Jinkeng (China)

Jinkeng, which means "golden basin" is a group of five villages: Dazhai (the biggest and most interesting), Tiantou, Zhuangjie, Xincun and Xiaozhai.

Jinkeng is somewhere you have to visit when you are staying in and around Guilin. To do: immerse yourself in the Red Yao culture - this nickname comes from the women's traditional costume - and breathtaking mountain landscapes and rice terraces. From Dazhai a pretty 3 to 5 hour walk brings you to the charming village of Ping'an. It's best to go with a local guide who will know where to find the the most beautiful views.