when it comes to beautiful cities, you are likely to associate them with huge cities. But the charming town is even more haunting.

Zhouzhuang

Zhouzhuang is located between China, Jiangsu, Shanghai and Suzhou. It is often called "Venice of the East" and is one of the most beautiful water towns in China. Walking on the beautiful streets of the town and the charming stone bridges across rivers and waterways is a pleasure in itself. But this 9-year-old town also has many scenic spots, which will surely please history lovers. These attractions include Zhangting, a huge Ming Dynasty residence with six courtyards and more than 7 rooms, and Quanfu Temple, a beautiful Buddhist temple near Baixian Lake.

Phoenix

Located at the foot of the verdant mountain near the Tuojiang River, Phoenix is praised by New Zealand-born writer and political activist Louis Alley as the most beautiful town in China. There are many Miao people living in ancient towns in Hunan, and their customs and cultures can be seen everywhere. Along the river, there are traditional wooden houses with hanging feet or "hanging feet", in which batik prints are sold, as well as local delicacies such as spicy pickled red peppers and ginger candy. At the same time, famous local historical sites include Huangsiqiao Castle built in 687 and the best preserved stone castle in China. It is located a few kilometers west of the town.

Heshun

There is a remote town Heshun in the west of Yunnan, not far from the Myanmar border, where there are only 6, people. As the former stop of the Southern Silk Road (also known as the ancient tea-horse road), many early residents of Heshun used their geographical location to travel abroad. After returning to China, they built beautiful houses that integrated Chinese and foreign architectural styles. This can still be seen in the town today. Walking on the beautiful cobblestone streets, visitors will see local attractions, such as Heshun Library, which is one of the largest rural libraries in China. There is also a monument in memory of China philosopher Ai Siqi.

Shiwei

The inaccessible place is Shiwei, a border town bordering Russia in the northeast of Inner Mongolia. As a cultural exchange place for ethnic minorities in China and Russia, the cultural integration of this town can be seen everywhere. It can be seen from its architecture-the beautiful Russian-style wooden house called "Mukeleng"-to the local food that combines China barbecue and Russian Reba bread. The town is surrounded by vast and green grasslands. One of the best ways to explore it and its neighborhood is to ride a horse.

Yangshuo

Yangshuo is famous for its spectacular karst mountains around it. It is a vibrant tourist-friendly town located on the banks of the Lijiang River in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in the south of China. Although the number of tourists in this town has soared in recent years, Yangshuo managed to retain its historical characteristics. Its modern restaurants and shops are concentrated around West Street, which is the main street of the town and the oldest place in the town dating back more than 1,4 years. Among them, tourists will find many traditional buildings and charms. Slow down and take a boat down the Lijiang River from nearby Guilin. This is undoubtedly the most scenic way to reach Yangshuo.

Tongli

is only a short journey to the west of Zhouzhuang. Tongli is surrounded by five lakes, criss-crossing canals and consisting of seven islands. There are 49 bridges (most of which have a history of more than 1 years) connecting the whole town. Rent a cable car and enjoy the beautiful town from the water. But we must stay in meditation garden, a part of Suzhou classical gardens. These were listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2, which is a beautiful scenic spot worth a detour.

Dunhuang

An oasis in the desert Gobi is a small town in the northwest of Dunhuang. This place used to be one of the most important stops along the Silk Road, and now it is a paradise for history lovers. There are no less than 241 famous historical sites scattered inside and outside the town. Just outside the town, tourists will find Baimata. It is believed that it was built in 382 AD to commemorate the monks and horses who carried Buddhist scriptures from Qiuci to Dunhuang. Nearby is the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a treasure house of Buddhist art.

Gulangyu

Gulangyu is a small island, only a short boat ride away from Xiamen. Its name comes from two Chinese words-"Gu" means drum, and "Wave" means wave-which is named after the drum sound from the tide when it hits the rocks around the island. Gulangyu Island is a quiet resort far away from the busy nearby cities, and is listed as 5A scenic spot by China National Tourism Administration. It used to be an international settlement, famous for its beautiful colonial Victorian architecture. The town is home to the only piano museum in China. Other local attractions in the town include the beautiful Shuzhuang Garden. At the same time, you can enjoy the magnificent scenery of the island and coastline when you climb the highest point of Gulangyu.

Hongcun

Movie lovers may recognize Hongcun from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon in Ang Lee, an ancient Anhui village located in the misty Huangshan Mountain. This village has the best buildings of Ming and Qing Dynasties in China, which provides a proper historical and mysterious background for several scenes in this Oscar-winning film. Most of the village-together with the neighboring Xidi, it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2-is centered on a half-moon pond. Local attractions include the grand mansion Chengzi Hall, which was built in 1855. There are gorgeous wood carvings and stone carvings here, which are now open to tourists as a museum.

Dali

Dali is a beautiful ancient city, located by the Erhai Lake, which is famous for its natural beauty and amazing local marble mining. The magnificent city gates welcome tourists to the town, and cobblestone streets give way to many well-preserved traditional Bai folk houses. The three pagodas of Chongsheng Temple-dating back to the 9th and 1th centuries-are a scenic spot worth seeing. From local marble works of art to embroidered Bai cloth, you can buy a lot of authentic handicrafts in the street. Another must-do in Dali is the three-course tea-Bai nationality tradition, which welcomes guests with bitter, sweet and "aftertaste" tea.