These cute towns feel like they’re straight out of a fairy tale—almost too magical to be real! With their storybook charm and dreamy landscapes, the only question is… which one should you visit first? ✨🏡

Yangshuo County, China

Yangshuo, a charming town near Guilin in Guangxi, is surrounded by dramatic karst mountains, winding rivers, and breathtaking scenery. It’s the perfect spot to soak in the landscape or set off on further adventures. Hike up Bilian Feng (Green Lotus Peak) for stunning views, or take a boat cruise along the Li River to drift past picture-perfect countryside all the way from Guilin.

Burano, Italy

Burano, a picturesque island in the Venetian Lagoon, is actually a cluster of four islands connected by bridges. Its vibrant, colorful houses reflected in the green canals create a postcard-perfect scene, while charming balconies overflow with flowers. The island is also known for its leaning bell tower and delicious seafood, especially the famous Risotto de Gò. A visit here feels like stepping into a little slice of paradise.

Dazhai, China

Longsheng Dazhai Village is surrounded by terraced fields and streams, boasting among the most attractive villages in a Miao ethnic style in Guilin. The best time to visit this place is from April to late October. During these months the farmers grow rice in the terraced fields.

Visitors can enjoy the different scenery in different months: watery fields like mirrors in spring, green fields in summer, and golden fields in late summer and autumn. In winter the weather is too cold to plant crops, and the fields are either bare mud/soil or snow-covered.

Bled, Slovenia

Bled is Slovenia’s most popular resort, drawing everyone from honeymooners lured by the over-the-top romantic setting to backpackers, who come for the hiking, biking, watersports, and canyoning possibilities.
Not surprisingly, Bled can be overpriced and swarm with tourists in midsummer. But as is the case with many popular destinations around the world, people come in droves – and will continue to do so – because the place is so special.

Kakortok, Greenland

Qaqortoq, formerly Julianehåb, is a town in the Kujalleq municipality in southern Greenland, located near Cape Thorvaldsen. With a population of 3,229, it is the most populous town in the south of Greenland and the fourth-largest town on the island. The town is home to the oldest fountain in Greenland, Mindebronden. It was the only fountain in the country before another in Sisimiut. A tourist attraction, the fountain depicts whales spouting water out of their blowholes.

Reine, Norway

The breathtaking village of Reine is located on the island of Moskenesøya on northern Norway’s Lofoten archipelago. With red and white fishermen’s huts dotting the shoreline and surrounding peaks of granite shooting out of the Reinefjorden, the village has earned a reputation as “the most beautiful place in the world.” Visitors come to Reine to slow down, eat up, and soak in some stunning northern lights displays.

Zermatt, Switzerland

When most people think of Zermatt, they think of one thing: The Matterhorn. This ultimate Swiss icon looms over Zermatt, first drawing visitors here in the 1860s. The village of Zermatt itself is lovely and car-free, with old-fashioned brown chalets and winding alleys. Skiing in the region often lasts through early summer, but when the weather’s warmer, it’s a great time to hike.

Moselle, Germany

Like a blue ribbon, the Moselle twists and turns its way between Trier and Koblenz along with one of Germany’s most beautiful river valleys. The Moselle flows through a region that has been shaped by man for over 2,000 years, ever since it was first cultivated by the Romans. At some places, the terraced vineyards seem to rise almost to the sky. Some of the best Rieslings grow here. A myriad of castles towering over romantic wine villages lines the banks of the river.

Porvoo, Finland

Porvoo, with its red-ochre-painted riverside warehouses, is one of the most photographed national landscapes in Finland and a steady favorite among travelers. Here, you can admire the colorful wooden houses and stroll the winding cobbled streets – as if in a children’s storybook. The cobbled streets with old dollhouse-like houses are embedded with excellent restaurants, handcraft and homeware shops, and galleries.

Manarola, Italy

Home to more grapevines than any other Cinque Terre village, Manarola is renowned for its sweet Sciacchetrà wine. Perched on a rocky outcrop, this charming village features tall, colorful houses cascading down to a small harbor and piazza. The waterside homes, appearing as if they might slip into the sea at any moment, have likely stood unchanged for centuries—proof of their enduring charm and resilience.

Vang Vieng, Laos

Vang Vieng is a riverside town in Central Laos. The town has been known as a party destination for years. More outdoor-oriented activities are now available such as mountain biking, trekking, kayaking, caving, swimming, and rock climbing.

Colmar, France

Nestled among vineyards, its traditional houses, canals, floral displays, fantastic cuisine, famous wines, and charming accommodation make Colmar an outstanding microcosm of Alsace – showcasing its lifestyle, conviviality, and hospitality – the key features of its unique, exceptional welcome. The city offers visitors a fascinating insight into 1,000 years of European history through its exceptional heritage.
Every season, it offers a richly diverse range of cultural, sports, nature, relaxation, and culinary enjoyments.

Damüls, Austria

Damüls is a municipality and popular tourist resort in the district of Bregenz in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg. Damüls also holds the world record of the municipality with the most annual snowfall in Europe – the average is 9.30 meters per year. It’s one of the best places for skiing with an outstanding view.

Cemoro Lawang, Indonesia

Cemoro Lawang is a small hamlet northeast of Mount Bromo (East Java), Indonesia with an altitude of 2,217 meters above sea level. With highly accessible volcanoes and some seriously impressive landscapes, this area is intriguing. There is a viewpoint to see Mount Batok and Mount Bromo. It is principally a base for early morning climbs of Mt Bromo, an active volcano that stands in the middle of a Sand Sea.

Xitang, China

Xitang Water Town is a beautiful town that seems like an entirely different world from the hustle and bustle of nearby Shanghai. Cobbled streets, old buildings, bridges arching over canals, rowing boats lingering on the river, and locals singing folk songs are the features of Xitang, a charming, ancient water town. Mornings in Xitang bring fresh air and light fog; during the evening, the setting sun casts a rosy glow on the old tiled roofs.

Something that makes Xitang so special is its numerous bridges. There are nine waterways that split the town into eight areas. 104 bridges connect the areas together!

Jiufen, Taiwan

Jiufen, historically spelled Chiufen and alternately spelled Jioufen, is a beautiful small town in north Taiwan. It’s known for the narrow alleyways of its old town, packed with teahouses, street-food snacks, and souvenir shops. Due to its location on the side of a mountain, the views of the ocean below are spectacular.

15 Cute Towns Which Are Just Too Wonderful To Be Real