Village Life. Hongcun, China. July 2007.
I first caught of glimpse of Hongcun (Anhui province) in the film "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon". Visiting this UNESCO World Heritage site is like walking back in time hundreds of years. It is a well preserved village with homes dating back to the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. Painters make the pilgrimage to Hongcun specifically to paint the architecture. If given the chance, I would go back and visit because it was a very welcome break from the urban crowds in nearby cities.