2h by high-speed rail! Discovered 4 cozy and off-the-beaten-path magical cities

🚄 2h by high-speed rail! Discovered 4 cozy and off-the-beaten-path magical cities✨ Bestie trip cheat sheet you can copy with your eyes closed

1. Xuzhou · Treasure City of Han Culture (2h by high-speed rail)
[Transportation] Depart from Beijing/Shanghai/Nanjing, 2h direct to Xuzhou East Station. Taxi starting fare in the city is 8 yuan, sharing a ride with your bestie for food tours saves a lot~
[Must-visit]
1⃣️ Huilongwo Ancient Alley (Free)
600-year-old Ming and Qing dynasty blue brick walls covered with cascading roses. When the lanterns light up, it feels like stepping into the set of "The Story of Minglan"! At night, go to "Waku Teahouse" to brew tea around the stove and listen to Pingtan storytelling, wear Hanfu to shoot night scenes, with blue bricks and black tiles complementing your skirt, your social media likes will explode~
2⃣️ Yunlong Lake Sunset Cycling
Rent a pink electric bike to circle the 15km lake, the breeze smells of fresh grass! Head to "Sugong Tower" to capture the orange sea sunset, buy a cup of ink-wash style milk tea at the lake island "Yunlong Rangcha," holding it up for photos to maximize the vibe~
3⃣️ Han Culture Scenic Area
The underwater Terracotta Warriors Museum’s light and shadow scenes are perfect for photos. The mottled stone walls of the Chu King’s tomb with plain long skirts and straw bags make every shot a high-end cultural masterpiece. Besties won’t stop taking pictures of each other~

[Food & Accommodation Tips]
✅ Breakfast at "Liang Laifeng": spicy soup with traditional fried dough sticks, add an egg inside, warm and perfect to start the day~
✅ Night Market Options: At Yiba Night Market, try plum blossom cake and grilled sweet potato slices; at Fengchu Street, grab Song’s chicken fillet wraps and take some boneless pig trotters to nibble on the go~
🏠 Stay at "Hubushan Ming-Qing Courtyard" homestay, about 150 yuan per person to live in a century-old ancient house, wake up to birdsong in the morning, get the same ancient style experience with your bestie~

2. Liuzhou · Slurping Noodles and Taking Photos Both Perfect (1.5h from Guangzhou)
[Transportation] High-speed rail direct to Liuzhou Station, 20 minutes by taxi to downtown, the smell of Luosifen (snail noodles) fills the air all the way~
[Highlights]
1⃣️ Yaobu Ancient Town Dress-up as Miao Girls
Rent a sparkling silver Miao costume for 50 yuan, shoot for 3 hours to your heart’s content! Press the shutter when Longcheng Pavilion lights up, even your hair shines~ Recommended to arrive before 19:00, silver headwear with sunset is so beautiful you’ll want to keep it on forever~
2⃣️ Ma’anshan Elevator to the Top
Spend 20 yuan to take the panoramic elevator up the mountain. At 19:30 when the city lights up, shoot the "million-dollar night view" in landscape mode on your phone. The river view and city lights create a stunning scene, bestie group photos must have you in the center~
3⃣️ Liujiang Music Fountain (20:00/21:00)
Reserve a spot on the riverbank steps early. The purple-pink sky at the blue hour plus the fountain’s light trails, use long exposure on your phone, the photos look like they have a movie filter~

[Foodie List]
🍜 For Luosifen, trust these two: "A Ningmeng" with crispy fried pig trotters; "Feng Zhang" with customizable chili oil, spicy food lovers go for extra hot!
🍧 Dessert to cool down: Sister Lu’s stir-fried ice with avocado and coconut combo, so creamy it feels like eating clouds; Zhang Fei’s cassava soup is sticky and perfect with the noodles~
⚠️ Don’t miss Zhuoheji pork jerky at Qingyun Market morning market, but make sure to get the corn juice iced, it’s refreshingly amazing~

3. Yichang · The Ultimate Secret of the Three Gorges (1.5h from Wuhan)
[Transportation] High-speed rail to Yichang East Station, 10 yuan direct shuttle to the visitor center, besties traveling together save money and hassle~
[2-day itinerary]
Day 1: Wear a raincoat to step into the Three Gorges Waterfall, walk under the waterfall through the rainbow (remember to bring a waterproof phone case!); in the afternoon, visit 809 Micro Vacation Town, shoot cool bestie photos in industrial-style ruins, black and white outfits are super photogenic~
Day 2: Light hiking on Qingjiang Gallery B route for 3.5h, karst peaks reflected in green water, wear a white dress with an ethnic-style shawl, every shot looks like a fairy descending~

[Exclusive Photo Spots]
📸 Xiaolaoxi "Fangweng Restaurant" cave outside: order an iced Americano, shoot from above the emerald river winding around the mountain, besties raise cups together, the vibe is instantly maxed out~
📸 Yangtze River Night Cruise 21:00 session: shoot the "Yangtze Three Gorges No.1" passing the ship lift, use flash for a vintage harbor-style photo, red lips + curls, the retro vibe is perfect~

[Accommodation] Choose a designer homestay in the "CBD business district," 5 minutes walk to Railway Dam Snack Street, radish dumplings crispy outside and tender inside, cold shrimp refreshing to cut the grease, a bowl before bed makes it perfect~

4. Weihai · Comic-style Seaside Small City (2h from Qingdao)
[Transportation] High-speed rail to Weihai Station, rent an electric bike for 60 yuan/day to circle the sea, chatting and riding with the sea breeze, bestie happiness~
[Check-in Route]
🔹 Huanghai Road: shoot fishing boats at Haiyuan Park, walk the wooden plank road at Cat Head Mountain No.2 viewing platform, overlook the blue sea waves; go to Torch 8th Street at 7am, shoot empty scenes with no one around, feels like stepping into a Japanese manga~
🔹 Naxianghai: in front of the diamond beach’s Instagram-style coffee house, wear a straw hat + floral dress, sit back to back on the beach with your bestie, the sound of waves is the background music~

[Food Specialties]
✅ Hanlefong for "Gaoji Wuchun Sichuan Fried Chicken Steak": cheese waterfall wrapped around chicken steak, pull the cheese for photos, makes your friends drool~
✅ Gumo Morning Market: fresh meat wontons so fresh they raise your eyebrows, mackerel pan buns dipped in garlic chili sauce, hot and satisfying to start the day~

[Accommodation] "Facing the Sea" LOFT near the International Seawater Bathing Beach, 180° floor-to-ceiling windows to watch the sunrise, wake up to the first ray of sunlight, cozy on the sofa with your bestie drinking coffee, so comfortable you don’t want to leave~

📸 Viral Content Tips

1. Cover: four-grid collage (city landmark + tempting food + bestie outfits + stunning scenery), grabs attention at a glance~
2. Copy structure: use phrases like "Weekend Escape Plan for Workers" and "Off-the-beaten-path List to Avoid Crowds" to hit pain points, then drop the guide, practical and eye-catching~
3. Data secret: add "Click the top right corner → Subscribe to the album → Unlock more secret routes" at the end, boosting fan engagement up up~

💡 Little tips: bring a foldable reflector for portraits to brighten skin tone, choose seat F by the window on the high-speed rail, the scenery along the way is vlog material at your fingertips~ Hurry and tag your travel buddy, this cheat sheet is foolproof!