Hey there! Have you heard the exciting news? Seven villages in China have just been awarded the title of “Best Tourism Villages” by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)! 🎉
This big announcement was made at a special UN Tourism meeting in Colombia. Now, China has a total of 15 villages with this awesome title, which is more than any other country! 🇨🇳
Meet the Magnificent Seven 🏞️
- Azheke Village in Yunnan Province
- Guanyang Village in Fujian Province
- Shibadong Village in Hunan Province
- Taoping Village in Sichuan Province
- Xiaogang Village in Anhui Province
- Xitou Village in Zhejiang Province
- Yandunjiao Village in Shandong Province
These villages are spread all over China, from the east to the west. They each have something special to offer, like unique cultures, beautiful landscapes, and cool ways of living. 🌳🏘️
What’s So Special About These Villages? 🤔
Let’s take a closer look at one of them: Azheke Village in Yunnan. This village is right in the heart of the Honghe Hani Rice Terraces, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site! 🌾
In Azheke, the villagers have found a smart way to share their home with visitors. They offer things like walking tours through the rice terraces, visits to their traditional homes, and a chance to experience their way of life. This means everyone in the village gets to be a part of tourism and share in its benefits! 👫🌍
Why Is This Important? 🌟
The UNWTO started the Best Tourism Villages project to celebrate places that protect their local environment, cultures, and traditions while welcoming visitors. By winning this award, these Chinese villages are being recognized for keeping their heritage alive and sharing it with the world! 🌐
Maybe someday you’ll get a chance to visit one of these amazing villages and see their wonders for yourself! Wouldn’t that be cool? ✈️🌄
Until then, keep exploring and learning about the incredible places around our planet! 🌏💫
Reference(s):
7 Chinese villages awarded Best Tourism Villages by UN Tourism
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