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This included Guanyang in the Fujian Province, recognised for preserving its rich Hakka heritage with Tolou houses that date back to the Ming Dynasty. Visitors can enjoy cultural performances, try local speciality cuisine and visit museums to gain a deeper understanding of the region\u2019s authentic history and culture.<\/p>\n<p>Another country with five new villages added to the network is Peru, with its addition of Huancaya, near Lima,\u00a0notable for its natural surroundings of canyons and turquoise lagoons, as well as Inca ruins. Visitors here can take part in activities such as kayaking, hiking and boat tours.<\/p>\n<p>Many villages in Europe were also highlighted: Anogeia on the Greek Island of Crete is tucked away on the slopes of Mount Psiloritis. Many residents are certified nature guides, helping travellers enjoy the surrounding UNESCO Global Geopark responsibly. There\u2019re also tourism experiences that support local ways of life, such as traditional livestock farming.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n    <div id=\"wak-acf-block-611217\" class=\"wak-acf-block wak-acf-block-article-image wak-content-layout-default\">\r\n                \r\n        \r\n                    \n<picture>\n    <source media=\"(max-width:575px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderlustmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Anogeia-350x250.jpeg, https:\/\/www.wanderlustmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Anogeia-700x470.jpeg 2x\">\n    <source media=\"(max-width:991px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderlustmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Anogeia-1280x693.jpeg, https:\/\/www.wanderlustmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Anogeia-2205x1386.jpeg 2x\">\n    <source media=\"(min-width:992px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderlustmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Anogeia-1280x693.jpeg, https:\/\/www.wanderlustmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Anogeia-2205x1386.jpeg 2x\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderlustmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Anogeia-350x250.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderlustmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Anogeia-350x250.jpeg, https:\/\/www.wanderlustmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Anogeia-700x470.jpeg 2x\" class=\"attachment-80542\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"250\"><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>   \r\n        \r\n        <span class=\"wak-caption wak-image-caption-text\">Anogeia (UN Best Tourism Village)<\/span>    <\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wak-acf-block wak-acf-block-sidebar-content\" data-ad=\"in_content_2\"><div id=\"wak-acf-block-884631\" class=\"wak-acf-block wak-content-layout-default wak-acf-block-advert wak-ad-in_content_2\" data-placement-id=\"63377\" data-advert-visible=\"1\">\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"wak-advert-container\">\r\n        \n            <div id=\"div-gpt-ad-63377\">\n                <script>\n                    googletag.cmd.push(() => { \n                        googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-63377'); \n                    });\n                <\/script>\n            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"wak-acf-block-110992\" class=\"wak-acf-block wak-acf-block-copy-content wak-content-layout-default\">\r\n        <div class=\"wak-copy wak-body-standard-text\"><p>Villages who are unable to meet the criteria are considered for the UN Best Tourism Villages Upgrade Programme, receiving mentorship and resources to enhance their potential for tourism sustainability practices. In 2024, 20 destinations were added to the Upgrade Programme, while seven were improved enough to be upgraded to official Best Tourism Village list.<\/p>\n<p>In total, 254 villages are now a part of the Best Tourism Villages Network, allowing them to share experiences and work together to positively transform their rural offerings to travellers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n    <div id=\"wak-acf-block-325541\" class=\"wak-acf-block wak-acf-block-article-image wak-content-layout-default\">\r\n                \r\n        \r\n                    \n<picture>\n    <source media=\"(max-width:575px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderlustmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Mura-350x250.jpg, https:\/\/www.wanderlustmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Mura-700x470.jpg 2x\">\n    <source media=\"(max-width:991px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderlustmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Mura-1280x693.jpg, https:\/\/www.wanderlustmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Mura-2560x1386.jpg 2x\">\n    <source media=\"(min-width:992px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderlustmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Mura-1280x693.jpg, https:\/\/www.wanderlustmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Mura-2560x1386.jpg 2x\">\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderlustmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Mura-350x250.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderlustmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Mura-350x250.jpg, https:\/\/www.wanderlustmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Mura-700x470.jpg 2x\" class=\"attachment-80551\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"250\"><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>   \r\n        \r\n        <span class=\"wak-caption wak-image-caption-text\">Mura, Spain (UN Best Tourism Villages)<\/span>    <\/div>\r\n\n\n<div id=\"wak-acf-block-902697\" class=\"wak-acf-block wak-acf-block-copy-content wak-content-layout-default\">\r\n        <div class=\"wak-copy wak-body-standard-text\"><h3>See below the full list of UN Best Tourism Villages 2024<\/h3>\n<p>Abo Noghta Castles &amp; Historic Tabab, Saudi Arabia<\/p>\n<p>Abu Ghosoun, Egypt<\/p>\n<p>A\u00ednsa, Spain<\/p>\n<p>Amagi, Japan<\/p>\n<p>Anogeia, Greece<\/p>\n<p>Azheke, China<\/p>\n<p>Bo Suak, Thailand<\/p>\n<p>Capul\u00e1lpam de M\u00e9ndez, Mexico<\/p>\n<p>Caviahue-Copahue, Argentina<\/p>\n<p>Cuatro Ci\u00e9negas de Carranza, Mexico<\/p>\n<p>El Tambo, Ecuador<\/p>\n<p>El Valle de Ant\u00f3n, Panama<\/p>\n<p>Esfahak, Islamic Republic of Iran<\/p>\n<p>Gaiman, Argentina<\/p>\n<p>Gharb Suhayl, Egypt<\/p>\n<p>Grand Baie, Mauritius<\/p>\n<p>Guanyang, China<\/p>\n<p>Huancaya, Peru<\/p>\n<p>Jard\u00edn, Colombia<\/p>\n<p>Jatiluwih, Indonesia<\/p>\n<p>Kalopanagiotis, Cyprus<\/p>\n<p>Leymebamba, Peru<\/p>\n<p>Mindo, Ecuador<\/p>\n<p>Mura, Spain<\/p>\n<p>Nishikawa, Japan<\/p>\n<p>\u00d3bidos, Portugal<\/p>\n<p>Ormana, T\u00fcrkiye<\/p>\n<p>Palizada, Mexico<\/p>\n<p>Pissouri, Cyprus<\/p>\n<p>Portobelo, Panama<\/p>\n<p>Pueblo de Maras, Peru<\/p>\n<p>Quinua, Peru<\/p>\n<p>Ralco, Chile<\/p>\n<p>Roches Noires, Mauritius<\/p>\n<p>Romoos, Switzerland<\/p>\n<p>Ruboni, Uganda<\/p>\n<p>San Casciano dei Bagni, Italy<\/p>\n<p>San Juan del Obispo, Guatemala<\/p>\n<p>San Rafael de la Laguna, Ecuador<\/p>\n<p>Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Portugal<\/p>\n<p>Shibadong, China<\/p>\n<p>Sibayo, Peru<\/p>\n<p>Spl\u00fcgen, Switzerland<\/p>\n<p>St. Johann in Tirol, Austria<\/p>\n<p>Taoping, China<\/p>\n<p>Tra Que Vegetable Village, Viet Nam<\/p>\n<p>Trevelin, Argentina<\/p>\n<p>Uaxact\u00fan, Guatemala<\/p>\n<p>Urych, Ukraine<\/p>\n<p>Villa Tulumba, Argentina<\/p>\n<p>Vorokhta, Ukraine<\/p>\n<p>Wukirsari, Indonesia<\/p>\n<p>Xiaogang, China<\/p>\n<p>Xitou, China<\/p>\n<p>Yandunjiao, China<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wak-acf-block wak-acf-block-sidebar-content\" data-ad=\"last\"><div id=\"wak-acf-block-859477\" class=\"wak-acf-block wak-content-layout-default wak-acf-block-advert wak-ad-last\" data-placement-id=\"63380\" data-advert-visible=\"1\">\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"wak-advert-container\">\r\n        \n            <div id=\"div-gpt-ad-63380\">\n                <script>\n                    googletag.cmd.push(() => { \n                        googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-63380'); \n                    });\n                <\/script>\n            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The fourth edition of the initiative recognises the incredible achievements of 55 rural tourism destinations across the globe&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":80549,"template":"","seo-content-tag":[],"seo-continent":[],"seo-country":[],"class_list":["post-80478","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.4 - 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