I actually went to Hongcun with low expectations. We had an extra afternoon and we knew that Hongcun was a popular tourist attraction. The pictures were pretty but we didn’t expect much. To my surprise, Hongcun was wonderful. The mansions were interesting to explore, the lake was absolutely beautiful, the stores were inviting. Despite being such a popular tourist attraction, the prices were reasonable and we left with heavy bags and a happy heart. Thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful village, would highly recommend!!