Lijiang ancient town in Lijiang, Yunnan province.(Photo provided to China Daily)
8. South China Sea
Sanya-Haikou-Xisha-Dongsha-Nansha-Beibu Gulf.
The route gives visitors a taste of the charm of the South China Sea. Visitors can experience Buddhism, tropical rainforests, and Li and Miao ethnic culture at Betelnut Valley.
Recommended sites: Hainan province's Nanshan cultural tourism zone, Yanoda rain forest cultural tourism zone in Sanya; Qilou old street in Haikou.
9.Maritime Silk Road
Shanghai-Ningbo-Fuzhou-Quanz-hou-Zhangzhou-Guangzhou-Zhanji-ang-Beihai-Haikou-Hong Kong-Macao-Taiwan.
The route runs through major coastal cities and showcases marine culture. The Maritime Silk Road connected China to the outside world in ancient times.
Recommended sites: Oriental Pearl TV Tower in Shanghai; Xikou scenic spot in Ningbo's Fenghua, Zhejiang province.
10. Red tourism
Longyan-Sanming-Hejiachong scenic spot-Jinggangshan-Ruijin-Zunyi-Loushanguan-Luding-Huining-Yan'an.
The route enables visitors to follow in the footsteps of the Red Army's Long March. Visitors can learn about martyrs and patriotism.
Recommended sites: Changting, Liancheng and Shanghang in Fujian province's Longyan; Jinggangshan in Jiangxi province.