heritage
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guizhouZhenyuan Ancient Town Guizhou: China's Most Beautiful Riverside Town
Explore Zhenyuan in Guizhou — a 2,200-year-old town built into cliffs above the Wuyang River, with Ming and Qing architecture, ancient defensive walls, Dong and Miao minority villages, and stunning river gorge scenery that rivals any in China.
Updated May 2026
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hangzhouHangzhou Song Dynasty Culture: History, Night Markets & Imperial Heritage
Dive into Hangzhou's Song dynasty heritage — the city that served as China's imperial capital for 150 years, where the traditions of silk, tea, and refined aesthetics were perfected. Explore the Southern Song Imperial Street, Hefang Street night market, and the cultural legacy of China's most civilised dynasty.
Updated May 2026
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China's Best Ancient Towns 2026: Pingyao, Fenghuang, Wuzhen & More
China's preserved ancient towns — Pingyao (Shanxi, Ming-Qing dynasty commercial city, the best preserved), Fenghuang (Hunan, stilted houses over the Tuojiang River, spectacular setting), Wuzhen (Zhejiang, water town with candlelit night scenery), Xitang, and Hongcun (Anhui, the Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon village). What sets each apart and how to visit without it feeling like a theme park.
Updated May 2026
Read →China UNESCO World Heritage Sites Guide 2026: The Complete List & How to Visit the Best 20
China has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country — the complete 2026 list, the 20 most visitor-accessible sites, how to efficiently combine multiple UNESCO sites in one trip, which are overrated vs genuinely spectacular, and practical visiting information for each major site.
Updated May 2026
Read →Minnan Culture Fujian Guide 2026: Quanzhou, Zhangzhou & the Southern Fujian Heritage Trail
Southern Fujian's Minnan culture is one of China's richest — a coastal civilization that launched the great maritime trade routes of Asia. Quanzhou's UNESCO-listed Maritime Silk Road heritage and Zhangzhou's flower fair traditions tell a story of openness, resilience, and distinct cultural identity. This 2026 guide covers the full Minnan heritage trail from Quanzhou to Zhangzhou.
Updated May 2026
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Macau Heritage Walk Guide 2026: UNESCO Historic Centre, Ruins of St Paul's & Beyond the Casinos
Macau's UNESCO-listed Historic Centre is a 2.78 square kilometre area containing 22 buildings and 8 public squares that blend 500 years of Portuguese colonial architecture with Chinese temples and Cantonese street life. This guide walks you through the heritage trail beyond the casino strip.
Updated May 2026
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