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Indulge in some ancestor worship and slurp a bowl of pungent river snail noodles in ancient Huangyao amid a magnificent landscape of karst mountains and waterways

For a taste of traditional Naxi culture as well as stunning scenery, get high on a visit to UNESCO-listed Lijiang, perched at the end of the Himalayas

A trip off the beaten track in Xizang Autonomous Region will reward with stunning sights and isolated monasteries in the Tibetan grasslands and mountains

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The striking red soil, soaring cliffs and plunging waterfalls are the main attractions of Chishui, but its connections to the founding of modern Chinese history provide a deeper backdrop

Visiting Zhujiajiao ancient water town, reachable by metro, provides a perfect place to get a taste for Qing-era history, as well as temples, museums and the post office

The ancient statues of southwestern China are an authentic reminder of the pinnacle of Buddhist rock carving