During the Qingming Festival, there must be many friends who plan to travel. It is definitely more suitable to choose surrounding cities for this trip. Take a look at those city attractions that are recommended for everyone to try. These urban scenic spots are really good. Beijing

Yunju Temple

8:30～16:30 in summer, 8:30～16:00 in winter

In archeology, there are always words Cultural relics are the most precious. No wonder Yunju Temple is known as "Beijing Dunhuang" in academic circles. In the thousand-year history from the Sui Dynasty to the Ming Dynasty, devout monks have produced 1,122 stone scriptures with 35 million words, including more than 4,000 volumes of the "New and Old Translations" of the Sui and Tang Dynasties given by Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, and the long-lost Liao Dynasty's national Tripitaka "Khitan Canon" , and it is a priceless foundation that is unique and unparalleled.

The 14,278 stone tablets here were once scattered in many scripture caves in the temple and Shijing Mountain. In 1999, 100,082 Liao and Jin stone scriptures were hidden in an underground palace with constant temperature and humidity and full of nitrogen. This "Underground Stone Sutra Great Wall" has become the biggest attraction of Yunju Temple today. The temple building is a five-entry courtyard that rises step by step. After entering from the mountain gate, you can go straight to the topic. Turn left in front of the pharmacist's shop and walk towards the south tower to find the "Stone Scripture Underground Palace". Thousands of Liao and Jin stone tablets are stacked one on top of another and are presented in front of you through a layer of glass. For ordinary tourists, the scriptures on the tablets are difficult to decipher and even harder to understand. Just concentrate on feeling the shocking atmosphere.

Go back to the Medicine Master's Hall and continue walking in. There are two other types of treasures of Yunju Temple on the left and right sides of this courtyard: wooden sutras and paper sutras. Among them, the "Long Zang" wooden sutra engraved in the eleventh year of Yongzheng (1733) is all made of fine pear wood, and the fonts and paintings are extremely exquisite; on the other side, the 600,000-word "Dafang Guangfo Huayan" in the Paper Sutra Hall Sutra" was written by Emperor Hui of the Ming Dynasty by piercing the tip of his tongue and writing it with blood. If you are a devout Buddhist, you can go to the Great Compassion Hall at the end of the courtyard to see the extremely precious Buddha's physical relics - you need to make a certain amount of donations to enter. When you finally leave, you can take a look at the cultural relics collection hall in the courtyard.

If you want to stretch your muscles and muscles, you can go to Shijing Mountain (open from May to October) 1 km north of Yunju Temple. The eight scripture caves on the mountain still contain many stone scriptures from the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Climbing for an hour on the quiet path will give you a bird's eye view of Yunju Temple.

Huanghuacheng

8:00～17:00

If it is convenient to drive by yourself, we recommend you to visit Huanghuacheng. The ancient Great Wall was cut into three sections by the reservoir, forming a very unique "Water Great Wall" landscape.

Compared with other Great Walls in the suburbs, there are not many tourists here, but there are many things to do. In addition to walking in the scenic area, the cruise ship that shuttles between the reservoirs is the main attraction. You can buy a pass for 75 yuan that includes a two-way cruise. In addition, abseiling from the 100-meter-high reservoir dam (10 yuan) is also worth experiencing. If you like hiking, you can hike eastward through the collision entrance, or climb higher along the mountain to find a perspective overlooking the Huanghuacheng Reservoir and the Great Wall.

On weekends and statutory holidays, there are special buses from Dongzhimen Bus Hub to Huanghuacheng, including scenic spot tickets of ***80 yuan. On weekdays, you can take the 916 express here to Huairou, get off at Nanhuayuan District 3 Station, then walk straight ahead for about 200 meters and cross a road. Arrive at Nanyuan District 4 and take the "Huairou-Huanghuacheng" special bus, which runs every one hour. When returning, don’t forget that the last bus of Route 916 is at 19:00. Shanghai

Zhujiajiao

Entry to the ancient town is free

There are 8 independent attractions in the ancient town for which tickets can be purchased independently

Song Dynasty During the Yuan Dynasty, Zhujiajiao was famous in the south of the Yangtze River for its weaving industry. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the rice industry suddenly emerged, forming a prosperous market with "a three-mile long street and thousands of shops." (Zhujiajiao)" said. It is the largest and most mature water town around Shanghai. Even looking at Jiangsu and Zhejiang, Zhujiajiao has its own unique skills.

Because in the ancient town of Hecheng Street, the rivers to the west of Fangsheng Bridge are dense and crisscrossed. The layout is cheerful. Thanks to the favor and renovation of artists, Zhujiajiao's style is very mixed, with various styles such as antique, cutting-edge, literary, and fresh coexisting. The newly built Shangduli has a high-end and modern temperament. There is a market every weekend in the ancient town, but weekends are also the time when Zhujiajiao has the most tourists.

Take the Zhuhu Express Express at People's Square (Puan Road and Yan'an East Road) in downtown Shanghai (one bus every 20 minutes from 6:00 to 22:00, fare is 12 yuan, 1 hour) Directly to Zhujiajiao, the last return train departs at 21:00. Before getting on the bus on the return trip, ask if it is on the expressway. If not, you have to transfer to No. 71 bus at the Shenkun Highway hub to get to the city. The total journey may take more than 2 hours.

Cycling on Chongming Island

Shanghai has left the best ecology to Chongming Island. The two wetlands and the forest park are natural oxygen bars. The island is full of sights. Pastoral beauty. Smooth roads and fresh air make it a paradise for cyclists. Forefathers have already explored the road and planned several cycling routes for you. There are multiple bicycle rental and return points along the way, so you can easily ride to various places. scenic spots, or go all the way around the island to see the Yangtze River and enjoy the sea breeze.

One-meter bicycles (www.cmyimi.net; rent a car for 60-150 yuan/day) have rental stations in Chongming Xuegong, Nanmen Pier, Xisha Wetland, Forest Park, etc., and have been used by bicycles. Walkers have designed short-distance, medium-distance, island tours and other routes, ranging from 6 kilometers to 30 kilometers, with different intensities and themes. The cycling routes, kilometers, required time and other information are listed in detail. Hangzhou

Tangqi

Small coupon is 90 yuan, large coupon is 120 yuan

You can fully explore the ancient town without buying a scenic spot coupon, but you can’t enter Attractions such as the Jinshi Pavilion. This is the starting point of the Hangzhou section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal and there are not many tourists. The only remaining seven-hole ancient stone bridge on the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal, Guangji Bridge, is also in Tangqi Ancient Town. There are a wide range of cafes, restaurants, snacks and desserts here, and the Canal Barn Museum is worth a visit.

You can choose to stay overnight in Tangqi, or you can choose to return on the same day. Take the branch line of Metro Line 1, and transfer to bus No. 786 at Linping South Road. If you drive to Tangqi, start from Wulin Square, walk onto the Tangqi Expressway, take the Hangzhou Ring North Line toward Shanghai, and exit at the Tangqi exit of the Shenjiahu Expressway. .

Jingshan

8:00～17:00

Jingshan is an extension of the Tianmu Mountains. Strictly speaking, it is not a scenic spot. Climbing mountains, eating farmhouses, burning incense and worshiping Buddha, and rafting on bamboo rafts, which are common in Jiangsu and Zhejiang but have little distinctive features. The mountain roads are more wild and interesting than those in the city.

The Wanshou Zen Temple on the top of the mountain (ticket 10 yuan) is the birthplace of the Rinzai Sect of Japanese Zen. You can drive directly to the top of the mountain, or you can choose to walk there. There are stone steps all the way, with dense bamboo forests on both sides. It takes about an hour to reach the top of the mountain. The best time to go to Jingshan is around Qingming Festival and Grain Rain in spring. The newly picked Jingshan tea at that time is the favorite of people rushing to buy it.

Jingshan is about 54 kilometers away from downtown Hangzhou. Take bus 506 from Wulinmen North to the terminal station, Yuhang West Station, and change to bus 533, which will take you directly to Jingshan Temple on the top of the mountain. The journey takes about 1.5 hours. If you want to take a mountain road, you can get off at Tongqiao Station in advance, find the entrance to the Jingshan Ancient Trail, and climb up. Guangzhou

Shawan Ancient Town

The ancient town is free, the attractions coupon is 40 yuan, the audio guide is 5 yuan, and the explanation is 100 yuan

9:00～17:30

The Shawan Ancient Town is a rare place to live in the surrounding area of ??Guangzhou, both in terms of its own resources and its development awareness. "Hometown of Beautiful Colors" and "Hometown of Guangdong Music" are not just slogans for publicity. The ticket office provides two maps: one introducing the attractions of the ancient town and one recommending the delicacies of the ancient town. Both are very useful.

The ancient town was built in the Song Dynasty. The old village layout is well preserved. An overlapping three-story ancient wall clearly outlines the history of the Ming, Qing and Republic of China. The narrow bluestone alleys It’s very tasteful. The wok ear wall and oyster shell wall are typical Lingnan features, and some graffiti walls imitating the style of Penang, Malaysia are not inconsistent.

The five paid attractions are Liugeng Hall, Sanmin Hall, Shawan Guangdong Music Hall, Academician He Binglin Memorial Hall and Huangyou Town Thuja Art Museum. The first two are the most worth seeing, but each attraction is not separate Ticket sales. Liugeng Hall, also known as the He Family Ancestral Hall, is the oldest ancestral hall in the Lingnan area. It was first built in the Southern Song Dynasty and has been expanded and renovated for generations, resulting in the current layout of five openings and five advancements. There are many flagpole clips outside the ancestral hall (a symbol of ancient scientific achievements), the door god painted on the main entrance, the dragon spine on the ceremonial gate, and the inscriptions "Shi Shu Shi Ze" and "Three Phoenixes Liu Fang" on the forehead, etc. All revealed the prosperity of the He family in the past.

Sanmin Hall is the birthplace of Guangdong music. Here, the "Three Masters of the Ho Family" created famous works such as "Rain Beats Plantains" and "Drunkard Man Catches the Moon". The gray sculptures on the eaves of the building and A Sanmin tree (carambola tree) with abundant fruits in the courtyard is very interesting. The Shawan Guangdong Music Hall often hosts local folk music performances, and you can also learn more about the development of Guangdong music here. There are also many free attractions and attractions in the ancient town, such as Wenfeng Tower, Ancient Wall Ruins, Farming Life Museum, Guanyin Temple, Yuxu Palace, etc.

Conghua

Conghua has 68.8% forest coverage and rich geothermal hot spring resources. You may not have time to understand this city in depth, but when you take a trip Taking the bus to the scenic spots, you can feel the open roads, breathe the fresh air, and feel more or less the livability that it is proud of. Conghua is most famous for its hot springs. Bishuiwan Hot Spring Resort (hot spring tickets are 189/219 yuan on weekdays/weekends; accommodation starts from 1,039 yuan, including breakfast and unlimited hot springs; 9:00-24:00) is the oldest hot spring resort in Conghua . In addition to a wide variety of hot spring pools and beautiful garden views, there are also many consumer facilities inside. There are various luxury suites for accommodation, and you can enjoy unlimited hot spring baths. If you just purchase a hot spring ticket, you can soak in 33 hot spring pools with different themes and functions except for a few pools exclusively for residents.

Xitou Village, located in the northeast of Liangkou Town, Conghua District, is surrounded by mountains, forests and canyons. Thanks to the most beautiful hiking route in Guangzhou - Yinggu Line, it is highly praised in Guangzhou's outdoor circles. Before self-driving on the weekend Visiting locals also boosted its popularity. Entering from the "Xitou Stone Lane" plaque, this 200-meter-long stone lane has a history of more than 400 years. Today, both sides are lined with shops selling bacon and other local specialties.

Jinzili Square at the end of the stone alley is the center of the village. You can go with the crowd and have a bowl of refreshing and sweet landscape tofu pudding at Adi Tofu pudding (5 yuan). The village itself is not much to see, so you might as well follow the signs to see the surrounding natural scenery, or you can take a short hike around the mountain reservoir. Changsha

Dawei Mountain

Dawei Mountain, the birthplace of Liuyang River, is located northeast of Liuyang, about 140 kilometers away from Changsha. Daweishan National Forest Park (tickets are 68 yuan from November to March, 98 yuan from April to October; canyon rafting is 198 yuan, and night skiing is 280 yuan/3 hours). It is suitable for self-driving to relax and see the wild animals and plants in the mountains. and geoparks. Local people often come here to enjoy the azaleas in early May. In the summer, you can experience rafting to escape the heat, and in the winter, it turns into a backcountry ski resort. There are several villas and farmhouses in the scenic area. It is recommended that you check out several to compare prices.

From downtown Changsha via Sanyi Avenue to Changliu Expressway, passing through Liuyang City, it takes about 2.5 hours to arrive, and the toll is 55 yuan. There are two towns, Baisha and Dongmen, at the foot of Dawei Mountain. After the merger into Daweishan Town, Dongmen has been vigorously developed and constructed, while Baisha still retains its simplicity and tranquility. Baisha Ancient Town has a history of more than 500 years. It is also the former site of the Shangping Conference of the Autumn Harvest Uprising. Daxi River, a tributary of Liuyang River, runs through it, and an ancient bridge connects the two banks. The stilted buildings built by the Hakka people near the river, the flower quilts drying on the bridge, and the figures of locals washing clothes and fetching water on the shore are all reflected in the water, making people unable to help but click the shutter. You can also take good photos of the granite ancient streets and blue-brick and black-tiled houses in Hedong. From Daweishan Town, drive northeast along Dongbai Road for about 15 kilometers.

Shennong Valley National Forest Park

Ticket fee is 71 yuan; 24 hours

The scenic area of ??Shennong Valley National Forest Park belongs to the Taoyuan Cave National Nature Reserve, covering the sky There are many waterfalls, canyons, and strange rock landscapes scattered among the primeval forests in Japan. Even in the hottest months of July and August, the average temperature here is less than 25°C. The negative oxygen ion concentration of Zhulian Waterfall is 130,000/cubic meter, which is one of the areas with the highest negative oxygen ion content measured in China. The road in the scenic area is more than 20 kilometers long, and scenic spots of various sizes are sparsely distributed on both sides. Climb slowly for about 4 kilometers along the plank road in the Grand Canyon of the Jinghua Stream Primeval Forest, and you can reach the Shennong Waterfall, which is the highest in Hunan with a drop of 235 meters. It is especially majestic during the wet season. From July to National Day every year, scenic transportation buses (40 yuan, unlimited times) can take you to various scenic spots, while during the rest of the time you can only drive by yourself.

The farmhouses in the scenic area are very popular with locals. Taoyuandong Village, halfway up the mountain, has a cool climate and quiet scenery. It is also the terminal station for transportation and shuttle buses in the scenic area. The Five Lakes Villa here has better conditions and a larger scale. larger. Chengdu

Anyue Stone Carvings

The carving of Anyue Stone Carvings began in the Northern and Southern Dynasties, but works from the Tang and Song Dynasties are the majority, playing the role of connecting Yungang and Longmen to Dazu. important position. Among the more than 200 scattered grottoes, 9 are listed as national cultural protection units. Except for the Reclining Buddha Temple in Bamiao Township and the Xuanmiao Temple in Yuanda Town, the rest are distributed around Anyue County and Shiyang Town. 1135 Each scenic spot is not big and can be visited within 30 minutes. However, transportation is time-consuming. If you want to visit them all, 2 to 3 days are more appropriate.

Yuanjue Cave Scenic Spot is located on Yunju Mountain 1 km outside the county seat. It is the only scenic spot that has been created. The only two groups of statues worth seeing are on the north and south sides. The north side is dominated by stone statues of the Northern Song Dynasty. The "Three Saints of the West" standing in separate niches are the essence of the scenic spot. Guanyin Bodhisattva, Amitabha Buddha and Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva are separated from left to right and are beautifully carved. Most of the statues in the grottoes in the south belong to the Five Dynasties and are relatively small, including "Sixteen Arhats", "Hell Sutra Transformed Niches" and other contents.

Qianfozhai Forest Park is mostly called Qianfo Temple by the locals. It is about 3 kilometers away from the county seat. It is the earliest and longest-lasting stone carving in Anyue. The era of Buddha statues spans from the Sui and Tang Dynasties to the Republic of China. Although the stone carvings here are large in scale, they are severely weathered and the heads have been severely damaged. The fallen Buddha statue is closely intertwined with the mountain rocks and moss, and only the exquisite and elegant shirt and skirt reveal the style of the time. The "Medicine Master Sutra in Disguise" in Beiyan is most worth a stop.

Shiyang Four Grottoes There are four grottoes surrounding Shiyang Town, most of which were carved in the Song Dynasty. Pilu Cave (ticket 20 yuan) is a classic of Anyue stone carvings. The Zizhu Guanyin sitting with one leg crossed has almost become a symbol of Anyue tourism. Even after many years, the color of the statue is still clearly distinguishable. Don’t miss the “Ten Practice Pictures of Yanagi Honzon” at the door, which is the origin of the cave’s name. There are two caves in the Huayan Cave (ticket 12 yuan). The cave with the same name is exquisitely designed. On the front wall is the Three Saints of Huayan sitting on a lotus platform, surrounded by ten disciples on both sides. The relief of the Paradise of Paradise is on top. The cave is like a story, in which the sounds are discerned. The Bodhisattva is praised as the most beautiful Bodhisattva in Anyue. There are 63 statues in Mingshan Temple (free). They are carved along the cliff. They are tall in stature, many of them 1 to 2 stories high, and all have similar themes and postures. There is only one cave in the Peacock Cave (free), in which the sitting King Ming has been smoked into black and white by household fireworks. Chongqing

Qianjiang

Compared with the surrounding Wulong and Youyang, the landscape of Qianjiang is not very attractive. In fact, Qianjiang has its own unique charm. Here It is one of the few ethnic minority settlements in Chongqing. It is home to Tujia, Miao and other ethnic minorities. For their history and customs, you can go to the Chongqing Ethnology Museum located in Qianjiang City.

Urban Canyon Park is just like a coastal city that boasts that you can see waves and beaches as soon as you step outside, Qianjiang City claims that the city is on the gorge and the gorge is in the city. Indeed, a canyon about 8 kilometers long passes through the city, and you can see the spectacular canyon scenery as soon as you step out.

Of course, more people come here for the local food. The pot of Qianjiang chicken offal alone is worth a special trip. Qianjiang chicken offal, a delicacy of Wuling Mountain, makes people want to eat it when they hear it. But if you want to taste the most authentic chicken offal hot pot, you can only go to Qianjiang. Others, such as Tujia-style bacon and potato rice, and rice dumplings, are also local delicacies. Xiamen

Zhangzhou

If you are following the wind and waves to see the sea, you must not miss this coastline. Starting from Xiamen, it takes about an hour’s drive to Zhangzhou Binhai Volcano National Geopark. If the weather is good, you will have the opportunity to go from the Geopark to the two most attractive outlying islands in southern Fujian: the 1.4 million columnar basalts on Nanding Island. , is the largest and densest group of basalt pillars known in the world.

Linjin Island is an island composed of volcanic rocks. There is an ancient crater formed more than 20 million years ago, as many as 16 volcanic vents and thousands of square meters of rivet-shaped craters. Stomatal column group.

You can have a great time at the beach even if the weather is not favorable. Continuing along the south coast, you can reach Liu'ao. On this peninsula, which is only 5 kilometers wide and 14 kilometers long, you can enjoy two completely different scenery of the ancient city and the beach at the same time.

The most famous Liu'ao Abstract Gallery is located on the beach facing the sea in Xincuo Village, Liu'ao Peninsula. It is a work of nature's miraculous craftsmanship that challenges modern artists. The sea here is free and natural. What is particularly outstanding is the red rocks on the beach with beautiful textures.

After finishing here, you can go straight to Dongshan Island to ride the waves and eat seafood. The tourist islands of Dongshan Island are basically based in Tongling Town in the northeast corner. Fengdongshi, Guandi Temple and Nanmen Bay are all located here. The star beach Maluan Bay is close to the south. It is overcrowded in summer and prices are much more expensive than Tongling. . Jinluan Bay, 7 kilometers away, has less passenger flow and clearer water quality. If you want to take a different approach, a trip to the fishing village of Wujiao Bay will also allow you to see a different side of the bay.