Char siu prices, roast goose flavors, a paradise on earth—Dolomites.

One of the most beautiful places I've ever visited. Leaving Milan, it took a six-hour journey by train and bus to get there. Although it's located in Italy, a country with a long history, you can tell that many places are old and need maintenance. If you've been to Italy, you'd know there are lots of graffiti, the streets can be quite dirty, and there's often an unpleasant smell. However, this place is close to Austria and seems influenced by its culture, making the cityscape exceptionally clean, with buildings regularly renovated. The season is perfect—not too cold, yet there's still snow, making it ideal for photography. There are quite a few Asian tourists, but not many fellow travelers from Hong Kong, and hardly any tour groups. I felt like I was in Switzerland, but with Italian prices. We did our research beforehand and found that accommodations here are expensive, and restaurants are closed at night. So, we brought instant noodles, but surprisingly, there were hot meals available that were delicious and affordable. At the scenic spot's restaurant, we enjoyed dishes featuring lamb, alpaca, rabbit, and even peacock, and the coffee was cheaper than in the city. I've been to Tibet and Nepal, which are also stunning, but you need to endure altitude sickness. Switzerland is beautiful too, but everything there is expensive. Here, the cable car costs only a third of what it does in Switzerland. If you have time to explore leisurely, buying a pass makes it even more worthwhile. The city itself is already gorgeous, and a 10-minute cable car ride feels like entering a fairyland. The Dolomites' expenses are similar to those in Italian cities, and even cheaper than popular tourist spots. It's not exactly dirt-cheap, but it definitely offers the quality of roast goose flavors.