With poetic scenery and tranquil guesthouses, the small fishing village Shuanglang has become a favourite escape from urban living for those-in-the-know. Many of you may know of the tourist-thronging Lijiang in Southwest China’s Yunnan Province. But few of you may have heard of Shuanglang Village.

Surrounded by mountains on three sides, Shuanglang village hugs the scenic Erhai lake. The weather here always seems perfect, making it a great retreat anytime of the year.[China.org.cn/Photo by Jia Yunlong]