Located in Yixian County, they were listed as World Heritage
Sites by UNESCO in 2000. They are the most representative local-style
residences in southern Anhui Province.
Construction of Xidi Village began during the Northern Song
Dynasty (960-1127). So far, it has a history of over 900 years. It is famed as
being the 'Ming and Qing Dynasty Local Residence Museum'. It has about 124
ancient residences and three ancestral halls, including an archway, Linyun
Pavilion, Eastern and Western Gardens, Ruiyu Courtyard, Taoli Garden, Da Fu
Grand House and Lvfu Hall. Da Fu is an official title reserved for high ranking
government officials in ancient China.
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