The 10 Most Beautiful Ancient Towns in China That Tourists Should Not Miss

Traveling to China is an ideal choice for those who love exploring culture and long-standing historical values. In China, aside from the Forbidden City or the Great Wall, tourists will surely seek beautiful ancient towns to explore the golden traces of time.

If you are planning a trip to China, do not miss out on these 10 most beautiful ancient towns in China recommended by Vietjet!

1. Fenghuang Ancient Town - The most famous ancient town in China

Fenghuang Ancient Town is considered one of the most well-known ancient towns in China. Located in Fenghuang County, Hunan Province, China, Fenghuang Ancient Town is blessed with the magnificent beauty of mountains and rivers. Especially, the ancient architecture, with the distinctive feature of Diaojiaolou - the fusion of traditional architectures of ethnic groups preserved for over 1000 years here, makes the space of this ancient town even more impressive.

Ticket price for visiting Fenghuang Ancient Town: tickets are divided into various packages. You can choose::

A package of 248 RMB (approximately 850,000 VND) with 11 top attractions (9 within the town and 2 outside).
A package of 138 RMB (470,000 VND) for exploring attractions inside the old town only.

How to get to Fenghuang Ancient Town: tourists can take a bus from Zhangjiajie to Fenghuang. There are 3 bus trips per day and the ticket price is about 61 RMB (200,000 VND).

When mentioning the most beautiful ancient towns in China, Fenghuang Ancient Town cannot be missed

2. Lijiang Ancient Town - a beautiful ancient town in China

Lijiang Ancient Town or Dayan old town is ranked among the most beautiful ancient towns in China. Many people refer to Lijiang as the "Venice of the East" because of its 354 bridges and complex waterway system. The winding canals, the green trees create a peaceful space, blending with the classic architecture, making Lijiang Ancient Town touch the hearts of many tourists.

Ticket price for visiting Lijiang Ancient Town (Dayan old town): You won't have to pay an entrance fee to the old town, but a maintenance fee of 80 RMB (more than 270,000 VND) is encouraged.

How to get to Lijiang Ancient Town (Dayan old town): You can take a taxi from the airport or bus number 13 from the train station square to Lijiang old town.

3. Xitang Water Town - The ancient town of rivers

Xitang Water Town is one of the tourist attractions in Zhejiang Province. This Chinese ancient town is "asleep" among the mountains and vibrant green rice fields, especially where 9 rivers converge.

The image of ancient buildings, thousand-year-old bridges reflecting on the water here is described as "beautiful as a painting", leaving an unforgettable impression on many tourists.

Ticket price for visiting Xitang Water Town:

The ticket price for adults is 95 RMB (310,000 VND).

The ticket price for children from 1.2m to 1.5m is 50 RMB (more than 170,000 VND).

Children under 1.2m are free.

How to get to Xitang Water Town: You can get there by bus from Ningbo city, Zhejiang Province with a travel time of 2-2.5 hours. There is a bus every about 80 minutes.

4. Tongli Water Town - The ink painting of China

One of the 10 most beautiful ancient towns in China is Tongli Water Town, located in Wujiang district, Suzhou city, Jiangsu Province, China. This town was built during the Song Dynasty, now nearly a thousand years old. Embraced by the Yangtze River, Tongli Water Town thus always enjoys a cool climate.

With the rustic beauty of architecture, the poetic beauty of the rivers, Tongli Water Town brings tourists an indescribable peace of mind. This is definitely an ideal destination for those wanting to "escape" the city's smog.

Ticket price for visiting Tongli Water Town:

The ticket price for adults is 100 RMB (more than 340,000 VND) valid for 2 days, including 10 attractions, each can be visited once. If staying overnight, you need to declare when getting the ticket for a stamp.

Children under

1.4m are free to visit.

Also, you can visit Tongli Water Town for free during the nighttime from 18:00 - 6:00 the next morning. However, you won't be able to visit any relics.

How to get to Tongli Water Town: You can use public transportation in Suzhou to move.

Tongli Water Town is rightly listed among the most beautiful ancient towns in China. The ancient town is like a beautiful ink painting, captivating everyone.

5. Hongcun Village (Anhui Province) - A beautiful ancient village in China

Hongcun is a village that has existed since the Southern Song Dynasty and is also considered one of the most beautiful ancient towns in China. In 2000, the ancient village site of Xidi was recognized by UNESCO as a "World Cultural Heritage" site due to its deep Chinese stylistic imprints. Visiting one of the most beautiful ancient villages in China, you can admire the ancient roads, bridges, steles, old libraries, clay statues, and many stone and wood sculptures - the golden traces of time.

Ticket price for visiting Hongcun Village: 104 RMB (355,000 VND), open from 7:30 to 17:30.

How to get to Hongcun Village: you can take a bus priced at 13 RMB (45,000 VND) from Tunxi station, downtown Huangshan to Yi county (about 90 minutes), then take a bus to Hongcun.

6. Pingyao - a 2,700-year-old fortress in China

Unlike the poetic ancient towns above, the ancient city of Pingyao is known as a fortress with 2,700 years of history. In Pingyao, there are large ancient walls surrounding and embracing the ancient houses. When visiting the Ancient City of Pingyao, do not miss the Chan Quoc temple, built over 1000 years ago.

Ticket price for visiting the ancient town of Pingyao:

Children under 1.4m are free to visit.

In addition, you can visit Tongli Water Town for free during the nighttime from 18:00 - 6:00 the next day. However, you won't be able to visit any relics.

How to get to the ancient town of Pingyao You can use public transportation in Suzhou to move.

Pingyao Ancient Town attracts a large number of tourists with its architectures preserved intact over the years.

7. Qibao Ancient Town – An ancient town in the heart of Shanghai

The list of the most beautiful ancient towns in China surprisingly includes a city in the bustling heart of Shanghai. In the midst of the urban center, there is still an ancient town, taking tourists to an ancient world with bridges, narrow alleys, or small, quaint tea shops overlooking the sparkling water. One advantage of Qibao Ancient Town is its convenient transportation.

Ticket price for visiting Qibao Ancient Town: You can visit the town for free but need to buy tickets for the attractions inside.

Tourists can buy a package ticket for 30 RMB (equivalent to 100,000 VND).

Individual tickets for each attraction are priced from 5 to 10 RMB (equivalent to 17,000 VND - 35,000 VND).

How to get to Qibao Ancient Town: You can travel from downtown Shanghai on line 9 to Qibao station.

8. Dunhuang - An ancient city in the Gobi Desert

The top 10 most beautiful ancient towns in China cannot exclude Dunhuang. This is also a special place located in the Gobi Desert, Northwest China. Visiting Dunhuang, you should go in winter when the town is covered in a layer of white snow. Amidst the desert snow, the ancient city shines brilliantly next to the crescent lake, creating a space that captivates people. This ancient town, one of the most beautiful in China, is also famous for lying on the famous Silk Road, carrying many historical and cultural values.

Ticket price for visiting Dunhuang Ancient Town: Depending on the places you visit, the cost varies. Some of the attractions include:

The ticket price for visiting the Crescent Lake is 110 RMB (about 380,000 VND).

Silk Road and Rain Flower Show: the cheapest ticket is around 238 RMB (about 810,000 VND).

How to get to Dunhuang Ancient Town: You can fly from Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou... but the closest are Lanzhou and Tianshui. Additionally, you can take a high-speed train to Yumen (Gansu) station and then a slow train to Dunhuang.

Mogao Caves are also a must-visit attraction in Dunhuang, China.

9. Zhouzhuang Ancient Town - An ancient town not to be missed when visiting China

The list of the 10 most beautiful ancient towns in China also names another town located quite close to Shanghai. The town in Jiangsu Province is only about 80km from Shanghai and an hour's drive away. The poetic beauty with curved stone bridges, intricate carvings across the gentle water, and rows of ancient houses covered in moss in Zhouzhuang will probably leave a lasting impression on you.

Ticket price for visiting Zhouzhuang Ancient Town: The visiting fee for Zhouzhuang is around 50 RMB (170,000 VND) for a boat trip along the river.

How to get to Zhouzhuang Ancient Town: Zhouzhuang does not have an airport, but you can fly to Hongqiao Shanghai or Pudong Shanghai, Xiaoshan Hangzhou and then take a bus. There are also many bus routes from Shanghai to this ancient town.

10. Wuzhen - A beautiful ancient town in China

Wuzhen is also voted as one of the most beautiful ancient towns in China. Wuzhen is a magnificent ancient town with a history of 1300 years. The beauty of Wuzhen lies in its ancient stone bridges, paved roads, and exquisite wooden carvings. Most of the houses in Wuzhen still retain their original moss-covered condition. The serene atmosphere in the misty morning further captivates tourists and creates an unforgettable impression.

Ticket price for visiting Wuzined ticket for both areas is 150 RMB/person (about 500,000 VND). This price includes bus transportation between Dongzha and Xizha.

How to get to Wuzhen: from Shanghai, Suzhou, or Hangzhou first, you can take a bus or high-speed train. However, you will still need to take a taxi to reach Dong District, Wuzhen.

Wuzhen is one of the most beautiful ancient towns in China with images of gentle rivers surrounding ancient houses.

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