Top 6 most beautiful ancient towns in China that you must visit

Traveling to China and visiting ancient cities not only helps you visit famous places with beautiful, ancient landscapes of the towns, but also experience festivals, interact with people and the quintessence of ancient culture. Let's take a walk through the famous ancient cities when traveling to China with Vietravel .

1. Phoenix Ancient Town

Phoenix Ancient Town - Venice of the East (Photo source: Collected)

Traveling to China, we are certainly no stranger to the name Phoenix Ancient Town. This is not only the top place among famous ancient Chinese cities, but also the leading tourist symbol of China. The 1,300-year-old ancient town nestles on the edge of Da Jiang Mountain, associated with the flow of time in Hunan province.

As a place that witnessed the formation, preservation and development of many ethnic groups, this ancient town carries the breath of many cultures. Although it has existed for many decades, Phoenix Ancient Town still preserves many ancient houses, temples, pagodas, etc. along the riverbank along with many traditional dishes that attract tourists. The scenery here has a strong ancient and fairy atmosphere. Those who have been here once will surely want to come back many more times.

2. Lijiang Ancient Town

Lijiang Ancient Town and its thousand-year-old historical and cultural values (Photo source: Collected)

When talking about famous ancient Chinese cities when traveling to this country of billions of people, it is impossible not to mention Lijiang Ancient Town. This ancient city includes Shuhe, Baiji and Dayan. Of which, Dayan is the largest area. Lijiang Ancient Town was built at the end of the Song Dynasty and possesses many unique architectures and diverse cultures. This ancient city has more than 354 bridges across the Jade River. The waterway system here also has many attractive services to attract visitors. With its poetic beauty like a fairyland, Lijiang Ancient Town always attracts visitors when traveling to China, and is the top destination in the list of ancient Chinese cities that must be visited.

3. Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, Jiangsu

Impressed by the poetic and beautiful scenery at the ancient town of Chau Trang (Photo source: Collected)

Located about 30km southeast of Suzhou, the ancient city of Zhouzhuang, Jiangsu is known as the "Venice of the East". This place has many beautiful, poetic ancient streets beside stone bridges, wooden boats drifting on the river. Not only has a quiet space, fresh air, the ancient town of Zhouzhuang is also famous for its ancient architecture.

The ancient town of Zhouzhuang has a low population density of about 20,000 people, so the air is very airy and fresh. The weather here is also very ideal. The mornings and evenings are chilly, the afternoons are sunny and warm, the climate is not too cold or too hot. The town is beautiful in every season, so visitors can come here at any time of the year. Therefore, this is the ancient Chinese city you should visit.

4. Qiwei Ancient City, Inner Mongolia

The next place on the list of famous ancient Chinese cities is the town of Qiwei, located on the border of Inner Mongolia, near the border with Russia. This is where ethnic minorities live. The beautiful houses arranged in a certain structure are the highlight of this ancient town. That architecture is called "mukeleng" in Russia.

Because it is located near the Russian border, many dishes in the town of That Vi have a combination of Russian and Chinese flavors, creating a unique character. In addition, this beautiful city also has vast, green grasslands that bring a sense of peace to visitors.

5. Tongli Ancient Town, Jiangsu

Dongli Ancient Town (Suzhou) - a nostalgic land in the heart of Nam Giang (Photo source: Collected)

Tongli is one of the most famous ancient cities in China. It is famous for its beautiful scenery, attracting tourists. This small town is formed by 7 islands, the islands are connected to each other by many bridges (there are about 49 bridges). The architectural works from the Ming and Qing dynasties in Tongli are still intact.

Because the ancient town is surrounded by rivers and a system of bridges across the large river, visitors can take a boat ride on the river or walk on the bridge to fully enjoy the beautiful scenery. In particular, Dong Li ancient town is also a place that appeared in the famous TV series "Go Go Squid" starring Duong Tu and Ly Hien, which took Asia by storm in 2019.

6. Dali Ancient Town, Yunnan

Dali Ancient City is one of the most famous ancient cities in China, with a history of more than 1,000 years. There are marble streets, many ancient houses, temples and historical relics. Visitors to Dali, in addition to admiring many ancient buildings that are thousands of years old, can also freely find unique souvenirs.

When traveling to China, you cannot miss visiting the picturesque ancient towns, which preserve the ancient culture and beautiful natural landscapes. Quickly save the famous ancient Chinese towns above to explore .

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