Yangchan Earthen Houses
阳产土楼
A hilltop earthen-house village in Shendu Town, She County, with hundreds of ochre rammed-earth houses stacked up the mountainside. In autumn, crops dried on the rooftops, a scene known as autumn sun-drying, earn it the nickname “the Potala Palace of Huizhou.”
Yangchan Earthen Houses are in Yangchan Village, Shendu Town, She County, at about 500 m above sea level. More than 300 rammed-earth houses are built into the mountain, stacked layer upon layer. Their ochre earthen walls contrast sharply with the white walls and black tiles more common in Huizhou. In autumn, villagers spread chili peppers, corn, and chrysanthemums on bamboo mats on their roofs, creating colorful autumn sun-drying scenes that set off the earthen houses. The village is free to enter, though viewing platforms and parking may charge fees. Mountain roads are narrow and winding, so hire a car or drive with great care. It can be paired with the Xin'an River Scenic Gallery on the same day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Xin'an River Landscape Gallery
- Shitan Village
- Poshan Village
- Maihua Fishing Village
- Yuliang Dam & Ancient Street
- Huizhou Ancient City
- Xiongcun Village
- Bao Family Garden