Step into Xixi Ancient Village where 500-year-old grey-brick houses whisper Ming Dynasty tales! Cobblestone alleys lead you past intricate woodcarvings at Moonlight Tower, while red lanterns paint magic at dusk. Pro tip: Granny's mugwort tea at the village entrance pairs perfectly with sticky rice cakes – your passport to authentic Lingnan flavors!




















Everything you need to know about Xixi Ancient Village
Xixi Shui'an Ju is a heritage-style inn housed in a renovated century-old ancestral hall, just a 3-minute walk from the village’s traditional alleyways and dragon boat dock. Each room features bamboo partitions and a private courtyard terrace overlooking ancient banyan trees. Guests receive complimentary access to local cultural workshops and enjoy breakfast with hand-ground sesame porridge prepared by village elders
Xixi Guli Yuan sits just 10 meters from the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall and Ming-Qing Old Street, preserving original timber beams and carved windows. The inn offers an ancient incense ceremony room and Cantonese dialect lecture hall. Morning tea on the courtyard features freshly made glutinous rice porridge with salted egg yolk, while evening tours include a guided lantern walk through the village’s historic lanes
Yunyin Shanju is the only accommodation with panoramic views of terraced fields from its floor-to-ceiling windows. The eco-friendly bamboo-structured rooms feature outdoor starlit hot tubs. Book the breakfast package to enjoy a traditional meal of five-grain porridge and salted egg yolk, crafted daily by local women, offering an authentic rural experience
Guests at Xixi Wenxin Guan gain exclusive access to Dongcǎo weaving classes and ancient fermentation workshops led by elder villagers. The inn also hosts nightly village walks along the Ming-era stone bridge, where stories of the "Seven Clans Sharing One Village" are shared under lantern light. All activities are included in the stay, with no extra fees or registration needed
Xixi Yue She is located just 50 meters from the main parking lot, with free electric shuttles running to nearby attractions. The lobby features a smart voice-guided kiosk supporting Cantonese, Mandarin, and English, helping guests plan their itinerary independently. Within 500 meters lie the Ancient Village Museum, Dragon Boat Training Base, and Intangible Heritage Market, ideal for slow-paced explorers
Jingjie · Xixi is specially designed for photographers, featuring adjustable skylights and full-height glass walls for optimal lighting control. The property includes a lighting lab with vintage costumes and professional reflectors. Every Saturday night, guests can participate in the Lantern Prayer Ceremony, capturing thousands of paper lanterns glowing on the river’s surface—entries qualify for the annual "Nostalgia Photography Award"
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