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May's temperatures are just perfect, and I can't wait to get out and have some fun! Are popular cities overcrowded and your wallet struggling? Why not try a reverse trip? These four less-visited cities offer beautiful scenery and low costs, perfect for budget travelers! 👀 1. Linfen, Shanxi 📍Attractions: The majestic Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River allows you to experience the awe-inspiring sound of "the Yellow River flows from heaven" up close; explore your roots beneath the locust tree and experience the richness of history; the glazed pagoda at Guangsheng Temple gleams in the sunlight, and from the summit, you can overlook the Fen River. 🍜Food: The beef meatball noodles are spicy and satisfying, each bite of noodles and soup a mouthful, incredibly satisfying; Wu's smoked pork is fatty but not greasy, lean but not dry; and the yellow rice steamed rice is sweet and soft, a carb-filled delight. 💰Expenses: Accommodation: Choose a city-wide budget hotel or a cave-dwelling B&B in the Hukou Scenic Area, ranging from 150 to 300 RMB per night. Meals are 30 to 50 RMB per person, for a 3-day, 2-night trip costing 600 to 1200 RMB per person. 🚗Transportation: Linfen West High-Speed Railway Station is conveniently located, and there's also an airport, with direct flights from some cities. 2. Wenling, Zhejiang 📍Attractions: The colorful houses of Shitang Xiaoruo Village resemble a fairytale world, perfect for photo ops. Cycle along the coastal greenway, enjoying the sea breeze and watching the returning fishing boats. The unique cave landscape of Changyu Dongtian will amaze you with the wonders of nature. 🍜Food: The rich filling of the jiangao (Chinese rice cake) is incredibly filling; the mountain fen yuan (Chinese taro ball) is soft and sweet without being greasy; and the eel soup is delicious and nourishing, making you feel completely refreshed. 💰Cost: Stonehouse B&Bs or city-wide sea-view hotels offer excellent value, ranging from 200-400 RMB per night. Food is affordable, with a seafood dinner around 100 RMB per person, and a 3-day, 2-night trip around 900-1600 RMB. 🚗Transportation: Wenling High-Speed Railway Station is close to the city center. Out-of-town visitors can fly to Taizhou Luqiao Airport and transfer in about 40 minutes. 3. Chaozhou, Guangdong 📍Attractions: The 23 stone archways on Paifang Street chronicle Chaozhou's glorious history; stroll through them and soak in the ancient charm. The unique "crossing the river and dismantling the bridge" structure of Guangji Bridge is a rare sight in the world. The Han Wenggong Shrine commemorates Han Yu and carries on the legacy of Han Yu. 🍜Food: The beef balls are chewy and juicy, with a unique hand-made texture. The oyster omelet is crispy and delicious, and pairs perfectly with fish sauce. The duck nugget soup, with its diverse fillings, is deeply sweet. 💰 Cost: Stay at the Old House Inn on Paifang Street or a hotel by the Han River, 200-500 RMB per night. Food is available at your convenience, with meals ranging from 40-80 RMB per person. A three-day, two-night trip should cost between 1,000-1,800 RMB. 🚗 Transportation: Chaoshan High-Speed Railway Station is very close to Chaozhou; Jieyang Chaoshan Airport offers convenient access with numerous flights. 4. Jianshui, Yunnan 📍 Attractions: Jianshui Ancient Town, with its bluestone pavements and ancient buildings, evokes a sense of tranquility. The Zhu Family Garden, with its carved beams and painted rafters, showcases the exquisite gardens of southern Yunnan. A ride on the meter-gauge train through the countryside feels like a journey back in time. 🍜 Food: The steamed chicken is authentic and tender; the roasted tofu, eaten while grilled and dipped in seasoning, is a delicacy. The grass sprout rice noodles are incredibly fresh and satisfying, with a sip of soup and a bite of rice noodles. 💰Expenses: Stay in a courtyard-style inn or a purple pottery-themed B&B in the ancient city, priced between 150 and 350 RMB per night. Meals are very affordable, costing 25 to 45 RMB per person, for a 3-day, 2-night trip costing 800 to 1500 RMB. 🚗Transportation: Direct access via the high-speed rail from Jianshui Station; you can also fly to Kunming Changshui Airport and then transfer to the high-speed rail, which takes about 2 hours. Hey kids, pack your bags and embark on a spontaneous trip to these off-the-beaten-path cities! 💖 #MayReverseTravel #BudgetTravelStrategy #NicheCities #WhereToGoInMay #TravelRecommendationOfficial

Linfen, known as "China's First Capital," is the hometown of Wei Qing and Huo Qubing, a city steeped in history and culinary delights. ✅ Must-try experiences: 1. Beef meatball noodles: Spicy and numb, with the aroma of red oil 🍜, a dish found throughout the streets and alleys. 2. Yicheng stir-fried noodles: Unlike braised noodles, these are stir-fried. 3. Hexi steamed rice: Layered with millet, kidney beans, and red dates, it's soft, sweet, and similar to zongzi (steamed rice cake). 4. Wu's smoked pork: Hand-me-down for three generations, it's rich but not greasy, lean but not dry. This is a specialty meat dish run by seven brothers, Wu Baoyuan and Wu Baoheng, from Linfen. Established in the late Qing Dynasty, it boasts over 100 years of history. 5️⃣ Quwo Lamb Soup: With a history of 1,500 years, it's known as the "Millennium Soup." The broth is milky white, hot, spicy, and savory. 6️⃣ Huozhou Hele Noodles: The noodles are thick and chewy, neither too soft nor too hard. Every bite is a perfect blend of tender meat, crispy vegetables, and delicate noodles. 7️⃣ Fushan Shaomai: Shaped like a pomegranate, with a generous filling and thin skin, it's fragrant and delicious. 8️⃣ Nan Laozao: Glutinous rice grown with Huoquan water and irrigation. 9️⃣ Youfen Rice: A Xiangfen specialty noodle dish. Youfen is primarily made from fermented mung beans. It has a slightly sour and mellow taste, is rich in nutrients, and is incredibly nutritious. It's similar to douzhi (a type of fermented bean juice). #ShanxiLinfen #LinfenFood #LinfenBeefMeatballNoodles #LocalFood #CoupleTravel