What recommended routes are recommended during the May Day holiday?
Where to go on May Day? Of course, domestic travel is the first choice! So where to go in the country? Fujian, Hunan, Shaanxi, and Xinjiang, you can’t miss them all?
Features: Listen to the waves, listen to the piano, and listen to the sound of the rain
Come to Gulangyu Island and take in all the sights in a hurry The scenic spots are not of much interest. Only by savoring them carefully can you feel its unique atmosphere. The air is filled with graceful music, stacked colorful houses, century-old European-style houses, lazy kittens everywhere, and specialty shops in the streets and alleys, allowing the restless heart to calm down from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy facing the sea. A life of spring flowers.
The sea on Gulangyu Island does not have the momentum of excitement, but it adds a lingering and charming feeling. In the blue sea water, gentle microwaves ripple with delicate sunlight, dazzling but not burning; the cool sea breeze caresses the skin, there is no dizzying strong salty smell, only the light smell of rain; the tireless kiss of the waves Standing on the rocks, the sound of rustling waves brings comfort and comfort; the shadows of boats in the distance parade slowly, which further highlights the vastness of the sea.
The ancient houses made of colorful bricks are hidden in the quiet alleys that intersect. The ancient Greek, Gothic, Roman, and Baroque buildings and furnishings make people get lost in the images of all nations, and for a moment they feel like they have traveled through ancient time and space. As the "Music Island" named by the Chinese Musicians Association, it has more than 100 musical families and the per capita piano ownership rate ranks first in the country, which is enough for tourists to have close contact with music. Of course, the precious musical instruments in the Piano Museum and Organ Museum are not to be missed. You can also go to Haitangguo to listen to puppet shows and Nanyin. The concert hall also has free performances every night, and you can even listen to concerts on the grass under the banyan tree.
Every small shop in the streets and alleys is very artistic. Just walk into one and you can spend half a day. You can use the free wifi in the store to share your journey on Weibo and WeChat, use your camera to record every interesting corner, pick up a pen to draw and paste it on the commemorative wall, and choose sentimental postcards to send to relatives and friends. Or not thinking about anything, petting the cat that rubbed against the chair, chatting with close friends, watching the rain dancing in the wind with the music of the piano, taking a sip of warm latte, and getting drunk in the bright night view of Gulangyu Island.
Tips
Transportation:
To fly from Guangzhou to Xiamen, you can take the No. 27 bus, take a taxi to the pier, and then take the ferry to the island. .
Food:
Zhang Sanfeng milk tea, Pan Xiaolian yogurt, Malasang juice, Chencan Western tea shop, Xilinge sour plum soup, Babycat cake shop, Huang Shengji preserved meat, Lin Ji Fish Balls, etc. are all famous restaurants where you can taste special snacks.
Shopping:
Bead embroidery, lacquer thread carving, colored porcelain, first-day covers, postcards. In addition, the Piano Museum can buy the printing box of the piano in the museum, which is carved from black walnut wood. And keychains, etc., are beautifully made and can be kept as souvenirs.
Hunan
Location: Qianzhou
Features: Traveling through ancient city heritage
Qianzhou on the South Great Wall is as famous as Fenghuang Ancient City , has been an important commercial and military center since ancient times. Today, Qianzhou, which has gone through thousands of years of ups and downs, has faded away from the bustle and hustle and bustle, has accumulated an antique charm, and has returned to a quiet and leisurely life.
As a famous cultural and historical city in western Hunan, when you come to the ancient city of Qianzhou with a history of thousands of years, you must of course walk through the streets and alleys to visit the former residences of ancient celebrities and truly experience the beauty of "Greater Western Hunan". In this ancient Miao town, the ancient buildings of the Ming and Qing dynasties are still well preserved. Stroll along the variegated ancient streets and lanes, look at the ancient stilted buildings, and visit Sanmenkai, Luo Rongguang’s former residence, Tianwang Pavilion, Guanyin Pavilion, Confucian Temple, Wenchang Pavilion and other cultural institutions. Landscape, you can learn about local history and culture firsthand. You can also climb Bijia Mountain and Xianzhen Mountain, overlooking Meiwang Lake and Wanrong River, and enjoy yourself in the pure natural scenery.
In Qianzhou, you might as well visit the Tujia and Miao people who have lived here for generations, experience the mysterious and simple life, and appreciate the unique ethnic customs.
If you want to deeply experience the culture of Western Hunan, you can’t miss coming to Baigongfang to watch the masters who have settled here perform national crafts and folk art performances, Tujia brocade, Tujia hand-waving dance, Xiangxi pasted paintings, Xiangxi Miao drums, etc. The level of excitement is amazing. You can also watch the "Gelangdu" performance of the intangible cultural heritage of Western Hunan, which focuses on sacrificial culture. The participants are all inheritors of local folk "intangible cultural heritage". Many musical instruments and props are unique to the local area, which is a very rare opportunity.
Tips
Transportation:
Guangzhou can take a train to Jishou, and then follow the dry red stone forest-Fenghuang Ancient City-Dehang Miao Village-Qianzhou Ancient City Take a bus all the way to visit various places, and then take an air-conditioned train back to Guangzhou in the ancient city of Qianzhou, so that you don’t have to repeat the journey.
Food:
Qianzhou salted duck is a famous traditional specialty of Jishou, Xiangxi. It has been exported to Japan and Southeast Asia as early as the Qing Dynasty. It is first washed with cold water and cut into small pieces without any seasoning. Ingredients, steamed in a pot, and can be eaten when the muscles are separated from the bones. The color is golden and the meat is sweet. There are also Miaojia sour fish, bacon, etc. You can taste Xiangxi cuisine at Baiweifang in the ancient city. You can choose from hundreds of varieties in ten series such as barbecue, stir-fry, deep-fried, marinated, and pickled.
Shopping:
Embroidery, paper-cutting, silver jewelry
Xinjiang
Location: Korla
Features: gorgeous and strange There are many sceneries
The latitude of southern Xinjiang is lower than that of northern Xinjiang, and the weather picks up earlier than that of northern Xinjiang. The best tourist season starts in May, and it is most suitable to visit Korla at this time.
Korla City is a good place for tourism and adventure. There are many cultural relics in the city, the most famous of which is Tiemenguan Pass located in the north of the city. Tiemenguan Pass is located in the rugged Kuruktag Mountain, eight kilometers north of Korla City. The Silk Road of more than 2,000 years ago entered a 30-kilometer-long canyon along the Kongque River from here. The canyon is winding and deep, and the walls are like knives and axes. According to research, a pass has been established here since the Jin Dynasty. Because of its dangerous location, it was named Tiemenguan. It is a natural barrier between the Yanqi Basin and the Tarim Basin. It has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times. Today, in the Tieguan Gorge, a large reservoir has been built on the river dam. A section of the ancient Silk Road that used to be extremely dangerous has been submerged in the vast expanse of clear water. The newly built hydropower station delivers powerful current to various places. In the canyon, surrounded by mountains and rivers, there are lush trees, colorful flowers, and pavilions and pavilions scattered among them.
Another famous attraction in Korla is the Grand Canyon of the Korla Horticulture Farm, which is about 100 kilometers away from the urban area of Korla. The Grand Canyon is nearly 3,000 meters above sea level, and the walls on both sides are nearly 1,000 meters high. The widest part of the valley is about 50-60 meters, and the narrowest part is about 30 meters. Clear springs flow at the bottom of the valley, and dense virgin shrubs grow on both sides. There are 6 waterfalls distributed in the nearly 3-kilometer-long canyon area. The highest is nearly 400 meters high and the lowest is about 30 meters. The rock directions and colors on both arms of the canyon are very strange and charming. The west side of the canyon is an alpine grassland with large pine forests and a variety of wild animals, plants and unique and charming natural landscapes such as the "line of sky".
Lop Nur is also a must-see when visiting Korla. Lop Nur is located in the northeastern part of Ruoqiang County. It was once the second largest inland lake in my country, with an altitude of 780 meters and an area of about 2,400-3,000 square kilometers. It is famous for being located in the ancient "Silk Road" hub in the eastern part of the Tarim Basin. The Lop Nur people here are still the oldest ethnic group in Xinjiang. They live by Xiaohaizi on the banks of the Tarim River. They "do not grow grains or herd livestock. They only fish for food in small boats." Their dialect is also one of the three major dialects in Xinjiang, and its folk customs , folk songs and stories all have unique artistic value. This is a nation that eats only fish, and its rich nutrition makes many people immortal. They are all good laborers in their eighties and nineties, and there are even grooms who are a hundred years old.
Tips
Transportation:
Fly directly from Guangzhou to Urumqi and then transfer to Korla, or take a train from Urumqi. After arriving in the city, you can take public transportation or rent a car to reach various attractions. It is recommended to rent a car and drive yourself. Along the way, you can enjoy the scenery that is far different from the south.
Food:
Korla’s food basically maintains the Xinjiang flavor with some Mongolian flavors. Korla’s food includes kebabs, naan, noodles, and hand-made food that are available throughout Xinjiang. Besides rice, the most distinctive feature is the Bosten Lake grilled fish. In addition, Korla is famous for its fragrant pears, which are juicy, tender, sweet and delicious.
Shopping:
The Bayingolengzhou Plain where Korla is located is rich in dozens of fruits such as pears, apricots, grapes, melons, etc. Korla is known as the "King of Fruits" Fragrant pear is one of the representatives. The Apocynum grown here, handicrafts woven from it, and Apocynum tea, tablets, and Apocynum smoke made from it as raw materials are also the first choice for shopping. In addition, Bazhou’s long-staple cotton, Korla’s tomatoes, Qiemo’s Qieqian jade, Luobu’s licorice, and the exquisite costumes and handicrafts of various ethnic groups in Bazhou will also make people fall in love.
Yunnan
Location: Shangri-La
Features: Original ecological mountain holy lake
In people's "dream Garden of Eden" Shangri-La, there is Located in the mysterious and beautiful original ecological scenic spot-Pudacuo National Park. The natural lakes and wetlands, forest pastures, river valleys and streams, deep ravines and cliffs, and flowers blooming all over the mountains and plains have not only become a paradise for photographers, but also attracted many tourists. Even Xie Na and Zhang Jie chose to hold their romantic wedding here. . May is the most beautiful season here. It’s time to escape from the sweltering city and breathe the fresh air with the fragrance of flowers!
If you want to fully visit Pudacuo Scenic Area, it is best to spend a day immersed in the scenery of lakes and mountains. For a distance of about 70 kilometers, you need to take an environmentally friendly sightseeing bus in the scenic area to reach the fixed scenic spots. You can get on and off at any time, which is very convenient. The journey begins at Shudu Lake in Hongshan District, a world natural heritage site called "Three Parallel Rivers". Walking along the plank road around the lake, you can see spruce, fir, birch, etc. reaching into the sky, some are green, some are tender green, some are goose-yellow, different levels of green are scattered around each other, and the dense shade blocks out the sun, making it majestic. From time to time, you can catch a glimpse of rare birds and animals running and jumping by. The meadow by the lake is full of flowers, green grass and full of vitality. On the lake, small groups of wild ducks roam freely, and sand gulls gather and fly in the water; on the shore of the lake, there are dots of cattle sheds, and cattle and sheep disappear and appear in the grass, which is full of leisurely and leisurely wild fun.
Bitahai, one of the holy lakes in the hearts of Tibetans, means a place with a carpet of oak trees in Tibetan. It is an important international wetland protection zone. This pearl on the plateau is very pure and beautiful, the water is as clear as a mirror, and it is quiet and quiet. The mountains surround Bita Sea, and the surrounding virgin forests are filled with towering ancient trees that are thousands of years old. The mountains are filled with rhododendrons and colorful wild flowers. There are also many animals such as fritillaries, red-footed chickens, white pheasants, macaques, and squirrels. Passing by tourists, the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant, and it is infinitely beautiful. After walking on the plank road for about 30 minutes, you can take a boat tour around the lake and arrive at the island in the lake with the best views. Here, you can enjoy two wonderful sights: Lao Xiong fishing for fish. At the end of spring and the beginning of summer, azalea petals are scattered in the lake, and the fish become drunk after eating and float on the water. This is the famous spectacle of azalea fish. And the bears in the forest can come to feed without any effort. This is A great view of the old bear fishing.
Looking closely, the skylight, cloud shadows and flower meadows are reflected in the clear blue sea water, and the mist is misty, like entering a fairyland; in the distance, huts dot the primitive villages, with smoke curling from cooking stoves and the jingling of horse bells filling the scene. The simplicity and comfort of human fireworks make people fascinated and lingering.
Tips
Transportation:
From Guangzhou, you can take a China Southern Airlines flight directly to Shangri-La, and then take the shuttle bus to Pudacuo.
Food:
The dining in the scenic area is simple. You can return to Shangri-La County to taste the food. The original Tibetan delicacies such as glutinous rice cake, yak meat, butter tea, highland barley wine, etc. will give you a taste of folk customs. Flavor.
Shopping:
Woodware, thangkas, yak horn bone carvings, etc.
Shaanxi
Location: Xi'an
Features: Thousand-year Imperial Capital
"Chang'an has been an imperial capital since ancient times", the oldest and most historic city in China The most charming city is Xi'an. It is definitely a good choice to come here to experience the royal style of this ancient city.
The Terracotta Warriors and Horses are located at the northern foot of Lishan Mountain, more than 30 kilometers east of Xi'an City, and 1,500 meters east of the cemetery. They are one of the greatest discoveries in the history of world archaeology and are known as the "eighth largest in the world." "Miracle" was listed in the "World Human Cultural Heritage" directory by UNESCO in 1987, and has now been rated as a national 5A tourist attraction.
Huaqing Pool is located at the northern foot of Lishan Mountain in Lintong District, Xi'an City, 30 kilometers away from Xi'an in the west, adjacent to Lishan Mountain in the south, and adjacent to the Weishui River in the north. It is an ancient Chinese palace famous for its hot springs and pools. It was used in Zhou, Qin, Han, and Sui Dynasties The Tang Dynasty, Tang Dynasty and other dynasties all regarded this geomantic treasure land as Hexingguan Bieyuan, or built stone buildings to build Lishan Hot Spring, or Zhou built Luo City and Daxing Hot Spring Palace. In 1982, Huaqing Pool was listed as one of the first batch of key scenic spots in the country and is now a national 5A tourist attraction.
The Shaanxi History Museum is located at No. 91 Xiaozhai East Road, Xi'an City. It is China's first large-scale modern national museum. Its internal facilities and exhibits are of a high level, making it the best museum in my country. . The architectural design is majestic and splendid with the style of the times. It not only reflects the royal momentum of the ancient capital of the 13 dynasties, but also incorporates the design techniques of traditional gardens and residential buildings.
Tips
Transportation:
Flights from Guangzhou to Xi'an are very convenient, and taking the train all the way north is also a good experience. For the convenience of tourists, Xi'an has multiple tourist buses that depart from the East Square of Xi'an Railway Station and go to major scenic spots such as Huashan Mountain, Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Famen Temple, Taibai Mountain, Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum, etc.
Food:
"The history of Xi'an can be proved by the city walls; the civilization of Xi'an can be proved by the forest of steles; the snacks of Xi'an can be proved by the streets and alleys." The most distinctive local food in Xi'an Count the noodles, the price is moderate and the portions are sufficient. Roujiamo, mutton steamed buns, trouser belt noodles, etc. are all delicacies not to be missed. If you want to change your taste, Xi'an also has local flavors, hot pot, Western food, etc. You can also taste a variety of snacks in Muslim Street.
Shopping:
Xi’an’s commercial district is concentrated in major commercial districts such as East Street, Jiefang Road, Xiaozhai, Tumen, Kangfu Road, and Weiyang Avenue, where the city’s largest department store is located. , shopping malls, arts and crafts stores, women's and children's supplies stores, etc.
East Street is Xi’an’s traditional commercial street and a good place for shopping. If you want to buy some tourist souvenirs, you can go to Shuyuanmen Cultural Street. Beiyuanmen Muslim Street is a gathering place for local specialty foods. If you are interested in antiques, you can go to Huajue Lane Antique Street, Baxian'an Antique Market and Duchenghuang Temple Small Market. Be careful not to touch the so-called antiques piled up to prevent being defrauded.