02 Beautiful scenery, always on the road
I want to take you to the beach in Qingdao, Shandong
The literary and artistic city in the north is undoubtedly Qingdao, which can be summarized as “red tiles, green trees, blue sea and blue sky”.
Qingdao is a very suitable city for strolling around, without having to rush to attractions. Even if you spend an afternoon crossing the road, you won’t feel like wasting time. Romance is the key word of Qingdao.
Qingdao Church
I’m sure many people are heading to see the sea. In Qingdao, there are definitely more than one way to see the sea.
If you are willing to walk, don’t miss Mount Laoshan.
There are 7 separate tourist areas in Laoshan Scenic Area. Among the mountains of Laoshan, Jufeng is known as the “ancestor of ten thousand mountains”. Climbing up to the viewing platform of Jufeng Scenic Area, you can see the sea at the foot of the mountain and the mountains rising out of the sea.
Laoshan Scenic Area, Cloud Sea and Ocean
For those who enjoy leisure vacations, the West Coast is the best choice. There are multiple beaches such as Golden Beach, Silver Beach, and Lingshan Bay, as well as the stunning Lingshan Island, to experience two days of islanders’ life.
Jinshatan Beach is relatively far from the west coast
If you want to experience the scenery of Qingdao’s old city, come to Signal Mountain. Compared to Mount Laoshan, Signal Mountain is much more friendly. It takes about 20-30 minutes to reach the top of the mountain, with red roofs, bell towers, churches, piers, and the sea. The other side of Qingdao is hidden here.
On Signal Mountain, look at the other side of Qingdao
Qingdao is worth spending more time calming down and experiencing. Even if you just sit by the seaside and watch the waves rise and fall, your mood will become relaxed. You don’t have to worry so much about the future, just enjoy the present.
Tengchong, Yunnan is a low-key and beautiful city in Yunnan
While the popularity of Dali and Lijiang remained high, Tengchong in the southwest quietly emerged as a dark horse and entered people’s sight.
If you don’t want to see people following the crowd, you might consider Tengchong. There are ancient cities no less beautiful than Dali and Lijiang, breathtaking scenery, and higher cost-effectiveness.
Tengchong Ginkgo Village, this scenery can only be seen in autumn
The green barrier that has always guarded Tengchong is Gaoligong Mountain, which runs through the entire area and undulates continuously.
It isolates the southwest monsoon blowing from the Indian Ocean and blocks the advance of the northwest cold current, so Tengchong has no severe cold in winter and no scorching heat in summer.
Gaoligong Mountain Range
The most unique feature of Tengchong is its dense volcanoes, with over 90 discovered so far. Tengchong is filled with uniquely shaped cone-shaped volcanoes.
Tengchong Volcano Park Volcano Crater Tengchong is located at the junction of tectonic plates. Millions of years ago, the earth’s crust was unstable, and underground lava gushed out from faults. After accumulation and condensation, it formed a volcano
And volcanic magma blocked the river channel, bringing various beautiful and unique dammed landscapes to Tengchong.
The Beihai Wetland in Tengchong is the only volcanic barrier lake on the southwestern plateau of China, like a grassland floating on the lake, mistakenly entering a fairyland in the lake.
Tengchong Beihai Wetland
The Dieshui River Waterfall in the urban area of Tengchong is the only urban volcanic dam waterfall in China, and you can enjoy the deafening waterfall without leaving the city.
Suspected Galaxy Falling Nine Heavens
Many people come to Lijiang and Dali for the sake of the ancient city, and Tengchong also has its own ancient town – Heshun Ancient Town. The ancient town is nestled by mountains and waters, surrounded by verdant mountains.
Entering Heshun Ancient Town, one can feel the strong historical atmosphere. Here, there are both traditional ancient dwellings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, as well as buildings that blend Chinese and Western styles from modern times.
The combination of lifestyle and commercial atmosphere in Heshun Ancient Town is just right, and there are still many residents living here.
Qinggan Grand Loop Hell Difficulty, Heavenly Scenery
There are so many beautiful scenery in the northwest, how can you see them all at once? The Qinggan Ring Road is here, allowing you to see the stunning scenery of the northwest in one go.
Qinggan Ring Line
As mentioned earlier, this route is recommended for students who have graduated from university or above, or for middle and high school graduates who travel with their parents.
Primitive and breathtaking beauty is destined to be difficult to see.
Part of the Qinggan Ring Road is National Highway G315
The Qinggan Ring Road covers a total distance of nearly 2800 kilometers, passing through deserts, Gobi, high mountains, lakes, snow capped mountains, grasslands… The ultimate beauty of the northwest is concentrated on this line.
Because there are many scenic spots on the ring road, we will select some of the main attractions to introduce, and the rest can be arranged according to your own needs.
Usually departing from Xining, the main attractions visited a few days ago are Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, Cha’erhan Salt Lake, and Feicui Lake. These lakes are all very worth visiting, they won’t give you a feeling of similarity, each lake has its own characteristics.
July and August are the most beautiful time for Qinghai Lake, with blue skies, white clouds, grasslands, and wildflowers, like a scenery that has escaped from oil painting.
Qinghai Lake in the scorching summer
Chaka Salt Lake is also a very popular attraction. It is a natural crystalline lake in the Qaidam Basin, reflecting the sky like a mirror.
Sky Realm
Jade Lake is like shattered jade scattered on the ground, with mineral elements in the lake water that appear in multiple colors including green, blue, and yellow.
Emerald Lake
Unlike tranquil lakes, the middle few days of the trip offer serene and profound scenery: the Water Yadan, the Southern Eight Immortals Yadan, and the Da Chai Dan.
The Yadan landform really gives people a sense of awe, and when you look around, you can see vast deserts, exotic and mysterious.
Mangya Yadan
This water-based Yadan is a unique existence, with layered mounds that seem to “grow” in large lakes, like some kind of relic waiting to be discovered.
Guizhou and Guiyang are all mountain cities, why are you so cool
It’s almost the dog days again, and traveling is most afraid of encountering extremely hot weather, which can be tiring and frustrating. Is there a place with beautiful scenery and cool weather?
Yes, that’s Guizhou.
When high temperature warnings were sounded in various places, Guizhou was still enjoying the coolness of summer. The heat invaded the surrounding provinces in the form of a ring around Guiyang, and other provinces complained incessantly: Why is Guizhou so cool!
The temperature curve of Guiyang in June is basically stable below 30 ℃, with the highest temperature not exceeding 30 ℃
On the one hand, Guizhou has an average altitude of about 1000 meters and a cool climate;
On the other hand, high altitude blocks polar continental air masses from the north and tropical oceanic air masses from the south, forming a “cloud Guizhou quasi-static front”, resulting in abundant rainfall. This also leads to more cloud cover and less sunshine in Guizhou, which lowers summer temperatures.
Guizhou Jiabang Terraced Fields
It is the abundant water vapor that nurtures the karst landforms of Guizhou, with thousands of mountains and valleys. The beauty of Guizhou lies in this landscape.
Why is it recommended to travel to Guiyang after graduation? On the one hand, Guiyang has convenient transportation and accommodation, and there are also many delicious foods; On the other hand, Guiyang is located in the center of Guizhou, making it convenient to visit surrounding attractions.
Guiyang Convention and Exhibition Center
Of course, if you can also choose to travel to different cities along the entire Guizhou axis and enjoy different scenery.
I recommend going to Qianling Mountain Park in Guiyang. It’s like a hexagonal warrior in the mountains. You can climb mountains, see monkeys, visit zoos, even giant pandas, and worship temples. It only costs 5 yuan for the ticket, you can’t afford to lose or fall for it.
Monkeys on Qianling Mountain
Locals highly recommend Huaxi Park, as it is a rare sight of true mountains, waters, and trees in the city, as if one has stumbled upon a secluded paradise.
Huaxi Park, this is actually a scenery that can be seen in the city
The main attractions around are the Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun; If you want to see more spectacular karst landforms, I recommend Xingyi Wanfenglin, where towering peaks rise from the ground.
The largest karst peak forest in China, rapeseed flowers are no longer visible
For those who enjoy experiencing cultural customs, it is recommended to go to Zhaoxing Dong Village or other Dong villages. Dong people are known for their architecture, which is built along mountains and water. Wind and rain bridges and drum towers all tell the Feng Shui philosophy of Dong people.
There are many cities and routes to choose from for graduation travel, but due to limited space, it is difficult to fully introduce them. For example, Sichuan and Xinjiang are worth visiting.
No city or scenic spot is perfect. Learning how to make travel guides, avoid pitfalls, avoid being deceived, plan routes, and live in peace with companions are all things that need to be learned during travel.
I hope students can make good use of this precious holiday and become working people, so they really won’t have time to go out and play anymore. (Sincere words from a social worker, who understands?)
Of course, the most important thing is that everyone must pay attention to safety!! Safety is always the most important!!!
