This year's Mid-Autumn Festival and the National Day is a holiday together again, this vacation you are ready to how to splurge it? In the country to travel? The following a few places are very recommended to try yo, are more popular tourist cities it.
Northwest YunnanFrom the Erhai to the Meili Snow Mountain, this is a section of your own Shangri-La. A long way to Dali, you should of course ride a bike to travel around the Erhai Sea, a distant view of the Cangshan Mountain, in the Bai market next to the small pavilion to eat the unique summer porcini mushrooms, in the bar in the old city to listen to Zhou Yunfeng or Li Zhi live half drunk.
After 2 days of relaxation, hop on a bus north, get off at the banks of the fast-flowing Jinsha River, and make your way to the mountains on the north side of Tiger Leaping Gorge. Tiger Leaping Gorge can be your first experience of the outdoors. You can take the mountain road connecting the Tiger Leaping Gorge Visitor Center and Zhonghujia. This trail on the side of Haba Snow Mountain runs roughly parallel to the highway below, and is known as the "High Road".
There are road signs along the way and many villagers, so it's not easy to get lost. The highest altitude of the entire route is not more than 2700 meters, do not worry about plateau reaction; every three to five kilometers there are villages, are set up inns, you can carry a 10 liters or less small backpack easy to set off - want to have a relaxing and enjoyable hiking, this is probably one of the best choices.
If you want to try rafting, the Jinsha River flows gently in the Shiku area, and the "First Rafting on the Ten Thousand Mile Yangtze River" (8:00-17:00) next to the Shiku pier can be a good place to try. Generally provide two rafting routes: A line through the Dragon Cave and waterfalls, white-eyed spring, wooden old man looking at the river and other attractions, you can visit the attractions; B line mainly visit the first bay of the Yangtze River, you can go to the other side of the river on the beach on the sand.
Like mountaineering, a large cable car makes close appreciation of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain glaciers almost no difficulty, in addition to the potential danger of a slight plateau reaction, the vast majority of people can go to the altitude of 4,000 meters above sea level easily a tour, may wish to try.
The next stop, past the towering Haba Snow Mountain, arrives at Shangri-La, surrounded by mountains. After crossing the Jinsha River and the Baima Snow Mountain, the eternal peaks of Kawargbo and Meili Snow Mountain await you.
The Golden Route from Shangri-La to the Meili Snow Mountain is an enduring one. If the golden sunrises and sunsets of the Meili peaks don't do it for you, take a different route, along the Dewei Highway, where the three rivers meet, and experience the amazing experience of going from the cold glaciers of Meili to the hot canyons of the Lancang River in a single day.
Or around the southeast of Shangri-La, summiting Haba Snow Mountain, then wandering through the small Zhongdian flower sea. Explore the depths of Diqing, avoid the increasingly dense tourist crowds, and perhaps you'll find the secret Shangri-La of your heart here.
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Arrival: After arriving in Lijiang, transfer to the shuttle bus to Qiaotou (i.e. Tiger Leaping Gorge town) or Shangri-La, the ride is about 2.5 hours, get off at Qiaotou, and walk across the bridge for about 100 meters to the Tiger Leaping Gorge Visitors' Center (entrance fee: 65 RMB). Lijiang direct shuttle buses to Shanghujia will pass by the ticket office. The high road hike can be accessed without a tour.
When to go: June to September is the rainy season and is best avoided.May, October and November are the best time to hike as the weather is stable and not too cold.
Huyang Forest in Ejinagi Banner, Inner MongoliaThe poplar forests of Ejinagi are born with a kind of magic, and in those short ten days, the colorful Ejinagi is what heaven looks like. Travelers from all over the country flock to this Gobi town at any cost, just to see the 440,000 acres of pristine poplar forests spread out in the golden world.
The town of 20,000 people has had to receive a tenfold increase in traffic overnight. But Ejinagi is clearly well-tested, and in addition to the rapid development of town facilities, several well-established travel routes have also successfully diverted travelers.
Huyanglin Desert Geopark guards the east of Dalaihubu town, the north line of the Juyan Sea and Ceke crossing is suitable for catching the light of the sunrise in the morning, the south line of the ruins of the Black City is worth squatting in the evening to wait for the sunset, and the west line of the aerospace city far away from the Gobi Desert, it may be worthwhile to look at a distant glance in the passing through.
Huyanglin Desert Geopark (5:00 ~ 18:00) at the end of September to mid-October each year, 440,000 acres of primitive huyanglin Ejina will be transformed into a golden world, a 312 Provincial Road strings the most beautiful scenery, from a bridge to the eight bridge of about 30 kilometers on both sides of the road, are continuous huyanglin, the Black River meanders through the water reflected in the brilliant colors, to the eight bridge, the eye! The landscape has become a desert.
Visiting the Poplar Forest Desert Geopark, usually entering from a bridge, remember to visit the hidden in the forest of the Tower King's House (8:00 ~ 12:00, 15:00 ~ 18:00, closed on Mondays), the House exhibits graphics and text tells the history of the rise and fall of the Turquoise Mongolian tribes of more than 200 years. Starting from Erdaoqiao, the poplar forests flourish, and during the Poplar Eco-tourism Festival, the Black River injects clear water released from the upper reaches, where it converges into a bright lake.
The image of the water reflecting the blue sky and white clouds with golden poplars is most popular, and you can find the best photo spots already planned for you along the wooden trestle. The Seven Roads Bridge is also recognized as the most wild place in the poplar forest, with a large area of secondary poplar forest for you to freely walk through, and the weirdly shaped flying trees are crowded with photographers.
The Eight Roads Bridge is the last bridge on the Black River, and both sides of the highway have been deserted. It is said that this is the edge of the Badanjilin Desert - don't take it seriously if it's true, if Badanjilin is already on your itinerary, then why bother looking at the edge. It is also known as the Kingdom of Sand and Sea, with rides such as driving all-terrain desert buggies, sandboarding and horseback riding. Many people choose to camp here or stay in the train-themed town, taking pictures of the star-filled sky at night and the sunrise over the sand sea early in the morning.
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Accommodation
Huyanglin Desert Geopark accommodation services are better, a bridge service center, two bridge shepherds residence, five bridge folk customs park and other places to provide food and drink, the attractions are also equipped with service areas. There are three major theme accommodation areas in the scenic area, a bridge south of the detached cottage (standard double from 850 yuan) similar to the villa, each with 5 to 6 standard rooms, can be booked separately. The other for the assembly theme town (standard double from 1,580 yuan), some better conditions. There are train-themed hotels by the Badaobashi Bridge (150 to 220 yuan for a bunk), converted from a train car, with upper, middle and lower berths that feel exactly the same as when you're on a train, with simple washrooms and toilets outside the carriages. Note that lodging in the scenic area will be more sought-after than in town, so call the scenic area (6529229) in advance to inquire.
Arriving
Huyanglin Scenic Area is just east of the town, along the Saihan Tolai Road all the way to the east, and across a bridge is the visitor service center and scenic area gate. Travelers driving from Alxa Left Banner can enter from the west gate of Badaobashi Bridge, and see the huge sand sculpture of Donggui heroes along the highway to Badaobashi Bridge.
Ejina south line of the black city ruins, Datong city, red city, strange woods are located in the town of Dalei Hubu 28 kilometers southeast of the black city - strange woods ruins scenic area (tickets 140 yuan, sightseeing bus 30 yuan; 8:00 ~ 20:00). This line chartered round-trip usually 200 yuan, off-season cab can enter the scenic area, June to October peak season must be changed to the scenic area of the sightseeing bus, cabs are not allowed to enter.
Touring the four attractions in the scenic area basically only half a day, photography enthusiasts will usually be in the scenic area after 16:00, the sunset in the black city and the strange woods are out of the film in a good place. The Black City ruins and the strange forest are about 10 kilometers away from each other, how to balance the time schedule of the two places, depending on your trade-offs.
Jiuyan Sea (6:00~18:00) used to be the largest lake in Northwest China, with abundant water and abundant grass. That is why the Turko-Mongols chose this place as their first settlement after moving eastward from the Volga River in Russia. However, since the 20th century, the Juyan Sea has been drying up and has become one of the sources of sandstorms. After a decade of government-sponsored rescue efforts, travelers today are finally able to get a glimpse of the "vastness of Guyenne.
The current Juyan Sea is a rippling sea of blue, with grasses swaying along its shores and giant Ovoo and white pagodas standing on distant hills. Wooden trestles are built around the lake, connecting four bird-watching platforms that go deep into the lake.
One of them, No.2 Bird Watching Platform, is the best place to shoot the sunrise over the sea. After shooting the sunrise, you can enjoy the lake view and the water birds in the reeds along the trestle.
QinghaiGolo and Yushu have always belonged to travelers who like to explore the local area in depth. This hinterland of the Amdo Tibetan area has sacred mountains and lakes constructed by the epic "Gesar", a strong Tibetan Buddhist atmosphere, and even more mesmerizing scenery in the core area of the Three Rivers source.
If you use public **** transportation to go deeper into Golog and Yushu, it's rather more convenient to enter from Aba in Sichuan. It's easy to carpool from Chengdu to Aba, and there's a lot of back-and-forth between Aba and Jiuzhi. Jiuzhi's star attraction, Nianbao Yuzhe, is still closed, and you can charter a bus to visit Aba's Lianbao Yuzhe, the part of the same reserve that lies within Sichuan.
There's a daily shuttle between Jiuzhi and Bama, which is rich in natural and human landscapes and is home to the roots of the Guoluo Tibetan area, and the 1,000-year-old Jiangridang Heavenly Burial Terrace, on the outskirts of the county, exudes an air of serenity and mystery. You can charter a bus to visit the Baizha Monastery, which has the most inspiring architecture, the stupa-lined Ashiang Monastery, and the Jide Monastery, which has the best view overlooking the ancient Tibetan village of Banqian.
The shuttle bus from Banma to Xining passes through Dari and Huashi Gorge, making it easy for you to travel to Dari and Mado. The route is an unforgettable journey in itself, with the two valleys having very different landscapes along the way. After arriving at Dari, you can charter a bus to and from Chalang Monastery and Shilong Palace, and on the way back, you can ask the driver to drop you off at Gesar Linka to see the sunset over the Yellow River before walking back to the city.
Darhi to Huashi Gorge on the way along the 205 provincial highway can see the sacred mountain Anima Qing. From Huashi Xia to Maduo carpooling is very convenient, arrived in Maduo after a short rest, can chartered tour of the clear and bright Zaling Lake and Eling Lake. The county of a thousand lakes Mado hosts too many people's dream of finding their roots, want to come here to see the source of the Yellow River, and all you have to do is to enjoy the scenery of the moment.
There is no direct shuttle bus from Mado to Yushu, so you can carpool to the three-way intersection on National Highway 214. Spiritual Yushu is worth staying for a few more days. You can first go to the Jiegu Temple to listen to chanting, and then go to the new Zhaijia Nannan stone pile sunbathing. Around Yushu, you can charter a bus along the Eastern Route to visit the petroglyph-strewn Leba Gou and the historic Princess Wencheng Temple. If you have a sacred mountain complex, you can also go to Gadu Jieyu.
There are frequent shuttles from Yushu to Nangqian, and it's worth spending a couple of days there, whether it's the Dzongguo Monastery hidden in a secret valley on the west line of Nangqian or the Galdol Monastery on the south line, which is a world away from home. If you want to continue your journey to Tibet, you can enter Tibet's Tuoqi by Dopma (the provincial border), and travel to Chamdo from Tuoqi.
Small and Large Xing'anlingThis route, which takes in the fall colors of the large and small Xing'anling ranges along the way, is best suited for self-driving photographers, the key being that it must be taken from north to south. The northernmost Mohe is the earliest to enter fall, and you can stay in Heilongjiang's short fall as time goes on. The highway along the way has also been refurbished, so the whole journey will be smooth and eye-pleasing until there is snowfall.
Naturally, when you arrive in Mohe, you'll want to push even further north, heading to the Arctic Village to find the north, or following the already well-established routes to explore the Nine Curves and Eighteen Bends, Beihong Village and the First Bay of the Dragon River. After that, along the mangled sea of forests down to the sparsely populated Huma, winding narrow highway through the golden birch forests, the painting of the mountain, Luding Mountain are along the way to the free scenery.
As the colorful Heilongjiang River continues southward, observe the subtle change from the Greater Hinggan Mountains into the Lesser Hinggan Mountains outside your window. Livable Heihe is a great rest stop, and if you're excited enough you might want to take a trip across the border to Russia. Jiayin on the border is equally exotic, and don't miss out on the Dinosaur National Geopark here when traveling with kids.
Next, bid farewell to Heilongjiang to the hinterland of the Xiaoxinganling, along the way you can visit one by one style of national forest parks, from the granite stone forests known as Tangwanghe to the red pine township of Wuying, the autumn of the Wuhuashan all the way with. After arriving at Yichun city, besides feeling the coziness of the forest capital, you can also enjoy the hazel mushrooms here.
The azaleas that roam the hills of Xing'anling in late spring are also one of the most beautiful landscapes in Northeast China, so if you plan to leave at this time, it's best to go from south to north. Alternatively, the route can be completed by bus and train, with the Tangwanghe to Yichun forest train particularly worthwhile.
The beauty of the Great and Little Hinggan Mountains can not be measured by feet, the following routes, the summer can see the mangled sea of forests, the fall can be seen mottled five flower mountain, winter snow sky and earth pale, it is best to wear sunglasses. In addition, remember to choose to sit in the passenger seat if you can, the scenery will be more three-dimensional.
Heihe to Huma: Hincha from the small Hinganling into the transition of the Daxinganling, 13 kilometers out of Heihe can also pass through the serene Woliu Lake.
Huma to Tahe: this 209 provincial highway is not in good condition, but it can be a goat path to deepen the Daxinganling.
Tahe to Mohe: Take a slow train and feel the vastness of the Daxingan Mountains.
Nenjiang to Wudalianchi: what was once the Great Northern Wilderness has now been reclaimed as the most organized farmland and forest.
ShanxiThe Fen River is the mother river of Shanxi, and there are a number of human highlights to be found along the way on the Fen River mini loop. Public **** transportation is more convenient on this route, which is also very suitable for self-driving.
From Taiyuan along the 108 National Highway south, the first day to reach the old city of Yuji, after the tour continued south to the area of the vast gardens known as the Chang family manor. Continue south to the old town of Taigu, once known as "Golden Taigu", to find the former "Wall Street of China" and the old story of the Kong family.
The next day, head out of the county to the Cao family compound, a Jin merchant's compound known for its hidden treasures. Continue south to Dongguan Town in Qixian County, where the famous Qiao Family Compound is located, and you may want to explore the ancient villages and towns on the banks of the Changyuan River again if you're driving. Stay overnight in the ancient city of Qixian, a county worth exploring on foot.
On the third day, head to Pingyao, one of the most prestigious cities on the route, and spend at least two days scrutinizing the intact Ming and Qing Dynasty pattern of the city, as well as the surrounding Shuanglin Temple and Zhenguo Temple. On the fifth day, head south to Jiexiu, where Zhangbi Fortress and Mianshan Mountain will whet your appetite for adventure and ease your temporary aesthetic fatigue of the human landscape, with the colorful glazed tiles on top of the Houtu Temple in the downtown area.
The sixth day is also very convenient from Jiexiu to Lingshi Wang Family Compound, the southernmost point of interest for the Jinshang compound in the Jinzhong municipal area. On the seventh day, return to Jiexiu and turn west to Fenyang on the west bank of the Fen River, where Xinghuacun has been perfumed for thousands of years by the name of Fen Wine, and Taifu Guan to the east of the town has stunning colorful Taoist sculptures.
Following National Highway 307 north to Jiaocheng, you can stop off at Nanxu in Wenshui to visit the Zetian Shengmu Temple, the ancestral temple of a generation of empress families, and, time permitting or if you're traveling by car, you can turn east to the Liu Hulan Memorial Hall. Xuanzhong Temple outside Jiaocheng County is more suitable for self-driving, while Gua Mountain on the edge of the county is easy to walk to. Finally, return to Taiyuan from Jiaocheng.