The Huantaihu Highway located in Huzhou, East China's Zhejiang province. [Photo/WeChat account: huzhoufabu]

The Huantaihu Highway, a road that winds alongside the picturesque Taihu Lake, has been listed among the top 10 most beautiful rural roads in the country, according to a recent announcement by the Ministry of Transport.

This captivating highway, a joint effort by four cities in Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces - Suzhou, Huzhou, Wuxi, and Changzhou - serves as a vital transportation link for local residents and has become a popular destination for tourists who are looking to admire the area's natural beauty.

The Huzhou section of the highway, situated in Wuxing district and Changxing county, spans an impressive 51.6 kilometers.