If you are going to travel alone, which place and city will you choose first? In fact, no matter how you choose, one thing to pay attention to is safety. A person's trip will be full of problems, but maybe you can only rely on yourself at this time. Route recommendation

1, Silk Road

3 ~ 5 weeks

This Silk Road across Europe and Asia is a string of historical sites that witnessed the rise and fall of civilization, the imprint of cultural exchanges and collisions, and ethnic groups in the western regions with different customs. Modern means of transportation connect all the stations on the Silk Road. Except for the visa in Central Asia, it takes a lot of effort, and the Silk Road trip has become convenient and safe.

Starting from Xi 'an, first go to Shaanxi History Museum for treasure hunting, then go west to Maijishan Grottoes in Gansu, which is famous for its exquisite statues, and then go to the Silk Road Special Exhibition of Gansu Provincial Museum in Lanzhou to catch up on the background knowledge.

Then enter the Hexi Corridor, and you can go to the Zhangye Buddha Temple to see the largest indoor Buddha statue in Asia and the Danxia, which photography enthusiasts love, and then go to Jiayuguan to enjoy the elegance of the Great Wall.

If you have enough physical strength, you can string up the hanging wall, Jiayuguan Tower and the first pier of the Great Wall in one day's walk. At least two days should be set aside in Dunhuang, the last stop of Hexi Corridor, to enjoy murals in Mogao Grottoes, ride camels in Mingsha Mountain, watch the sunrise in Yadan ghost city, or go to Yumenguan and Xinyangguan to meditate on the past.

The next stop is Xinjiang. First, I will go to Hami to see the Wangfu and Wangmu of Hami, which are neighbors to each other. In the evening, I will go to ghost city to enjoy the setting sun. Then go to Turpan to enjoy the towering and unique Sugong Tower, and then go to two well-preserved Silk Road sites around-Jiaohe Old Town and Gaochang Old Town.

Take the train to Korla, take the Silk Road to tiemenguan, and see the ruins of the seven Buddhist temples. Then go to Kuqa and visit the ancient Kucha national heritage around the city: Kizil Thousand Buddha Cave and Subbashi Buddhist Temple site, and the fiery mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan Mountain is north of Kuqa. Continue to the west, arrive in Kashgar with exotic customs, visit the old city, and join in the fun at Bazaar on Sunday.

Take another day to set foot on the Pamirs along the China-Pakistan Highway and visit Tashkurgan. During the epidemic, you can only visit here. After the epidemic, if you are not satisfied, you can continue to cross the border along the Silk Road, take an international bus from Kashgar to Osh, Kyrgyzstan, and spend a day visiting the old city and Bazaar before going to the capital Bishkek.

If you have enough time, you can spend three days walking around Lake Issyk-Kul, the second largest mountain lake in the world. The alpine valleys around caracol on the east bank of the lake have excellent hiking routes.

Take the shuttle bus from Bishkek to Almaty, Kazakhstan, and meet the Golden Warrior of Sketai people in the museum.

Then take the night train to Chimkent and transit Tashkent, Uzbekistan. After visiting one or two museums and Grand Bazaar, take the train to Samarkand and Bukhara for two days, and finally go to Shiva, the "city of museums" and walk between ancient castles, tombs and seminaries.

Danger and trouble

1. Travel in southern Xinjiang and return to the hotel as soon as possible at night. When talking with people, don't comment on their religious beliefs, don't discuss ethnic relations, and don't violate local customs and taboos.

2. Most countries along the Silk Road believe in Islam, so you can hardly eat pork and have little chance to drink wine along the way. Remember not to even mention the word "pig".

3. In Central Asian countries, it still happens occasionally that the police make trouble. Don't take too much cash when you go out, in case your wallet falls into the hands of thieves or police. Prepare a copy of your passport and valid visa in advance. If you are stopped by the police in the street, just show your copy. Writing down the names and badge numbers of police officers can serve as a deterrent to them.

2. Travel around Southeast Asia for 4 weeks

It is a wise choice to take Southeast Asia as your first solo travel destination, where the pace is slow, life is convenient and the tourism industry is relatively mature. This route includes beautiful natural scenery, ancient imperial ruins, bustling cities with colonial style, and delicious food with endless aftertaste. You don't even have to buy a plane ticket to complete this "small budget, big trip".

With Vietnam as the first stop, you can take a train or bus from Nanning, Guangxi to Hanoi, and enjoy the old town and street food here in two days.

After enjoying "Guilin on the Sea" in Halong Bay, head south along the coastline, visit the capital influenced by the architectural layout of the Forbidden City in Hue, and then experience the ancient Vietnamese customs in hoi an ancient town.

Then take the train to Nha Trang, a seaside resort. Besides eating seafood and taking a mud bath, there are several natural beaches around it that are worth visiting. After a short stay in the romantic mountain city of Datuk or Minai, which is "half desert and half sea", I went to the bustling Ho Chi Minh City to feel the French style of the city in the roar of motorcycles.

Take a bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, but it is suggested to leave more time for Angkor Wat in Siem Reap to appreciate the charm of this great monument.

Then you can easily arrive in Bangkok, Thailand. After eating, drinking and spending, you can go through the ancient capital city and the ancient lopburi to Sukhothai, the capital of the ancient Siam kingdom. You can rent a bicycle to visit more than 71 temple sites in the ancient city.

Go north to Chiang Mai and visit the "small town story" sung by Teresa Teng. The surrounding Baixian County, Yefeng Ode or Chiang Rai are all worth visiting. The mountain town of Meisile in the north of Chiang Rai has a deep relationship with China.

If time is limited, you can go to Qingkong from Chiang Rai, take a ferry to Laos, and then take a slow boat on the Mekong River to Luang Prabang directly.

If you have enough time, return to Chiang Mai, take Kong Jing and turn to Langkai. From here, take the bus to Vientiane, the capital of Laos.

After visiting the golden lotus pagoda on the national emblem of Laos, head north, and spend a few days in Wanrong, where the mountains and rivers are beautiful, to experience the pleasure of tire drifting and hiking in caves.

After that, I arrived in Luang Prabang, a leisurely place on the Mekong River, enjoyed the ancient temples and went to the nearby waterfalls for a swim. Giving at 6 o'clock in the morning will surprise and move you. Finally, I took an international bus from Luang Prabang and returned to Kunming to end this trip.

Practical information

1. Try to avoid offending others when talking with local people. Respect the "sacred objects" in each other's culture, such as government, religion and royal family (Thailand), and do not criticize or openly talk about them. It is safe to wear clothes with sleeves over elbows and trousers over knees, especially when visiting religious areas.

2. There are a lot of courses for you to learn in Southeast Asia, such as cooking, going to a temple to meditate, or learning Thai boxing. You can visit Pacific

Discovery, which offers a wide range of courses in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.

3. It has become more and more popular to visit Southeast Asia by bike or motorcycle. Of course, you can combine cycling with public transportation. Vietnam's north-south main road is almost close to the coastline, which is the first choice for cycling tour. It is also fashionable to rent a motorcycle for short-distance sightseeing, but remember to check the vehicle when renting a car, wear a helmet and always pay attention to safety.

3. Wandering in the Balkans

3-4 weeks

This route along the Adriatic coastline is not eye-catching, but the richness of its scenic spots is unparalleled-the crystal clear sea is dotted with islands, and the mountains behind it hide a dream world composed of peaks, caves, lakes and waterfalls.

In palaces, castles, churches and fortresses, the history of Eastern Europe full of dramatic plots is within reach.

Starting from the vibrant small country Slovenia, its charming capital Ljubljana has castles, beautiful buildings and bridges, as well as first-class museums, which are very suitable for walking tours.

Then take the train to the scenic town of Bled in the Julian Alps in the northwest for 2 days, which can be used as the base camp to explore the surrounding mountainous areas.

Then take a bus into Croatia, first go to the inland Plitvece Lake Group National Park, and enjoy dozens of karst lakes with unique colors, then go south along the coastal town on the coast of Dalmatia until Dubrovnik, where you will find marble streets, baroque buildings and spectacular city walls.

Then I went to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and when time was limited, I only went to Mostar to see the legendary old bridge and visit the multi-ethnic community recovered from the Balkan war. Or explore Sarajevo, the multicultural capital, and don't miss the street corner that led to the outbreak of World War I and the remains of the Bosnia-Herzegovina war.

continue south and reach Montenegro. The Kotor Bay, surrounded by mountains, is surrounded by charming towns. You can climb the commanding heights of Cotor City Wall and overlook the wonderful fjords, or enjoy the charming beaches in the old town of Budva.

Although the area of Pelast is small, there are 16 churches and 17 palaces waiting for your visit. After a short stay in shkoder's lakes and fortresses, I arrived in Tirana, a lively and colorful capital.

Perat, which is listed on the World Heritage List in the south of the capital, has white Ottoman buildings that extend all the way to the castle at the top of the mountain, and is known as "the city with thousands of windows".

Ohrid, in southern Macedonia, is worth staying for two days, visiting the magnificent old city, the solemn and beautiful churches, the elegant and continuous peaks and a medieval castle overlooking the 34-kilometer shoreline of Lake Ohrid.

After that, I entered Greece from Vitora, and visited the two world cultural heritage towns of Meteola, which is famous for its rock monasteries, and Delphi, where the Temple of Apollo is located. And then arrived in Athens.

Practical information

1. If you want to travel all the way, you need to apply for a multiple-entry Schengen visa. Slovenia, Montenegro and Greece use the euro, while other countries use local currency. ATMs that accept UnionPay cards are not common, but most merchants accept credit cards, but it is still recommended to bring enough euros or dollars in cash.

2. May-June and September-October are the best time to travel in Eastern Europe, when the weather and prices are very pleasant. In summer, hotels increase by as much as 51%, while in winter, the climate is cold, and some holiday towns are inaccessible.

3. It is very convenient to travel in this area by long-distance bus. The transportation network between the above cities is developed and there are many trains. Trains can also be chosen as the main mode of transportation between some cities, but long-distance trains are easy to be delayed.

4. A trip to the Andes

6-8 weeks

The Andes have the most primitive purity and savagery of nature, as well as a blend of indigenous culture and colonial culture. The glory of Inca civilization-Machu Picchu-is only a brief moment in the history of human civilization for thousands of years, but the ancient way of life continues in language, clothing, diet and festivals.

There are many backpackers walking on this route. Don't hesitate to join their team immediately.

Start your trip with exquisite Peruvian food at restaurants in Lima, and visit parks and museums. After adjusting the time difference, I set off for Bird Island in pisco, enjoyed myself in the desert of Ica, and then went to Nazca to see the mysterious Nazca Line by plane.

Continue south to the fashionable Arequipa and enjoy the charming monasteries, canyons and volcanoes there.

Then take a long-distance bus to Cuzco, an ancient Inca capital and its surrounding scenic spots, which is worth spending 1 weeks visiting.

Visit the Inca monuments, ancient salt pans and handicraft markets, colorful Rainbow Mountain and unparalleled Machu Picchu in the Holy Valley. If you have enough time and energy, a four-day hike on the ancient Inca road will bring you a more unforgettable experience.

Say goodbye to Cuzco, take a comfortable tour bus to Puno, a small town near Lake Titicaca, take a boat trip to a floating island made of reeds by Urus, then take a bus to Bolivia, stay in Copa cabannes, a lakeside town much more comfortable than Puno, and visit Sun Island and Moon Island.

Next, go to La Paz, a mountain city with cable cars as its daily means of transportation, which will open your eyes, and the WitchMarket will satisfy your shopping desire.

When everything is ready, set off for the breathtaking Uyuni salt marsh immediately!

After coming out of the salt lake, you will enter the driest desert in the world-San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. The magical landform here is worth exploring for two days.

After that, I flew to the capital Santiago, visited museums, tasted wine, and ate at food stalls in the market. Then I went to Valparaiso, a port city not far away, to see the charm of this graffiti city.

Then, you can fly from San Diego to the isolated Easter Island in the Pacific Ocean to visit the mysterious Stonehenge. You can also choose to fly to the southernmost tip of the South American continent, hike in the magnificent Bainai National Park, and go to Tierra del Fuego to see penguins; Or take an international coach to Mendoza to continue your trip to Argentina. Health and Fitness

When traveling, there are many opportunities to relax by the pool or enjoy a delicious buffet. Therefore, it is not easy to keep fit and healthy during the journey. However, keeping an eye on your physical condition at any time can not only improve your awareness of safety precautions, but also help you take better countermeasures when you are ill. Keep a balance

While on vacation, a little indulgence is understandable, but completely abandoning daily habits will make you listless, irritable and easily tired-this symptom is not good when traveling. If you don't eat more than usual on the trip, you are likely to drink more, so try to consume more energy than usual through exercise. Use the hotel gym. If not, you can practice sit-ups, squats or yoga in your room, park or beach. If you are not keen on exercise, take advantage of other opportunities: take the stairs instead of the elevator, or sign up for activities such as kayaking, hiking or walking group tours.

Travel with medicine and buy medicine during the trip

You may have left some medicine behind, or you have run out of medicine, so you need to go to the local drugstore to buy it. You mustn't take it for granted that this is as simple as buying medicine at home.

in some countries, especially developing countries, the instructions printed on the package may be different from the instructions inside. Don't buy drugs overseas unless you have to. Remember to check the expiration date, expired drugs may have no effect or have side effects on the body.

if you travel with medicines, remember to bring a letter from the doctor authorizing you to take these medicines. Travelers need to know the local laws and regulations of the destination to ensure that the drugs they carry can enter the country legally. For example, the United Arab Emirates has restrictions on codeine. If you can't produce a prescription, you can't bring this kind of medicine into the country.

5 habits to keep good hygiene on the road

1. Wash your hands as often as possible, and put a bottle of antibacterial hand gel in the small backpack, which can be used without soap and water.

2. If the tap water at the destination is not suitable for drinking, you should not wash your toothbrush with tap water.

3. Wear flip-flops in the shower. Doing so can avoid fungal infections such as tinea pedis. If you have an open wound on your foot, wearing flip-flops in the shower can also avoid catching other nasty germs.

4. If you are not sure whether the tableware provided by the restaurant is clean, you can choose disposable bamboo chopsticks or use your own camping spoon.

5. Drink plenty of water to replenish water and keep the urinary tract healthy-don't stop drinking water because you are worried that you can't find the toilet. Safety

Traveling alone means that you need to.