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Xidi Ancient Village

Xidi Village, Yi County 245500, China
Ranked #5 of 20 attractions in Yi County
4.5 of 5 stars 41 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins
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Kunming, China
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40 reviews 40 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

The view of the old city gate against the lake is pretty. But it is just one more old town once you get inside. If you have never been to one before in China, it might be worth your while. Admission was steep and you can see similar things free (for example in Tunxi, not far away.) Lots of domestic... More

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Shanghai, China
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

We liked this place, but it is a little crowed with tourists and everything seems to be made for the tourism More

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Bowral, Australia
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

We visited Xidi by bus from Tunxi, just catching the local bus from the main bus station in tunxi.It goes through xidi a number of times a day and we caught the same bus back also. the fare was extremely cheap. It is a World Heritage site because the old village has been preserved. there are a number of different... More

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Shanghai, China
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011
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Xidi is one of the most beautiful villages in the area, but it's also a well-oil tourism machine. Huge parking lot amid the farmland, a battalion of personnel in fuchsia parkas, multichannel electronic turnstiles and steep entrance fees make Xidi quite a spectacle. Every twenty minutes a tour group gallops through the village after the trumpeting guide (December is a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2011
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011
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