5 lesser-known cities for a short trip in December.

Hi, travel experts! 😜 Want to take a short trip in China to a lesser-known but exciting destination in December? Check out these 5 hidden gems. 👇 🎈 Zhoushan, Zhejiang (excluding Mount Putuo) • Average cost: CNY 1,000–1,500 (3 days) • Recommended duration: 3 days • Must-see attractions: Dongji Island, where the movie "The Continent" was filmed. The sea is a pure blue, and the sunrises and sunsets are stunning. 🌅 There's also Daishan Island, with its fine sand beaches and the relaxing Deer Fence Beach. • Food recommendations: Seafood noodles, a bowl full of fresh seafood and delicious broth. 🍜 Zhoushan hairtail, with tender meat, is great braised or steamed. 🎈 Libo, Guizhou • Average cost: CNY 1,200–1,800 (3–4 days) • Recommended duration: 3–4 days • Must-see attractions: Xiaoqikong, with its ancient bridge and green pools like mirrors. In December, there are fewer people and the scenery is more tranquil. 🌳 Maolan National Nature Reserve, where you can explore nature and experience the beauty of the wilderness. • Food recommendations: Libo sour meat, with a unique fermented sour taste that gets more fragrant with every bite. Grilled fish with tofu pudding, with tender tofu pudding and grilled fish, is spicy and delicious. 🐟 🎈 Fenghuang Ancient Town, Hunan (excluding holidays) • Average cost: CNY 800–1,200 (2–3 days) • Recommended duration: 2–3 days • Must-see attractions: Tuojiang Jumping Rock, where you can feel like you're traveling through time. Wanming Tower, which is beautiful at night when lit up, is perfect for photos. 📸 • Food recommendations: Blood glutinous rice duck, with firm duck meat and soft glutinous rice, is rich in flavor. Western Hunan pickles, with a wide variety, are sour, spicy, and appetizing. 🥗 🎈 Arxan, Inner Mongolia • Average cost: CNY 1,500–2,000 (3–4 days) • Recommended duration: 3–4 days • Must-see attractions: Arxan National Forest Park, where the Unfrozen River is shrouded in mist in the cold winter, and the magnificent Tianchi Lake. The ski resort is also great for enjoying the excitement of winter. 🎿 • Food recommendations: Shouba meat, where you can enjoy the joy of eating large pieces of meat, with lamb in its original flavor. Roast whole lamb is a feast, with a crispy outside and tender inside, and a fragrant aroma. 🐑 🎈 Mount Qiyun, Anhui • Average cost: CNY 1,000–1,500 (2–3 days) • Recommended duration: 2–3 days • Must-see attractions: Mount Qiyun Scenic Area, with its unique Danxia landform and the charming Yuehua Street Taoist temples. The sea of clouds on the mountain is like a fairyland. ☁️ • Food recommendations: Huangshan double stone, with stone chicken and stone ear stewed together, is fresh and delicious. Xiuning Songluo tea, where you can enjoy the fragrance of tea and experience the local tea culture. 🍵 These lesser-known cities have their own unique charm in December. Pack your bags and set off to discover a different kind of beauty! 💕