The number of elderly people in our country is increasing year by year. Everyone hopes to find a place with a beautiful and clean environment to retire. There is no fuss or noise here. Every day the air is fresh, the greenery is green, the sun is shining brightly, and the people are friendly, kind and happy. There are also small towns like this in China. Here are some recommendations for you.
1. Xinjiang Hemu
Live in a cabin in Hemu Fairy Tale Town, which is God’s reserve and a coveted vacation spot.
It is hidden under the Altai Mountains in northwest China. The entire village is built of logs. If you stay in a cabin like the ones in Finland, you can experience a Nordic vacation at home.
In autumn, the naturally formed wooden houses, grassland pastures, riverside canyons, and primeval forests will be wonderful: golden, deep red, and dark green each show their colors.
If you miss the harmonious and short autumn, don’t feel sorry, because it is a wonderland all year round.
In summer, it is the best summer resort. Go hiking with a few friends, or rent a horse for an outing in the wild. This is the most comfortable life.
In winter, this place will become a world full of snow, which reminds people of the scene of flying foxes in the snow-capped mountains. If you have time, you should definitely spend a few days in Harmony! Watch the sunrise and sunset, cook with smoke, and listen to the chirping of birds and horses
Coordinates: Hemu Village, Burqin County, Xinjiang
Best time: June to November
Transportation: Take the train directly to Beitun, then transfer to Burqin County, and then take a bus from Burqin Bus Station. You can also drive there, but the vehicle can only be parked at the ticket office and take a shuttle bus into the village.
2. Ten Thousand Peaks Forest in Xingyi, Guizhou
Living in the most magnificent peak forest in southwest China. This is one of the five most beautiful peaks in China and the location of "Where Are We Going, Dad?" It has the most magnificent peak forest in southwest China!
It is the representative of karst in southern China. Xu Xiake once praised: "Thousands of miles of majesty, the southwest is stunning."
The annual average temperature is 16-18°C, with no severe cold in winter and no scorching heat in summer. It is included in the list of summer resort cities in China and is the best leisure and tourism destination in China.
If you come to Wanfenglin, find a comfortable family hotel. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows allow you to see a colorful landscape without leaving home.
You can also visit Xia Nahui Village, a Buyi ethnic village. This village has a history of more than 300 years. The Nahui River runs through the whole village, and the whole village is surrounded by mountains and rivers, forming a unique natural landscape environment.
The most fun way here is cycling, which is also the main reason why Xingyi is known as the "Outdoor Sports Paradise". Through the scenery painted by Wanfenglin, you can experience a different riding experience.
Coordinates: Wanfenglin Scenic Area, Xingyi City, Qianxinan Prefecture, Guizhou Province
Transportation: There are buses from Guiyang to Xingyi, or you can drive from Guiyang for about 4 hours.
Wanfenglin cycling route recommendation: Wanfenglin Square-Li Le-Jiangjun Bridge-Minzu Street-Shangnahui-Xianahui-Lvyintang-Liangjiaqiao-Zhanhong Bridge-Tiankeng-Wanfo Temple.
3. Tachuan, Anhui
Drink tea and read a book in the most beautiful autumn colors in China. China’s autumn is in Huizhou, and Huizhou’s autumn is in Tachuan, 2 kilometers away from Hongcun. Tachuan seems to be forgotten, but its autumn colors are not inferior to Wuyuan Hongcun.
Autumn here is known as one of the four major autumn colors in China. From October to the end of November every year, the tallow leaves scattered in the village fields turn red, forming a charming pastoral scene.
In the early morning, a thin mist covers the trees, and the farmhouse is looming, just like a fairyland on earth.
Find a yard and stay for six or seven days. In the lazy afternoon, travel through the countryside with your camera, or make a cup of tea and hold a book in the yard
No matter how busy you are, you still have to do it. Spend a few days in Tachuan. Colorful leaves are fluttering. This kind of romantic scene, which is more romantic than filming a TV series, will not let you down.
Coordinates: Tachuan Village, Jilian Town, Yixian County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province
Autumn viewing time: November
Transportation: Can be found at Huangshan Tunxi Bus Station The train to Hongcun leaves on the hour and runs every hour, passing through Yunqi, Xidi, Mukeng Zhuhai, Tachuan, and then to Hongcun.
4. Taxkorgan, Xinjiang
I discovered a long-lost surprise in the most awesome town in the Pamir Plateau - the most awesome county in China - Taxkorgan.
It is located on the Pamir Plateau and is known as the "Pearl of the Plateau", integrating magnificence and beauty
It borders three countries: Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan; the world The China-Pakistan Friendship Highway, the highest highway, runs through it and extends to Khunjerab, the highest port in the world, from which it exits.
A group of brave, kind and honest people live here - a Tajik! They are the only white people in China and are known as "Eagles on the Mountain" and "Guests on the Iceberg".
This is the most beautiful Xinghua Village in China. Pink flowers bloom every spring, decorating the place into a fairy tale kingdom.
There are many mountains here. There are 12 peaks above 8,000 meters in the world, including 4 in Taxkorgan County, including the world's second highest peak, 33,354K2.
There is - Alar Golden Grass Beach, which is comparable to the wetland of Daocheng Red Grass Beach. Under the snow-capped mountains, there are abundant water and grass, and herds of cattle and sheep. When you pass by here, the shepherds will take the initiative to say hello and invite you to be their guests.
If you are lucky, you can encounter weddings and sheep catching activities here, which will be absolutely amazing!
Everyone who comes here by chance will fall in love with it and be reluctant to leave.
Coordinates: Taxkorgan County, Kashgar City, Xinjiang
Transportation: The Guangzhou Xincheng Bus Station in Kashgar has a shuttle bus to Taxkorgan County, or you can drive to the Karakoram Highway (China-Pakistan Friendship Highway) , about 6-7 hours.
5. Quanzhou, Fujian
In a city that is half fireworks and half gods, slow down life. Look at Xi'an underground and Quanzhou above ground. Bai said Quanzhou is a city you have the opportunity to visit at least once in your life.
During the Song and Yuan Dynasties, it was the largest port in the East and was hailed as the City of Light by Kelpolo. Today's Quanzhou is a quiet ancient city. The ancient city walls make people feel that time has stopped here for the Buddha.
Quanzhou is a place worth visiting slowly, with endless delicious food. Moreover, there are buildings and temples with southern Fujian characteristics everywhere, and the bustling city is intertwined, so there will be surprises every step you take.
If you want to experience life in Quanzhou like the ancients, you must walk into the old streets and alleys and boldly touch the "fresh" history close at hand.
Making tea and reading is still a leisure activity for many Quanzhou people. You can also find an old teahouse, pick out a few cups of tea, brew a pot of hot tea, hold a book, and let the fragrance of tea overflow, ethereal fragrance, and leisurely contentment.
Quanzhou is the "Four Eight Temples". Even Zhu Du lamented that "this place was called the Buddhist Kingdom in ancient times, and the streets were full of saints."
Temple, temple, town and village, Buddha’s birthday, God’s birthday, Spring Festival, Pudu, etc. the list goes on. You can also integrate yourself into the life here and make every day full of ritual.
When you are tired, go to this half-fireworks, half-fairy city for a few days to slow down life and fill it with beauty.
Coordinates: Quanzhou, Fujian
Transportation: Direct access by high-speed rail.
6. Heshun Ancient Town, Yunnan
Without the hustle and bustle of Dali and Lijiang, only the ancient town style of white walls and gray tiles, Heshun Ancient Town is a quiet and "lively" ancient town in Yunnan.
With the reputation of Dali and Lijiang ancient towns, they have become more and more crowded, while Heshun ancient town, also located in Yunnan, has maintained its original appearance.
Heshun Ancient Town, with its white walls and gray tiles, is a famous hometown of overseas Chinese. Find a unique courtyard to live in, experience the pastoral scenery, small bridges and flowing water, history and culture, and harmonious folk customs, put on national costumes, and stroll slowly along the stone streets.
Take a wooden boat into the Beihai Wetland in the afternoon. It is gently swaying, graceful and romantic. You may discover new scenery when you are trapped in the swamp.
If you are greedy, you can always go to the street to find food.
Aunt Lin’s Songhua Cake, Tengchong’s Rescue, Baisi, and Shun’s Will are not only delicious, but also beautifying.
Here, time seems to slow down, you don’t have to be disturbed, and you don’t have to “rush” every day. All that's left is enjoyment.
Coordinates: Heshun Ancient Town, Tengchong City, Yunnan Province
Transportation: Heshun Ancient Town is located 4 kilometers west of Tengchong City.
7. Shiwei, Inner Mongolia
A charming town hidden on the border of China
Shiwei, the only Russian town in China, one of the top ten charming towns in China One, so beautiful that time has frozen!
It is located at the northern end of Ergun City, Hulunbuir City, at the northern foot of the Greater Khingan Mountains, on the banks of the Elgon River, just across the river from the Russian town of Orosh.
This was once the birthplace of the Mongols and has a distant and mysterious historical legend. When history solidifies, it restores t
Find some time to live in one of the unique wood-carved wooden houses here. When you open the window, you will no longer see the reinforced concrete of a big city, but the green of summer, the yellow of autumn, and the white of snow in winter.
Whenever night falls and a bonfire party is held in Wu Meng’s Shiwei Square, we often meet some Russian descendants living here. They are talkative, good at singing and dancing, participate in it, share delicious food, and spend quality time with them.
You can also ride a horse and stroll along the riverside in the sunset, grazing gently, and quietly grazing the Elgon River in the afterglow of the sunset, which has a unique charm.
Here, what wakes you up is no longer the alarm clock and work, but your happy mood of missing the beautiful scenery not far away.
Coordinates: Shiwei Town, Erguna City, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia
Self-driving route: Hulunbuir-S201-Shiwei
8. Dongshan Island, Fujian
p>Satisfy all your imaginations about the sea
In fact, everyone is full of yearning for the sea, and they all have the dream of "blowing the sea breeze, surfing the waves, and eating seafood".
And Dongshan Island will definitely satisfy all your imagination about the sea.
It is the seventh largest island in China, located in Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province, between Xiamen City and Shantou City, Guangdong Province. The southeast is the intersection of the famous fishing grounds of southern Fujian and eastern Guangdong.
Here, you can always find a sea, and there are many free beaches and sandy beaches, so that you can feel cool in the hot summer.
Colorful houses full of Italian style and Nanmen Bay.
Golden Bay is comparable to Bolivia’s Mirror Beach.
The beautiful fish bone sandbank is comparable to the Madai tail beach.
There are ancient and peaceful ancient towns and villages here, isolated from the hustle and bustle of big cities. Find a place to drink tea and chat anytime, anywhere.
Dongshan Island is a comfortable island. Eating here is also very relaxing. Food stalls on the street, cold drink stalls on the street, kebabs on the street. Vibrant and bold, delicate and sweet.
Here, you are like an "idler", facing the sea and the flowers blooming in spring.
Coordinates: Dongshan County, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province
Transportation: You can take a bus from Zhangzhou Passenger Transport Center to Dongshan. The buses are very frequent and run every 30 minutes. It takes about 2.5 hours to reach Dongshan. Tongling Town.
9. Yangzhou, Jiangsu
Experience the coveted slow life
Yangzhou, once the world’s top cultural destination, has now returned to slow life.
Throw off your waist and make a fortune, ride a crane down to the Yangzhou style, skip the once-in-ten-year dream of Yangzhou, win the ostentatious name of a brothel, but stay quiet in the comfortable time.
Here, you don’t have to be bound by time. The attitude of “taking your time” seems to have become a convention, and the flowing days can also be turned into prose poems.
The vertical and horizontal ancient alleys here, with blue bricks and black tiles, are filled with historical charm, and the most Yangzhou fireworks are elegant and urban;
Here, the winding alleys are full of For satisfaction and comfort, the misty rain in Jiangnan that people dream of is the most ordinary day here.
Pretend to live, it is better to live somewhere else than to live in Yangzhou!
Coordinates: Yangzhou, Jiangsu