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Living Heritage Towns

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Living Heritage Towns

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Edo Wonderland
Japan★ 5

Edo Wonderland

Edo period town (1603-1868) featuring ninja shows, samurai experiences, and kimono rental. Situated near Nikko, it is a cultural immersion year-round.

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Fenghuang (Phoenix Ancient Town)
China★ 4

Fenghuang (Phoenix Ancient Town)

Town with Miao and Tujia minorities, stilted buildings over river. Night illumination, boat rides, Miao performances, and batik workshops are popular experiences. Well developed for tourism.

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Dali Ancient Town
China★ 5

Dali Ancient Town

Bai culture capital and backpacker hub with Cangshan Mountain backdrop. Key experiences include the Three Pagodas, Erhai Lake, Foreigner Street, and marble shopping. A major tourist destination with solid infrastructure.

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Wuzhen
China★ 6

Wuzhen

"Venice of the East" with 1,300-year history, best preserved water town featuring East & West scenic areas, traditional dyeing workshops, shadow puppet shows, rice wine distilleries, and nighttime illumination. Highly developed infrastructure including accommodations inside the ancient town.

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Greenfield Village
USA★ 4

Greenfield Village

Henry Ford's American history collection featuring Model T rides, Edison's lab, and Wright Brothers shop. Part of the Henry Ford complex offering rich industrial and social history experiences.

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Plimoth Patuxet
USA★ 3

Plimoth Patuxet

17th century English village and Wampanoag homesite. Visitors experience the Mayflower II, harvest celebrations, and indigenous perspectives, offering a detailed look at early American colonial life.

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Xitang
China★ 4

Xitang

Features 122 ancient alleyways, covered corridors, and was film location for Mission Impossible III. Experiences include covered walkways, night boat tours, bar street, and local rice wine tasting. Popular weekend destination.

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Puy du Fou
France★ 4

Puy du Fou

Historical theme park known for spectacular shows including the Cinescenie night show, Viking battles, and medieval tournaments. It has multiple themed villages and hotels supporting the immersive experience.

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Zhouzhuang
China★ 5

Zhouzhuang

Known as "No.1 Water Town in China" with 900-year history including twin bridges, Zhang House, Shen House, gondola rides, and Kunqu Opera. Popular day trip destination from Shanghai.

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