In such an era of cultural assimilation, when bulldozers nudge their way toward the increasingly fewer Beijing hutong and siheyuan, and Shanghai linong, it is not only the old city districts that are declining; the unique Chinese architecture, culture and lifestyle are vanishing with them.

Fortunately, the vast territory of China is still dotted with old townscapes dating back thousands of years, carrying on the continuous history and civilization of China. Zhouzhuang, Fenghuang,Hongcun, Tongli, Pingyao, Luodai, Lijiang, Dali ...these old towns enjoy their own tranquility, far from the din of the cities, and exude their own distinctive flavor and delicacy without the pompous magnificence of imperial palaces.

In such an era of cultural assimilation, when bulldozers nudge their way toward the increasingly fewer Beijing hutong and siheyuan, and Shanghai linong, it is not only the old city districts that are declining; the unique Chinese architecture, culture and lifestyle are vanishing with them.

Fortunately, the vast territory of China is still dotted with old townscapes dating back thousands of years, carrying on the continuous history and civilization of China. Zhouzhuang, Fenghuang,Hongcun, Tongli, Pingyao, Luodai, Lijiang, Dali ...these old towns enjoy their own tranquility, far from the din of the cities, and exude their own distinctive flavor and delicacy without the pompous magnificence of imperial palaces. Their names are beautiful symbols of China because of their small picturesque bridges, flowing waters and local houses that have long been portrayed in Chinese ink and wash paintings, numerous exquisite brick,stone and wood carvings, arches erected to commemorate chaste widows, a welter of ethnic customs of the Han, Miao, Tibet, Bai and many other nationalities, traditional folk tales and legends ...

Fenghuang

Fascinating City Scenes

Huilongge Stilted Towers

Former Residence of Shen Congwen

Huangsiqiao

The Southern Great Wall

Shanjiang Miao Village

Zhouzhuang

The Twin Bridges

The Zhang Mansion

The Shen Mansion

Southern Lake

Lijiang

Sifang Street

Palace of the Naxi Chieftains

Ancient Naxi Music

Hardworking Naxi Women

Hongcun

Roots of a Big Clan

Ox-shaped Layout

The Best Scenes

The Water System

Ancestral Temple, Memorial Archway and Huizhou Merchants

Chastity Arches and Huizhou Women

Domestic Architecture in Huizhou

Dali

The Ancient Town of Dali

The Wuhua and Wenxian Towers

Foreigners Street

Nanxun

The Baijian Houses

The Jiaye Library

The Xiaolian Manor

Silk Trade Hub

A Showcase of Bridges

Changting

The Town of the Tang Dynasty Origin

Hakka Cradle

Importance to the Chinese Revolution

Pingyao

Old City Wall

Wall Street of a Bygone Age

Witness to a Past Glory

Wuyuan

Rich Folk Culture

Well Preserved Eco-system

Huizhou Culture

Luodai

The Settling of Hakka Migrants

How Luodai Got Its Name

Fire Dragon Festival

Water Dragon Festival

Tongli

Jiayin Hall

Luoxingzhou Island

Chongben Hall

Tuisi Garden

The Three Bridges of Tongli

Zhaoxing

Dong Drum Tower

Natural Beauty and Cultural Interest

Dong Grand Song