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Living Heritage Towns

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Living Heritage Towns

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Hongcun & Xidi
China★ 4

Hongcun & Xidi

UNESCO World Heritage Huizhou villages featuring Moon Pond, traditional architecture, and filmed locations like "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon." Well-established tourism infrastructure.

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Colonial Williamsburg
USA★ 2

Colonial Williamsburg

Largest living history museum, 301 acres of 18th century. Key experiences include the Revolutionary City program, trades demonstrations, tavern dining, and character interactions. It offers extensive programming with excellent infrastructure including hotels and restaurants.

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Sovereign Hill
Australia★ 4

Sovereign Hill

1850s gold rush town offering gold panning, underground mine tours, and sound and light shows. It is located in Ballarat and is operational year-round with solid visitor infrastructure.

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Wuyuan Villages
China★ 3

Wuyuan Villages

Known as the "Most Beautiful Countryside in China" with rapeseed flowers. Features Huizhou architecture, spring flowers, and autumn colors. Rural tourism is developing here.

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Huangyao Ancient Town
China★ 3

Huangyao Ancient Town

A 1,000-year-old town set in a karst landscape. Includes ancient stages, temples, and traditional architecture. An emerging destination with modest tourism infrastructure.

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