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CHEYENNE MCCORMICKUnited States

May Day Reverse Tour丨Suitable for poor travel to low-consumption cities

May Day Reverse Travel | 5️⃣ unpopular cities with few people, beautiful scenery and low consumption Don't want to be crowded in popular attractions during the May Day holiday? Today I'm going to share with you 5 unpopular cities with few people and beautiful scenery that save money. They have both historical background and fireworks atmosphere Jiayuguan: the thousand-year-old pass in the Gobi 🌄 🌟Reason to go: When the desert smoke meets the sunset at Xiongguan, here hides the coolest northwest poetry as the starting point of the western end of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty, Jiayuguan is gentler than imagined, no bustling crowds, only the sound of wind sweeping through the city wall echo. ✅ Must-see attractions: Jiayuguan Guancheng: Climb the city tower overlooking the Gobi, the sunset "the world's first majestic pass" more majestic. Cantilevered Great Wall: Named because it resembles an upside-down arm, the climbing difficulty is moderate. After reaching the top, you can see the meandering Great Wall extending in the Gobi The first pier of the Great Wall: The westernmost pier of the Great Wall in the Ming Dynasty. Standing on the glass observation deck on the edge of the cliff, you can feel the magnificence of the "Long River of the Desert". The ticket is 22 yuan to unlock the northwest pride. 🍽️Specialty food: Jiayuguan Barbecue: Red Willow Barbecue Must-Taste Large pieces of lamb wrapped in cumin aroma, paired with local "Yellow River King" beer, 50 yuan per person to eat full ~ Yuguan stuffed skin: more chewy than ordinary stuffed skin, sprinkled with vinegar, spicy oil and sesame sauce, sour and spicy appetizer, street shops 3-5 yuan can get. Apricot skin water: boiled with local Li Guang apricot, sweet and sour to relieve thirst, walk on the streets of the Gobi to have a cup, instantly full of blood rejuvenation ~ Second, Quanzhou: half city fireworks half city fairy 🏯 🌟 Reason to visit: This ancient city, which was named "2024 best travel destination" by National Geographic, hides the legacy of the Tang and Song Dynasties and Nanyang style. ✅ Must-see attractions: West Street & Kaiyuan Temple: The bell tower and the East and West Tower are in the same frame. The machine is located on the second floor of the Berry Super Crazy Milk Tea Shop. Order a drink and get a celebrity photo. Don't miss the old-fashioned shop on West Street. Luoyang Bridge: The Song Dynasty stone bridge is more niche than the Guangji Bridge. At low tide, you can see the oysters attached to the bridge piers. The "Moonlight Bodhisattva" stone carving at the head of the bridge is full of mystery🌙 Hiu Po ​​Village: Rent a fisherman's costume for 20 yuan, let your aunt comb a "hairpin", take pictures at the red brick house and by the fishing boat, instantly become "Chu Po Xishi", the value for money beats an ancient city! 🍽️Specialty food: Noodle paste: Recommend Lao Kee noodle paste, add vinegar meat, large intestine, fried dough sticks, the soup is mellow, breakfast comes a bowl of warm heart and stomach, 10 yuan per person to eat satisfied. Asparagus ice cream: Don't be afraid! Peanut soup with fried dough sticks: The peanut soup of Yafo Run Cake Peel is thick and sweet. The fried dough sticks melt in your mouth after being softened. It is standard for afternoon tea. It costs 8 yuan per person Huzhou: the poetic slow life of the Jiangnan water town 🍃 🌟 Reasons to go: Compared with the crowds of Suzhou and Hangzhou, Huzhou is like the "Secret Land of the South of the Yangtze River" hidden by the Taihu Lake. ✅ Must-see attractions: Nanxun Ancient Town: The water town of "Fujia Jiangnan", the bluestone slab road of hundreds of buildings, and the Western carvings of Zhang Shiming's old house are worth savoring. It is recommended to buy a pass (100 yuan). Moganshan Niche Route: Avoid the celebrity bed and breakfast gathering place, go hiking in the metasequoia forest of Naked Valley, or ride a shared bicycle to roam the Republican-style streets, the fragrance of bamboo leaves in your breath ~ Dragon Dream Diamond Park in Taihu: Free photography! 🍽️Specialty food: Zhou Sheng Kee Qian Zhang Bao: A century-old shop! Qian Zhang Bao with vermicelli, delicious soup, plus a portion of stewed chicken feet, a proper Huzhou taste, 15 yuan per person. Dingsheng Cake: The freshly steamed Dingsheng cake from Zhuangyuan Building means "the name of the golden list". The red bean filling is slightly sweet and not greasy. It's 2 yuan a piece. It's super appropriate to buy a few as souvenirs Yangzhou: Slowly tune the fireworks and elegance of Jiangnan🌸 🌟 Reason to go: "Fireworks in March Yangzhou", but May Day more comfortable! ✅ Must-see attractions: Slim West Lake Early Morning Tour: Enter the park before 7 o'clock (ticket 100 yuan), few people and beautiful scenery, Wuting Bridge is hidden in the morning mist, as if ink painting, remember to bring a thin jacket, the lake breeze cool ~ He Garden & the Garden: Compared with the Humble Administrator's Garden, these two late Qing gardens are more exquisite. Pishi Street: More literary and artistic than Dongguan Street, with old teahouses, handicraft shops and cafes. It is recommended to order a latte at the "Floating Life" bookstore and watch the sunlight sprinkle on the bluestone through the leaves of the sycamore tree 🍽️Specialty food: High-cost-effective morning tea: Don't go to Quyuan to queue up! Yangzhou fried rice: The Yangzhou fried rice from Yechun Tea Society has distinct grains, with shrimp and eggs. It costs 25 yuan a portion, enough for two people to share Lotus root powder balls: lotus root powder is springy on the outside, and the filling is five kernel sugar oil. It's sweet but not dull. It's recommended to go to the "Huangqiao Grilled Cake Shop" on Dongguan Street to taste fresh, 5 yuan for 2 pieces Chaozhou: the food world between mountains and sea🍲 🌟 Reason to visit: As the "Capital of Chinese Food", Teochew conquers the taste buds with a bowl of beef hot pot, tells history with an ancient bridge, avoids the holiday peak, before you can really taste the fireworks of this city ~ ✅ Must-see attractions: Han Wen Gong Temple: A thousand-year-old ancestral hall commemorating Han Yu. Climb the crocodile platform and overlook the Han River. The red walls and green trees hide the allusion of "Chaozhou mountains and rivers are all surnamed Han". It is open for free! Longhu Ancient Village: An ancient village more pristine than Archway Street. The old houses in the alleys, the century-old shop "Abin Oyster Brand", and the "Mr. Gong" temple hidden in the depths are surprising at every step Guangji Bridge night view: Although it can not completely replicate the original text, but in the evening climb Guangji Bridge, see the pontoon swaying with the waves, the lights outline the outline of the pavilion and pavilion, 10 yuan tickets can reap romance 🌉 🍽️Specialty food: Noodle soup: Recommended "Guan Tong Brothers Beef Shop", freshly cut beef with dumplings, the soup is boiled with beef bones, plus a spoon of sand tea sauce, fresh to the average of 40 yuan per person to eat full! Red peach dumplings: glutinous rice skin wrapped in mushrooms, peanuts, shrimp, steamed soft and salty, street stall 2 yuan a piece, is a must-have dim sum for Chaoshan people during the Lunar New Year ~ Grass dumplings: Chaoshan version of "Ku Ling Paste", with red syrup and crushed peanuts, clearing heat and relieving summer heat, roadside cart 3 yuan a bowl, much healthier than milk tea! May Day reverse travel Tips✨ 1. Transportation: Book high-speed rail/tickets a week in advance, choose early or noon flights, lower prices; 2. Accommodation: Choose high-cost-effective hotels slightly far from the city, such as Taihuside B&B in Huzhou and West Street Inn in Quanzhou, the price is more than 30% lower than the scenic area. 3. Wrong peak tour: attractions should be arranged in the morning or evening as much as possible to avoid the high temperature at noon and peak crowds, such as Slim West Lake morning tour, Guangji Bridge night view. 4. Food lightning protection: Internet celebrity shops may not be authentic, follow the local grandparents queuing up the shop, the taste and price are more reliable ~ This May Day, put down the "photography list" and go to these unpopular cities to feel the freedom of "people traveling in the painting" ~ Whether it's the sunset in the Gobi, the rocking in the water town, or the fireworks in the market, the fragrance of tea in the ancient village, there is always a place that can heal your holiday anxiety ~🌿
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Posted: Apr 20, 2025
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