Take stock of the ten most beautiful ancient villages in China and see how many you check in in one ***!
1. Baihaba
Baihaba is a village with the largest concentration of Tuva people in the Altay region of Xinjiang. It is known as the first village in western China and one of the eight most beautiful towns in China. .
Because it is far away from the hustle and bustle of the world, it has long maintained its simple folk customs. The wooden houses where villagers live and the fences where livestock are kept are scattered in the pine and birch forests. The natural landscape here is extremely beautiful, especially in autumn.
Best travel time: June to October
Coordinates: Tierekti Township, Habahe County, Altay, Xinjiang
2. Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village
Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is composed of five natural villages connected by the mountains. It is the largest Miao village in China and unique in the world.
Here, Miao farming, festivals, silver jewelry, clothing, food, singing and dancing and other folk customs are passed down from generation to generation. It is the first choice place to appreciate and understand the long history and development of the Miao people in China.
At the end of the village is an idyllic scenery with neat terraces, which is very spectacular.
Transportation: Take the shuttle bus from Ximahe Kaiyunsi in Kaili to Xijiang, or you can take the shuttle bus from Leishan County to Xijiang
Coordinates: Xijiang Town, Leishan County, Qiandongnan, Guizhou Province
3. Xidi
Xidi Village has a history of nearly a thousand years and is a relatively representative ancient village in southern Anhui. It is famous all over the world for its intact village form, exquisite Hui-style houses and rich historical and cultural connotations. It has the reputation of "the most beautiful village in the world".
There are nearly 200 well-preserved Ming and Qing folk houses in Xidi Village. The landmark is the bluestone archway with four pillars and five floors in the three rooms at the head of the village, which is a symbol of the Hu family’s prominent status.
Best travel time: Best in spring and autumn
Coordinates: Xidi Town, Yixian County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province
4. Hongcun
Hongcun is a peculiar cow-shaped ancient village. It is known as the "countryside in Chinese paintings" and is famous at home and abroad for the movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".
Hundreds of ancient houses are lined up in the village. Among them, "Chengzhi Hall" is the most perfectly preserved ancient house in Yi County. Shuizhen, Nanhu and Yuenuma are the three classic landscapes in the village.
Best travel time: Peach blossoms and rapeseed flowers are in full bloom from March to April, chrysanthemums are everywhere from October to November, and autumn leaves are red
Coordinates: Nanluyi, Huangshan City, Anhui Province Hongcun Town, County
5. Tuwa Village
Tuwa Village is the only way to travel from Burqin County to Kanas Lake. It is surrounded by beautiful mountains and clear waters, beautiful environment and high quality of life. There are about 2,000 Tuva people, who still retain their own unique living habits and language.
Coordinates: Kanas River Valley in Burqin County, Xinjiang
6. Wuyuan
The buildings in Wuyuan ancient village are the most well-preserved ancient buildings in China today. One of the places, known as "the most beautiful countryside in China".
The sea of ??rapeseed flowers that fill the mountains and plains every spring is undoubtedly the most popular tourist resource in Wuyuan. In addition to rapeseed flowers, Wuyuan in autumn is also the best place to watch red leaves. The red leaves set against the simple buildings bring Wuyuan a different kind of vitality before winter.
Best travel time: March to April is the flowering period of Wuyuan rapeseed flowers, and November to December is the time to appreciate the red leaves in Wuyuan.
Coordinates: Wuyuan County, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province
7. Fujian Tulou
Fujian Tulou mainly include Nanjing Tulou, Yongding Tulou, Huaan Tulou, Pinghe Tulou, Tulou groups such as Zhao'an Tulou and Quanzhou Tulou.
Because most of them were built by the Hakka people in Fujian, they are also called "Hakka earth buildings". It is famous for its large scale, scientific design, reasonable layout and complete preservation. It is a national key cultural relic protection unit.
Coordinates: Mainly distributed in Zhangzhou, Longyan, and Quanzhou, Fujian Province
8. Jingkou Hani Village
Jingkou Folk Village is a well-preserved village in Yuanyang A natural village of the Hani ethnic group, full of rich primitive local flavor.
Entering the village is a square where the Hani people gather, where you can also enjoy Hani singing and dancing performances. Surrounding it are the mushroom houses where the Hani people live. These houses are built along the mountains and are well-proportioned. They were once rated as one of the six most beautiful ancient towns and villages in China by China National Geographic.
Coordinates: Xinjie Town, Yuanyang County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province
9. Liping Zhaoxing Dong Village
Zhaoxing Dong Village is the largest village in the country One of the largest Dong villages with more than 6,000 residents, it is known as the "No. 1 Village in Dong Township".
Zhaoxing Dong Village is located in the valley between two mountains. The village is in the shape of a boat, and the houses in the village are all stilted buildings built along the river.
All the villagers are Dong people with the surname Lu. The Drum Tower is the symbol of the Dong village, where people gather, socialize and relax.
Coordinates: Liping County, Qiandongnan, Guizhou Province
10. Danba Zangzhai
Danba Zangzhai refers to the formation of residents living in Danba County The Tibetan village has been rated as the first of the six most beautiful ancient towns and villages in China.
Danba’s cottage combines watchtowers and village houses. Its appearance has the characteristics of both village houses and watchtowers.
Danba Village is the most distinctive among the Jiarong Tibetan Villages. Especially Jiaju, Niexia, Geshizha and Badi Township are the most prominent. Hundreds of residential houses are located on the mountain and are well-proportioned and blended into the natural environment. From a distance, a wonderful and dynamic picture of a cottage appears. displayed before your eyes.
Coordinates: Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province