Qingming Holiday - 3-Day Travel Guide

Spring breeze beckons - it's time to set off! Escape the hustle and bustle to discover your perfect spring getaway, just 3 hours away by high-speed rail or car Explore flower fields, ancient towns, and scenic landscapes - unlock your adventure with one click! [Spring Special - City Wanderlust Checklist] "Jiangnan Flower Season - Waterfront Charm" Hangzhou (accessible by high-speed rail)🚄 Featured Activities: During Qingming, cherry blossoms flutter at Prince Bay Park, creating a dreamy shower of petals🌸 Take a traditional rowing boat on West Lake and listen to the gentle rain while experiencing the poetic charm of Jiangnan. Food Recommendations: Longjing shrimp - tender shrimp with fragrant Longjing tea; Pian'er Chuan - chewy noodles with refreshing preserved vegetables and bamboo shoots. Wuxi (easily accessible by high-speed rail)🚄 Featured Activities: Cherry blossoms at Yuantouzhu bloom like clouds and sunset glow. Take a boat ride on Lake Tai to enjoy the picturesque scenery. Food Recommendations: Wuxi braised spare ribs - glossy red, tender meat with balanced sweet and savory flavors; xiaolongbao - thin-skinned soup dumplings with rich broth bringing pure happiness in every bite. "Ancient Capital Glory - A Glimpse Through Millennia" Nanjing (accessible by high-speed rail)🚄 Featured Activities: Admire cherry blossoms at Jiming Temple, where ancient architecture meets floral beauty. Stroll along the Qinhuai River to experience the charm of the Six Dynasties capital. Food Recommendations: Duck blood vermicelli soup - flavorful broth with smooth noodles; salt-water duck - tender meat with perfect saltiness. Luoyang (accessible by high-speed rail)🚄 Featured Activities: Visit during early peony blooms at Wang Cheng Park and Luoyang Peony Garden to see these "king of flowers" in their full glory. Explore Longmen Grottoes to appreciate ancient stone carving artistry. Food Recommendations: Luoyang Water Banquet - a 24-course feast of diverse dishes; Bu Fan Tang - appetizing sour and spicy soup with lasting flavor. "Mountain and Water Hideaways - Natural Healing" Wuyuan (high-speed rail plus bus)🚄 Featured Activities: Huangling Ancient Village's Hui-style architecture complements the rapeseed fields. Though past peak bloom, the terraced fields still offer unique charm. Walk through ancient streets to feel the traces of time. Food Recommendations: Wuyuan rice cake - soft texture with enticing aroma; Qingming fruit - made with mugwort, filled with rich stuffing, a Qingming Festival specialty. Huangshan (accessible by high-speed rail)🚄 Featured Activities: Climb Mount Huangshan to experience its "four wonders": peculiar pines, strange rocks, sea of clouds, and hot springs. Enjoy spring views of nature's masterpiece along the way. Food Recommendations: Stinky mandarin fish - smells strong but tastes delicious with tender meat; Huangshan pancakes - crispy outside with savory filling. "Beijing-Tianjin Circle - Art and Nature" Tianjin (direct high-speed rail)🚄 Featured Activities: Walk through Five Great Avenues to admire international architecture. Visit Ancient Culture Street to taste local food and buy traditional handicrafts. Food Recommendations: Jianbing guozi - mung bean pancake with youtiao and crisp fritters, featuring unique sauce; Goubuli baozi - carefully crafted buns with delicious filling. Chengde (accessible by high-speed rail)🚄 Featured Activities: Tour the Mountain Resort to experience royal garden grandeur. Visit the Eight Outer Temples to appreciate unique temple architecture. Food Recommendations: Chengde bean jelly - smooth texture with flavorful sauce, refreshingly delicious; Lv Da Gun - soft and sweet with bean flavor. "Guangzhou-Shenzhen Circle - Where Mountains Meet Sea" Chaoshan (convenient high-speed rail)🚄 Featured Activities: Explore Chaozhou Ancient Town to experience its historic charm. Savor Chaoshan cuisine and experience Chaoshan tea culture. Food Recommendations: Chaoshan beef hotpot - fresh beef with delicious broth; rice noodle rolls - soft rice sheets with rich fillings. Guilin (accessible by high-speed rail)🚄 Featured Activities: Take a bamboo raft down Li River to enjoy the spectacular karst peaks. Experience vibrant nightlife at Yangshuo West Street. Food Recommendations: Guilin rice noodles - smooth and chewy with rich broth; Yangshuo beer fish - tender fish with unique beer flavor.