Xidi‘s unique value does not go unnoticed. The cultural and historical treasures of this ancient village have been the reason for its national and international recognition: not only is it a Chinese Historical and Cultural Village, it has also been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2000. Thus, the village has become a priority site for heritage protection.

Xidi is known for its unique and elegant wooden houses: the decorated walls, the black tiles, the decorative door towers… Most of the houses in the village were built during the Ming and Qing dynasties. 124 of them are well preserved, being a vivid example of the architectural style of Anhui province.

Several elements of the Huizhou style are preserved in the intangible cultural heritage of Xidi, such as Huizhou Carving Craft, Huizhou Couple Plate, Laba Tofu Making Skills, and others.

Xidi Village, located 40 km from Huangshan Mountain, is also rich in natural resources, including beautiful and well-known trees, such as podocarpus. There are also hundreds of ancient trees such as pine, and prized animals such as the giant salamander.

Xidi has prioritized tourism development, creating a sustainable development path. This village with more than 700 years of history began to develop tourism in the late 1980s, attracting a large number of visitors for its elegant southern Anhui architecture and idyllic scenery, successfully transforming itself into a sustainable rural tourist destination.