Ancient Towns

Discover the best ancient towns experiences across China.

Beijing

A maze of ancient alleyways where traditional Beijing courtyard life still thrives.

Chengdu

A lively pedestrian street of Sichuan snacks, silk lanterns, and traditional crafts.

Chengdu

Wide and Narrow Alleys — a restored Qing-era neighbourhood of teahouses and street food.

Chongqing

A Ming and Qing dynasty river port town preserved within the sprawling modern city.

Guangzhou

A leafy colonial island of European villas, banyan trees, and quiet riverside cafes.

Guilin

A quiet riverside village with the most iconic karst view in all of China.

Hangzhou

A pedestrian street of traditional medicine shops, snack stalls, and folk performers.

Nanjing

A bustling riverside complex of temples, markets, and Qinhuai River boat rides.

Shanghai

A classical Ming-dynasty garden hidden behind ornate walls in the old city.

Shanghai

A labyrinth of shikumen laneways packed with independent boutiques, cafes, and art studios.

Shanghai

A 1,700-year-old canal town on Shanghai's outskirts — stone bridges, gondolas, and tofu.

Xi'an

A labyrinth of alleyways around the Great Mosque, packed with lamb skewers and pomegranate juice.

Lhasa

A ritual circumambulation route around Jokhang Temple lined with market stalls and monks.

Suzhou

A canal-side street of teahouses, craft shops, and whitewashed walls in old Suzhou.