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Kyoto, Japan’s cultural soul, is where ancient temples, Zen gardens, and traditional tea houses meet graceful geishas and cherry blossoms. It offers a deep, peaceful contrast to Tokyo’s buzz. ⛩️ Why Visit? • Explore iconic temples like Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) • Stroll through Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Gion historic district • Experience authentic tea ceremonies and seasonal kaiseki cuisine • Visit in spring for sakura or autumn for fiery foliage 📍 Location: Kansai region, Japan 🕒 Best Time to Visit: March–May or October–November 💰 Costs: Moderate; temples charge small fees, public transport is efficient #浪漫的事 #旅行酷体验 #localguides #historicallandmarks #familytrip #极光

💥 The viral "pretend abroad" guide that blew up my social feed is finally revealed! This hidden gem near Beijing can't stay under wraps any longer～ Bibo Island boasts a sprawling 300,000㎡ lawn of vibrant greenery, framed by the shimmering waters of Jinhai Lake against mountain backdrops - a real-life fairytale landscape. With ultra-high negative oxygen ions, every breath feels like a spa treatment for your lungs～ Even on my second visit with kids, it still took my breath away. Bookmark this guide and you're set! ⁉️【How to Get There】 Location: Bibo Island at Jinhai Lake, Pinggu District (Note: Don't navigate directly to Jinhai Lake Scenic Area - they're separate) Only one vehicular entrance onto the island (ticket required) Free shuttle buses available after entering 🏕️Best Camping Spots 1️⃣Mountain Top Café Area: Highest viewpoint with panoramic lake-mountain vistas. Adjacent children's playground and animal corridor (we got lucky seeing peacocks display!) 2️⃣No.1 Hotel Front Lawn: Camp while overlooking water activities like kayaking🚣‍♀️ and dragon boat racing 3️⃣Weilan Valley: Near entrance, features photogenic S-curved super lawn with on-site equipment rentals 🍜Foodie Heaven ❶ Cui's Donkey Burgers: 4-hour braised donkey meat in fresh-baked buns. +¥5 upgrades to offal soup with sweet garlic ❷ Reservoir Fish King: Wild bighead carp three ways (spicy head stew/mid-section soup/salted crispy bones) ❸ Baoqin Farm Feast: Whole roasted lamb leg with crispy crust + cornbread dipped in fish soup ❹ Hidden Gem: Haizi Village Tofu Banquet (¥23 unlimited refills) with 18 dipping sauce combinations 🟠Activities ✅Infinity Pool Stunning‼️ Genuine outdoor infinity🌊 pool with crystal water and Jinhai Lake views. Deep (1.8m) and shallow (1.4m) zones - the latter offers better scenery ✅Equestrian Riding Gorgeous white horses🦄 with guided slow rides. Mini ponies available for kids ✅Rainbow🌈 Slide Kids' favorite! Toddlers can ride with adults; older kids can go solo ✅Mountain Top Coffee☕ Prime sunset🌇 viewing spot. The sloped alpine meadow feels straight out of Switzerland! Adjacent kids' play area and animal corridor make perfect combo ✅Harris Welcome Boat Tour Powerful speedboat reaches lake center in minutes - thrilling yet scenic (only downside: too short) ✅Water Golf Special junior clubs available🏌🏻️‍♂️. Unique experience driving balls into the lake ✅Archery Two bow sizes🏹 with varying target distances - fun for all ages ✅Weilan Valley Must-visit photogenic spot! S-curve harmoniously blends lawn, lake and peaks⛰️ - guaranteed profile pic material ⚠️Tips： ① Jinhai Lake Scenic Area and Bibo Island are separate, unconnected venues ② Bring your own tent⛺️ or rent onsite. Gas stoves allowed. Pet-friendly🐶 overnight camping ③ Check weather forecasts! Bring mosquito repellent, sunscreen, sunglasses ④ Yacht Hotel's outdoor lakeside dinner with sunset views is magical ⑤ Iconic S-curve at Weilan Valley (first checkpoint upon entry) - best morning light for photos ⑥ Hotel stays include entry tickets + free parking/shuttle service 🍃 Bibo Island, Pinggu District, Beijing 🚗 ~1.5hr drive from downtown (easily accessible from Tianjin/Hebei too) 🎫 Weekdays ¥158 / Weekends ¥228 (includes most activities) 📖If you found this guide helpful, please like, save, and follow - your support fuels my future content. See you in the next adventure!

Don't miss this romantic photo route when you come to Paris! A single street shoot can capture the best angles of the Eiffel Tower, classic red-canopy cafés, Haussmann-style buildings on both sides, flower shops, and the romantic scenery along the Seine River—every shot looks like a masterpiece📸 ✨Recommended photo route for the best Eiffel Tower views: 1⃣️ Street with red-canopy café and Eiffel Tower view 36 Bd de la Tour-Maubourg, 75007 Paris 2⃣️ Street with yellow and white canopy café and Eiffel Tower view 54 Rue Saint-Dominique, 75007 Paris 3⃣️ Flower shop and nearby street with Eiffel Tower view 18 Av. Rapp, 75007 Paris 4️⃣ Close-up of the Eiffel Tower 225-223 Rue de l'Université, 75007 Paris 5⃣️ Iéna Bridge directly under the Eiffel Tower Pont d'Iéna, 75116 Paris 6⃣️ Avenue de New York Placa Avenue de New York, 75016 Paris 7️⃣ Seine Riverbank 2 Port Debilly, 75016 Paris Walk and shoot along the way—this is the most recommended street photoshoot route in Paris!

For this set of photos, I specifically flew to Chongqing. The winding alleys of the mountain city led me to discover the real Chongqing when my navigation failed. 📷 About the photo spots: 1️⃣ Chongqing Circle: A fantastic spot to capture a photo with Raffles City. The location is diagonally opposite the Hugui Stone Bus Stop. 2️⃣ Longmenhao Old Street: Take the elevator to the 4th floor, walk about 30 meters uphill, and the door frame will be on your right. 3️⃣ Rainbow Stairs: Navigate to Yuwei Xiaoyu Hotpot (Pipa Mountain Main Street), and the Rainbow Stairs are right next door. 4️⃣ I Love Chongqing: Navigate to the Southeast Gate 1 of Beicheng Tianjie. The large screen across the pedestrian bridge displays "I Love Chongqing" in rotation. 5️⃣ People's Great Hall: Opposite the Great Hall is the Three Gorges Museum. You can visit the museum before heading to the Great Hall for photos. 6️⃣ Huangge Ancient Path: A healing forest trail perfect for hiking and enjoying nature. 7️⃣ Luohan Temple: A temple nestled amidst the concrete jungle of the city. 8️⃣ Raffles City Backstreet: A juxtaposition of the old and new, showcasing the city's development. 9️⃣ Huguang Guild Hall: The photo spot is near Dongshuimen Bridge. 📝 About the itinerary: 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏: Jiefangbei ➠ Bayi Food Street ➠ Baixiangju ➠ Huguang Guild Hall ➠ Yangtze River Cableway ➠ Hongyadong ➠ Qiansimen Bridge 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐: Liziba ➠ E’ling Second Factory ➠ Ciqikou ➠ Guanyinqiao ➠ Jiujie Night Market 💡 Tips for your trip: ✅ Be sure to wear sneakers! The steep slopes will make you question life. ✅ Combine navigation with asking for directions (it’s an 8D city, after all). ✅ "Mildly spicy" is the ultimate compromise 🌶️

Jiangxi has many mountains: Lushan, Wugong Mountain, Guifeng Mountain, and so on. However, Sanbai Mountain is less known. This time I came to the source of the Dongjiang River, the drinking water origin for residents of Guangdong and Hong Kong. ✅ Reasons for recommendation: ✨ A 5A-level scenic area with very few people; highly recommended for quiet mountain hiking during holidays. ✨ The hiking difficulty is very low, equipped with shuttle buses, coaches, and sightseeing boats, friendly for enthusiasts. ✨ You can see the mountain ranges as well as the Dongjiang First Waterfall, with a mix of beautiful scenery. The Sanbai Mountain you recommended in Jiangxi is indeed a "hidden gem" tucked away in the deep mountains. Combining search results and your experience, here are some additional details to help perfect this "off-the-beaten-path and stunning" recommendation: 1. Why is it "off-the-beaten-path yet stunning"? Sanbai Mountain is the source of the Dongjiang River (the drinking water source for Guangdong and Hong Kong residents), with a forest coverage rate of 98% and extremely high negative ion concentration, making it a natural oxygen bar. However, due to inconvenient transportation in the past, visitors mainly came from Jiangxi, Guangdong, Fujian, Hong Kong, and Macau. After upgrades and renovations (closed for construction in 2017 with an investment of 1.19 billion yuan), infrastructure has greatly improved, but its popularity has not fully opened up. The number of holiday visitors is far less than popular mountains like Lushan and Wugong Mountain, making it suitable for hikers seeking tranquility. 2. Additional verification of your recommendation reasons: - ✅ About "5A-level": Currently, it is a national 4A-level scenic area (according to search results), but it is striving to become 5A (data from 2020). The scenic area standards are already aligned with 5A, such as newly built three visitor centers, circular hiking trails, and shuttle buses. - ✅ About "hiking difficulty": The scenic area offers various routes including electric cart roads, hanging plank roads, walking trails, and backpacker hiking trails. There is also a sightseeing boat route connecting Dongfeng Lake and other attractions, suitable for people with different physical conditions. For example, you can take a shuttle bus from Guoqiaolong Visitor Center to Fu'aotang, then walk the plank road to see the waterfall, all with ease. - ✅ About "mixed scenery": Besides the Dongjiang First Waterfall (which you mentioned), there is Fu'aotang (a high mountain lake), Jiuqu Creek (a canyon stream), Dongfeng Lake (a picturesque landscape), as well as a glass skybridge and glass plank road (new popular photo spots). The mountains, waterfalls, lakes, and forest landscapes are richly layered. 3. Practical tips for visiting Sanbai Mountain (from search results): - Transportation: Exit at the Sanbai Mountain interchange on the Ningding Expressway, 10 minutes to the scenic area; shuttle buses connect various attractions inside the park, and sightseeing boats are available on Dongfeng Lake. - Must-see attractions: 1. Fu'aotang: The core attraction of Sanbai Mountain, featuring the "Dongjiang Source" inscription, with crystal-clear lake water reflecting the mountains. 2. Dongjiang First Waterfall: The waterfall drops from a height of over 100 meters, splashing water everywhere, more spectacular during the rainy season. 3. Glass Skybridge/Plank Road: Suspended above the canyon, overlooking Jiuqu Creek, great for photos (new experience, avoid queues on holidays). 4. Dongfeng Lake: Take a boat ride on the lake, enjoy the green mountains on both sides, perfect for relaxation. - Accommodation: There is the Sanbai Mountain Hot Spring Resort inside the scenic area, where you can soak in hot springs after a tiring day; nearby are rural homestays in towns like Zhengang and Chetou, offering Hakka cultural experiences. Summary: Sanbai Mountain’s "off-the-beaten-path" status is temporary. Its "stunning" appeal comes from its pristine natural landscape (the clear source of the Dongjiang River), rich scenic layers (mountains, water, waterfalls, lakes), and comfortable travel experience (low difficulty + well-developed facilities). If you want to avoid crowds at popular mountains and still feel the awe of nature, this place is definitely worth a visit!

Western Australia is truly a treasure trove‼️ On one trip, I encountered the happiest animals in the world, the most mysterious pink lake, the vastest canyons, the cutest dolphins…… ✈️ Itinerary Introduction D1️⃣ Hong Kong — Perth D2️⃣ Fremantle town — city dinner D3️⃣ Rottnest Island D4️⃣ Perth — Lancelin sandboarding — Pinnacles Desert — Geraldton D5️⃣ Geraldton — Pink Lake — Middle of Nowhere — Kalbarri D6️⃣ Kalbarri National Park — Kalbarri D7️⃣ Kalbarri — Shark Bay — Shell Beach — Eagle Bluff D8️⃣ Shark Bay — Monkey Mia — Out at sea D9️⃣ Shark Bay Francois Peron National Park, 4WD adventure D1️⃣0️⃣ Shark Bay — Perth . 📷 Recommended Check-ins 🌟 Rottnest Island, the Smiling Quokka Island Take the ferry to the island (recommended from Fremantle, round trip about 70 AUD), see the adorable Quokka short-tailed wallabies, rent a bike to circle the island (30 AUD/day) or take the island shuttle bus (20 AUD/day), go lobster fishing + enjoy a lobster feast (one lobster per person, super awesome!) . 🌟 Lancelin Sandboarding + Pinnacles Desert Lancelin has the largest sand dunes in Western Australia, sandboarding is free Pinnacles are millions of years old seabed shell deposits, the strange stone formations look like Martian terrain, best to visit at dusk for the most beautiful light and shadow, entrance fee 13 AUD per car . 🌟 Pink Lake (Hutt Lagoon) Recommended to drone shoot or take a helicopter tour ($230/person) to overlook, the lake water turns pink due to β-carotene produced by microorganisms, the ground is salt, crunching underfoot! No supplies nearby, remember to bring food for a picnic! * Best viewing season: September to November . 🌟 Kalbarri National Park Hike 30 minutes to Nature’s Window (remember to wear sports shoes), entrance fee about 12 AUD per car, very sunny in summer! Be sure to apply sunscreen! . 🌟 Shell Beach & Eagle Bluff Shell Beach is a white beach made entirely of shells, one of only two in the world Eagle Bluff cliff overlooks clear seawater, sometimes you can see sea turtles 🐢 . 🌟 Francois Peron National Park 4WD Adventure Requires a 4WD vehicle, recommended to rent a professional off-road car The visual impact of red earth + blue sea is especially suitable for aerial photography! Rich in wildlife, you can also soak in red mud hot springs! . 🔍 Practical Tips: 1️⃣ Book ferry tickets and sea tours in advance! 2️⃣ Signal is unstable throughout, download Google Maps offline packages in advance 3️⃣ UV rays in Western Australia are extremely strong, sunglasses + sunscreen are essential 4️⃣ Best photo time at Pink Lake is around 10 AM or during soft light at dusk

Nusa Penida: Cliffs, crystal waters, and views that make your camera beg for mercy 🌊 Kelingking vibes? Yes, I posed like a pro. Nusa Lembongan: Chill island energy, dreamy beaches, and enough Insta moments to fill a scrapbook 🌞💛 Ubud: Sunrise hikes at Mount Batur, wandering the rice fields, and market shopping like a boss 🌾 Bonus: food heaven at Sala Bistro. Canggu: Surf, brunch, repeat🥑 Trendy cafés, neon vibes, and sunsets that slap harder than your morning latte. Uluwatu: Cliffside views + temple magic✨Sunsets here = liquid gold, and yes, the monkeys are extra AF (watch your snacks!). Bali isn’t just a trip—it’s a full-on vibe-check. Sunscreen are good energy are all you need🌴

📍 Highlights: Beijiang Three Gorges, Millennium Yao Village, Canyon Rafting, Qingyuan Chicken Feast 👫 Suitable for: Adventure seekers, nature lovers, foodies 💰 Budget Breakdown: Transportation: 1200 RMB (high-speed rail/self-drive + local car rental) Accommodation: 1500 RMB (trendy homestay/hot spring resort) Meals: 1000 RMB (Qingyuan chicken, Beijiang river fresh seafood) Tickets & Experiences: 800 RMB (rafting, Yao village performances) Shopping: 500 RMB (Yingde black tea, Lianzhou cured meats) 📅 Itinerary Day 1: Beijiang Three Gorges & Yao Ethnic Culture 🚄 Morning: Arrive in Qingyuan Take high-speed rail to Qingyuan Station, then car rental to Liannan (2 hours) Check in at Millennium Yao Village homestay (or hotel near Lianzhou Underground River) 🍗 Noon: Qingyuan Chicken Feast Recommended restaurants: Tianqiao Di Chicken Hotpot (charcoal stove chicken hotpot, 60 RMB per person) Beijiang River Fresh Seafood Restaurant (yellow catfish tofu soup) ⛵ Afternoon: Beijiang River Cruise Boat tour of the Three Gorges (Xiao Beijiang/Huangchuan Three Gorges, ticket 80 RMB) Explore Lianzhou Underground River (Asia’s largest underground river, ticket 120 RMB) 🎭 Evening: Yao Ethnic Bonfire Night Millennium Yao Village (watch the Long Drum Dance, drink Yao family wine) Dinner experience: Yao Ethnic Biji Feast (cured meat platter + bamboo tube rice) 🌙 Night: Starry Sky Hot Springs Soak in Senbora Hot Springs (volcano theme) or Xilegu Hot Springs Day 2: Canyon Rafting & Tea Garden Leisure 🌊 Morning: Adrenaline Rush Gulong Gorge Rafting (glass bridge + rafting combo ticket 238 RMB) or Xuanzhen Rafting (family-friendly) 🍵 Noon: Tea-Scented Farmhouse Cuisine Recommended Yingde Black Tea Garden Restaurant (tea-scented shrimp + black tea ribs) 🌿 Afternoon: British Style Aoyuan Chocolate Kingdom (photo spot) or Jiqingli Black Tea Valley (tea picking experience) ✈️ Evening: Return Trip Return from Qingyuan Station (must bring Jiulong tofu + Luokeng dried bamboo shoots) 💡 Travel Tips ✔ Transportation: Gulong Gorge is congested in peak season, recommend arriving before 7:30 AM ✔ Food Highlights: Zhouxin roast pork, Dongpo dumplings, Xingzi red shallot steamed chicken ✔ Accommodation Suggestions: Trendy choice: "21 Degrees Mountain Residence" Family-friendly: "Aoyuan Hilton" ✔ Must-buy souvenirs: Yingde black tea, Lianzhou cured meats, Yangshan Chinese yam 💰 Budget Flexibility: For saving money, choose regular rafting (Huangteng Gorge 100+ RMB) For deeper exploration, add Guangdong’s highest peak 🏞️ Qingyuan is Guangdong’s "land of mountain and water celebrations"! Two days and one night, from thrilling rapids to Yao village long drum dances, enjoy chicken and water activities without missing either~ 🚣

“Huangyao Ancient Town | Step into the ‘Dreamlike Border City,’ Rediscover Slow Time Between Bluestone and Lanterns”--- > “It’s not in Jiangnan, yet it has small bridges and flowing water; > It’s not near famous mountains, yet it is gently embraced by surrounding peaks; > This is **Huangyao Ancient Town** — > a thousand-year-old town hidden among the mountains and rivers of northern Guangxi, > known as the ‘**Dream Home of Lingnan**,’ > and one of China’s top ten ancient towns worth slowing down for.”--- Huangyao - ✅ Location: Zhaoping County, Hezhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region - ✅ Town History: **Nearly a thousand years** (started in the Song Dynasty, flourished in Ming and Qing Dynasties) - ✅ Core Area: About 3.6 square kilometers (well-preserved ancient streets and alleys) - ✅ Best Tags: **Lingnan Water Town | Bluestone Alleys | Lantern Ancient Town | Film Location | Cultural Heritage** This is a living ancient town with a “**Nine Palaces and Eight Trigrams layout, three rivers flowing around the town, and seventy-two temple ruins**” — without excessive commercialization, only peaceful time.--- Four Core Attractions | Detailed Explanation 1. 【Dailong Bridge | Ancient Town Landmark · Eye of the Galaxy】 - Built in the Ming Dynasty, a single-arch stone bridge spanning the Yao River - The best spot to enjoy **night views, starry skies, and lantern reflections** - The movie "The Painted Veil" was filmed here. The shop owner often says: “Those who cross Dailong Bridge always come back.”--- 2. 【Bluestone Streets and Alleys | Nine Palaces and Eight Trigrams Maze】 - The entire town is made up of **alleys paved with bluestones**, crisscrossing like a maze - Main streets include: Yingxiu Street, Anle Street, Jinde Street, etc. - Along the way, you can see century-old houses, carved gate towers, and weathered brick walls --- 3. 【Wu Clan Ancestral Hall | A Microcosm of Lingnan Clan Culture】 - Built in the Qing Dynasty, a well-preserved family ancestral hall - Carved beams and painted rafters, flying eaves and upturned corners, highly artistic - Inside are a courtyard, opera stage, and ancestral shrine, reflecting the tradition of “respecting ancestors and harmonizing clans” --- 4. 【Xianren Ancient Well | Seven Connected Wells, Source of Life】 - Seven round ancient wells lined up by the mountain, never drying up - Once the center of drinking water, vegetable washing, and laundry for the whole town - Even now, some still draw water for tea; the water is clear, cool, and sweet --- Special Experiences | Five Irreplaceable Slow Life Activities 1. 【Stay One Night in an Old House Inn | Moonlight Through the Window】 - Recommended accommodations: - “**Guiyue Homestay**”: renovated from a century-old house, quiet courtyard - “**Xipan Mountain Residence**”: built by the river, fall asleep to the sound of water at night - “**Huangyao Academy Inn**”: rich in literary atmosphere, perfect for artistic youth --- 2. 【Shoot a Set of “Chinese Style” Photos】 - Use lanterns, oil-paper umbrellas, stone bridges, and dark green river water for composition - Recommended outfits: Hanfu, plain long dresses, bamboo hats, cloth shoes --- 3. 【Wait for a Misty Rainy Dusk】 - In spring, when fine rain drizzles, the whole ancient town is shrouded in mist - Lanterns softly illuminate the wet stone slabs, like an ink painting scroll - The favorite moment for photographers and poets --- 4. 【Join a Handicraft Workshop】 - Available projects: - Tie-dye fabric (using natural plant dyes) - Bamboo lantern weaving (take home as a souvenir) - Calligraphy and sutra copying (write peacefully in the academy) 📅 Locations: Huangyao Cultural and Creative Workshop, Guiyuan Tianju Workshop --- 5. 【Stop by the Karst Secret Realm】 - Name: **Karst Landform Pastoral Scenic Area** (5 km from the ancient town) - Features: rice fields, solitary peaks, streams, shepherd boys, like a real-life “A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains” painting - You can cycle or hike to explore nearby villages (such as Jietang Village, Baishan Village) --- Food Recommendations | Taste of Northern Guangxi on Your Tongue | **Stuffed Tofu** | Tofu wrapped with meat filling and steamed, savory broth, the best local delicacy || **Huangyao Fermented Black Beans** | Made by traditional fermentation of black soybeans, enhances flavor in cooking, a must-buy souvenir || **Bamboo Tube Rice** | Glutinous rice with cured meat stuffed in bamboo tubes and roasted, fragrant and soft || **Water Chestnut Cake** | Made from local water chestnuts, chewy and sweet || **Hakka Rice Wine Chicken** | Chicken stewed with rice wine, warms the stomach and dispels cold, a great tonic for women |--- > When you are on Dailong Bridge late at night, > watching the last lantern reflected on the Yao River, > the whole world is so quiet that only the sound of flowing water remains, > at that moment, > you know — > this is not an ordinary ancient town, > it is a soul’s homecoming path for city dwellers, > a place where we are willing to put down the hustle and bustle, > just to exchange for > that one second of walking side by side with time in peace.--- May you, on some morning, stand beside Xianren Ancient Well, listening to the echo of the wooden bucket drawing water, and at that moment, you finally understand: the so-called poetry is nothing more than — our willingness to walk into an ancient alley, just to exchange for that instant of heart settling peacefully with the passage of time.

If you want to avoid crowds during National Day but still want to take your kids on a family trip, here are 5 off-the-beaten-path cities with fantastic parent-child experiences, along with detailed itineraries and budget allocation (based on four days and three nights, with a budget of 5000 yuan): 1. Songyang, Zhejiang (The Last Secret of Jiangnan) Highlights: Ancient villages, terraced fields, parent-child farming experience Itinerary highlights: Day 1: Take the high-speed train to Lishui Station → rent a car for 1.5 hours to Songyang, stay at "Feiniaoji" rammed earth guesthouse (family room about 600 yuan/night) Day 2: Feed native pigs at Yangjiatang Village + do crafts at Pioneer Bookstore in Chenjiapu Village → afternoon cycling at Damu Mountain Tea Garden (children’s bike rental 30 yuan) Day 3: Ride the small train on Songyin Creek (20 yuan/person) → play in the water at Shimenwei Covered Bridge Day 4: Before returning, experience the intangible cultural heritage "Songyang Gaoqiang" with parent-child costume photos Budget: Transportation 1500 yuan + accommodation 1800 yuan + meals 800 yuan + experiences 400 yuan = 4500 yuan 2. Pingnan, Fujian (Intangible Cultural Heritage Fun Town) Highlights: Traditional villages, children’s intangible cultural heritage crafts, mountain summer resort Itinerary highlights: Day 1: Rent a car from Fuzhou for 2 hours to Pingnan, stay at "Yanwo Space" guesthouse in Longtanli Village (loft room 400 yuan/night) Day 2: Learn to weave bamboo baskets in Siping Village → afternoon mud loach catching in rice fields at Xiadi Village (villagers lead, 50 yuan/family) Day 3: Play in the shallow water at Yuanyang Creek → Baishuiyang natural water slide (children’s area free) Day 4: On the way back, visit Huo Tong Ancient Town in Ningde and try Guangbing flatbread Budget: Transportation 1200 yuan + accommodation 1200 yuan + meals 600 yuan + experiences 500 yuan = 3500 yuan 3. Zhaoxing Dong Village, Guizhou (Mini Ethnic Classroom) Highlights: Dong ethnic culture, rice field fishing, batik experience Itinerary: Day 1: Take the high-speed train from Jiang Station → stay in a stilt house guesthouse in Dong Village (balcony room 300 yuan/night) Day 2: Hike the Tang’an terraced fields (3 km family-friendly route) → afternoon rice field fishing (villager guidance 30 yuan/person) Day 3: Learn to make Dong sticky rice cakes + batik small scarves (material kit 50 yuan) Day 4: Return by high-speed train (can transfer via Guilin for a half-day visit to Elephant Trunk Hill) Budget: Transportation 2000 yuan + accommodation 900 yuan + meals 700 yuan + experiences 300 yuan = 3900 yuan 4. Zhengding, Hebei (Ancient Architecture Treasure Hunt) Highlights: Song Dynasty ancient pagoda, anime mural walls, toddler-friendly Itinerary highlights: Day 1: 40-minute high-speed train from Beijing to Zhengding, stay near "Rongguofu" (family room 400 yuan/night) Day 2: Feed pigeons and do New Year print rubbings at Longxing Temple → afternoon archaeological blind box at Kaiyuan Temple (children’s version 88 yuan) Day 3: Children’s picnic by Hutuo River → evening glow-in-the-dark kite flying on ancient city wall Day 4: Visit Hebei Museum to see Changxin Palace Lantern (return from Shijiazhuang) Budget: Transportation 800 yuan + accommodation 1200 yuan + meals 600 yuan + experiences 400 yuan = 3000 yuan 5. Jianshui, Yunnan (Slow Life on a Small Train) Highlights: Meter-gauge train, purple pottery DIY, ancient well tofu Itinerary highlights: Day 1: 2-hour high-speed train from Kunming to Jianshui, stay at Hanlin Street Inn (courtyard room 350 yuan/night) Day 2: Ride the vintage small train (children half price 40 yuan) → paint lanterns at Tuanshan Residence Day 3: Pottery making on Purple Pottery Street (firing and shipping included 150 yuan) → draw water and make tofu at Daban Well Day 4: Before returning, eat steam pot chicken (about 40 yuan per person) Budget: Transportation 1800 yuan + accommodation 1050 yuan + meals 900 yuan + experiences 600 yuan = 4350 yuan Tips: Key to saving money Transportation: Prefer high-speed train + rent electric scooters locally (about 50 yuan/day) Tickets: Check children’s free admission policies in advance (e.g., all attractions in Zhengding are free for children under 1.2m) Meals: Choose guesthouse shared meals (about 30 yuan/person/meal) During National Day, these places have only about one-third the visitors of popular cities, and all offer immersive experiences suitable for children aged 3-12. The budget is manageable and you can avoid the crowds. Save this and get ready to go!

This month I finally checked out the trending spot The Stage! I bought the early bird ticket for 150 RMB and booked the prime sunset time slot from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. They cap this time slot at only 80 people, and once it’s full, there are no more tickets! It had rained earlier that day so maybe a lot of people canceled, but that worked out perfectly for us. The weather cleared up just in time and turned into the perfect golden hour glow. It was also the first time I got to see the Bund light up at 7 pm. No lines, no crowds, just the freedom to take photos! 📝 Good to Know: ✔️ Tickets are 288 RMB normally ✔️ Entrance is on LG1 ✔️ No outside food or drinks allowed ✔️ They provide sunglasses if you want to borrow some ✔️ Don't forget bug spray

#holidayitinerary The combination of light, space, and structure creates a dreamlike atmosphere where every corner invites exploration. Whether it’s a corridor that resembles an endless library or a reading room styled after ancient Chinese scrolls, each space tells its own story. Visitors often describe the experience as walking through a piece of living art. #zhongshuge #china