyang City, also in China Landscape village. The village has neatly arranged gray bricks and black tiles and is famous for its residential houses, ancient trees and natural ecology. The village is surrounded by towering ancient trees, including more than a hundred famous trees such as mountain cherry, maple poplar, triangle maple, honey locust, ginkgo, and pistacia chinensis. Walking into Hanshan Village, you will be greeted by surprises.

8. Dayuan Village, Tianpu Neighborhood Committee, Tianpu Township, Xin County

Tianpu Dayuan Village was built in the early Republic of China and is a typical residential building in southern Henan. Because of the blend of Central Plains culture, Chu culture and Huizhou culture, it has both the toughness of northern folk houses and the elegance of southern folk houses. The entire village has an excellent natural ecological environment. The mountains, water, terraces, etc. complement each other and vividly outline the beauty of the countryside.

9. Xuchong Group, Tumen Village, Guojiahe Township, Xin County

The Xuchong Ancient Village, located in Tumen Village, Guojiahe Township, is built on the mountainside and currently has 127 well-preserved ancient houses. , the antique doors, windows and exquisite wood carvings contain the unique aura and heaviness of ancient dwellings in southern Henan. In addition, along the stone-paved paths, original stone walls, moss, and wall-creeping tigers can be seen everywhere. It is truly a mesmerizing scenery surrounded by green mountains and green water.

10. Songchong Group, Pushudian Village, Shawo Town, Xinxian County

Songchong Ancient Village is also one of the "Chinese Landscape Villages" in Xin County. The village was built in the mid-Qing Dynasty. It has green walls, gray tiles, carved railings and painted buildings, and has an ancient charm. There are currently 32 ancient buildings. The village is surrounded by green bamboos, and there is a waterfall with a drop of more than 60 meters next to the village. It is a rare place to live. In 2019, the Songchong Group was included in the fifth batch of Chinese traditional villages.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia - Dingliwan Village, Xin County

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia - Xuchong Group, Tumen Village

Reference for the above content ：Baidu Encyclopedia—Song Chong Group