Luisito quietly captured the voices of many tourists in the backend corner of the website:
“Can you recommend some lesser-known travel destinations in China? I’m eager to find untouched beauty at an affordable price…”
In order to satisfy this thirst for the unknown, Luisito carefully selected eight unpopular tourist destinations during the holidays. These places may not be well-known, but each of them contains breathtaking scenery. Once you set foot there, it will definitely make you linger and become an unforgettable travel memory in your heart.
01
Fujian·Sijian Islands
Although the Situ Islands are not famous, they contain breathtaking scenery.
It is like a bright gem, quietly embedded in the rippling blue sea, and every place is a natural picture.
The green hills and clear waters complement each other, and the strange rocks and steep cliffs together create beautiful landscapes.
The water is crystal clear and colorful fish swim freely in it, as if you have entered a dreamy fairy tale world.
Here, you can leisurely stroll along the winding paths and feel the tenderness of the sea breeze caressing your cheeks; you can also stand on the cliffs, overlooking the beautiful scenery of the entire island, and appreciate the magnificence and magnificence of nature.
Travel Tips:
1. Airplane. You can fly to Changle Airport or Wenzhou Airport, and then transfer to Xiapu Station, such as high-speed rail or self-driving. After arriving at Xiapu Station, take a taxi to Jishi Pier. From Jishi Pier, you can take a boat to Situ archipelago.
2. High-speed rail. Take the high-speed train directly to Xiapu Station, then take a taxi to Jishi Pier, and then take a boat to the Sizhen Islands.
3. Self-driving. Navigate directly to Jishi Pier and depart by boat.
02
Jiangxi · Shangrao Wangxian Valley
If you have endless longing for the world of martial arts or immortals, then Wangxian Valley will be a holy place you can’t miss.
This place is surrounded by the beauty of Lingshan Mountain in the south and overlooks the steepness of Sanqing Mountain in the north. It brings together the elegant charm of the Yushan Mountains and absorbs the essence of the mountains. In this valley, villages, ancient temples, lush forests, and rice fields interweave into a vivid picture, showing the beautiful scenery of the harmonious coexistence of man and nature. Here, people and nature are integrated, like a fairyland.
The wooden houses are scattered and scattered on the cliffs, and they are perfectly integrated with the mountains. They have natural roughness and elegance.
Looking from a distance, the waterfall is majestic, like the Milky Way pouring down, and the suspension bridge interspersed between the mountains adds a bit of fantasy and thrill, making people feel like they are in a dreamy fairy world.
The years here are quiet, and the breeze blows on the treetops, bringing bursts of sweet natural music. This place is full of Chinese style and charm. People are walking among the forests and springs. Every picture seems to be the profound dry landscape in the vertical scrolls of the Song Dynasty.
Life here is also simple and simple. Villages, streets, ancestral halls, temples, theaters, academies…everywhere carries rich history, culture and beautiful legends, making people forget to leave.
Travel Tips:
1. Take the train/high-speed rail and arrive at the station: Shangrao Station
Route: Shangrao East Bus Station/Shangrao High-speed Railway Station (through train to Wangxian Valley Scenic Area) – Wangxian Valley
2. Take a plane and arrive at the destination: Shangrao Sanqingshan Airport
Shangrao Sanqingshan Airport (K001) – Shangrao High-speed Railway Station (through train to Wangxian Valley Scenic Area) – Wangxian Valley Scenic Area
03
Jiangxi Wuyuan · Huangling
Taking a peek at Huangling, you may be surprised: How can such a scenery be called niche?
It is true that Huangling is not unknown, but when it comes to Huangling in summer, it does have a different kind of “niche” beauty.
Most tourists fall in love with Huangling in autumn and are attracted by the scenes of autumn sunshine.
However, I have to tell you that Huangling in summer is equally stunning!
You may have never heard that Huangling has been given the reputation of “the most beautiful flower town”.
Every April, when the golden color fades, thousands of acres of terraced fields outside the village and a sea of flowers turn to surround the Tianjie and lanes in the ancient village.
This quiet ancient village in the mountains is now surrounded by colorful flowers, as if it is in a sea of flowers.
Between the white walls and black tiles, vines twine, and pansies and morning glories can be seen everywhere, as if they are the palette of nature. There is a 300-meter-long flower street, a 400-meter cherry blossom corridor, and more than a dozen flower theme gardens such as crape myrtle and bougainvillea. Peach blossoms and pear blossoms sway in the spring breeze, and the fallen flowers are colorful and beautiful.
Strolling through Huangling Flower Town, every step you take makes you feel like you are in the fairyland of “A Thousand Valleys of Flowers”, which makes you forget to leave.
Travel Tips:
1. Take the high-speed rail or train. You can first take the high-speed rail or train to Wuyuan, and then transfer to the scenic spot bus directly to Huangling.
2. Take the shuttle bus. From Wuyuan County or the high-speed rail station, you can take the shuttle bus to Huangling.
04
Yunnan·Jianshui
A thick city wall carries the weight of history; a bluestone slab witnesses the precipitation of the years; deep ancient wells whisper of the prosperity and prosperity of ancient Lin’an in the past. Together they tell the vicissitudes of the land of Jianshui and record the passage of time.
The sunshine in Jianshui is warm and mottled, like a thousand years of waiting, quietly shining on the Chaoyang Tower. This ancient building in the southeast of Xiongzhen looks even more solemn and majestic under the sunlight. It gently touches the people on this land, giving them warmth and hope. Those who walk into Jianshui seem to be surrounded by this warmth and feel the charm of this ancient city.
Ancient building complexes, the Confucian Temple, the Zhu Family Garden, the academic and political examination sheds, Tuanshan residential buildings… they stand on this land, and have gone through the baptism of wind and rain, but still maintain the charm of the past. Countless ancient wells have flowed quietly in the long river of time, witnessing the vicissitudes and changes of Jianshui.
The tofu in Jianshui and Shiping have their own unique tastes, making it difficult to distinguish between them. However, Jianshui people’s love for baked tofu is as deeply imprinted in their hearts as the warm sunshine in southern Yunnan. This love and inheritance of food have made Jianshui’s grilled tofu a local specialty snack, attracting countless tourists to taste it. While enjoying the delicious food, people also feel the history and cultural heritage of this ancient city.
Travel Tips: 1. Drive from Kunming to Jianshui, 2.5-3 hours. 2. It takes about 2 hours by high-speed rail from Kunming to Jianshui.
05
Yunnan·Baoshan
Baoshan, the secret land of Yunnan, is hidden among the mountains and rivers, showing a unique style.
Here, the mountains and rivers are precipitous, the Cangjiang River carries raging water, and the majestic pass locks the throat, guarding this magical land. The interweaving of low latitudes and high altitudes, as well as the complex and diverse topography, give Baoshan a unique scene of “one mountain is divided into four seasons, and the weather is different ten miles away”.
Stepping into Baoshan, you will be shocked by the magnificent scenery in front of you. The Nujiang Grand Canyon winds like a giant dragon, the Tengchong volcano sleeps with slurry, the wonders of the Atami are surging with passion, the floating carpet wetland is rare in the world, the big tree rhododendron community is dense and lush, and the thousand-year-old Ginkgo Village is extremely beautiful. Every scene is picturesque and unforgettable.
Baoshan is an ideal place to live. There is no severe cold in winter and no scorching heat in summer. The annual average temperature is pleasant, reaching 16℃. The forest coverage rate is as high as 70%, and the air is filled with fresh breath and rich in negative oxygen ions, with an average content of 38,000 per cubic centimeter. The city’s excellent air quality rate has always remained above 99%, allowing people to enjoy the gifts of nature and feel the beauty of life here.
Whether you’re looking for adventure or tranquility, Baoshan can meet your needs. Here, you can fully feel the charm of nature and enjoy the comfort of life.
Travel Tips: 1. There is a high-speed train from Kunming to Baoshan (it takes more than 3 hours). 2. There is a passenger bus from Kunming to Baoshan.
06
Qingyuan·Liannan, Guangdong
Liannan, this land carries the melodious melody of the world classic “Yao Dance Music” and is its affectionate hometown.
Here, the peaks are tall and straight, the mountains are verdant, and the clear streams shuttle between the mountains, forming a picturesque scene. On the hundreds of miles of high mountains, Yao villages are dotted here and there, so Liannan is known as the “Hundreds of Miles of Yaoshan”, showing its unique charm.
Sitting alone under the green thousand-year-old trees, looking at the endless mountains, the terraces are stacked on top of each other in different shapes, like fingerprints on the earth. Quaint villages are scattered here and there, like pearls of history. Walking between the old houses, it feels like walking into an epic scroll of Yao Village, which makes people intoxicated and lingering.
The Yao Village in Liannan is not only large in scale and has a long history, but also attracts tourists from all over the world with its unique cultural charm. However, even in Guangdong, the hometown of Yao Village, many people have never heard of the beauty and mystery of this Yao Mountain. It stands quietly on this land, waiting for more people to discover and explore.
Travel Tips:
Self-driving route from Guangzhou to Liannan Millennium Yao Village: the whole journey takes about 2 hours.
Guangzhou Ring Expressway – Guangqing Expressway (about 50 kilometers) – Qinglian Expressway (about 150 kilometers) – Sanpai Exit or Liannan County (20 kilometers to Millennium Yao Village).Getting there:
From Guangzhou to Liannan, take the express bus to Lianzhou from the bus station at 08:30 in the morning. It takes about 3 hours to reach Liannan County. Take a minibus at the station to Nangangpai and arrive in about half an hour.
07
Zhejiang Shaoxing·Shengzhou
The scenery in the south of the Yangtze River is picturesque, especially Shengzhou is the most fascinating.
Li Bai, the immortal poet, once wrote an eternal song about Shanxi, the mother river of Shengzhou, “The moon in the lake shines on my shadow, sending me to the Yanxi River”, which made the name of Shengzhou spread through the ages and shine brightly.
Looking at the Yan River from a distance, the water is either rushing or converging, and thousands of valleys compete to flow, showing its majestic power; green mountains on both sides are rolling, and the peaks are like screens, guarding this quiet and beautiful land.
Shengzhou, this city is built on mountains and rivers. People live near the water, enjoying the nourishment of the aura of the mountains and rivers, giving birth to a unique style and charm.
The food in Shengzhou is even more mouth-watering. Braised meat with dried vegetables, marinated chicken, drunken crab with yellow wine, baked dumplings with Shengzhou eggs, fried rice cakes from Shengzhou, peach-shaped plums from Shengzhou, torreya… Every dish exudes an alluring aroma, leaving people with endless aftertaste. When you come to Shengzhou, don’t forget to bring Xiaoshi tablets and enjoy this delicious feast!
Travel Tips: 1. Arrive in Shaoxing first, and then there is a high-speed train from Shaoxing to Xinchang, Shengzhou (about half an hour). 2. There is a direct bus from Shaoxing Highway Passenger Transport Center to Shengzhou (about 1.5 hours).
08
Zhejiang Jinhua·Wuyi
Those who have ever set foot in Wuyi all praise the beautiful scenery of Jiangnan here:
The stream is as green as a jade belt, surrounding it, the distant mountains are like dark scrolls, the bridges are all scenery, and the water surface is like a mirror in the sky, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds. Residential houses are built along the river, and the water town has a dreamlike atmosphere. The years are quiet, as if the hustle and bustle of the world has been washed away.
Wuyi also hides many villages far away from the hustle and bustle.
Walking quietly into these villages that have not been eroded by commercialization, you can hear the sound of chickens crowing and dogs barking, and the smoke rising from the cooking pots rises with the change of seasons. The earthly fireworks are intertwined with this fairyland-like scenery, as if time has frozen at this moment, and some touching stories quietly flow into people’s hearts in this tranquility.
Travel Tips: 1. Go to Jinhua first, and then take a train from Jinhua to Wuyi. The high-speed train only takes 10 minutes. 2. Take the bus from Jinhua West Bus Station to Shuangqiaotou or Yangjia, which takes about 1.5 hours.
