There are villages and towns around the world that have fascinatingly managed to preserve their original architecture and landscape with rapid modernization. Their rich historical context has led to their recognition by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites.
The Old Town of Lijiang
The Old Town of Lijiang in Yunnan, China, established in the 13th century, is home to the minority group — NakhiPeople. The small town in southwestern China still maintains its historical landscape. Its complex, ancient water-supply system is still functioning today.
Vlkolínec
Vlkolínecis a village that settles under the administration of Ruiomberokin Slovakia. It maintains more than 40 unaltered buildings from 1376. The village still hosts traditional log houses that were once popular, as well as the strip-shape characteristic of medieval (中世纪的) land share.
Old Town of Tallinn
Old Town of Tallinn dates back to the 13th century. It stands today as a preserved Medieval northernEuropean trading city on the coast of the Baltic Sea. Its narrow, winding streets still mostly keep their Medieval names, and the town wall, Town Hall, pharmacy and churches remain in close to their original condition.
The YangdongVillage
The Yangdong Village is located in Gyeongju, South Korea. It hosts over 150 tiled-roofed and thatched-roofed homes built throughout the surrounding thick forest. There are 54 historic homes that are over 200 years old. The area's landscape, sheltered by forested mountains was celebrated by 17th and 18th century poets for its beauty.
