Hutong Neighborhoods
Beijing
A maze of ancient alleyways where traditional Beijing courtyard life still thrives.
Ancient Towns
Discover the best ancient towns experiences across China.
Jinli Ancient Street
Chengdu
A lively pedestrian street of Sichuan snacks, silk lanterns, and traditional crafts.
Kuanzhai Alley
Chengdu
Wide and Narrow Alleys — a restored Qing-era neighbourhood of teahouses and street food.
Ciqikou Ancient Town
Chongqing
A Ming and Qing dynasty river port town preserved within the sprawling modern city.
Shamian Island
Guangzhou
A leafy colonial island of European villas, banyan trees, and quiet riverside cafes.
Xingping Ancient Town
Guilin
A quiet riverside village with the most iconic karst view in all of China.
Hefang Street
Hangzhou
A pedestrian street of traditional medicine shops, snack stalls, and folk performers.
Lijiang Old Town
Yunnan
A UNESCO-listed Naxi old town of cobbled lanes, wooden houses, and flowing canal water.
Confucius Temple Nanjing
Nanjing
A bustling riverside complex of temples, markets, and Qinhuai River boat rides.
Tianzifang
Shanghai
A labyrinth of shikumen laneways packed with independent boutiques, cafes, and art studios.
Zhujiajiao Water Town
Shanghai
A 1,700-year-old canal town on Shanghai's outskirts — stone bridges, gondolas, and tofu.
Muslim Quarter & Street Food
Xian
A labyrinth of alleyways around the Great Mosque, packed with lamb skewers and pomegranate juice.
Dali Old Town & Erhai Lake
Yunnan
A bohemian old town of white walls and marble beside a vast plateau lake in western Yunnan.
Shaxi Ancient Town
Yunnan
A sleepy Silk Road market town in the Himalayan foothills — barely touched by tourism.
Barkhor Street
Lhasa
A ritual circumambulation route around Jokhang Temple lined with market stalls and monks.
Pingjiang Road
Suzhou
A canal-side street of teahouses, craft shops, and whitewashed walls in old Suzhou.