Essential Travel Guide for College Students' 2-3 Day Trips

Guizhou
Itinerary:
2 days: Guiyang → Huangguoshu Waterfall → Guiyang.
3 days: Guiyang → Xijiang Thousand Households Miao Village → Libo Small Seven Arches → Guiyang.
Transportation: Guiyang is accessible by high-speed rail and flights. For inter-attraction travel, join tours with dedicated vehicles.
Tips: Mountain weather is unpredictable—bring rain gear and warm clothing.
Accommodation: Hotels in Guiyang city, Miao Village inns, Libo county hotels.
Local Cuisine: Siwawa (rice rolls), Changwang Noodles, Sour Fish Soup, Miao-style Cured Meat.

Inner Mongolia
Itinerary:
2-3 days: Hohhot Museum → Huitengxile Grassland → Dazhao Temple → Inner Mongolia Museum.
Transportation: Take airport shuttles to Hohhot. Use buses/taxis in the city; rent a car or join tours for the grassland.
Tips: Large temperature swings on the grassland—sun protection and warmth are essential.
Accommodation: Shangri-La Hotel Hohhot, grassland yurts.
Local Cuisine: Ice-boiled Lamb, Hand-grabbed Lamb, Milk Tea, Stir-fried Millet.

Luoyang
Itinerary:
2 days: Longmen Grottoes → Luoyi Ancient Town → Lijing Gate → Luoyang Museum → Yingtian Gate.
Transportation: High-speed rail to Luoyang Longmen Station; use shared e-bikes in the city.
Tips: Some sites require walking—wear comfortable shoes.
Accommodation: B&Bs near Lijing Gate in the old town.
Local Cuisine: Beef Soup, Mutton Soup, Luoyang Water Banquet, Peony Cake.

Yangzhou
Itinerary:
2 days: Slender West Lake → Daming Temple → Dongguan Street → Yangzhou Museum → Ge Garden → He Garden.
Transportation: High-speed rail to Yangzhou East Station; buses/taxis are convenient in the city.
Tips: Yangzhou’s slow pace is perfect for relaxation.
Accommodation: Hotels near Dongguan Street in Guangling District.
Local Cuisine: Yangzhou Dim Sum (shrimp dumplings, shaomai), Salted Goose, Lion’s Head Meatballs.

Jiuquan
Itinerary:
3 days: Western Han Jiuquan Scenic Park → Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center → Yumen Devil’s City National Geopark → Guazhou Gobi Sculpture Art Corridor → Dunhuang Mogao Caves → Singing Sand Dunes & Crescent Lake.
Transportation: Self-driving recommended; alternatively, rent a car after arriving by high-speed rail.
Tips: Desert areas require sun protection and hydration—follow park rules.
Accommodation: Jiuquan city hotels, Dunhuang desert camping.
Local Cuisine: Hand-grabbed Lamb, Donkey Meat Noodles, Apricot Peel Water, Spicy Hot Pot.