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Countdown! Following the Dragon Boat Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday that workers have been looking forward to for three months is finally here! I won’t tell you who’s so happy!
I have some time off! It's time to use your compensatory/annual leave. Take 4 days off and have fun! Don't blame me for not telling you! "What? You can't take such a long vacation?" That's okay! Every day we can take is a day! It would be a waste not to go out and have fun in this beautiful early autumn season.
Today, I have prepared for you a fun and leisurely 4-7 day trip during the Mid-Autumn Festival, including flower viewing, gourmet fishing, and historical ancient buildings. There is always one that suits you!
If you missed the lavender season, will you still be able to enjoy the purple sea of flowers? Don't worry, this romantic sea of flowers covering thousands of acres blooms exclusively in autumn. This is the "Provence of the East", and the autumn-only purple sea of flowers - Jiucaiping.
Jiucaiping is located in Hezhang County in western Guizhou. It is the largest wild chive flower belt in the world. Climb to the top of Jiucaiping in autumn and feel the wonders of nature. The sky and the earth come together to form a beautiful picture.
A stroll through Jiucaiping feels like a stroll through heaven, a true photography paradise. The sea of purple flowers creates a stunning natural backdrop, making it a perfect spot for photos and check-in. Bring your loved one for a romantic getaway!
Guizhou is undoubtedly one of the hottest destinations in China this summer. But Guizhou's autumn charm is enhanced by its tranquil autumn colors and refreshing climate.
If you go to Guizhou in autumn, you must go to Qianxinan. In autumn, Qianxinan is covered with golden fields. You can watch the autumn harvest in the Miao and Dong villages and experience the unique working methods of ethnic minorities.
The Jiabang Rice Terraces, one of the most beautiful in China, are at their most beautiful in autumn. Standing beside the terraces, feeling the autumn breeze, and looking out at the rows of golden rice paddies, you'll be deeply moved.
In addition to the Jiabang Rice Terraces, the autumn colors of Xiaoqikong, Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, Zhaoxing Dong Village, and Zhenyuan Ancient Town are also unique. Come and take a trip to Qiandongnan with China-TravelNote!
This is China-TravelNote's best-selling route in Guangxi. It's a special Mid-Autumn Festival route that departs one night in advance and does not require time off.
Jingxi, a niche destination exclusively developed by China-TravelNote, offers truly sparsely populated and breathtaking scenery. Travel across the Hena Expressway, recognized by the British newspaper The Mirror as "the world's most beautiful road," and explore the most scenic landscapes in southwestern Guangxi, including the Detian Waterfall, known as "Asia's largest transnational waterfall," located on the China-Vietnam border.
Stay at Mingshi Villa, the only resort hotel in the surrounding area, with only 80+ rooms, and enjoy the resort-style hotel surrounded by mountains and water!
In six days, we traveled from Yulong Sand Lake, where the vast sea of sand and the beautiful wetlands complement each other, to the Ulan Butong grassland with its fairy-tale autumn colors. The autumn in Ulan Butong is a beautiful gift from nature.
The colorful earth, the cattle and sheep grazing, the thick fog in the early morning, and the rustling birch forest are all majestic yet tender.
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It is easier to reach here than Hulunbuir, and the scenery here is more diverse and layered than Hulunbuir.
We rode an off-road vehicle through pastures and sandy plains, savored the comfort of an exquisite afternoon tea at an Instagram-style camp, savored outdoor hot pot, and shared the joy of kite flying and sandboarding. Enjoying autumn in Bashang is a breeze, requiring minimal walking, and is a delight for all ages.
Changbai Mountain is as famous as the Five Great Mountains and is the first mountain in Kanto. Like the moon surrounded by stars, a Tianchi Lake lies quietly in the embrace of the 16 Changbai Peaks. The clear and transparent sapphire lake surface is in full view, and the rocks at the mountain pass still bear traces of volcanic eruptions.
Yeshebang offers a special VIP tour, eliminating the need to wait in line for shuttle buses. Colorful mountains and forests, vibrant autumn leaves, pristine snow-capped mountains, and the tranquil Tianchi Lake weave together a magnificent autumn symphony.
We will also take you deep into the jungles of Changbai Mountain to be a "ginseng hunter". While experiencing the ginseng collection in the mountains, you can listen to the old headman talk about the "mountain-releasing culture". After the experience, each person can take away a piece of ginseng.
During your visit, you will stay at the Changbai Mountain Hot Spring Crowne Plaza Hotel to experience the refreshing hot springs from Changbai Mountain and enjoy this pleasant moment!
Ancient Huizhou, nestled deep in southern Anhui, is a poetic and distant place where traditional Chinese culture resides. Amidst the breathtaking scenery of Baiyue, where "mountains reach the heights of white clouds," a fairy-tale performance unfolds, while afternoon tea on a bamboo raft cascades along the Hengjiang River awaits.
Enjoy a game of paddleboarding, which is very popular on WeChat Moments, accompanied by the sunset, camping by the lake, watching the moon in the mountains, watching the night fall, looking up at the stars among the green mountains, bamboo forests and pine trees. This is the romance of the festival that can only be seen in Huizhou.
Taste the Nanping ham that was first recommended in the opening episode of “A Bite of China”, make a fantastic Hui ink pastry, and be surprised to see vivid handmade fish lanterns in Hongcun, a world intangible cultural heritage site known as “Home in the Painting”. Watch them dancing gracefully by the Moon Pond, lighting up the humanistic romance that traditional festivals should have.
When you think of Shanxi, what comes to mind? Is it the delicious, slicing noodles? The coal bosses with mines everywhere? Or the Shanxi aged vinegar, which makes up half a pound of vinegar for a tael of dumplings?
Does anyone still remember the land of Shanxi, the mountains and rivers inside and outside, and the ancient buildings on this yellow land?
It is said that "if you want to see cultural relics on earth, go to Shanxi". This land has preserved more than 75% of China's wooden structures before the Yuan Dynasty. Whether in terms of quantity, quality or preservation integrity, Shanxi's ancient buildings are the best in the country!
See Shanxi from a different perspective with China-TravelNote. We've invited a renowned expert in ancient architecture to accompany Liang Sicheng and Lin Huiyin on their four visits to Shanxi to explore ancient sites. This journey will help us understand the history and cultural development of Shanxi and unlock the world's artistic potential in ancient architectural construction.
In the eyes of many people, Xi'an is a city that "must be visited once in a lifetime", and this route is really perfect for friends who are visiting Xi'an for the first time.
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This route includes the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum Museum and the Xi'an Museum, meeting the needs of cultural and historical enthusiasts. There are also Huashan and Famen Temple packages for you to choose from, allowing you to check in the highlights of Xi'an at one time.
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Staying in a hotel within Xi'an's Second Ring Road provides convenient transportation, as well as opportunities to experience shadow puppetry, rubbings, and DIY pottery figurines, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of the folk customs of Guanzhong.
"The road to Shu is as difficult as climbing to the sky!" Countless towering mountains and steep cliffs make western Sichuan the place with the most secrets in China.
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This itinerary takes you to the essence of the secrets of western Sichuan, and into the picturesque Siguniang Mountain, where you can see Tibetan villages, lakes, snow-capped mountains, and forests. The beautiful autumn scenery of western Sichuan can all be seen here.
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We came to the Yala Scenic Area, the "White Yak Mountain" of the East, one of the sacred mountains in China's Tibetan area, and the Moshi Park, a world geological wonder, as if we had arrived on an alien planet.
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Walking into the Tagong grassland, you will see rivers, forests, mountains, temples and Tibetan buildings dotted along the way, allowing you to experience the rich Tibetan customs.
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Which is the most beautiful snow-capped mountain viewing platform in western Sichuan? Niubei Mountain? Yuzixi? Lenggacuo?
This itinerary brings together three popular online destinations! Niubei Mountain's sea of clouds, Yuzixi Snow Mountain Observation Deck, and the hidden gem of Lenggacuo... all in one!
Stay at the China-TravelNote Niubei Mountain Starry Sky Luxury Camp, facing the Gongga starry sky and sea of clouds, and spend four days exploring the beauty of western Sichuan in depth. Only four people can make the trip!
On Dongxiang Island, admire the beautiful coastline of Hulu'ao, look for the houses where the TV series "Where Are We Going, Dad?" was filmed, and experience the original ecological style of the fishermen's lives preserved in the stone houses of Xiaobei Village.
Because it is far away from the city, the water at Nanmo'ao Beach is very clean. Here you can surf, play in the water, hunt for treasures on the mudflats (catch crabs, pick up snails, pick up shells, etc.), and experience fishing with a pull net!
In addition, children can also bring Pingtan's scenery home and go to the local art studio to learn stone painting under the guidance of teachers, and capture the beautiful scenery on the stones.
Children can also learn how to make local special salty snacks and leave the most beautiful memories in Pingtan.
Bai Yansong praised Quanzhou as a "must-visit place in your lifetime." It boasts a wide range of religious beliefs, captivating storytelling, and authentic Southern Fujian 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 changing experience of crab girls and Hui'an girls, and experience the 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.
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, you can go to Chaoshan and see unique folk performances on the Archway Street in the ancient city, see the lights on the banks of the Han River, eat skewers and set off fireworks on the beach of Nan'ao Island, and listen to the ebb and flow of the tide.
Nothing beats a family feast on authentic Chaoshan beef hotpot during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Chaoshan delicacies extend far beyond beef hotpot, including sashimi, desserts, various vegetables, rice noodle rolls, and oyster omelets.
In addition to delicious food, Chaoshan also has a long history and culture, unique arcade architecture, ancestral hall culture, teahouse culture, clan culture, Buddhism and Mazu belief, waiting for you to experience!
The Ulan Hada volcanic group was featured on the cover of "National Geographic China" in 2015, but it was not well known until last year. To put on a space suit and fulfill your space dream, the wilderness and an RV must be a perfect match.
Xiangye RV arranges afternoon tea with volcanic view + hot pot + space suit experience, and you can watch the stars at night and enjoy the volcanic starry sky view alone, without missing a single sunrise or sunset.
In addition to volcanoes, there are also desert, grassland, and cave tours, where you can experience the grassland dismounting wine ceremony, stay in grassland yurts, tribal bonfire parties, and experience herders milking.
In September, Lugu Lake is covered with drizzle and cool breeze. Traveling around Lugu Lake in an RV, you will find that the seasons are quietly changing, and the surface of the lake is dyed with the charm of autumn.
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Facing the Goddess Gem Mountain, overlooking the lake, stepping onto the thousand-year-old meadow, drifting with the waves, waiting for the sunset to dye the lake red, drinking hot tea, riding on the swaying pig trough boat, listening to the boatman singing, this is Lugu Lake, all its beautiful appearance.
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Why not visit Shangri-La for the answer? Camp in your RV at a Tibetan home, enjoy a bowl of butter tea and a bite of tsampa, chat with fellow Tibetans, make a pilgrimage to Songzanlin Monastery, and personally hand-paint a thangka. Wander amidst the breathtaking scenery of Pudacuo Lake and mountains, and breathe in the secret jungle of Napahai. An RV trip is a truly relaxing experience.
Only by crossing rivers, crossing mountains and seas, and walking on the road, can you better forget the "pain" of working and heal your inner fatigue. Holidays should be used to enrich your soul.
