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Low budget, slow pace, and beautiful scenery—a great getaway for working professionals and students! Detailed guide included 🔥 1️⃣ Hechi, Guangxi—A Secret Karst Land and a Hometown of Longevity 🏞️ Recommended: Enjoy the idyllic karst scenery with few crowds, bamboo rafting, cave exploration, and Zhuang cultural experiences all in one place. Immerse yourself in the crowds and experience the ultimate relaxation. Budget: 3 days, 2 nights, 600 yuan per person (including round-trip high-speed rail) • Transportation: Direct high-speed rail to Hechi Station, city buses/electric vehicles • Accommodation: Longevity Village B&B, 150-300 yuan/night (mountain and water views from the window) • Must-see attractions: Bamboo rafting on the Hongshui River (mirror-clear water, a picturesque experience), Bama Longevity Village (watch centenarians enjoying their leisurely lifestyle), Liu Sanjie's hometown (listen to Zhuang folk songs) • Recommended dishes: Pan-fried Bama oil fish (fragrant, crispy and tender), hemp soup (a longevity specialty, light and healthy), Zhuang five-color glutinous rice (symbolizing good luck) • Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive in Hechi → Bama Longevity Village → Taste hemp soup Day 2: Bamboo rafting on the Hongshui River → Explore Baimo Cave → Eat five-color glutinous rice Day 3: Listen to folk songs at Liu Sanjie's hometown → Buy Bama fragrant pork bacon → Return 2️⃣ Zhangzhou, Fujian—Old-Fashioned Southern Fujian Flavors and Island Romance 🌊 Recommended: Half the city is bustling, half is idyllic, with beaches reminiscent of "The Left Ear" and ancient temples and fishing villages. Enjoy a wide variety of affordable dining options, making it an excellent value. Budget: 3 days, 2 nights, 700 yuan per person • Transportation: High-speed rail + city bus/electric car, round-trip fare approximately 200 yuan • Accommodation: Nanmen Bay B&B, 100+ yuan/night (sea view from the window) • Must-see attractions: Dongshan Island Nanmen Bay (coastal cycling), Sufeng Mountain Ring Road (electric car rental 50 yuan/day, stunning sunset), Fishbone Sandbar (appears at low tide, looks like fish bones in aerial photos) • Recommended food: Little Wife Sweet Soup (8 yuan with ten ingredients), Uncle Chen's Fish Balls (15 yuan/bowl, incredibly fresh), Seafood Fried Rice Noodles (cooked fresh at the dock, steaming hot) • Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive in Zhangzhou → Nanmen Bay for food and drinks → Wengong Temple for panoramic views Day 2: Jinluan Bay Mirror Beach → Sufeng Mountain Coastal Cycling Day 3: Fishbone Sandbar (reach at low tide) → Return 3️⃣ Zhenjiang, Jiangsu – The Legend of White Snake and the Charm of the Vinegar Capital 🏮 Recommendation: Its ancient charm rivals Nanjing's. Jinshan Temple, Xijin Ferry, and pot-covered noodles connect history and modernity, while the soft Wu dialect evokes a sense of slow living. Budget: 3 days, 2 nights, 500 yuan per person (1 hour high-speed rail ride from Shanghai) • Transportation: Direct high-speed rail, city bus, or walking distance • Accommodation: Ancient City Inn, 150 yuan/night (breakfast included) • Must-see attractions: Jinshan Temple (check out the "Flooding Jinshan" event), Xijindu Ancient Street (take photos in Hanfu), Beigushan (see the Three Kingdoms ruins and admire the Yangtze River from a vantage point) • Recommended food: Yaorou Pot Cover Noodles (15 yuan/bowl, with fragrant meat and springy noodles), Zhenjiang Fragrant Vinegar Duck (flavorful vinegar), Hengshun Fragrant Vinegar (a great souvenir) • Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive in Zhenjiang → Check out Jinshan Temple → Eat Yaorou Pot Cover Noodles Day 2: Visit the Three Kingdoms ruins at Beigushan → Take photos in Hanfu at Xijindu Day 3: Admire the "Floating Jade in the River" at Jiaoshan → Purchase Hengshun Fragrant Vinegar → Return 4️⃣ Xuancheng, Anhui – The Four Treasures of the Study and the Footsteps of the Immortal Poet 🖌️ Recommendation: This Jiangnan region, a place Li Bai never tires of admiring, offers hiking at Jingting Mountain, rice paper making, and boating at Taohuatan—a must-do for artistic youth. Budget: 3 days, 2 nights, 700 yuan per person • Transportation: Xuancheng High-Speed ​​Railway Station → Bus No. 1 to Jingting Mountain (2 yuan) • Accommodation: Inn next to Xie Tiao's Former Residence, 180 yuan/night (with complimentary Xuan paper experience) • Must-see attractions: Jingting Mountain Poetry Hike (with a check-in stone inscription of Li Bai's Collected Works), Xuan Paper Culture Park (30 yuan paper scooping/drying experience), Taohuatan Bamboo Rafting (wear a straw raincoat and become a fisherman) • Recommended Food: Hu Shi Yipin Hot Pot (layers of delicious flavor), Shuiyang Three Treasures (dried tofu, duck foot buns, and sausage), Wei's Wontons and Duck Foot Buns (a popular dish in the Old Street area) • Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive in Xuancheng → Jingting Mountain Poetry Hike → Wei's Wontons and Duck Foot Buns Day 2: Xuan Paper Culture Park DIY → Taohuatan Boating Day 3: Sketching in Zhaji Ancient Town → Return with dried qin fish (10 yuan/can) 💡 General Money-Saving Tips • Transportation: Choose a hard seat on the train or bus, and use shared electric scooters and public transportation within the city. • Accommodation: Book a hostel or B&B a week in advance; the Old Town offers the best value. • Tickets: Prioritize free attractions; student IDs (including graduate students) offer 50% off. • Food: Enjoy local food stalls—cheap and authentic. 📢 These small towns are known for their sparse crowds, beautiful scenery, low costs, and slow pace—perfect for relaxing and unwinding for working professionals and students. #What's everyone doing during the National Day holiday? #SonglikeJourney #NationalDayTravelDiary #ThePlacesYou're Asking About Mostly on WeChat Moments #HangingOutWithFriends

This is a poetic retreat nestled deep within the folds of the mountains. Amidst the undulating waves of rice paddies, watch the sunlight glide across the ridges of the fields and listen to folk songs drifting from the Yao village's drum tower. As the morning mist shrouds the golden terraces, you'll understand: China's most beautiful curves lie not in the cities, but in Longji. 🌾Tour theme: "Terraces in the Clouds, Poetry on the Land"—encounter the pinnacle of agricultural civilization in the golden autumn. 📅 Best Time: Spring irrigation season: April–May (mirror-shaped terraced fields, like a mirror in the sky); Autumn harvest season: Late September–mid-October (golden rice paddies, a bountiful harvest). 📍 Core Area: Longji Town, Longsheng County, Guilin City, Guangxi - Recommended accommodations: Ping'an Village (mature development) or Jinkeng Village (pristine beauty). 🚗 Transportation: High-speed rail to Guilin Station/Guilin North Station → Chartered bus/scenic area shuttle to Longji (approximately 2 hours). The mountain road is winding, so those prone to motion sickness should bring medication. Transfer to a local minibus at the scenic area entrance to ascend the mountain (pack light). 🗓️ 3-Day, 2-Night In-Depth Tour Day 1: Arrive at Longji Village → Check-in Sunset Golden Rice Terraces: Depart from Guilin and arrive at the Dragon Back Rice Terraces Scenic Area entrance in the afternoon. Transfer to a minibus and ascend the mountain to Ping'an Village or Dazhai Village. Stay in a unique stilt house B&B (recommended: a room with a view, ¥500–800/night). In the evening, stroll to the Seven Stars and Moon or Golden Buddha Peak Observation Deck to watch the sunset paint the terraced rice fields a golden red, like flowing molten gold. Dinner: Yao ethnic cuisine: bamboo rice, bacon, stir-fried pork with sour bamboo shoots, and oil tea. Day 2: Morning Mist Terraces: In-depth Hike and Ethnic Minority Culture. Depart at 5:30 AM to secure a spot at the Nine Dragons and Five Tigers or Xishan Shaole Observation Deck. Wait for a sea of ​​clouds to roll in, and the terraced rice fields will appear shrouded in mist, resembling a fairyland. Morning: Hike along the ridges between the villages (approximately 2–3 hours). Route: B&B → Seven Stars and Moon → Wolong Ridge → Huangluo Yao Village (optional) Photograph authentic scenes of farmers plowing the fields with oxen and women harvesting rice. Afternoon: Visit Huangluo Yao Village (Long Hair Village): Watch Yao women with red headscarves comb their long hair (up to 2 meters long) and try on Yao costumes for photos (¥30–50/set). Evening: Return to your B&B, brew a pot of mountain tea, and listen to the wind and rain pounding against the wooden building. Day 3: Sunrise over the Sea of ​​Clouds · Return to Guilin for another sunrise (weather permitting). After breakfast, descend the mountain. Along the way, you can purchase Longji tea leaves (fragrant and sticky), red glutinous rice, and wild dried mushrooms. Return to Guilin by bus around 10:00 AM. Optional: If time permits, visit Gudong Waterfall (a climbable waterfall) along the way. 📌 Special Tips 1. Clothing Recommendations: The temperature fluctuates significantly between day and night, so bring a windproof jacket and raincoat (showers are common in the mountains). Wear non-slip shoes for hiking, as the ridges can be slippery. 2. Golden Photography Spots: Sunrise: Jiulong Wuhu (Dazhai), Xishan Shaole (Ping'an Village); Sunset: Seven Stars and the Moon; Cultural Activities: Long Hair Dance at Huangluo Yao Village, Farming Scenes 3. Tips: There are no gas stations within the scenic area. Chartered car drivers must confirm fuel levels in advance. Avoid photographing villagers' faces (especially the elderly). Respect local customs. Most B&Bs are wooden and have poor soundproofing, so earplugs are recommended. 4. Budget (Per Person) Transportation: High-speed rail + chartered car/shuttle bus ≈ ¥400 Accommodation: ¥600/night x 2 = ¥1200 (increased during holidays) Tickets: Longji Rice Terraces Pass ¥80 (including minibus) Food and Beverage + Activities: ¥500 Total: Approximately ¥2100–2800 In Longji, time curves like the curve of a field ridge; life is slow, like the flow of clouds. You don't have to chase the scenery, just stand on the mountainside, wait for the fog to dissipate, wait for a ray of light to come, wait for the earth to write autumn into a long golden poem 🌄🌾 #LongjiTerracedFields #LongjiTerracedFieldsLongjiLongsheng #LongjiTerracedFields

Guilin 3-Day, 2-Night Budget Guide (Under 2,000 RMB) Highlights: Average budget of around 2,000 RMB per person, excellent value. Visiting Guilin's iconic attractions: Li River, Yangshuo West Street, Elephant Trunk Hill, and Longji Rice Terraces. Experience local cuisine and local customs. Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive in Guilin and explore the city. Morning: Arrive in Guilin and check into your hotel (we recommend a hostel or budget hotel in the city center or near Elephant Trunk Hill, priced around 100-150 RMB per night). Afternoon: Visit Elephant Trunk Hill Park (50 RMB admission) and admire the Guilin emblem. Evening: Stroll along the Two Rivers and Four Lakes, enjoying the night view (free). Sample Guilin rice noodles (approximately 10 RMB). Day 2: Li River Rafting, Yangshuo West Street. Morning: Ride a Li River Bamboo Raft (Yangdi-Xingping Section, approximately 150 RMB per person) to enjoy the Li River scenery. Afternoon: Arrive in Yangshuo and cycle along the Ten-Mile Gallery. (Rent a bicycle for approximately 20 yuan per day) and experience the idyllic scenery. Evening: Stroll Yangshuo West Street (free), experience the bar scene, and sample beer-soaked fish (approximately 60 yuan). Day 3: Longji Rice Terraces, return trip. Morning: Visit Longji Rice Terraces (entrance fee 80 yuan, transportation approximately 50 yuan per person) and admire the spectacular terraced landscape. Afternoon: Return to Guilin, concluding the trip. Budget: Transportation: approximately 300 yuan (includes round-trip transportation and city transfers). Accommodation: approximately 200 yuan (2 nights). Food and Beverage: approximately 300 yuan. Entrance fees: approximately 280 yuan. Other expenses: approximately 100 yuan (souvenirs, etc.). Total: approximately 1,180 yuan per person. (Based on a single person; more economical for couples) Money-Saving Tips: Travel off-season for discounted accommodation and ticket prices. Book flights and hotels in advance for discounts. Choose shared rides or public transportation to save on transportation costs. Bring your own food and water to reduce dining expenses. Take advantage of free attractions and activities, such as the Two Rivers and Four Lakes and Yangshuo West Street. Food Recommendations: Guilin Rice Noodles Beer-Roasted Fish Lipu Taro Braised Pork Oil Tea Notes: Guilin weather can be unpredictable, so bring rain gear. Be careful when rafting on the Li River and follow the boatman's instructions. The Longji Rice Terraces are rugged and the path is steep, so be careful not to slip. Enjoy your trip! PS: The above itinerary and budget are for reference only. Exact costs may vary based on your actual expenses. #GuilinTravel #GuilinShanshuiBestOfTheWorld #GuilinShanshui