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Ta-da! The epidemic has been easing across China lately, and favorable policies are being implemented across the country! Shanghai and Beijing have been lifted from lockdown, and interprovincial travel has resumed in Guangxi, Fujian, Guangdong, Heilongjiang, Shandong, and more. Even Gansu Province, known for its strictest epidemic prevention measures nationwide, announced a new policy requiring double green codes for travel last night (June 7th). After putting off that interprovincial trip for over six months, we can finally make it happen in this sunny and beautiful early summer!
You Xiaoxia specially asked the product manager to compile two national epidemic policies overnight (updated to June 8, 2022)▼
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You Xiaoxia has selected the following 24 routes of 4 days or more departing from across the country. You can compare the situation in the province of travel to plan a long-awaited journey for yourself!
Departure Place: Hangzhou
Goji Island is the easternmost inhabited island in China. It has vast blue sea pastures and endless ocean, and is known as the "Little Greece of the East".
The houses here are built against the mountain and look like they are inlaid on the cliff, layer upon layer, which is similar to the Potala Palace.
You can also ride a bike to the East Cliff to greet a dreamy sunrise, lean on the railing and gaze out into the distance to admire the mussel ranch that stretches for a thousand meters, bathed in golden light. Fishing boats shuttle back and forth in the sunset, forming a picture of a vast and fertile sea ranch.
Departure Place: Jinyun
Lishui, formerly known as Chuzhou, boasts a history of over 1,400 years and is a fertile land hidden in southwestern Zhejiang. In this land of "nine mountains, half water, and half farmland," one can find a home in poetry and distant lands.
This is a rare cultural sanctuary in Zhejiang Province. Perhaps due to its geographical location, it is the last mountain town to be developed in Zhejiang. Hike in the mountains, learn basic outdoor skills, and experience its otherworldly charm.
Green mountains and clear waters, rising and falling seas of clouds, and sprawling terraced fields interspersed with tranquil ancient villages. Stay in the Yunhe Terraces Scenic Area to experience rice farming culture and witness the sunrise over the sea of clouds.
Departure Place: Chengdu
Why is Niubei Mountain so captivating? It's a place that captivates those who've been there and evokes the longing of those who long to visit. Let's explore Niubei Mountain and discover "Asia's most beautiful 360-degree snow-capped mountain viewing platform."
Standing on Niubei Mountain, you can have a panoramic view of the famous mountains and ridges of Shu, including Gongga Mountain, Siguniang Mountain, Emei Mountain, Erlang Mountain, Jiajin Mountain, etc., and they all become exquisite bonsai when you look up.
Beneath the Gongga Peaks, surrounded by a 360-degree sea of clouds, you can find the most beautiful golden mountain in western Sichuan and experience a feast of breathtaking scenery.
Stay at the Niubei Mountain Star Camp. When the weather is fine, the Milky Way Arch Bridge is clearly visible, facing the snow-capped mountains and sea of clouds. You can just lie down and enjoy the view!
Departure Place: Chengdu
Starting from New Year's Day this year, due to local policy reasons, Lenggacuo announced that the mountain would be closed and would not reopen until June 1st!
Lenggacuo, located in Kangding City, Ganzi Prefecture, is a place that 90% of Sichuan people have never heard of, but it is the most amazing place to photograph the main peak of Gongga.
Not only is it very close to the main peak of Gongga, and the view angle is more correct than that of Zimei Pass, but also because of this clear alpine lake, you can take amazing photos of the reflection of snow-capped mountains, sunrise, sunset, starry sky, Milky Way, and snow-capped mountains.
On clear days, the waters of Lenggacuo Lake are like a mirror, with the main peak of Gongga Mountain reflected in the lake, earning it the nickname "Mirror of the Sacred Mountain." From March to June each year, visitors can also admire the dazzling Milky Way arch bridge.
Departure Place: Chengdu
Escape the city and embrace nature with a wild life experience. Wander through a sea of flowers on the grasslands, paired with a high-end aesthetic and internet-famous afternoon tea.
Wait for the sunset over the Yellow River and encounter the magnificent Milky Way.
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For two nights of scenic camping in Starry Sky Valley and Demonic Lotus Leaf, you can experience the sunrise and sea of clouds, which is a visual feast.
Then check into Gulugou Nuantang Hot Spring Hotel to wash away the fatigue of the journey.
Departure Place: Chengdu
Every summer, the vast grasslands of western Sichuan gradually awaken, and geraniums of various colors cover the land. But western Sichuan is so vast, and choosing where to enjoy the flowers and enjoy the grasslands is a difficult task.
If you're looking for the largest and densest sea of flowers in western Sichuan, it's undoubtedly the Emutang Flower Sea in Hongyuan County, Aba Prefecture. Starting in June every year, a vibrant array of flowers bloom across dozens of square kilometers of Emutang grassland, creating a vibrant wonderland.
After nearly two years of closure for renovation, Emutang reopened in late May this year. "Why not use the entire sea of flowers to make up for the romance missed due to the epidemic."
Departure Place: Chengdu
Come to Siguniang Mountain this summer! Watch the little girl's face slowly blush, watch the river slowly turn red under the setting sun, and rediscover your freedom-loving, innocent, and romantic self.
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We will go deep into Shuangqiaogou, which is an exposition of mountains and an exhibition hall of ravines. Although we cannot see the main peak of Siguniang Mountain, we can see the "bath pool" of the four girls and their "grandmother" and "lover"... It can be said that there are mountains on both sides of the valley, but each mountain is different.
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Of the many ravines in Siguniang Mountain, Shuangqiao Valley is undoubtedly the most accessible. Hop on a scenic shuttle bus from the ravine's entrance all the way down, and you can fully experience the ravine's wonders without even having to hike.
Departure Place: Guilin
June is the month when you can see Longji irrigation and farmers planting rice. When the terraces are filled with water, the layers of terraces sparkle like morning mist and morning glow.
Dragon's Back is even more beautiful. Farmers lead buffaloes to plant rice in the fields, with the background being the quaint and primitive villages of ethnic minorities. Backlit, the layers of terraced fields present rich layers of lines, full of vitality, making it a great opportunity to take great photos.
June is the misty season in Guilin, and we will most likely see the misty Lijiang River that looks like the landscape paintings we read about in books when we were young.
The crystal clear Li River, the spring-filled countryside on both sides, the hazy mist and the karst peaks make Guilin the most beautiful time of the year.
Departure Place: Nanning
Caving is a popular outdoor activity in Guangxi. The temperature inside the caves remains constant at 19°C year-round, offering a comfortable outdoor experience with beautiful scenery and minimal crowds. Fengzidang, known as "One Cave, Three Skypits," is a cavernous structure connected by three windows. Millennia of erosion and crustal movement have eroded the underground river, causing it to collapse and form three skylights.
Xiongjia Cave is the most essential section of the five-year Journey to the Center of the Earth National Hiking Competition. The cave is filled with quartz sand crystals, and when you shine a headlamp on it, you can see dots of light, like a sky full of stars.
The 188-meter Da Cao Tiankeng descent is the most thrilling part of this itinerary and will definitely be unforgettable for you.
There are also classic check-in spots, including Dashiwei Tiankeng, the largest tiankeng in the Leye Tiankeng complex, with a glass plank walkway overlooking the abyss. Hike to the secret Haokun Lake, an outdoor paradise surrounded by mountains and water, exclusively developed by China-TravelNote.
Departure Place: Lijiang
Yubeng, one of China's top ten outdoor trails, is a sacred place for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned hiker, you can't claim to have explored all the classic trails in China without visiting Yubeng.
In summer, the wild mushrooms and agarics all over the mountains, the nameless small flowers on the plateau, and the mist-shrouded Meili Snow Mountain add a lush and vibrant atmosphere to Yubeng.
Departure Place: Lijiang
How long does it take to hike Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of the world's top ten outdoor routes, Anaguo, the rain-blowout mountain of ten years ago, and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, a sacred mountain for the Naxi people? The answer is: five days!
Hiking in the vastness between Haba Snow Mountain and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, feeling the rhododendron world all over the Anaguo Mountains, and being in the vast grassland at the foot of the first peak of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, it feels like you have returned to Xinjiang overnight.
All this can be done by two people in just five days!
Departure Place: Lijiang
Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La, like a combination of names, represent all the expectations of tourists for traveling in Yunnan.
The pleasant Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake, the quiet Shaxi Ancient Town, the sunny Lijiang, the clear Lugu Lake and the lush Pudacuo National Park, each scene is carefully arranged for the first time in Yunnan.
Travel in pairs, and enjoy a spontaneous getaway! Choose from 4-6 day leisure packages, with unique views and a single experience to experience the essence of northwest Yunnan.
Departure Place: Lijiang
Follow Xiangye RV and take a pilgrimage without regrets!
Watch the sunrise over the golden mountains in Meili, cross the Baima Snow Mountain Pass, camp at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, camp in a Tibetan home in an RV, drink a bowl of butter tea, eat a bite of tsampa, and chat with fellow Tibetans.
Make a pilgrimage to Songzanlin Monastery, hand-paint a thangka, and experience the sacredness of Tibetan Buddhist culture.
Wander in the beautiful scenery of Pudacuo Lake and mountains, camp among the lush seaweeds and chirping birds in Napa Sea, hike in the primeval forest of Niding, and breathe the wild air in the secret jungle.
Have afternoon tea facing the Baima Snow Mountain, taste the original hot pot at the secret ranch, visit the Zhongyi Market morning market, and feel the fireworks of this city.
Departure Place: Xi'an
Wugong in the south, Taibai in the north. Taibai Mountain, the highest peak east of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, measures the Chinese Dragon's Backbone with your feet and challenges the 3762.2m mark.
The mountains are green and peaceful in summer, and the green mountains, rocky seas, meadows and lakes are all full of vitality.
Thousands of acres of rhododendrons in full bloom are in brilliant colors, contrasting beautifully with the sea of clouds on the mountain top, adding infinite vitality to the green mountains.
The mountains in the distance were shrouded in thick clouds, with only their peaks, high and low, visible. They were bathed in a fairyland of overlapping colors such as lavender, pale pink, pale blue, and pale gray.
As night falls, the sky is filled with stars, one, two, three, shining brightly and twinkling.
A mountain range with unprecedented scenery. When you are in it, you will feel as if you have become one with the world.
Departure Place: Xi'an
Now that interprovincial travel is open, looking for a less crowded, beautiful destination? Then come to northern Shaanxi to experience a different kind of local culture! It's a great value, perfect for a family trip.
You may have already marveled at the shock of the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, but when you set foot on the loess land of northern Shaanxi, you will feel as if you are abroad, refreshing your understanding of the Loess Plateau!
When you see the surging waves of Hukou Waterfall, I believe you will not be able to help but sing "The wind is roaring, the horses are neighing, the Yellow River is roaring..."
When you stroll through the wide or narrow corridors of the Yucha Grand Canyon, you will see the green moss on the cliffs on both sides, which complement the wavy colors of the rock walls under the light.
As you travel across the wavy red Danxia, the unique heart-shaped lake and the uncanny workmanship of nature...it feels like you are walking on the surface of Mars. It is worth your visit!
In addition, you can also taste the local Shaanxi cuisine, and experience the fun of cutting paper and making flower buns with us.
Departure Place: Urumqi/Yining
If you come to Xinjiang in June, you must visit the beautiful Tianshan Mountains, where there is the blue gem lake "Sayram Lake". The warm and humid air currents of the Atlantic Ocean condense here to form a lake, which is also known as "the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean".
In early June, the lavender in Huocheng, Xinjiang, made its grand debut. The boundless sea of blue and purple flowers swayed in the wind, and the wind was filled with bursts of refreshing floral fragrance.
Maybe you have heard of Provence. In fact, Huocheng is also a planting area at the same latitude as Provence. It is one of the three largest lavender planting bases in the world.
In June, the Duku Highway, the most anticipated highway in Tianshan Mountains, will also be opened to traffic.
The 561-kilometer Duku Highway runs through southern and northern Xinjiang, crossing the snow-capped Tianshan Mountains, the picturesque Tangbula Grassland, the beekeeper-filled Nalati Grassland, and the molten golden sunset of Bayinbuluke...
The scenery is like a movie camera, constantly switching from wildflowers to snow, passing through four seasons in a single day.
Yili also boasts the famous Kalajun Grassland, known as the "Grassland in the Sky." The mountains are dotted with cattle and sheep, dotted with yurts, and the grasslands are ablaze with flowers. In the distance, snow-capped mountains stretch out in a breathtaking beauty.
China-TravelNote doesn’t take the beaten path; we will also take you to a lesser-known secret – Xiata Ancient Road.
Heading towards the snow-capped mountains, walk among the flowers on the grassland, where marmots can be seen everywhere, and enjoy a leisurely stroll for the entire afternoon.
Departure Place: Urumqi
In June, the one-meter-thick snow in the Altai Mountains has melted. Grassland flowers are blooming, pine trees are sprouting, and even the mysterious water monster of Kanas Lake has begun to appear.
Kanas and Hemu are very good summer resorts, where you can avoid the crowded crowds in autumn and see a different green world.
Make an appointment with your family and friends to watch the morning mist and be a happy person.
Departure Place: Urumqi
"See the scenery in the northern Xinjiang and the humanities in the southern Xinjiang." So how should we view the humanities in the southern Xinjiang?
Guli women wearing colorful silk skirts can be seen in the streets and alleys, and old people wearing flowery hats playing the piano and singing in the streets and alleys. Buried under the thick yellow sand is the brilliant silk civilization.
I believe you have also heard another saying: "If you haven't been to Kashgar, you haven't been to southern Xinjiang." It is no exaggeration to call Kashgar the "City of Craftsmen". Craftsmen occupy almost half of the old city.
Of course, if you go up the Karakoram Highway, on the Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang, you can also enjoy the blue and white Baisha Lake and the Karakul Lake, which contrasts with the father of glaciers, "Muztagh Ata Peak".
Follow China-TravelNote to visit local Tajik villagers and learn about the changes in their lives during home visits. You will be amazed by the enthusiasm and simplicity of the Tajik people, the eagles of the plateau.
Departure Place: Lhasa
It’s my first time to Tibet and I don’t know which route to choose. I recommend the Panoramic View of Tibet, which allows you to see all the highlights of Tibet in one trip.
The journey includes the three sacred lakes, Basongcuo, Namtso and Yamdrok Lake, where you can purify your soul and feel the world by the holy lakes.
You can also gaze at Mount Namjagbarwa from the banks of the Yarlung Zangbo River and experience the magnificence of the plateau mountain up close. Of course, this classic itinerary must include the most iconic Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple.
If you feel you can adapt to the plateau by the end, you can add a 4-day trip to Mount Everest, continue to the Everest Base Camp, and complete the secrets of Tibet in one trip!
Departure Place: Lhasa
People often say, "If you haven't been to Ali, you haven't truly been to Tibet," which shows Ali's status.
However, due to its extremely high average altitude and extremely complex road conditions, Ali has become the ultimate dream of countless tourists. It is not easy to conquer Ali, but when you set foot on the Ali Grand Loop, you will feel that everything is worth it.
The Ali Grand Loop takes 14 days to complete. It passes through five sacred mountains with an altitude of more than 8,000 meters and 13 holy lakes. Wild animals surround the roadside. Only by completing the Ali Grand Loop can you truly experience the unique charm of the plateau.
Departure Place: Lanzhou
On the evening of June 7, the epidemic prevention policies in Gansu were relaxed throughout the province, and we can go to Gansu now!
Yes, in June, how can you bear to miss the sea of flowers and rainbows in Gannan.
The Zhagana here is known as "God's Garden of Eden", Gangga is known as "the secret place within the secret place", and Labrang Monastery is also known as "the world's Tibetan studies center".
The culture, scenery, and hidden gems all combine to create a compelling reason to visit. When you arrive, you'll discover not only the beautiful scenery above, but also a touch of simplicity and nature that will touch your soul.
Departure Place: Guiyang
Take a light hike to Tang'an Terraces, fish in the rice fields of Zhaoxing Dong Village, and take a city walk to Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village.
Explore the world's last gunman tribe - Basha Miao Village.
Rush to the "natural oxygen bar" Fanjing Mountain and stay in the ancient town of Zhenyuan, known as the "Little Phoenix".
When traveling to Guizhou, we are never satisfied with just taking photos and checking in. We delve into the fun and let you truly appreciate the dual appeal of Guizhou's culture and nature.
Departure Place: Quanzhou
"Quanzhou, a place you must visit once in your lifetime" is Bai Yansong's highest praise for Quanzhou. Here you'll find the most comprehensive faiths, the most fascinating storytelling, and the most traditional Minnan cuisine.
Quanzhou is the city of light described by Marco Polo, the city of Citong with fiery red flowers, and the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road.
Kaiyuan Temple, Hui'an, Luoyang Bridge, Xiaoqi, walk through Quanzhou's most classic and least popular attractions, experience the costume changes of crab girls and Hui'an girls, and the production of intangible cultural heritage shadow carving.
When you actually come to Quanzhou, you will find that it only takes one day to fall in love with Quanzhou.
Departure Place: Weihai
Weihai, located on the eastern tip of the Shandong Peninsula, is a beautiful coastal garden city. Its flower-filled streets, shady trees, and tranquil, clean environment make it one of China's most livable cities.
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Weihai's geographical location, surrounded by mountains and the sea, gives it a long coastline. There is no scorching heat in the summer and no severe cold in the winter. It is suitable for tourism all year round and you can swim and play in the sea.
Visit the Liugong Island Sino-Japanese War Memorial Hall to reminisce about history. Witness China's earliest sunrise at sea from Xixiakou Chengshantou. Then, visit Rushan Silver Beach, one of northern China's finest beaches, for a swim, sunrise viewing, and crabbing.
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Dreams of beautiful beaches and delicious seafood, this small city has collected all the dreams about vacation, food and shopping.
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The year is already halfway over, and you've probably exhausted your local travels. Why not plan a trip somewhere far away? Discover a new side of yourself that loves life.
