1. Wuzhen
The gorgeous 6,500-year-old water town of Wuzhen is often called “The Venice of the East.” It is a charming place full of ancient bridges, heritage hotels, boutiques and restaurants all built around an amazing water network that is part of the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal, the longest canal in the world. Over the past thousand years, Wuzhen has not changed its name, water system, or way of life, and the entire town is one of China’s most important cultural relics.
It is literally a living museum for ancient civilizations’ history, food and traditions. Take in the delightful example of beautiful ancient little towns in China from the water on a traditional wood boat, and stay in one of the many luxurious hotels or guest accommodations in residents’ homes for a true taste of Chinese village life.
