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I've been feeling incredibly excited these past few days, as National Day is next weekend! After working hard for almost half a year, I'm finally getting a seven-day holiday. However, the question everyone is most concerned about is where to go for fun during the National Day holiday.
As early as last week, You Xiaoxia selected some fun and inexpensive routes of 7 days or more for everyone. The registration in the background was super enthusiastic. It can be seen that everyone has secretly saved up a lot of annual leave!
But if you have trouble taking time off and can't travel long distances, don't worry! We've already prepared 17 4-6 day itineraries perfect for National Day trips, without the need for time off!
✔Wander in the countryside
✔Explore the autumn in the poetic ancient town
✔Explore the fireworks of Quanzhou
✔Hiking + camping, wandering in the desert...
It’s up to you to decide what kind of happiness you want!
*Due to real-time changes in epidemic policies, the update deadline is September 20, 2022
🌄 Tour duration: 4 days and 3 nights
Southern Zhejiang's landscapes are truly breathtaking! The proud and chivalrous Yandang Mountain, the gentle and beautiful Nanxi River, and Dongtou's private beaches—how could that not captivate you?
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Dongtou is known as the "Wonderland of a Hundred Islands". We will contract a private beach for you to return to tranquility.
Enjoy the three wonders of Yandang: the night view of Lingfeng, Lingyan Ferry, and Longqiu Waterfall, and don't miss any of the essence of this famous mountain on the sea.
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If "the one I love is separated by mountains and seas", and it is separated by mountains and seas like these, then it doesn't hurt to watch it for a while longer!
🌄 Tour duration: 4 days and 3 nights
This trip is full of poetry. We will first explore one of the most beautiful symbols of China, Wuyuan Huangling.
Huangling is a masterpiece of human culture, and the Huangling autumn drying is a symbol of folk custom. Villagers use the viewing windows as canvases, the supports as brushes, and the drying plaques as palettes to create masterpieces of folk customs.
Travel to the secret place of the birthplace of ceramics - Yaoli, an ancient town surrounded by mountains, with lush vegetation, small bridges and flowing water. It is known as the "Source of Porcelain, Hometown of Tea, and Sea of Forests".
In Jingdezhen, we will also visit an 87-year-old woman, listen to her story about the porcelain building, see the Forbidden City in the north, visit the ancient kiln in the south, and see the kiln fire that has been passed down for thousands of years.
🌄 Tour duration: 4 days and 3 nights
Quanzhou, a city Bai Yansong recommends as "a place you should visit at least once in your lifetime," is the city described by Marco Polo as "the City of Light." Once as famous as Alexandria in Egypt, it was hailed as the "largest port in the East" and the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road.
It is also known as the "City of Many Buddhas". Taoism, Buddhism, Western Christianity and Islam coexist harmoniously. Every street is filled with cultural relics, and many red brick houses retain touching stories.
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After thousands of years, this city of Citong is filled with holy monks and is the most bustling place in the world.
We will visit the unique "oyster house" made of oyster shells, unveil the mystery of the Xiapu women who are descendants of Arabs, put on the unique costumes of Hui'an women that are part of the intangible cultural heritage, and stroll along the beautiful sandy coast of Chongwu Ancient City.
🌄 Tour duration: 4 days and 3 nights
Take a road trip to the offshore windmill fields at Beibu Gulf Landao, located in the northernmost part of Pingtan Island. Drive slowly along the coastal road and you will see huge windmills scattered on the shore and the sea, which is quite spectacular!
The most beautiful corner of Landao is where Xiaohongshu was filmed. You can overlook the Changjiangao windmill field in the distance. Climb to the highest viewing platform on Landao and you can have a 360-degree panoramic view of the northern part of Pingtan!
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Take the ferry to the fishing rafts at sea and start a special sea gypsy journey. You can go fishing at the fishing rafts, play with pufferfish, catch sea urchins, go out to sea by speedboat, and get close to the windmills standing on the sea.
Feel the wind from the Taiwan Strait on Houyan Island, visit the Taiwan Cultural and Creative Stone House in Beigang Village, drive along the Eastern Coastal Highway, which rivals Hualien, and watch the sunset over the Changjiangao windmill fields!
🌄 Tour duration: 5 days and 4 nights
Explore the Kaiyuan Temple, Fujian's largest, millennium-old temple, and experience the glimpses of time gone by. Wander along West Street, the classic Licheng Ancient Road in downtown Quanzhou, and freely explore the vibrant city of Quanzhou.
Let’s get lost in the story-filled streets of Gulangyu Island, known for its “Architecture of Various Nations”, while listening to the sound of waves and admiring the top-notch gardening.
Stroll along the Yunshuiyao Ancient Tea-Horse Road, which is like a landscape ink painting, and admire the century-old earthen buildings known as the Oriental Giant Castle.
Step into Daimei Ancient Village and experience a 500-year-old "paradise." We've also arranged two special intangible cultural heritage experiences: Quanzhou Hui'an women's clothing and intangible cultural heritage shadow carving, allowing you to deeply experience the local culture of southern Fujian.
Finally, what's a good place to visit without trying all the local Quanzhou snacks? Enjoy the authentic flavors of Southern Fujian and discover the true depth of the region!
🌄 Tour duration: 5 days and 4 nights
Pingtan, nestled along this azure coastline, is undoubtedly a perfect destination for a road trip, and an RV is the preferred mode of transportation.
We passed through the ancient stone village and crossed one cross-sea bridge after another, chasing the sun. In the gentle glow of the setting sun, we finally arrived at this road that meandered into the sea like a cartoon.
There is a mysterious black sand beach here. Every time the sun sets, a sense of desolation and loneliness will cover this place, as if at that moment, this is the end of the world.
Here, you can also enjoy afternoon tea while the sea washes over the black reefs scattered along the coast, instantly making you feel like you’re back on Iceland’s black sand beaches. There’s also a mysterious Easter egg cave waiting for you to check in.
At night, the RV is transformed into a sea view room closest to the beach, where you can enjoy a real seafood hot pot and feel the sea breeze blowing on your face, which is so comfortable!
Which bay will turn into a fluorescent sea tonight? This one has a high probability of turning into a fluorescent sea! Falling asleep to the sound of the ocean is the unique romance of Xiangye RV.
🌄 Tour duration: 4 days and 3 nights
If you go to Ningxia to spend 4 days, your vacation will belong to the two cities of Yinchuan and Zhongwei, as well as the Helan Mountains and the desert.
On this side, the Helan Mountains blocked the desert and cold air for Ningxia, which naturally gave rise to unique cultural landscapes such as the Helan Mountain rock paintings, the mysterious Western Xia Royal Tombs, and the Zhenbeibao Film and Television City.
Leaving the Helan Mountains and facing the impact of the vast yellow sand, the lakes in the desert and the Shapotou on the banks of the Yellow River have the grandeur and vastness unique to the natural scenery of the Northwest.
In the remaining time, you can stroll around the city and enjoy the wonderful taste of mutton, which will make you exclaim that "Jiangnan on the Great Wall is truly worthy of its reputation"!
🌄 Tour duration: 5 days and 4 nights
The 43,000 square kilometers of Tengger are vast and the sand dunes are dreamy and beautiful. However, beneath these sand dunes, there are 422 lakes scattered around, each of which is a spirit of Tengger!
This time we walked to experience the Northwestern style of "lonely smoke rising from the desert, round setting sun over the long river".
This will be a journey deep into the heart of the desert, with desert scenery that you can't imagine, lakes, flying birds, camels... and the starry sky and Milky Way that can be seen when you look up, and the beautiful sunrise and sunset in the desert.
This is a great place for a "first-time desert experience," with a stable climate, easy hiking, and virtually no sandstorms. The desert hiking and camping experience is also very friendly to outdoor novices!
In addition to hiking, there are so many new ways to play, such as off-road sandboarding, feeling the speed and passion in the desert, riding a camel, and looking around at the vast sky and earth.
Go kayaking, experience the wonderful combination of desert and lake, learn to set up a tent, unlock new skills, have a campfire party, and lie down to watch the stars!
🌄 Tour duration: 6 days and 5 nights
Xishuangbanna and Pu'er, the miraculous land at 21° north latitude, not only have fascinating exotic atmosphere, special food and Pu'er tea culture, but also high-quality wild luxury resort hotels.
We select luxury hotels throughout the entire trip, including InterContinental Resort, Anantara Resort, and Red Panda Manor.
Photo @ Anantara Resort
Get up close and personal with red pandas, rhinos, and more in the rainforest of Sun Rivers National Park!
Photo @Red Panda Manor
At the Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, follow a private guide to explore a vast number of unique plants. Adults can also find innocent and pure happiness here!
🌄 Duration: 6 days and 5 nights / 5 days and 4 nights
Changbai Mountain Tianchi lies quietly in the embrace of Changbai Peak 16. The clear and transparent sapphire lake surface comes into view, and the rocks at the mountain pass still bear traces of volcanic eruptions.
We specially arrange VIP car tours to save you the time of waiting in line for the shuttle bus. The colorful mountains and forests, gorgeous autumn leaves, holy snow-capped mountains and tranquil Tianchi together compose a gorgeous autumn symphony.
We will take you deep into the jungle of Changbai Mountain and let you be a "ginseng hunter". While experiencing the ginseng picking in the mountains, you can listen to the old man talk about the "mountain-releasing culture". After the experience, each person can take away a ginseng!
At night, we stayed at the Changbai Mountain Hot Spring Crowne Plaza Hotel to experience the Changbai Mountain Ziyi Hot Spring and enjoy a comfortable hot spring vacation!
🌄 Tour duration: 5 days and 4 nights
This National Day, let's take a short hike along the western Sichuan route! Watch the snow-capped mountains slowly blush, see the rivers slowly turn red under the setting sun, and rediscover your freedom-loving self!
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We will go deep into Shuangqiaogou of Siguniang Mountain, which is an exposition of the mountain and a display hall of the ravine. Although we cannot see the main peak of Siguniang Mountain, we can see Siguniang’s "bath pool", as well as her "grandmother" and "lover".
The valley is surrounded by mountains on both sides, yet each one is distinct. We'll also explore western Sichuan's most popular spot, Yuzixi, offering a 360-degree panoramic view of the three sacred mountains: Gongga, Yala, and Qingrao.
🌄 Tour duration: 5 days and 4 nights
At the foot of Mount Siguniang, high mountains, valleys and lakes are scattered all over the place. Along the majestic mountains of Qionglai Mountain Range, Changpinggou, Haizigou and Bipenggou are arranged in sequence, interspersed among the towering mountains.
The route from Changpinggou all the way to Panyang Lake in Bipenggou is one of the most classic hiking routes in China, the "Changchuanbi" route. During the golden autumn season of National Day, it also ushers in the best hiking season here.
Walking at the foot of Yaomei Peak, crossing the Chazigou Pass and entering Bipenggou, you will see snow-capped mountains, colorful forests, lakes, and wild animals along the way. The scenery is constantly changing, and the charm of the "Chinese Alps" is in full view!
If Wugong Mountain is the ideal starting point for a hiking career, then Changtong Mountain must be the ideal starting point for hiking from the plains to the plateau!
🌄 Tour duration: 4 days and 3 nights
This is probably the most suitable route to travel in Guangxi during the National Day holiday! You can go there if you are in a low-risk area with no epidemic situation.
Jingxi is a quiet and low-key "Little Guilin" with few people and beautiful scenery. When the world-famous Guilin landscape is bustling with people, the mountains here are still quiet and the water is still leisurely.
Travel through the Hena Expressway, reported by the British "Mirror" as the most beautiful road in the world, visit the most beautiful scenery in southwest Guangxi, and admire the Detian Waterfall, the largest transnational waterfall in Asia located on the China-Vietnam border.
The isolated Mingshi Villa, the only resort hotel in the area, boasts just 80+ rooms, offering a tranquil escape surrounded by mountains and water. Surrounded by 20 kilometers of Chinese countryside, it's known as "a landscape gallery on the China-Vietnam border and a Chinese hermit's retreat."
🌄 Tour duration: 4 days and 3 nights
This National Day, low-risk areas can enjoy a trip to epidemic-free Guangxi! Traveling by car (optional, one car per group) is safer and more comfortable!
September and October are the autumn harvest season in Longji. We will witness the most beautiful moment of the year in Longji, and experience the collision of the unique folk customs and cultural landscapes of the Zhuang and Yao ethnic groups.
The picture below is @王缘雄一
"Guilin's landscape is the best in the world" is something we have known since we were young in our textbooks. The world-famous karst peaks and rolling mountains outline the most beautiful landscape painting in China.
Go bamboo rafting to see both sides of the Yulong River, climb Xianggong Mountain, and appreciate the grandeur of the first bend of the Li River.
In addition to Xingping, the filming location for the 20-yuan Chinese RMB deed, you can also enjoy the sunrise and sunset at Longji Rice Terraces, one of the most beautiful rice terraces in China!
Picture @王缘雄一
🌄 Tour duration: 4 days and 3 nights
Wulan Butong, located in Keshiketeng Banner, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is just over 400 kilometers from Beijing. Autumn is Wulan Butong's most beautiful season, when the vast grasslands gradually turn yellow and flocks of sheep, horses, and cattle dot the grasslands and hills.
If you think a week is too long to enjoy the autumn here, then 3-4 days is just right. It is easier to reach here than Hulunbuir, and the scenery is more diverse and layered than Hulunbuir. Traveling by car is your best choice.
Blue skies, grasslands, birch forests, larch trees, distant villages, melodious pastoral songs, and the smoke from cooking fires in the twilight. Just one glance at Wulan Butong in autumn is a scene you'll never forget.
We'll ride an off-road vehicle through pastures, sandy plains, and golden birch forests, savoring the comforts of an Instagram-style afternoon tea at a campsite and savoring the deliciousness of an outdoor hot pot. We'll also share the joy of kite flying and sandboarding. Enjoying autumn in Bashang is a breeze, perfect for all ages, with minimal walking required.
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🌄 Tour duration: 5 days and 4 nights
The Great Wall, stretching westward from Shanhaiguan at 40 degrees north latitude, and the Yellow River, advancing eastward from the Bayankala Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, meet magnificently at Laoniuwan in Pianguan County, Shanxi Province, a friendly handshake.
The Shanxi section of the Great Wall spans 12 dynasties, almost the entire length of the Chinese imperial era. We followed the traces of the Shanxi Outer Great Wall, from east to west, all the way to the Yellow River. Along the way, we encountered numerous important passes, various garrisons, and numerous enemy towers, horse-faced forts, and beacon towers.
Say goodbye to the crowds and walk untrodden paths, see sights no one else has seen. Here, you'll experience hiking, delicious food, nostalgia, and stories. We'll hike the Great Wall and the "no man's land" of the Yellow River, discovering the starting point of Chinese civilization. Experience the thrill of speed and passion on a speedboat cruise down the Yellow River, and savor unique local flavors along its banks.
🌄 Tour duration: 4 days and 3 nights
Take a car to the Baoding Rock Carvings, the core section of Dazu Rock Carvings, one of the "Eight Great Grottoes in the World". Although it is only a hundred meters long, it embodies the exquisite skills of skilled craftsmen from several dynasties.
The Three Tiankeng Bridges are the largest natural bridge group and the second largest tiankeng group in the world. It is also the filming location of the movies "Curse of the Golden Flower" and "Transformers 4".
The Longshuixia fissure is a rare geological wonder, with springs and waterfalls hanging on the wall, steep and deep, and rugged rocks. Feel the magic of nature. In Fairy Mountain, we strolled through the "First Pasture in the South" and the "Switzerland of the East".
Lanba is a 600-acre art garden created by more than 40 artists. It integrates the Moss Museum, Lanba Art Museum, Heartbeat Museum, Cliff Glass Restaurant and other popular art and sightseeing check-in spots. This trip is full of highlights!
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