China | Four Chinese Villages Named among UN’s Best Tourist Destinations for 2025

China was protagonist at the global rural garhering held on 17th October in Anji County, within Zhejiang Province, a land in Eastern China, encompassing a rural interior and urban centres along the East China Sea where four Chinese villages has been named among the UN World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) Best tourism Villages for 2025 as reported by China Global Television Network (CGTN),  one of three branches of state - run China Media Group.

This relevant recognition undoubtedly positions these selected villages as atrractive tourist destinations globally and they are : 

•    Digang, Zhejiang Province - An ancient water village known for its traditional architecture and waterways with a history of over a thousand years. This small centre is known for its traditional crafts of sericulture and silk weaving, which are integral to China’s cultural heritage and its unique and well - preserved Mulberry - Dyke Fish Pond System, a traditional, eco - friendly agricultural landscape in China that creates a closed - loop system for producing silk and fish featuring mulberry dykes surrounding ponds. The mulberry leaves feed silworms, whose waste then fertilizes the fish in the ponds, while the fish excrement is used to fertilize the mulberry trees.

•    Dongluo, Jiangsu Province - A village that boasts over 600 years of continuous cultivation and cultural preservation, where history and nature gracefully intertwine and thrives in harmony with water and land. Part of the Xinhua area, Dongluo is recognized as a Global Important Agricultural Heritage System and a World Irrigation Heritage Site, also famous for its cultural events and eco - experiences. 

•    Huanggang, Guizhou Province - An authentic and unspoiled Dong Ethnic minority village near Zhaoxing boasting over 800 years of history. Highlighted by well - preserved Dong - style stilted wooden houses, the village is well known for the “dongzu dage” a grand song performed by the locals, a UNESCO - listed intangible cultural heritage, has been passed down through generations. By blending traditional practices with modern tourism, Huanggang showcases how cultural preservation and sustainable development can go hand in hand.

•    Jikayi, Sichuan Province - This quaint village is located in Danba County and part of Garzê Prefecture along the historic Tea - Horse Ancient Road sitting on a high - altitude plateau near the UNESCO - listed Giant Panda Habitat and highlighted by Jiaron Tibetan architecture and the Dongnü culture, an old tradition that honours and celebrates women. The village boasts a rich biodiversity and multiethnic heritage, agriculture and animal husbandry remain central to local life, with a rich variety of fruits and more than 10 national and provincial intangible heritage items are proudly preserved.

The communities of these villages have embraced tourism as a tool for rural revitalization, showcasing natural landscapes, traditional architecture, agricultural systems, and active local participation, particularly among women.

UN Tourism praised China’s long - term strategy to harness tourism for poverty reduction and rural prosperity.

Director of Market Intelligence at UNWTO Sandra Carvao said that these villages are a model for how tourism can support inclusive development, heritage protection and sustainable living and officials believe that their success can offer valuable insights for global rural development efforts.

Links 

https://tvbrics.com/en/news/four-chinese-villages-named-among-un-s-best-tourism-destinations-for-2025/

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202510/18/WS68f2ebd0a310f735438b5b83_3.html