5.Guangxi Province (China)
Located in the south of China on the Gulf of Tonkin and sharing a border with Vietnam, Guangxi Province enjoys a subtropical climate, lush landscapes and rugged mountains. The name “Guang” means “expanse” and has been associated with the region since the creation of Guang Prefecture in AD 226. After visiting the colorful caves, pagodas and former royal complex in the capital Guilin, drift lazily down the river amid otherworldly karst peaks towards Yangshuo. Then visit the dramatic Longsheng rice terraces and sample the region's famous rice noodles with horse meat and its chili sauce made of fresh chili, garlic and fermented soybeans.