May Day Anti-Crowds Travel Guide: 5 Hidden Gems

✨"Don't want to be stuck in crowds this May Day? I've personally tested these 5 amazing provinces with stunning scenery and fewer crowds! Here's your secret guide to avoiding 99% of tourists👇"
💡[Yunnan · Western Yunnan]
🌟Highlights: No need to squeeze with the crowds in Lijiang and Dali!
✅Nujiang Grand Canyon: Emerald green river + cliff villages, a hiker's paradise
✅Mangshi: A town with Southeast Asian vibes, enjoy Dai-style barbecue for around 30 RMB per person
✅Nuodeng Ancient Village: The same ham featured on "A Bite of China," a thousand-year-old Bai salt well wonderland
🎒Tips: Wear a light jacket + sunscreen, the UV rays on the plateau are super strong!
💡[Guizhou · Mountain & Water Surprise]
🌟Highlights: Half-price tickets + direct high-speed rail!
✅Zhaoxing Dong Village: Drum towers and smoke amidst terraced fields and sea of clouds, rent Miao costumes for only 20 RMB/day
✅Wujiang Village: Stilt houses quieter than Fenghuang, a stunning night bamboo raft tour
✅Huangguoshu Waterfall: Avoid the crowds with a night tour! The illuminated waterfall is truly breathtaking
🍜Must-eats: Sour soup fish, siwawa, tofu balls
💡[Gansu · Hexi Corridor]
🌟Highlights: Double the fun with history + scenery!
✅Zhangye Pingshan Lake: Wilder canyon hikes than Danxia
✅Wuwei Tianshan Grottoes: The origin of niche grottoes, enjoy a private viewing experience
✅Longnan Guangegou: "Little Jiuzhaigou of Gansu," azaleas bloom in May
📸Photo tips: Pair Hanfu or cowboy hats + sunglasses for stunning photos
💡[Fujian · East Coastline]
🌟Highlights: Enjoy the entire glass sea!
✅Xiapu Sijiao Islands: Real-life Zelda, dance with seagulls on grassy cliffs
✅Qida Village: Climb 1800 steps to get a Rio de Janeiro substitute
✅Dongshan Island: Watch the sunset from the Left Ear rooftop, chase the wind on an electric scooter in Nanmen Bay
🚗Transportation: Recommend renting a car for self-driving, park anytime for road trip photos
💡[Shanxi · Ancient Architecture Tour]
🌟Highlights: National treasure-level hidden gems that 99% of people don't know about!
✅Yingxian Wooden Pagoda: A thousand-year-old leaning tower built without a single nail, Liang Sicheng called it a "museum of Dougong"
✅Feihong Pagoda of Guangsheng Temple: The glazed pagoda reflects rainbows in the sunlight!
✅Jin Shrine Song Dynasty Painted Sculptures: Even the eyelashes of the maid statues are clearly visible
🎫Tickets: Most attractions support reservations through the "Visit Shanxi" mini-program
⚠️Tips to avoid pitfalls:
❶ Book high-speed rail tickets 10 days in advance, save screenshots of attraction ticket reservations
❷ Wear comfortable sneakers! 20,000 steps a day is not a dream
❸ Bring your student ID/teacher ID, etc., don't waste half-price discounts
💌Comment below: What are your favorite hidden travel destinations? 3 lucky winners will receive a hand-drawn travel guide~