Hongcun Ancient Village

Address Hongcun Town, Yi County, Huangshan, Anhui

Hours 07:30 to 17:30 for the ticket office; the village itself remains open late for guests staying inside.

Phone +86 559 5541158

Announcement: UNESCO World Heritage

Entrance ¥104

Hours 07:30 to 17:30 for...

Best Season March to April (for rapeseed flowers) and October to November (for autumn colors)

Time needed 4 to 6 hours

Last visit: Jun 12, 2026

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Hongcun Ancient Village Overview

A picturesque UNESCO-listed traditional Huizhou village structured in the shape of an ox. It is globally famous for its reflecting pools, complex water system, and as a primary filming location for 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon'.

Hongcun Ancient Village Opening Hours & Tickets

07:30 to 17:30 for the ticket office; the village itself remains open late for guests staying inside.
Best season: March to April (for rapeseed flowers) and October to November (for autumn colors)
Ticket note: Tickets are valid for 3 days and allow multiple entries if you register your pas...

Essential Hongcun Ancient Village Visitor Information

Enquiries: +86 559 5541158
Visitor center
Public restrooms
Boutique cafes
Souvenir shops
Luggage storage

How to Get to Hongcun Ancient Village

Direct tourist buses run from Huangshan North Railway Station and Huangshan City center to Hongcun, taking about 1 to 1.5 hours.

Hongcun Ancient Village Travel Safety & Advice

Dial 120 for medical emergencies. A basic pharmacy is available in the new town area just outside the village.

Practical Info

Hongcun Town, Yi County, Huangshan, Anhui
07:30 to 17:30 for the ticket office; the village itself remains open late for guests staying inside.
+86 559 5541158

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On-site notes & editorial review

Tickets

Tickets are valid for 3 days and allow multiple entries if you register your pas...

Online booking may be required

Tips

An exceptional location for photography. Foreign tourists can easily use mobile payments. English signs are available around main attraction...

Reality Check

Can be packed with tour groups and art students sketching the scenery, especially around the main ponds. Best experienced in the early morning or late evening after day-trippers leave.