Top 5 Rural Retreats Must to Place in China

China has many picturesque towns and villages, which boast cultural relics, distinctive structure. Here are the 5 top rural retreats in China.

Wuyuan in Jiangxi Province

As a world-famous town characterized with profound local culture and enchanting idyllic scenery, Wuyuan has a landscape dotted with strange caves, deep secluded rocks and numerous historic sites. Wuyuan is also home to some of the best preserved ancient architecture in China. The structures were built in 740 during the Tang Dynasty.

Traditionally, Wuyuan boasts the traditional education center and tea center. Crowned to be China’s Most Beautiful Village, Wuyuan has been nationally famous as the eco-tour destination.

Wuzhen in zhejiang Province

For any visit south of the Yangtze River, one place should not to be missed is the town of Wuzhen. This water town displays its 2,000 years history in its ancient stone bridges floating on mild water, its stone pathways between the mottled walls and its delicate wood carvings.

Setting apart from other towns, Wuzhen gives a unique experience through its profound cultural background. The uniqueness of the town lies in its layout, being 2 kilometers (1.24 miles) long and divided into six districts.

Zhouzhuang in Jiangsu Province

Boasts the best water town preserved in China, Zhouzhuang has a history of over 900 years and most of residencies and houses in the town were built in Ming or Qing dynasties.

There are many fantastic places and views to visit and see in Zhouzhuang, including Twin Bridges, Fuan Bridge and more. The best way to see the town is by a gondola which is also the most convenient form of transport. The sights are pretty breathtaking. 

Hongcun in Anhui Province

Hongcun looks like a sleeping cow located among the hill which is surrounded by the green mountain and a large rambling rice fields. The architecture and carvings of the approximately 150 residences dating back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties are said to be among the best of their king in China. The structures are elegant and blend closely with nature. It creats a scientific living environment, which is also full of affection.

Hongcun is an outstanding representative of Huizhou traditional local culture, building techniques and landscape design. It is not only full of much value of history, art and science but also indeed is the witness of Huizhou traditional architectural culture.

Maolan in Guizhou Province

Unlike most other karst scenic areas, Maolan occupies an area of more than 130 square kilometers, with forest covering 91.6 percent. It features over 500 kinds of trees, various wild animals, virgin forest, karst caves and waterfalls.

Relaxing yourself in these rural retreats in China.