8. Wuzhen, Zhejiang

The Chinese say that unless you visit the Great Wall then you haven't been to China. For any visit south of the Yangtze River; one place not to be missed is the town of Wuzhen.[Photo/Provided to Chinadaily.com.cn]

With a 1,200-year history, Wuzhen is about an hour's drive from Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province. The small town is famous for its ancient buildings and old town design, where bridges of all sizes cross the streams that wind throughout the town. The night-time view of Wuzhen is always amazing.[Photo/Provided to Chinadaily.com.cn]

Located in the center of the six ancient towns south of the Yangtze River, 17 kilometres (10.56 miles) north of the city of Tongxiang, the Water Town displays its 2,000-year history with its ancient stone bridges floating on calm water, its stone pathways between the mottled walls and its delicate wood carvings. Also, setting it apart from other towns, it provides visitors with a unique experience through its profound cultural backgrounds.[Photo/Provided to Chinadaily.com.cn]

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