The World’s Best Tourism Villages initiative was launched by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in collaboration with other global organizations. The program aims to highlight unique villages worldwide that excel in sustainable tourism practices, cultural preservation, and offering authentic experiences to visitors.
I am a big fan of rural travel. For travelers like me who love a slower pace, natural scenery and local traditions, I am so excited to find out that the UNWTO has just put out its list for the world’s best tourism villages 2023. The selected 54 villages across the world ” are leading the way in nurturing rural areas and preserving landscapes, cultural diversity, local values and culinary traditions”, according to UNWTO.
From the list, one village stands out that makes me really proud: Huangling Village in China, my hometown. Here, I would like to give my fellow travelers a tour of Huangling Village in China.
Huangling village is regarded as one of the prettiest villages in China. Perched on the top of a mountain, Huangling is home to a host of original and restored heritage houses and buildings. This ancient village showcases a spectacular view of the blooming canola fields in the spring and boasts colorful harvest scenes every autumn—making Huangling an architecture lover’s delight and a photographer’s paradise.
