Avoid the crowds this National Day! Trip.com Reputation List secretly shares 5 hidden gem destinations where you can have a great time and save big

Want to escape the crowds this National Day? The Trip.com Reputation List + local expert tested guide is here! We've compiled 5 "beautiful, affordable + unique and off-the-beaten-path" magical destinations, with exclusive tips and pitfall warnings. Save it now 👇

🌟 Kaifeng: A millennium-crossing Song Dynasty carnival

- Must-visit: Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden night show (immersive "The Great Song: Defense of Tokyo" fireworks show, tickets 80 yuan cheaper than daytime), Wansui Mountain Martial Arts City (108 live martial arts performances nonstop, free entry if wearing Hanfu)

- Foodie paradise: Huang Family Old Shop Carp Baked Noodles (sweet, sour, and crispy), Xingshengde Spicy Peanuts (perfect with bucket chicken), night market must-tries: almond tea + fried sweet potato mash

- Money-saving tips: From September 20, get "Henan Cultural Tourism Vouchers"—150 yuan off hotels over 500 yuan, 30% off attraction tickets! Stay in a guesthouse in Gulou District for about 80 yuan per person, 5-minute walk to the night market

- Exclusive experience: Climb the Iron Pagoda Park tower (reservation required) for panoramic views of the ancient city, personally rub a stone carving of the "Qingming Riverside Landscape" at Hanyuan Stele Forest

🏯 Quanzhou Xunpu Village: The floral hairpin that made the Maritime Silk Road famous

- Must-do: Huami Cultural Creative Floral Hairpin Experience (40 yuan including costume + styling, same fisherwoman makeup as Zhao Liying), shoot red walls and ancient houses with cargo ships at Zhenwu Temple

- In-depth activities: Listen to old fishermen’s stories at Shunji Palace, pick fresh seafood at Xunpu Seafood Market and have it cooked on the spot (highly recommend oil-drizzled bamboo clams + soy sauce boiled mixed fish)

- Accommodation recommendations: HEYA Heyuan Guesthouse (5-minute walk to the pier, about 120 yuan per person with garden and pool), Jijianghai Villa (panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows to watch Quanzhou Bay sunrise)

- Transportation tips: Taxi from airport costs 20 yuan direct, rent an electric scooter for 30 yuan/day to explore the fishing village (navigate to "Xunpu Mazu Temple" to avoid pitfalls)

🌋 Tengchong Rehai: A volcanic hot spring healing journey

- Best time: Mid to late October (30% fewer tourists, Rehai shrouded in mist like a fairyland)

- Off-the-beaten-path route: Walk 2 hours from Huangguajing to Rehai (avoid the scenic area shuttle bus, free wild hot springs along the way)

- Photography tips: Capture the steaming sunrise at Big Boiling Pot (6:30-7:00 AM), camera settings: ISO200, f/11, 1/250s

- Big savings: Show your plane ticket (within 15 days) to get 20 yuan off Rehai hot spring packages, Stone Era Hotel offers Yunfeng Mountain tickets + wishing lanterns

- Accommodation recommendation: Rehai Beauty Pool Hotel (includes unlimited hot spring access + attraction tickets, about 300 yuan per person, an absolute steal)

🌊 Weihai Coastal Road: 200 km of romantic self-driving along the coast

- Must-stop spots: Cat Head Mountain No. 2 Viewing Platform (arrive before 7:30 to shoot empty S-curve), Brewis Shipwreck (navigate to "Xiao Wu Team Station"), Naxianghai Diamond Beach (perfect combo of windmills + sunset)

- In-depth activities: Beachcombing at Crescent Bay (check tide times on "Global Tides" mini-program), feed seagulls at Haiyuan Park (bring toast bread)

- Foodie treats: Han Lefang "Mom’s Hand" Pork Spine Hotpot (about 60 yuan per person), Oulefang night market takoyaki + grilled cold noodles

- Self-driving tips: SUV rental about 200 yuan/day, watch for one-way signs on Coastal Road, reserve a day in advance to watch sunrise at Chengshantou

🚢 Enshi Pingshan Grand Canyon: The real-life Semporna

- Must-experience: Floating boat in Duobi Gorge (best light 10:00-14:00, wear solid color long dress for best photos), hike Wuchimen (most narrow part of the canyon, super stunning photos)

- Money-saving tips: Tickets 30 yuan cheaper after 2 PM, stay in nearby guesthouses (about 100 yuan per person including shuttle)

- Exclusive route: Wild trail through Earth Heart Valley (guided, 3-hour experience including rock descent + fissure exploration)

- Transportation tips: Charter from Enshi Airport 300 yuan direct, avoid holiday traffic jams

🎫 National Day money-saving tips: Grab cultural tourism vouchers!

- Guangdong: From September 12, get 20 million yuan in vouchers, up to 200 yuan off hotels/tickets, directly deducted on Trip.com orders

- Trip.com 919 Sale: Hangzhou Xianghu Xiaoyao Manor suite 999 yuan/night (includes travel photography), Suzhou Moxy Hotel 666 yuan/2 nights (no price increase during National Day)

- Nationwide: Book hotels 30 days in advance for early bird prices, some guesthouses don’t raise prices during National Day!

👉 Action guide:

1. Immediately claim local consumption vouchers (issued from September 12 onwards)

2. Book Trip.com 919 sale hotels (some packages refundable if expired)

3. Save this guide and share with friends to plan your trip

4. Follow Trip.com Reputation List for real-time updates on the latest rankings

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