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In recent days, I've finally seen good news on trending searches: Shanghai's new cases continue to decline, all districts have achieved zero social contact, and the number of confirmed cases in Beijing has decreased...
Please be patient. Judging from the current situation, there is great hope that the lockdown can be lifted before the Dragon Boat Festival! In the days when we can't travel far, thanks to the local tours, we can save our souls longing for freedom. Hangzhou has implemented a normalized 48-hour nucleic acid test, with a nucleic acid test station every 15 minutes on foot, providing a solid guarantee for our safe travel! How about you? (Welcome to the comment section to chat)
To help those in the "safe zone" find a group more smoothly, we've compiled 14 of the most popular tour routes from China-TravelNote last week, boasting the highest completion rates and positive reviews. For your reference this week, we'll help you quickly find the right tour for you. Let's take a look at the list below.
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Have you ever thought about getting rid of your burdens, stepping into the paddy fields, having fun with your children, finding your childhood memories, and reconnecting your life with the land?
Wash the duck eggs, coat them with red mud mixed with salt water, roll them in a layer of rice bran, and then wait to eat the rich salted duck eggs.
Taking off their shoes and rolling up their trouser legs, they carefully planted the small seedlings into the paddy fields. Holding the seedlings in their left hands, they quickly separated and planted them with their right hands. Against the backdrop of green mountains and clear waters, the paddy fields became a "playing field", a beautiful farming scene.
The harvest after working in the fields, the salted duck eggs rolled in red mud, and the time spent with children on the ridges of the fields are all beautiful memories that will bring a smile to your face when you think about them in the future.
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There's an ancient road in Hangzhou connecting Xihu District and Fuyang, a trading route for Dongwu Village. Former Dongwushan villagers used to carry baskets of tofu skin to Hangzhou City, where they would buy soybeans and bring them back.
Walking up the mountain along the path, the mountains and forests are lush and green, the air is fresh, and the soil exudes the scent of spring. It is soft and comfortable to step on.
As we walked out of the mountains, we were greeted by a thousand-acre tea plantation. Tea growers filled the mountains, like flowers blooming on a green carpet. The colors and scenery were so soothing. This place is more natural and quieter than Longjing.
Come across a popular mobile coffee truck, take a break to enjoy the breeze, have a cup of hot coffee, find the same camera position as on Xiaohongshu, and have a date with spring.
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What do you think of when you think of summer? Crayfish, lotus ponds, water fights... Here, you can experience all the summer-related things at once.
Arriving at the crayfish fishing park, tourists gather for a crayfish fishing competition. Grab your rod, find your teammates, and find a perfect spot to compete for your lunchtime meal. Who will truly be the "crayfish swarmer"?
As the temperature gradually rose, we entered a cool cave at 17°C. Outside the cave, there were green trees and the scenery inside was ever-changing. The natural karst cave is an excellent place to escape the summer heat. After exiting the cave, we went to the Tongjian Lake Flower Sea, flew our own kite, blew bubbles and took beautiful photos. It was definitely the feeling of summer.
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BBQ parties, cold beer, ice soda, open-air live shows, concerts, water play... this is the right way to spend a summer weekend vacation!
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We made a fire, burned charcoal, set up the grill, prepared ingredients, and had a BBQ in the mountains, with ice-cold beer and cold drinks, and had a great time!
Let's unleash a water-playing adventure in Qingxi! Get ready for some awesome water fun, get your hair wet, and more!
A mountain concert is about to begin, pick up the microphone, sing along and sway to the music!
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There is no need to tell you how popular camping is recently. The early summer in western Sichuan is cool and a great escape from the heat. Let’s go camping in the valley together.
Surrounded by green mountains and clear waters, enjoy the romance of lying in bed, looking at the snow-capped mountains and gazing at the stars.
A 2-3 km forest hike to experience the vibrant summer scenery of western Sichuan, featuring forests, wildflowers, meadows, streams, and waterfalls.
In the valley, we've also opened a "Theatre Academy," where we perform classic film and television clips. "Chinese Paladin," "Empresses in the Palace," "The Deer and the Cauldron"... The hilarious performances are endless, and the best actors and actresses are all enjoying themselves! (Participation in this session is optional; those who don't want to participate can serve as audience members and provide atmosphere.)
Put down your cell phones, take off the stress, and under the bright starry sky, let's drink and chat about the books we have read, the movies we have watched, and the life journey we have walked. I have stories, do you have wine?
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Zhongba Forest, a hidden gem located north of Xiaoyudong Town in Pengzhou City, offers nearly 30 kilometers of hiking trails, with no entrance fee required.
The mountains are covered with green and lush, and the environment is quiet and natural. It is known as the same forest as "Twilight Zone". You can experience a light outdoor walk. It is a natural oxygen bar and secret forest.
The forest here is incredibly beautiful, with sunlight casting dappled shadows on the trees. It's a great place to take great hiking photos, or capture fresh, beautiful, and ethereal forest-themed photos. You can check it out in just one day, so why not come and experience it?
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There are hundreds of peaks in the Qinling Mountains, but only Lujiaoliang can be called the "most beautiful peak" in the Qinling Mountains.
Lujiaoliang, with an altitude of 2,700 meters, is about a 2-hour drive from downtown Xi'an. It is named because the mountain looks like a pair of deer antlers. It is located in the southwest of the Qinling watershed.
This route is quite difficult and is currently classified as a mid-to-high-level outdoor one-day route, but because of its stunning scenery, it is popular among hikers.
Everything you could imagine about the Qinling Mountains is here. Sheer cliffs and deep valleys crisscross the landscape, and every photo taken atop the jagged rocks is a viral hit. Verdant seas of grass, towering fir trees, and vibrant wildflowers—this alpine meadow is undoubtedly the most beautiful scenery you'll ever see.
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Have you ever tried sweet potatoes roasted over a wood fire? Have you ever tried steaming rice in a bamboo tube? Have you ever experienced the joy of digging potatoes? Have you ever experienced catching chickens in your village and making delicious beggar's chicken?
Nature is the world's greatest kitchen. To experience a different kind of life, let's go wild! Dig a pit for a stove, and everyone contributes. This is the wild kitchen, a place that takes you back to your childhood and where you can find beautiful memories.
The best thing about summer is taking the children to the countryside, working together for a lunch, with the little ones sweating as they carry firewood.
Mom and dad bring their kids to make homemade bamboo rice, beggar's chicken, roast sweet potatoes, make glutinous rice cakes, experience woodblock printing, and then go on a light hike on the ancient trail!
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Why do the stars twinkle? Why is the moon sometimes full and sometimes crescent? These questions puzzled everyone in their childhood, and the seed of curiosity about astronomy was deeply buried in their hearts.
This is the first astronomy lesson for children, allowing them to learn about the universe and the solar system. Located in the No. 9 Universe Planetarium in Xi'an, it is very conveniently accessible by subway.
There will be special astronomy instructors in the museum who will take everyone to visit the Aerospace Science Museum, learn about the mysteries of rocket launches, and experience the astronauts' life in space.
We also have special activities where you can become a space worker, simulate satellite tracking and control, experience simulated flight, and capture mysterious rays. The mysteries of the universe will be slowly revealed here.
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Located in Yangshan City, Qingyuan, Moliugong Mountain boasts one of Guangdong's most scenic ridgelines. Its vast grassy slopes rival those of Wugong Mountain, and its thousands of unique karst peaks are surprisingly accessible, yet even beginners can easily complete them.
Moliugong Mountain, with an altitude of 1,005 meters, is a remnant of Qishan Mountain. It faces Wenpo Mountain, the main peak of Qishan Mountain, which is 1,210 meters above sea level. The mountains are majestic and towering, stretching endlessly.
There is a small platform at the top of Moliugong, which is an excellent viewing platform. Here, you can easily embrace the magnificent mountain scenery of Qingyuan.
Wugong Mountain is too far away and Chuandiding is too tiring, so come to Qingyuan Yangshan and take this top ridge hiking route!
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The Xiantai Port coastline is located in Pinghai Town, Huidong Peninsula. It starts at the Pinghai Power Plant in Xunliao Bay and ends at Xiantai Port.
The hike takes you through beaches, reefs, and village roads. The total distance is approximately 8 kilometers, with a 2-kilometer-long beach. It is not difficult, the scenery is beautiful, and the scenery is pleasant. There are coastlines, large stretches of sandy beaches, and a small section of mountain forest crossing!
Since this route is rarely traveled, you will see many creatures and beautiful shells along the way.
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Zengjiang Gallery starts from the Chuxi Water Conservancy Project in Licheng Street, Zengcheng City, and ends at the Lake Island Scenic Area in Zhengguo Town. It is about 40 kilometers long and consists of the east and west banks.
We have explored the beautiful natural ecological landscape along the Zengjiang River, greened and beautified the village environment and road sections along the way, and combined the rural scenery, original natural landscape and historical and cultural resources to carefully create more than ten tourist attractions and nodes along the route, including Chuxi Sports Park, natural beach swimming pool, Guangzhou Asian Games Dragon Boat Race Venue and Lake Heart Island.
By renovating and beautifying the river banks, improving the water environment along the river, and planting a large number of flowers and trees that bloom all year round along both banks.
With the reflection of Zengjiang River, it creates the beautiful scene of "the spring scenery of the river intoxicates tourists, and the flowers on both sides look towards the lychee village", making the two sides of Zengjiang River like a giant landscape painting, displayed in front of people.
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Qiluping, at an altitude of 1,800 meters, is about a two-and-a-half-hour drive from downtown Chongqing and a 13-kilometer hike away. The route is suitable for hiking in all seasons and is named after its location, which resembles the habitat of deer.
It is currently an entry-level outdoor one-day route. Because of its beautiful scenery, it is sought after by hikers and is known as the "Little Switzerland of the Mountain City".
This alpine meadow must be the most beautiful scenery you have never seen in Chongqing.
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Chongqing's magnificent beauty, Tiangu, is located on a cliff in the canyon. It offers a 15km heart-pounding challenge. Do you dare to try it?
It's about a 3-hour drive from downtown Chongqing and a 13-kilometer hike. With aerial canals, canyons, and waterfalls, all the beauty is at your feet. Those with a fear of heights should beware.
A thrilling walk on the cliff, with only a ray of dawn shining through the ravine, a quiet canyon, and a thrilling pace, leave all the outdoor adventures to Tiangu Road!
If you can't travel far and wide, explore the beauty of your own neighborhood and discover unexpectedly rich experiences. You might even discover hidden gems you never knew existed. Let's go and let loose together this weekend!
