6. Lijiang
This entry on the list of beautiful ancient little towns in China is situated in Yunnan province and is probably the closest you’ll ever get to a real-life wonderland. Well, at least that’s how it would seem without the crowds of tourists. Along with the Badaling Great Wall section, it’s one of the most notorious tourist traps in China.
The Old Town of Lijiang (the new town is pretty much like any other Chinese city) is a well-preserved treasure chest brimming with ethnic minorities. It’s closed for cars and motorbikes with the local Naxi Minority culture on display. Regardless of it becoming an extremely popular place for tourists in recent years, Lijiang is very nice place to kick back for a few days.
