Near, Yet far from the madding crowds

There are many lesser-known attractions to be found near some of the country's most popular tourist attractions. Wang Kaihao reports.

Exhausted by the overwhelming crowds that are a ubiquitous feature of popular tourist destinations all over China?

If you are and you want to keep your distance from the hordes of sightseers while still immersing yourself in the country's history and culture, it is unnecessary to seek out little-known and hard-to-get-to ancient villages. You will be surprised at the less-crowded scenic spots that can be found near the most popular attractions.