What are the small towns with distinctive regional and cultural characteristics in China?

There are many small towns with distinctive regional and cultural characteristics in China. Here are some of them:

1. Old Town of Lijiang

Old Town of Lijiang, located in Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, China, was developed under the influence of China's unique Naxi culture and traditional architecture. Yulong Snow Mountain in Yunnan, Old Town of Lijiang and Lancang River constitute one of the most distinctive geographical environments in southwest China.

2. Lop Nur Ancient City

The ancient city of Lop Nur, located in Turpan, Xinjiang, China, was the only place where China's ancient western trade routes passed. The ancient city of Lop Nur can see the sand dunes and camel teams on the ancient commercial road, and its unique architecture, history and culture are also deeply loved by tourists.

3. Aershan City

Aershan, located in the east of Inner Mongolia, China, is a small town with unique ecology and culture. The city has patches of virgin forests, grasslands and lakes, which is the best place to enjoy the natural beauty.

4. Nanxiangtu Building

Nanxiang Tulou, located in Nanjing County, Fujian Province, China, is one of the representatives of Fujian Tulou Group. These tulou were built by the rich in the late Ming Dynasty to protect themselves. Their architectural style is unique, with decorative relief and reasonable proportion.

5. Tang Xi Ancient Town

The ancient town of Tang Xi, located in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China, represents the traditional customs of Jiangnan water town in China. Stone bridge, arch bridge, red brick and gray tile are all characteristic buildings in the ancient town of Tang Xi.

6. Nanyue Ancient Site Museum

The China Museum of Ancient Sites, located in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, has long been one of the important sources of civilization. The museum preserves and displays the cultural and historical relics of the South Vietnamese Kingdom, which is a good place to learn about the history and culture of southern China.

7. Jiujiang

Jiujiang is a scenic spot in Jiangxi Province, China, which is located in the middle of the Yangtze River. Jiujiang has a long history and is one of the regions with the richest culture in China.