10 Most Beautiful Ancient Little Towns in China

7. Huangyao

For those on the lookout for a feel of typical, historical China, there’s no better example of beautiful ancient little towns than Huangyao. It’s an ancient town with a history of 1,000 years, which reached its prime during the reign of Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795) of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The town is located to the northeast of Zhaoping, Guanxi, by the lower reaches of the Li River.

The name Huangyao comes from the family names of the locals, who were mostly named Huang and Yao. The adorable town has been known as a sort of mini-Guilin for its typical development of karst topography, covering an area of 3.6 square kilometers (1.4 square miles). Many of the buildings are built in primitive simplicity with blue bricks and black tiles. There are also more than 30 temples, ancestral halls and pavilions, all of which are beautifully preserved.

Romantic view of the ancient little town of Huangyao in China | 10 Most Beautiful Ancient Little Towns in China
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