✨Tired of the hustle and bustle of big cities? Want to find a quiet place to relax? Today, I recommend six small and hidden domestic cities to you. Each of them is full of unique charm and style, which will definitely make you linger!
Yantai: Encounter romance on the northern seashore
📍 Attractions: Penglai Pavilion must be visited, where the legend of the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea was born. The Yantai Mountain Scenic Area should not be missed. Climb the iconic lighthouse and stroll along the seaside plank road to take in the coastal scenery and the entire city. If you want to travel with your family, you can go to Penglai Ocean Polar World, where you can watch marine polar creatures up close.
🏠 Accommodation: If you want luxury, choose Yantai Xinguang Marriott Hotel, with a balcony overlooking the sea and an outdoor garden leading directly to the Golden Sand Beach; for family travel, you can consider Penglai Ocean Knight International Ocean Hotel, where European-style architecture makes children feel like they are in a castle.
🍱Food: Mong Kok Fishing Village is a famous local seafood restaurant in Yantai. The ingredients are fresh and freshly picked. 8 Fresh Penglai Noodles specializes in traditional Penglai delicacies, and the fish stew noodles taste delicious.
Xuancheng: The ancient humanities in the poetic landscape
📍Attractions: Chaji is the filming location of "The Inn in the Deserted Village". Take a stroll through it to feel the ancient charm; Taohuatan is famous for Li Bai's "Presented to Wang Lun"; Jingting Mountain Tea Garden and Bamboo Forest, looking for Li Bai's footprints, is very suitable for parent-child travel.
🏠Accommodation: If you want to stay in a luxury hotel, Xuancheng Jingting Lake Hotel is a good choice. It is a leisure and holiday garden hotel at the foot of Jingting Mountain; if you like local customs, choose Xuancheng Wenyuan Villa Resort Hotel, which has a Hui style and beautiful scenery.
🍱Food: Youjian Chuyan Private Kitchen is an old Hui cuisine restaurant with a quiet environment. The signature stinky mandarin fish must be ordered on every table.
Xinyu: The colorful charm of a niche treasure land
📍Attractions: The four romantic islands of Fairy Lake are newly launched, Yuxian Island is like a subtropical forest, Qixi Island has romantic performances, Love Island is suitable for parents and children to check in, Dragon King Island can interact with monkeys, and there is a water club. China Cave City and Kuanxin Town are also worth visiting.
🏠Accommodation: There are many hotels near Xinyu Causeway Bay Plaza, which is convenient for travel and dining; you can also choose a special homestay around the Fairy Lake Scenic Area to better experience the lake and mountains.
🍱Food: Xinyu has touching prices and many delicious foods. The 6 yuan fried hollow noodles with full pot steaming, the 5 yuan QQ bouncy spicy jelly noodles, and the special Shuibei pickled noodles are all worth a try.
Yangshuo: A dreamland with the best landscapes in the world
📍Attractions: The Lijiang Scenic Area has the best landscapes in the world. You must experience the Lijiang bamboo raft tour and enjoy the beautiful reflection of the yellow cloth; Yangshuo Impression Liu Sanjie Theater and Guilin Eternal Love are also not to be missed. Yulong River Scenic Area, West Street, and Shili Gallery are also must-visit places.
🏠Accommodation: For luxury, choose Yangshuo Banyan Tree, which has a private pier and can enjoy Lijiang bamboo rafting; for parent-child travel, you can choose Mango Inn·Mitang Parent-child Resort Hotel, which has beautiful scenery and children like it.
🍱Food: Fu'an Fish Port·Beer Fish has been popular for more than 30 years and inherits the unique flavor of Yangshuo.
Quanzhou: The fireworks and customs of the thousand-year-old city
📍Attractions: Kaiyuan Temple has a long history, and the East and West Towers are very shocking; West Street is full of fireworks and you can taste a variety of delicacies; if you want to experience the seaside scenery, go to Shishi Golden Coast.
🏠Accommodation: You can choose a characteristic homestay in Licheng District, which is close to various attractions and convenient for travel; you can also choose a resort hotel by the sea to enjoy the sea view.
🍱Food: Hou Apo's meat dumplings, soft, glutinous and sweet; the beef soup of Dongxing Beef Shop, the meat is tender.
Yangzhou: The gentle poetry of the Jiangnan water town
📍Attractions: You must go to the Slender West Lake to experience the beautiful scenery of "flowers and willows on both sides of the river, and pavilions all the way to the mountains"; the four-season rockery in Geyuan is very distinctive; Heyuan combines Chinese and Western styles, which is magnificent.
🏠Accommodation: It is recommended to stay near the Slender West Lake for easy travel; you can also choose an inn near Dongguan Street to experience the style of the ancient street.
🍱Food: Yechun Tea House's morning tea is very famous, crab roe soup dumplings and hot dried silk must be ordered; Garden Tea House is cost-effective.
These six small towns have their own highlights. Pack your bags and go on a trip!