Unveiling the Enchanting Ancient Towns of China

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Unveiling the Enchanting Ancient Towns of China

Phoenix Ancient Town

Phoenix Ancient Town is a familiar landmark for both locals and tourists when visiting China, with its name evoking thoughts of sacredness and beauty.

With a history spanning 1,300 years, Phoenix Ancient Town is intertwined with the flow of time in Hubei province. Nestled at the foot of majestic mountains along the banks of the Dayu River, it exudes a timeless charm.

Chau Trang Ancient Town

Located approximately 40km from Côn Sơn city, Chau Trang Ancient Town in Jiangsu province is the oldest riverside ancient town in China. Chinese people often proudly refer to Chau Trang as the 'first-rate water town' or the 'Venice of the East'.

Far from extravagant, Chau Trang town exudes a simple, rustic charm that attracts thousands of visitors to come and enjoy its intriguing offerings.

Dai Nghien Ancient Town

Dai Nghien Ancient Town is one of the most famous ancient towns in China, renowned worldwide under the name Li River. It is home to the Bai, Naxi, and Tibetan ethnic groups.

Dai Nghien Ancient Town is renowned for its ancient wooden houses, traditional Chinese-style tiled roofs, distinctive wooden columns; square stone-paved streets, and 354 bridges spanning the Ngoc (Pearl) River that have existed for over 800 years.

Having endured the vicissitudes of history and the erosion of time, the solemn atmosphere still permeates this place, emanating from every house, street, and the lifestyle of its people. And Dai Nghien Ancient Town remains the most beautiful ancient town in this densely populated region, as deemed by the Chinese people.

O Tran

O Tran is a stunning ancient citadel with over 1300 years of history reflected through its ancient stone bridges, paved stone streets, and magnificent wooden structures.

What makes O Tran special is that despite over a millennium passing, it has never changed its name, architecture, or culture. The traditional buildings, balconies, arched bridges on the streets, spacious courtyards, riverbanks, and corridors are all exceptionally well preserved.

Here, sitting on the boats and admiring the surrounding scenery, the houses lining the riverbanks will offer visitors an even more marvelous experience.

Yangshuo Ancient Town

Renowned for its majestic limestone mountains, Yangshuo is a livelier, friendlier ancient town situated on the banks of the Gui River in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, southern China.

Despite reigning for over 1,400 years along the banks of the Gui River, it still retains ancient architectural structures along with traditional cuisine.

Here, you can take a boat ride along the river to admire the scenery, indulge in delicious dishes, or stroll around to admire the ancient and solemn houses.

Langtu Ancient Island

This is a small island with fragrant flowers blooming year-round on the streets of Fuzhou and Cote Tan. Visitors not only get to explore the ancient streets but also enjoy the peaceful atmosphere on the island. With beautiful beaches, diverse music, and fantastic architecture, it's enough to captivate tourists.

Tay De Village (Ancient Tay De Town)

Tay De Village is located in Y district, Hoang Son city, southern Anhui province, China, is an ancient town dating back to the Qin Dynasty. The village has the shape of a boat, 700m long and 300m wide. The village layout implies 'floating downstream to the west will be helped by gods to obtain prosperity and fortune.'

Tay De Village is surrounded by mountains on all four sides. The water in the village is clear, trees are lush, houses have white walls, and black tiles. In 2000, the ancient village area of southern Anhui, including Tay De and Hoanh village, was recognized by UNESCO as a 'World Cultural Heritage' for its strong imprint of a traditional Chinese village: ancient streets, ancient bridges, ancient steles, etc.

Dai Ly Ancient City

Dai Ly Ancient City has cobblestone streets, numerous temples, ancient houses, and historical relics. Besides admiring the thousands-year-old ancient architectural structures, tourists can also indulge in buying unique and diverse souvenirs.

Seven Treasures Town

The scenery here resembles a fairy tale, with a peaceful life, red lanterns hanging on the houses tinted with time. Visitors can explore the bridges and narrow alleys, where there are small tea shops, quaint eateries overlooking the water, and they can also take boat rides to admire the reflections of houses and streets on the clear water.

Dongli Ancient Town

Renowned for its picturesque landscape formed by 7 islands, connected by numerous bridges totaling 49, Dongli Ancient Town remarkably preserves nearly intact architectural structures from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Surrounded by water and with a large number of bridges spanning the river, visitors can leisurely boat or stroll across the bridges to enjoy the scenery around the town.

That Vi Town, Inner Mongolia

Located on the border of Inner Mongolia, near the border of Russia, That Vi Town is mainly inhabited by ethnic minorities. It stands out with vast lush green pastures, attracting visitors for peaceful horseback riding experiences. Due to its proximity to the Russian border, the cuisine of That Vi Town combines flavors from both China and Russia, creating a unique culinary experience. If you have the chance to visit China, make sure to stop by and see the uniqueness of this ancient town.

By Mytour

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Reference: Travel Guide from Mytour