Travel · Tag
Ancient Towns
Cities and towns where old streets, canals, and traditional architecture still set the pace.
Cities for Ancient Towns
Yunnan
Dali
大理
From Kunming by high-speed train in about 2-2.5 hours.
2-4 daysRecommended
Old townErhai LakeSlow travel
Jiangsu
Suzhou
苏州
From Shanghai by high-speed train in about 25-45 minutes.
2-4 daysRecommended
GardensCanalsJiangnan culture
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Shanxi
Datong
大同
From Beijing by high-speed train in about 2-2.5 hours.
2-3 daysRecommended
Buddhist cavesAncient templesNorthern China history
Yunnan
Lijiang
丽江
From Dali by train in about 1.5-2.5 hours, or by flight from major Chinese cities.
2-4 daysRecommended
Old townsJade Dragon Snow MountainNaxi culture
Henan
Kaifeng
开封
From Zhengzhou by train in about 20-40 minutes, or from Xi'an via Zhengzhou.
1-2 daysRecommended
Song dynasty historyNight marketsOld city