As one of the best-preserved ancient water towns in Shanghai, Zhujiajiao retains its charm in contemporary China, attracting millions of visitors annually to take in its scenic waterways, cultural customs and historical architecture.

On the east of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau lies a 1,000-year-old town called Fenghuang (meaning “phoenix” in Chinese), which looks like a phoenix with its wings spread out, ready to take flight.

Every year this scenic water town is crowded with tourists and is an ideal place for those interested in getting a glimpse of the landscape that is characteristic of traditional southern Chinese towns.

The appeal of Wuzhen and Xitang continues in the modern era, attracting millions of visitors every year to explore their beauty and cultural legacy.

Within the towering walls surrounding the ancient city of Pingyao stand over 3,000 ancient buildings, designed in a typical traditional Chinese county style and presenting Chinese ritual traditions and recounting the tales of Shanxi merchants who once walked these streets.

Huangyao Ancient Town is a must-see destination, boasting historic buildings, ancient trees, and lazily meandering rivers.

Xidi and Hongcun are two of the most representative ancient villages in the southern part of Anhui Province. Dating back to the Song Dynasty, they still preserve hundreds of residential buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Built in 1252 during the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), Nanxun boasts a rich cultural legacy that has accumulated throughout 700 years.

This well-preserved historic city in Sichuan Province can trace its origins back to a bygone age, boasting a diverse culture and impressive legacies spanning multiple fields.

With a history of more than 800 years, Lijiang boasts picturesque sceneries, diverse cultures, and an abundance of well-preserved historical sites.

This ancient city has a history going back over 2,000 years. It has witnessed the fusion of multiple ethnic cultures including the Miao, Dong, and Han, and hosts a number of cultural heritage sites.

The mesmerizing, ethereal scenery attracts countless tourists and has served as the setting for many Chinese fantasy dramas.

Boasting dense forests, unique waterfalls, and marvelous rock landscapes, the forest park in Anhui Province has also bore witness to numerous battles throughout ages.

The Danxia landform here is a kingdom of waterfalls, and its natural beauty carries historical traces from different periods.