May Day Reverse Travel Recommendations: Hidden Gem Cities

May Day "Reverse Travel" Secret! 4 Hidden Gem Cities Recommended While others are crowding popular attractions, why not embark on a reverse travel journey, avoiding the throngs of people and exploring less-known cities with unique charm? This May Day, follow this guide, take the high-speed train to these four hidden gem cities, and enjoy a leisurely holiday that's all your own. [Jiangxi · Pingxiang | Red Memories Amidst Sea of Clouds and Grasslands] ✨Highlights: A hidden gem city at the foot of Mount Wugong, with alpine meadows on one side and red history on the other. Tourist density is only 1/10 of popular scenic spots! 👣Must-sees: ▫️Mount Wugong "Easy Hiking Route": Take the first cable car to Zhong'an, hike along the Hero Slope - Diaomazhuang - Golden Summit, a 3-hour trek through the sea of clouds, and watch the Milky Way cascade from the mountaintop tent hotel🌌 ▫️Anyuan Coal Mine Ruins: Put on a miner's helmet and explore the century-old mine shafts, and feel the history of the birthplace of the Chinese workers' movement🔥 📸Photo Spots: Yangshimu Sea of Clouds Plank Road, capture the cliffs, sea of clouds, and ink-wash mountains together with a drone🏞️ 🍲Foodie Delights: ▫️Lotus Blood Duck: Duck blood and rice wine collide to create a wonderfully spicy dish, perfect with Pingxiang fried rice for a carb overload💣 ▫️Wugong Purple Rice Mochi: Glutinous rice cakes coated in sesame and peanut crumbs, a must-try for mochi lovers! 🚄Transportation: High-speed rail directly to Pingxiang North. Chartering a car is recommended for traveling between scenic spots (⚠️Avoid cable car queues during holidays) [Anhui · Xuancheng | Ink Painting Scenery of Hui-style Jiangnan] ✨Highlights: The "Home of the Four Treasures of the Study" in the secret realm of southern Anhui. Xuan paper's birthplace + Peach Blossom Pool = 100% escape experience 👣Must-sees: ▫️Chaji Ancient Village: 108 ancestral halls hold Ming and Qing Dynasty history, with blue brick horse-head walls reflected in the Chaji River ▫️Peach Blossom Pool Morning Mist: Take a bamboo raft to find the original site of Li Bai's "Gift to Wang Lun," and witness the ink-wash painting scenery when the morning mist rises🎨 📸Photo Spots: Jingting Mountain Tea Garden, tea-picking girls and the tea trees create a healing green wonderland 🍲Foodie Delights: ▫️Shuiyang Three Treasures: Duck Feet Bun / Shuiyang Dried Tofu / Duck Wings, a salty and savory combination, perfect with Guoba Congee! ▫️Jingxian Steamed Rice Cakes: Soft and fluffy with the aroma of fermented rice, loved by both the elderly and children👵👧 🚄Transportation: Get off at Xuancheng High-Speed Rail Station. Self-driving is recommended (winding village roads offer surprises) [Hebei · Qinhuangdao | Artistic Island in Bohai Bay] ✨Highlights: Escape the crowds of Beidaihe, check in at the Lonely Library and the Dune Art Museum, and unlock a seaside art journey 👣Must-sees: ▫️Aranya Community: Make a reservation to enter the Lonely Library, face the sea, read poetry, and listen to the waves🌊 ▫️Zushan Magnolia Flowers: Magnolia flowers bloom in May, and the cable car ride through the primeval forest is super healing 📸Photo Spots: Xianluo Island Cross-Sea Cable Car, watch the sunset over the orange sea with your loved one from the air🌅 🍲Foodie Delights: ▫️Shanhaiguan Hot Pot: Sauerkraut and seafood in one pot, served with Polenta Leaf Pancakes for an authentic experience ▫️Changli Zhaojiaguan Dumplings: A century-old restaurant, the mantis shrimp dumplings are so fresh you'll lick your fingers! 🚄Transportation: Beidaihe High-Speed Rail Station, 30-minute taxi ride to Aranya (⚠️Book the library in advance) [Henan · Sanmenxia | Millennial Earth-Pit Dwellings by the Yellow River] ✨Highlights: Underground courtyards + City of Swans, unlock the wildest experience in the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River 👣Must-sees: ▫️Shanzhou Earth-Pit Dwellings: Live in an "ancient village below the horizon" and watch villagers dry their autumn harvest in 8-meter-deep courtyards🌶️ ▫️Swan Lake Wetland: The first migratory swans arrive in May, bring a telephoto lens to capture the swans dancing 📸Photo Spots: Hangu Pass Beacon Tower, climb high and overlook the winding Yellow River 🍲Foodie Delights: ▫️Lingbao Rou Jia Mo: Fatty and lean meat paired with crispy Baijimo bread, bursting with flavor in every bite! ▫️Shanzhou Preserved Eggs: "Stinky eggs" preserved in fermented rice, smells stinky but tastes delicious⚠️ 🚄Transportation: Sanmenxia South High-Speed Rail Station. Car rental is recommended (earth-pit dwellings are distributed in multiple villages) 💡Expert Tips: 1️⃣Pingxiang Mount Wugong: Large temperature difference on the mountaintop, bring a jacket and warm baby 2️⃣Xuancheng Chaji: Wearing Hanfu for photos is even better, the old locust tree at the village entrance is a must-see 3️⃣Qinhuangdao Aranya: Download the app to book activities in advance, white outfits complement the seascape 4️⃣Sanmenxia Earth-Pit Dwellings: Choose a courtyard with a homestay for the experience, stargazing at night is super romantic This May Day, avoid the crowds and let these hidden gem cities surprise you!✨