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Xidi was originally called Xichuan (West River) because of the streams that pass through it, but its present name, which means West Post, comes from the ancient caravan posting station some 1.5 km to the west of the village. Xidi Village is located in the southeastern part of Yixian County and has over 300 simple, yet graceful, Ming and Qing dynasty residences, of which 124 are well preserved.

The more grandiose residential buildings are dignified with the title of "hall". Each house has white walls with elaborately shaped eaves and courtyards, the latter of which are paved with gr...Read More