Drive for 2 hours and you'll arrive! These 5 fairyland-like hidden treasures are more fun than Jiuzhaigou and more low-key than Tibet

There has been a lot of good news recently! Provinces are gradually announcing the resumption of tourism activities. The desire to go out and have fun is becoming irresistible. Are you still undecided about where to go? Don't worry, I'll help you choose!

Lishui

Here, you can feel the last secret place of Jiangnan, which is so captivating. Only by visiting will you understand why Lishui is frequently favored by TV dramas. Its high aesthetic appeal often attracts photography enthusiasts to capture countless beautiful photos resembling landscape paintings. The mist, terraces, bamboo forests, streams, waterfalls, and villages here form a picturesque and exquisite scene. After the rain, you can observe the sea of clouds, and on clear nights, you can pick the stars, making it extremely romantic.

Qiannan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture

It has countless accolades, a must-visit travel destination in a lifetime, one of the top 10 travel destinations in the world, and one of the most worthwhile regions to visit in China according to Lonely Planet... Here, you can experience rich ethnic customs, with 43 out of the 56 ethnic groups in China represented, each showcasing their unique beauty. You can enjoy boating, admire subtropical scenery, experience minority ethnic customs, and taste mountain delicacies, aquatic products, and farmhouse dishes.

Qinghai

Last November, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs globally promoted Qinghai, allowing the whole world to see this western pearl. Besides the rapeseed flowers, there are also cattle and sheep everywhere and colorful wildflowers that adorn the entire landscape. You can go horseback riding, cycle around the lake, or stroll along the lakeside, all of which are incredibly appealing. You can also take a small train on the salt lake to slowly enjoy the enchanting and dreamy scenery, capturing the beauty of the lake and mountains.

Daocheng Yading Scenic Area

This place is known as the last piece of pure land on the blue planet, referred to by the locals as the last Shangri-La. The people here are simple and pure, with temples, prayer flags, and monks appearing from time to time, quietly telling stories that have been passed down for thousands of years. 'Eyes in heaven, body in hell,' Daocheng Yading is both beautiful and harsh, yet it captivates countless people, making them yearn to visit at least once in their lifetime.

Huaniao Island

Huaniao Island is known as the last piece of pure land in the East China Sea, with picturesque scenery all year round. You might only know about the blue bioluminescent sea in Australia, but actually, there is one in China too! Huaniao Island is one of the few places in China where you can see the blue bioluminescent sea. The blue waves crashing against the shore's rocks resemble a galaxy falling into the sea, making you feel like you are in a fairy tale wonderland, incredibly dreamy.

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