Hakuba JAPANHakuba JAPANHakuba JAPAN HAKUBA JAPAN 2023 Contact Hakuba, Kitaazumi, Japan .vill.hakuba.nagano.jp Nestled in the pristine Japanese Alps of Nagano Prefecture lies Hakuba, a remarkable destination where tradition seamlessly merges with sustainability. Its story harks back to the birth of the “minshuku” culture—a cherished tradition where local residents, often mountain guides and farmers, warmly welcomed…
PozuzoPERUPozuzoPERUPozuzoPERU POZUZO PERU 2023 Contact Pozuzo, Oxapampa, Peru. Pozuzo was the first colony of Austrian settlers founded in Peru in 1859, four years after the Peruvian government granted them the land. The immigrants built the city following the architectural patterns of their countries of origin, so the houses are built with geometrical floor plans, wooden…
SigüenzaSPAINSigüenzaSPAINSigüenzaSPAIN SIGUENZA SPAIN 2023 Contact Sigüenza, Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. visitasiguenza A beautiful city in the province of Guadalajara, Spain, whose excellent architectural heritage was declared a Historic-Artistic Site in 1965. Behind the vestiges of ancient settlers (Celtiberians, Romans, Visigoths and Arabs), a medieval Sigüenza imposes itself on the eye at first sight. The castle, the…
La CarolinaArgentinaLa CarolinaArgentinaLa CarolinaArgentina La Carolina Argentina 2023 Contact La Carolina, San Luis, Argentina lacarolinasanluis.com.ar The village of La Carolina is a long, rustic, cobbled street, surrounded by stone houses that retain their colonial style and the nostalgia of having been the birthplace of legendary gold seekers. The fever for gold mining left behind only mine…
Douma LEBANONDouma LEBANONDouma LEBANON DOUMA LEBANON 2023 Contact Douma, Batroun, Lebanon Douma is a Lebanese village dating back to ancient times. It is noted for its stunning location, natural beauty, and rural and agricultural character. Located at 1,200 metres above sea level, it has preserved its urban and cultural heritage over the years…
Kandovan IRANKandovan IRANKandovan IRAN KANDOVAN IRAN 2023 Contact Kandovan, East Azerbaijan, Iran Kandovan village is one of the most famous and amazing natural and historical attractions in Iran. It is unique in the respect that it is one of the few rocky villages in the world where people still live. Kandovan is renowned for its…
Sehwa REPUBLIC OF KOREASehwaREPUBLIC OF KOREASehwa REPUBLIC OF KOREA SEHWA REPUBLIC OF KOREA 2023 Contact Sehwa, east of Jeju Island, South Korea Sehwa village has shown their resilience in the face of adversity by overcoming economic crises following the decline of its signature primary industries. In recent years income from the village’s major crop, carrots,…
Zhujiawan CHINAZhujiawan CHINA ZHUJIAWAN CHINA 2023 Contact Zhujiawan, Zhen’An, Shangluo, Shaanxi, China http://www.nblpark.com/ Nestled in the heart of the Qinling Mountains, Zhujiawan Village is a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation. Located near the prestigious Niubeiliang National Nature Reserve, designated as a UNESCO “World Biosphere Reserve,” this village has earned global recognition. Sitting at the…
Tan Hoa VIETNAMTan Hoa VIETNAMTan Hoa VIETNAM TAN HOA VIETNAM 2023 Contact Tân Hoá, Minh Hoa District, Quang Binh Province, Vietnam tanhoavillage.com Tân Hoá village is known as the “seasonal flooded zone” of Quang Binh province, where during the rainy season the flood water can submerge the whole village. Tân Hoá used to be one…
The vibrant community of Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO, recently played host to an engaging MASTERCLASS, a session that delved deep into the intricacies of collaborating with specialized tour operators. Titled “Let’s talk business! Working with Specialized Tour Operators,” the masterclass offered a platform for learning, sharing, and upskilling in the realm of rural tourism.…