List of Recommended Chinese Ancient Towns

Characterful Guesthouses / Inns in Ancient Towns
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Pingjiang Lodge Suzhou (more details & photos)	An ancient courtyard house located in the old pedestrian street in central Suzhou city and near by a river. It’s converted from a historical courtyard house which used to belong to a well know rich family in the middle of Ming dynasty in Suzhou. The hall is the oldest part of the house over 450 years old. The property designed with four courtyards, it has been through from middle of 16 century, Qing dynasty, Minguo period (between Qing and Mao time) and also Mao's Culture Revolution. It’s not just accommodation, there is lots of culture and history to see here. Room rate from 580 ~ 1688 RMB/night (about 80 ~ 235 USD or 54 ~ 159 Euro). Prices include 1 person's breakfast. It’s practically a 4 star guesthouse.
Tianyuankui Guesthouse Pingyao, Shanxi Province (more details & photos)	A Qing dynasty courtyard house located in the Old City centre pedestrian street of Pingyao Ancient City, Shanxi province. 90 km from Taiyuan. Special traditional Chinese brick bed available, you can get this unusually experience. Room rate from 280 ~ 698 RMB (about 40 ~ 100 USD) Breakfast is included in the low season. Other services: Airport pick up / drop off from Taiyuan
Chengdu, Sichuan province (more details & photos)	A traditional Chinese design courtyard Inn located in centre of Chengdu. Walking distance to many attractions. The tea courtyard has typical Sichuan style relaxed atmosphere. Price from 198 RMB ~ 528 RMB (about 26 ~ 68 USD or 19 ~ 51Euro). More photos & details to see.
Gupaifang Lijiang, Yunnan Province (more details & photos)	Traditional courtyard style Chinese guesthouse located in the centre of Lijiang ancient town, next to Sifangjie, Dashiqiao (The Stone Bridge) and Bar Street. There are many restaurants and local snack places, plenty of choices for breakfast too. Room rate from 230 ~ 410 RMB/night (approx. 30 ~ 55 USD or 21 ~ 38 Euro) within different seasons. All 9 rooms have private bathroom with western style toilet. 8 double rooms (with 1 double bed) and1 family room. Wireless broadband and also has a common computer.
The Old Street Hotel In Huangshan city, Anhui Province (more details & photos)	Located at the entrance of Tunxi Old Street which is Huangshan city centre, Anhui province. Facing the Xinan river, with the HuaShan mountain behind it. A typical Chinese Huizhou architecture with traditional Chinese interior design. 3 km from Huangshan airport (10 minutes by car) 1.5 km from railway station About 65 km to Huangshan mountain (1 and half hour journey). There are also many unspoiled ancient villages around which easily for a day trip.
Hefu Ancient House B&B In SHUHE ancient town (near Lijiang) Yunnan (more details & photos)	Over 200 year old courtyard house Bed and Breakfast offers 7 cosy guest rooms in Shuhe ancient town which is about 7 km from Lijiang, Yunnan Province. Facilities: The house is full of antique furniture. Nicely fitted modern facilities. All room have en-suite bathroom with western style toilet. Wireless broadband and also a common computer. Room rates from 210 ~ 410 RMB/night (approx. 28 USD or 55 USD) during the different season. Breakfast is included. Delicious home made local dishes by friendly hostess.
MOONSHINE INN DALI, Yunnan Province (more details & photos)	Nicely decorated Chinese BAI Minority Nation style courtyard located inside of DALI Old City (YUER Rd) - within the city wall. 10 minutes walk to the centre Pedestrian Street and the well know YANGRENNJIE (means Foreigner street in Chinese). Facilities: The house is fitted modern facilities as well as the traditional looking. All room have en-suite bathroom with western style toilet. Internet access in the rooms, also the guests can use the computer in the living room. Fantastic view over look the city and the mountains from upstairs balcony. Beautiful guest-house and friendly family owners. Tours are available from the guesthouse. Room rates 80 ~ 120 RMB/night (12 ~17 USD). NOT including breakfast.
ZHENGFU CAOTANG TONGLI, JIANGSU Province (more details & photos)	An ancient courtyard with typical south of Yangtze River Waterside Village style courtyard, located in the ancient and busiest street - Ming Qing Jie (Ming & Qing dynasty style architecture Street), TONGLI, JIANGSU Province. Facilities: All rooms have private bathroom. Wi-Fi. Room rates 180 RMB ~ 580 RMB/night (25 ~ 82 USD). NOT including breakfast.
More character inns coming soon...

About Chinese ancient towns: Apart from the big Chinese cities, there are many hidden small ancient towns / villages which are full of character and lots of original features. Many of them are still kept Ming and Qing dynasty's architecture, really worth visiting.

Many of these ancient towns are unspoiled, they are certainly for some people who are looking for. Some towns and villages are often used as the traditional Chinese films and television serials making place.

Please note: many of these Chinese ancient towns charge admission fee for enter the town, also there are admission charge for each tourist attractions sight. You can either buy them individually or buy one ticket all inclusive. There admission fee to enter the town only and all in one ticket including all the tourist attraction sights. Usually there are guards at the entrance (from 8 am ~ 5 pm) at weekends. You may get in the village for free during the weekdays or out of 8 am ~ 5 pm.

Only by the tickets from the proper ticket office at the entrance if you need.

Guizhou Province: Biasha (Chinese minority nation "Miao" area), Zhaoxing (also know as Zhaotong), Zhenshan, Jiaqu.

Hunan Province: Fenghuang, Dehang (in Xiangxi "Miao" minority nation area), Furongzhen (also called "Wangcun").

Jiangsu Province: Zhouzhuang (East of Jiangsu Province, near Shanghai and Suzhou), Tongli (18 km from Suzhou and 80 km from Shanghai), Guangfu, Luzhi (60 km from Shanghai and 25 km from Suzhou).

Shanxi Province: Pingyao ancient city (in the middle of Shanxi Province, near Taiyuan).
You can visit near by attractions: Qiaojiadayuan (Qiao's Grand Courtyard) or Wangjiadayuan (Wang's Grand Courtyard).

Sichuan Province: Laitan (near Chongqing), Huanglongxi (30 km South East Chengdu), Xituo (near Chongqing), Zhongshan, Liujiang, Danba (Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture), Luoquan

Zhejiang Province: Suzhou (80 km from Shanghai), Wuzhen (140 km from Shanghai), Xitang, Nanxun (about 120 km from Shanghai, 50 km from Suzhou), Ershibadu, Qiantong (about 100 km from Ningbo), Potan, Longmen, Shaoxing