Sitting in front of a tile-roofed house and enjoying the beautiful natural landscape is a great way to escape from the fast-paced life of the city.

Zhejiang province in East China is rich in mountains and waterways. Villages and towns hidden in the mountains here are wonderful destinations for people to rest their weary hearts.

Xinye village

Xinye village. [Photo/Zhejiang Tourism WeChat]

Xinye village in the city of Jiande is a land of beauty sheltered from the outside world. Its natural and peaceful views are the most treasured characteristics of the place.

The village has more than 100 lanes. Most of the houses have high walls, which combined with the narrow lanes, give the village a mysterious quality on rainy days.

Location: Xinye village near Daciyan town of Jiande city

Zhinan village

Zhinan village. [Photo/Zhejiang Tourism WeChat]

Zhinan village is located in Lin'an, Hangzhou and is praised as one of the most beautiful ancient villages in East China.

Winding lanes, sloping hillsides, green ponds and naughty ducks make the village a quiet but lively paradise away from the hustle and bustle.

Ginkgo trees grow here, which bring the village's residents a great appreciate of autumn. When ginkgo leaves cover the land, the poetic village is like a colorful oil painting.

Location: Zhinan village in Lin'an, Hangzhou