Cities suitable for budget travel during the National Day holiday

【Introduction】: Explore a Sui Dynasty ancient temple for free and experience the thousand-year-old Zen culture for just 2 yuan. This National Day, as autumn arrives and harvest season begins, visit Guoqing Temple on Tiantai Mountain—the ancestral temple of the Tiantai sect and the origin of Buddhism and Taoism. Imagine touching a Qing Dynasty white marble lion similar to those in the Forbidden City without spending a penny. For just 2 yuan, you can light incense and make wishes worth millions—no problem at all.

⛺【Must-visit spots】: "Origin of Buddhism and Taoism, scenic mountains and waters" refers to Guoqing Temple of the Tiantai sect, the Taoist ancestral temple of the Southern School of Quanzhen Taoism—Tongbai Palace, and the stunning natural landscapes like the Great Waterfall, Shiliang Waterfall, and Qiongtai Fairy Valley. These are the must-visit spots in Tiantai.

🛬【Travel itinerary】: Three days and two nights, relaxed and enjoyable. On the first day, arrive and visit Zhexi Old Street in the evening. On the second day, start your morning at Guoqing Temple to enjoy tea and incense, then head to the Great Waterfall and Qiongtai Fairy Valley in the afternoon. In the evening, explore the New City Night Market for food and drinks. On the third day, visit Tongbai Palace, Tongxuan Temple, Zhizhe Pagoda Courtyard, and Gaoming Lecture Temple in the morning. That’s pretty much it.

🏨【Accommodation tips】: Choose a convenient location for transportation. Avoid staying in villages where there might be dogs and no streetlights, as it’s unsafe. I stayed at Shangshangqian Homestay, which is 15 minutes from the high-speed rail station and a 10-minute walk to Guoqing Temple. It’s opposite the Buddhist city attractions, located on a main road, making it easy to catch a ride.

🧡【Tips】: Dress beautifully, preferably in traditional attire. You can also practice calligraphy and take photos at the homestay, which complements the style of Guoqing Temple. Additionally, you can visit other scenic spots for photography. Homestay (Guoqing Temple Scenic Area Branch) Guoqing Temple Professional Guide Shangshangqian Homestay (Guoqing Temple Scenic Area Branch) Guoqing Temple

Post by Lucky Omen Inn | Sep 28, 2025