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Good news, good news! The long-awaited "cooling down" has finally arrived for our fellow southerners! Hangzhou went from 40°C yesterday to 31°C overnight. Nanjing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Wuhan, and other cities will also see a drop in temperature this week!
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Some netizens expressed that they were "crying with joy". After being cooped up for a month or two, they can finally plan to go out for a walk!
True travelers know that September is a truly fantastic time to travel. With the summer heat fading but the weather still warming up, the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday just around the corner, and with the situation improving in Xinjiang and Hainan, Xiamen opening up, and many places officially lifting lockdowns, the perfect time to get out is finally here!
You Xiaoxia is here to recommend to you 17 most suitable travel destinations for September. They are sparsely populated, stunningly beautiful, and you can say goodbye to summer and start a beautiful autumn with a belated trip!
Shitang, a colorful seaside town comparable to Italy's Cinque Terre, has a stunning coastline and macaron-colored houses, making it one of China's "most beautiful fishing villages."
Here, you'll find less noise and more tranquility. Stroll along the seaside promenade and make a romantic wish on the 360-degree suspended wedding ring platform.
Here you can find the Ruoshan Stone House Village with its unique Shitang characteristics, as well as the Millennium Dawn Monument commemorating the place where the first ray of dawn of the new century shone.
It is also a paradise for seafood lovers and foodies, with oysters, scallops, mantis shrimps, swimming crabs...unleashing your appetite at affordable prices.
Come to Shitang in early autumn! Get close to the sea, enjoy the comforts of summer and autumn, and find some inner peace and tranquility.
Fuzhi Mountain, at 861 meters above sea level, is the highest peak in Shangyu. It got its name from the poem by Xie Lingyun, a famous landscape poet of the Southern Dynasties, which reads, "After drinking and composing poetry, I overturned the wine cup on it."
On the hillside of Fuzhi Mountain, overlapping huge pebbles form three stone rivers, arranged in the shape of a "chuan". It is spectacular and amazing!
Climbing on the "Shilang", a glacial site from the fourth century, the ancient village and large areas of ancient terraced fields at the foot of the mountain are a major landscape of Fuzhi Mountain.
From Fuzhi Mountain to Shengzhou, we started our food-hunting journey. Shengzhou snacks are represented by xiaolongbao, fried rice cakes and squeezed noodles.
There are time-honored brands such as Koizumi fried rice cakes, Huangze tofu buns, Yiliuxia, Xinchang steamed soup dumplings, etc. You can eat them from the streets to the end of the alleys, and you will feel extremely happy!
Who would have thought that in the waters of Zhoushan there is actually a pristine, undeveloped island hanging on the waters. It is Qushan Island, an island with multiple attractions and suitable for family outings.
Nearly a hundred power-generating wind turbines are distributed on the mountain ridge, and it is known as the "Windmill Kingdom on the Sea".
There are no noisy crowds here, only golden beaches comparable to Goji Island, Guanyin Mountain surrounded by sea of clouds, and hundreds of acres of tribute salt from the Southern Song Dynasty... The entire island can be called the "Little Holland of the East".
You can stroll along the ancient windmill trail, the romantic coastal boardwalk, and taste an authentic seafood feast.
Muli Village is located on the hillside of Kuzhujian in Xikou Town, Xiuning County, Huangshan City. It was built in the 15th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty and is known as "the most beautiful alpine village in Huangshan."
The village houses extend in a stepped manner from south to north along the mountainside. They are located on the mountain ridge and suspended on three sides. Looking from the front mountain to the opposite side, you can see the whole village.
The houses in the village are different from ordinary Hui-style buildings. Blue-gray tiles are spread on both sides, and there are winding stone paths between the houses.
The sea of clouds here can last for up to a hundred days every year. After the rain, the village in the sea of clouds is like a fairyland, quiet and natural, far away from the hustle and bustle of the world, with a sense of transcendence.
Guangdong Gorge World is located in Kengkou Village, Lingbei Town, Yangshan County, Qingyuan City, in the heart of Yangshan Karst Grand Canyon.
It is located at the entrance of Nanling National Park, one of the top ten boutique routes in Guangdong, and is in the prime location of the Lingbei-Chengjia self-driving route.
The Swallow's Nest Cave is mainly for viewing, with wonders such as Feiyun Waterfall, Swallow Rock Cave, and Swallow's Nest Cave. Standing on the 488m-high glass bridge and looking down, you feel like walking on the clouds!
The Chengjia-Lingbei Grand Canyon and the Wuyuankeng Grand Canyon, with a relative height difference of about 1,000 meters, meet here, forming a magnificent scenery with towering peaks, deep canyons, steep cliffs and winding clear waters.
The Longji Rice Terraces began to be built in the Yuan Dynasty. The Zhuang and Yao ethnic minorities living here have built ridges and opened fields for generations. From the fast-flowing valleys to the misty peaks, from the edge of the forest to the cliffs, wherever there is soil, terraces have been dug.
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Tiantou Village, home to the vast Jinkeng Rice Terraces, is a renowned photography destination. It's also the highest village in the Longji Jinkeng area, offering panoramic views of the terraces. Due to its relatively recent development, it retains its pristine local charm.
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Backed by the hillside, the rising mist and curling smoke from the village in the morning make people feel as if they are in a fairyland.
The China-Kazakhstan Border Highway is located in the northwesternmost part of China, on the border between China and Kazakhstan. Even Baidu cannot find its location.
It is a niche route leading to Baihaba, the first village in the northwest. It is sparsely populated and has dense forests. Every autumn, it is full of golden scenery.
Along the way, you will pass through the Hujirt Migration Road, the largest migratory road in the Altay region, where you can often encounter Kazakh herdsmen driving hundreds of cattle and sheep.
They migrate like land birds, observing the growth cycle of grass. When the weather gets hot, they take their cattle and sheep to higher ground, and when the temperature drops, they stay dormant in low-temperature valleys, transferring pastures for livestock in an orderly manner.
The dust raised by the kilometer-long procession was dyed with autumn colors. For photographers, this was a rare visual feast.
The seldom-mentioned Lesser Khingan Mountains in Yichun harbor a Chinese version of "Little Nara." The 60-hectare Jinshan Deer Park is home to hundreds of sika deer, red deer, and Tianshan deer.
The huge lawn is broad and flat, the terrain is rolling, and the flowing water flows through the grassland, forming a peaceful and unique natural beauty.
In the autumn, Jinshan Deer Park is shrouded in clouds and mist, with colorful forests and golden pastures. Occasionally, a group of elegant sika deer run lightly out of the forest, and we feel like we have strayed into a fairy tale world.
Mordaoga National Park, located in the heart of Greater Khingan Range, is the largest forest park in China. It is known as the "hometown of larch" and is the best place to view red leaves every autumn.
There is also a retro-style steam train in the scenic area. You can take a ride on the train through the primeval forest and experience a romantic autumn fairy tale.
The light blue sky is hung with a few soft white clouds, there are endless orange-yellow larch trees, and tall and straight white birch trees, with golden yellow leaves hanging on the branches. Take the Mordaoga train and head towards autumn!
Nanjing is a small village with only a dozen households on the Ulan Butong grassland. The village is located in a U-shaped valley. Looking down from a high vantage point, you can see continuous wheat fields, flat pastures and sparse forests scattered around.
Few tourists come here. Only in the past two years has the charming "savanna" scenery gradually attracted the attention of photography enthusiasts.
Pastures, Akita fields, rolling hills, and diverse tree species. Every autumn, the golden red leaves and bright yellow birch leaves all over the mountains blend together, plus herds of cattle and sheep. Perhaps this is what everyone sees as an autumn pastoral picture!
Qiquan Village is located on the Sino-Russian border in the northeast of the motherland. 99.9% of tourists have never been there, but its autumn scenery is not inferior to Kanas in Xinjiang.
Surrounded by mountains on three sides and facing water on one side, it is densely forested and lush with grass and water. It was a good place for Mongolian ancestors to avoid war and recuperate. This village, hidden deep in the Greater Khingan Range, hides the lonely beauty of this autumn.
There are only 8 households left in the village. The golden grass, dense jungle, loose fences in front of the wooden houses, and curling smoke from the roofs... It is a picture of a paradise lost in the world.
The Jiabang Rice Terraces, hidden in a corner of southeastern Guizhou for thousands of years, are like a long scroll with smooth and winding lines that seem to have no end. It is a world agricultural cultural heritage protection area, a Chinese wetland park, and one of the "most beautiful rice terraces in China."
The Jiabang Rice Terraces are large in scale, with a total area of nearly 10,000 mu. Small mountain villages and stilt houses unique to the Miao area are scattered among the terraces. They are masterpieces left by the Miao people from generation to generation.
Especially during the autumn harvest season in late September, this place becomes a photographer's paradise, with golden rice fields covering the mountains and fields, creating a unique atmosphere.
When it comes to Sichuan's famous mountains, besides Mount Gongga and Mount Siguniang, few people know about Mount Genyen, known as the "third highest peak in Sichuan." However, in fact, in the eyes of many outdoor enthusiasts, Genyen is "one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited."
September is the most beautiful season for Mount Genyen. At the foot of the holy snow-capped mountains, there are vast grasslands and forests intersecting with clear blue lakes. The surrounding mountains are beautiful and the landforms are unique.
The Eye of Genyen, which has become very popular in the photography circle in recent years, has attracted countless photographers from far and wide to take photos and check in because of its magical landscape.
Genyen's natural ecology is complete, from snow-capped mountains to grasslands, from streams to alpine lakes. It is a good choice whether for outdoor mountaineering or leisure hiking.
Yala Snow Mountain is located at the junction of Kangding, Daofu and Danba counties, with an altitude of 5,820 meters. It faces Gongga Mountain in the distance and has a high status in the Tibetan area.
The most beautiful season in Yala is autumn. During the transition from summer to autumn, there will be scattered wild flowers on the meadows, and the larch forests are reflected against the lake surface, complementing the Yala Snow Mountain behind them. It is like being in a painting, with an indescribable shock.
The shape of Yala Mountain is extremely beautiful, with tightly-crown peaks. Looking from the direction of Tagong, it looks like a half-opened lotus. The mountain is steep and vertical, and the altitude rises extremely high. At sunset, the sun shines on the golden mountain, which stands like a flame on the skyline, beautiful as a dream.
Shanxi is in cool and refreshing weather in September. If you want to visit an ancient village and experience the secluded feeling of a paradise, then go to Lijiashan Village in Shanxi!
Located in the ancient town of Qikou, known as the "First Town of the Nine-Bend Yellow River," it is hidden deep in the mountains, yet it was once prosperous. The village preserves a variety of residential structures, including luxurious Qing Dynasty residences and ordinary cave dwellings.
This area is rich in the customs and culture of the Loess Plateau and is known as the "Potala Palace on the Loess Plateau." Every September and October, the fragrance of jujubes wafts through the air, and the branches are laden with fruits, creating a vibrant autumn atmosphere.
Change into local clothes, wear a sheepskin waistcoat, hold a pipe in your hand, and pose with the local internet celebrity!
Shanxi is known as the "Museum of Ancient Chinese Architecture," and Xiaoxitian Temple in Xi County is considered a masterpiece of Chinese sculpture. Many people travel thousands of miles to see it, but words alone cannot describe the astonishment they experience.
The hall is meticulously constructed and finely carved, with layers of pavilions stacked up in the heavenly palace, surrounded by clouds and mist, and decorated with pink and white colors, presenting a charming scene of a fairy palace and Buddhist kingdom.
Follow the high-energy explanation of the big-name teacher all the way, push away the noise of history, gaze at the colorful sculptures in the hall and the wind-blown walls, and witness the ups and downs of the Fenshui Yellow River in southern Shanxi.
Hidden in Beibei District, Chongqing's main city, Tianyan Cave is a great summer retreat. Even in early autumn, Chongqing still feels as scorching as summer, but the cave is surprisingly cool, with a Buddha statue sitting cross-legged.
Enjoy the thrill of a via ferrata first, then a via ferrata. A professional abseiling guide will teach you rope usage and descent precautions, allowing you to control your own descent pace for a thrilling and fun experience.
This huge Buddha statue in the cave is said to have been there since the Qing Dynasty. If you go there on a nice day, the sun will shine on the Buddha, and it's quite impressive to see it in person!
The hustle and bustle of summer has faded, and if you haven't left your home yet, it's time to make up for the travel you owe. It's time to set off! Let's go and welcome autumn!
