Graduation season is coming soon. Have you thought about where to travel this summer? Currently, the most popular tourist attractions in China during the summer are as follows. Although there are not necessarily more tourist attractions during the summer vacation than during the May Day National Day, There are also many people during the summer tourist season. Sichuan and Chongqing

Come, live a hot life

Chengdu, Chongqing, Leshan, Xichang, etc.

Travel time: 6 to 18 days

The old saying "It is necessary for young people to enter Sichuan" seems to have never hindered young people from exploring Sichuan and Chongqing. Although it does have a slow-paced side, in the eyes of travelers, Sichuan and Chongqing represent the fiery and unrestrained red oil hot pot, the magnificent mountains and rivers, and the lively fireworks in the city.

All of this makes people eager to take action, and they can’t wait to plunge into this hot and hot journey that makes youth more exciting.

The long Sichuan-Tibet Highway runs through the most magnificent mountains and rivers in China. Although the "difficult road to Shu" has become history, reaching the most beautiful scenery is still full of challenges.

When you climb over Xiling Snow Mountain, starting from the peaks of Siguniang Mountain, you will encounter the spiritual snow mountains; when you stand at the edge of Gongga Mountain, Genie Mountain, and Aden Mountain Under the snow line, watch the sunset rim the white snow peaks with gold; when you are in Jiuzhaigou and Lianbaoye, marvel at this paradise on earth? Your graduation trip is destined to become an unforgettable trip in your lifetime.

Eating is also exciting. Sichuan cuisine and hot pot, just reading the words can trigger synaesthesia - the red oil is rolling in front of you, the nose is invaded by the smell of pepper, and the tip of the tongue is already a carnival of numbing, spicy and hot.

Chengdu’s mellow classic Sichuan cuisine, Chongqing’s spicy old hot pot and Jianghu cuisine have long been famous all over the world. Anyone who really knows how to eat knows that they have to make a pilgrimage to delicious food places, such as going to Leshan to eat snacks, going to Xichang to eat barbecue, going to Zigong to eat rabbit meat and salt dishes, and going to river cities such as Yibin, Luzhou, and Wanzhou to find the most delicious fish. Food. Eating in Sichuan and Chongqing is such a vigorous performance art.

When you are tired of watching and eating delicious food, there are still mysterious and splendid humanistic wonders waiting for you to explore.

You can worship the "mysterious Buddha" in Dazu and Leshan, you can also pray to the Buddha in Mount Emei and Qingcheng Mountain, and you can even go to Seda and Yaqing temples on the bitter cold plateau to see what contemporary practitioners have chosen. world.

Don’t forget to visit the astonishing Sanxingdui and Jinsha civilization sites, and ask about the truth about those mysterious civilizations.

Exclusive Tips

What should you do if you can’t eat spicy food? First, you can make it clear to the store. In addition, most of the dishes named after milk soup, clear soup, three delicacies, sweet and sour, fragrant glutinous rice, sauce, stew, hibiscus, crispy, bean dregs, steamed food, etc. are not spicy. In noodle shops or jelly stalls, "white flavor" usually refers to fresh soup, as opposed to "red flavor". Don't forget to state "no sea pepper".

Theme activities

Bulk in the old teahouse, "Putting up the Dragon Gate Formation"

Chengdu Heming Teahouse

Under the sycamore trees are endless stretches of On low tables and bamboo chairs, people drink tea from bowls of tea and chat in the open air, accompanied by refreshments, snacks and folk performances, and maybe even pick their ears - this daily routine has been going on for nearly a hundred years. Tea is not expensive, and tea drinkers do not care about the tea. The essence of the tea is the "dragon gate formation".

Pengzhen Guanyin Pavilion Old Teahouse

Every corner looks like a movie shot, and it is called the "living fossil" of the old Chengdu teahouse. It has a history of hundreds of years and still maintains its ancient appearance, with a structure of blue bricks, gray tiles and wood. The old tea drinkers hold pipes in their mouths and tell endless stories. The busiest time is from 7 am to 10 am every morning, which is also the time when the light and shadow are at their best.

Chongqing Traffic Teahouse

The filming location of "Crazy Stone". Dim lighting, mottled brick walls, creaking tables and chairs, large teapots and kettles that only exist in childhood memories? The uncles still clicked and clicked leisurely despite your curiosity and surprise. Pawn, general. For five yuan, you can drink tureen tea all afternoon.

Sichuan Academy of Fine Arts

The significance of Sichuan Beauty in Chongqing to travelers has long gone beyond the general campus. The old and new campuses have very different temperaments. The old houses in the old Huangjueping campus are covered with avant-garde graffiti, and various styles of sculptures and installation art can be seen everywhere on campus.

The strong visual impact extends to the main street of Huangjueping where the school is located - the exterior walls of the buildings on both sides of the street are covered with large blocks of graffiti. What kind of soil can breed such free and spontaneous expression?

The new campus in Huxi makes people feel like they are in the countryside. The campus in the fields is as vibrant as an eternally growing work of art. The appearance of the Luo Zhongli Art Museum shows that it is an art school. This building with a strong modern style is like a stack of giant building blocks. The entire facade is inlaid with colorful mosaics and dazzling abstract paintings. It is itself an art school. piece of art. Silk Road (domestic section)

The scene of the struggle between civilization and nature

Xi'an, Lanzhou, Zhangye, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi, etc.

Travel time: 10 ~15 days

For thousands of years, the Silk Road has connected the great civilizations between the East and the West. The diplomats, explorers, monks and traders who traveled along it shaped the history of the world in the desert oases. process.

You will be heading westward under the protection of the Qilian Mountains, Kunlun Mountains and Tianshan Mountains. The sound of camel bells has disappeared, but the long wind blowing through Qilian and Tarim is eternal. We are all passers-by while walking there.

Buy a meat bun in the morning market in Xi'an, and then follow the crowds to the Shaanxi History Museum or the Terracotta Warriors and Horses. This is the travel rhythm of almost everyone who comes to Xi'an.

In addition, there are large and empty ruins that allow you to return to the most open and inclusive golden age in Chinese history. The Daming Palace, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and Leyouyuan in the Tang Dynasty, even if they are just looking at each other from a distance. Nanshan is immersed in the chants of countless poets.

There are excellent scenery along the Lanzhou-Xinjiang Railway. In Lanzhou, which is nurtured by the Yellow River, replenish your energy with a bowl of beef noodles, and then step into the Hexi Corridor where history is piled up.

Wuwei, Zhangye, Jiuquan, and Dunhuang were once the four towns in Hexi that were managed by the Han Empire. For more than two thousand years, they have been the only way from the Central Plains to the Western Regions.

You can dig through the cocoons with your traveling companions to find the westbound road signs that Zhang Qian and Xuanzang followed, and you can also get a glimpse of the historical scars left by Stein and Pelliot.

In Mogao Grottoes, spend at least a whole day immersed in the glorious caves, and imagine how believers thousands of years ago sketched out the world of faith in their hearts with a candlelight, stroke by stroke. .

A broader landscape has begun in Xinjiang. The scorching sun that shines brightly in Turpan never stops, and only the karez can help you "block out the sun" for a short time.

Learn to bargain in the Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, and then dive into the slightly horrifying mummy exhibition hall of the Xinjiang Museum, where you can look into the eyes of the residents of this land for generations.

The Tianshan Mountains will accompany you all the way west. After collecting fragrant pears from Korla and apples from Aksu, you can enjoy a smoky barbecue on the streets of Kashgar. More ancient cities are hidden in the desert. In Beiting, Gaochang or Qiuci, you can step into the historical secrets sealed by the yellow sand and time.

Exclusive Tips

The experience of visiting the Mogao Grottoes is better during the off-season (early December to the end of March). Not only are the tickets half-priced, but the number of visitable grottoes has also been increased by half. . The team may not be full, so the explanation atmosphere is better. The scenic Duku Highway is only open to traffic from June to September. During this period, if heavy rain causes mudslides, landslides, etc., the highway will also be interrupted. Self-drivers are advised to call the traffic consultation hotline (0992-3353000) first. Those who do not drive themselves can rent a car from Dushanzi or Kuqa (1,500-2,000 yuan/car).

Theme Activities

Crossing the Duku Highway

The Duku Highway starts from Dushanzi in the north and ends at Kuqa in the south, crossing the vast Tianshan Mountains and crossing 4 places with an altitude of 3,000 meters. Along the way to Daban, there are unique mud volcanoes, the lush Bayinbuluk and Nalati grasslands, and the maze-like Kuqa Grand Canyon, which can be called the culmination of the most wonderful landforms in Xinjiang.

The wonder of the grottoes does not stop at Dunhuang

In addition to the most famous Mogao Grottoes, the Silk Road is also a history of Chinese grottoes. The Qiuci Grottoes in Kuqa are the earliest large-scale grottoes excavated in China, among which the Kizil Grottoes are the most important. The Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves in Turpan is an important Buddhist center in the Gaochang area.

The Yulin Grottoes near Dunhuang are also famous for their exquisite murals. Tianti Mountain and Bingling Temple in the Hexi Corridor are important representatives of grotto art, and Maiji Mountain is a temple of clay sculptures.

Silk Road Books and Videos

To better understand the rich history of the Silk Road, you can do some preview homework in advance: "New Silk Road" and "New Silk Road" filmed by NHK "Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes: A Panoramic View of Beauty" can take you through the historical panorama of the Silk Road. "Xuan Zang Road" and "Hexi Corridor" are very high-quality domestic documentaries. In addition, you can also read "A New History of the Silk Road" to learn about many unknown historical details; "The Golden Peach of Samarkand" focuses more on the material and cultural exchanges along the Silk Road. It is an outstanding Sinology book The novels "Abandoned Capital" and "White Deer Plain" present the life of Chang'an after its prosperity has faded. Yangtze River Delta Region

The warm and fertile dream of Jiangnan

Shanghai, Nanjing, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Huzhou, etc.

Travel time: 10 to 15 days

This is the paradise on earth in landscape poetry and painting, and it is also the powerful engine of China today. You can brew a pot of spring tea, row a boat, and savor the gardens and water towns, or you can shuttle through the modern and fashionable urban streets and feel the speed and passion of the "free shipping area". The comprehensive range of convenient facilities also allows you to truly travel wherever your heart desires.

"Moving in Qinhuai at night near the restaurant" "Fireworks in Yangzhou in March" "Hanshan Temple outside Gusu City" "Wanting to compare the West Lake to the West" "From Baicao Garden to Sanwei Bookstore"? You must be familiar with these poems Wen is all too familiar. Then why not follow the geographical pointers and enter the land where elegant travelers gather?

Shanghai is an ideal starting point with its connections in all directions, and you can visit each area one by one. The most representative ones are the former ten-mile foreign market - the Bund, Yuyuan Garden, Xintiandi area, as well as the French-style Xujiahui and Tianzifang. If you have time, visit Nanjing West Road, the North Bank of Suzhou River, or head to the fairy tale world - Disney Resort.

Water will be the most important theme of this trip. The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, listed as a World Cultural Heritage, flows from north to south through Yangzhou, Suzhou, Hangzhou and extends to Ningbo. There are still ancient towpaths and wharves on both sides of the river.

You can take a boat ride down the river or cycle along the canal for sightseeing. The cobweb-like rivers also connect countless warm ancient water towns. It is best to stay one night, sleep on the water with the sound of oars and lights, and then take a leisurely stroll in the bluestone lanes in the early morning.

The lakes, large and small, are scattered pearls. Some watch the ups and downs of the ancient capital, and some breed delicious lake food. When the rivers merge into the sea, you will also see thrilling tides and islands far away from the hustle and bustle.

While walking along the water, you can also become an architectural connoisseur, visiting the traditional and elegant Jiangnan gardens, the Republic of China mansions that combine Chinese and Western styles, the magnificent architectural complexes from all over the world, and the row upon row of skyscrapers.

When you are tired from walking, replenish your energy with delicious food: sweet Subang cuisine, delicious Hangzhou cuisine, light and mild Huaiyang cuisine, Shanghainese cuisine with thick oil and red sauce, and various street foods Snacks or Western desserts, there is always something to suit your appetite.

Of course, as a modern urban cluster, vitality and creativity are indispensable here. All kinds of personalized shops, exhibitions and performances are still waiting for you to discover. Give it some time and you won't want to leave so quickly.

Exclusive Tips

The Yangtze River Delta region is often densely populated with scenic spots and interesting streets. You may wish to travel light and adopt the "walking + cycling" tour method to travel through the streets. In addition, since the number of tourists remains high all year round, you can make more use of booking channels for food and accommodation or avoid popular times.

Theme activities

Attention star-chasers

Here comes the opportunity to meet celebrities! There are many film and television bases hidden in the Yangtze River Delta, including those who filmed "Love Deeply" "Rain__" Shanghai Film and Television Park, the large-scale Hengdian Film and Television City, etc. Many university campuses are often used as filming locations. For example, the movie "To Youth" was shot at Nanjing University of Science and Technology, and the headquarters of Soochow University appeared in the TV series "Why Shengxiaomo".

Unlock the Ancient Road

The beautiful Hui-Hang Ancient Road was once an important route for merchants and students to travel between Huizhou and Hangzhou in ancient times. Now it has become a popular hiking route for exploring ancient times. It has low difficulty, clear routes, many supply points, and is quite friendly to novices. Take a 2-3 hour bus from Hangzhou to Zhechuan, and then start hiking. The total journey to Yuchuan via the ancient road is about 23 kilometers and takes more than half a day. Along the way, you will pass through quaint and steep valleys, waterfalls, etc.

Visiting universities: former Christian universities

From the mid-19th century to the early 20th century, the Christian Church established 13 Christian universities in China, 6 of which were in the Yangtze River Delta region. Including today's Zhejiang University Zhijiang Campus (Zhijiang University), East China University of Political Science and Law Changning Campus (St. John's University), University of Shanghai for Science and Technology Junggong Road Campus (Hujiang University), Nanjing University Gulou Campus (Jinling University), Suzhou University Headquarters ( Soochow University), Nanjing Normal University Suiyuan Campus (Jinling Women's University). Because the planning and construction of Christian universities have a Western flavor, with extensive use of red bricks and bell towers, these campuses have outstanding appearance, and many of them are listed as national key cultural relics protection units. Small Budget, Big Travel

For students, completing larger trips on a smaller budget can bring a lot of fulfillment. "Frugal travel" is certainly one way, but in many cases, you don't have to reduce spending at the expense of experience. Appropriate money-saving skills and rational consumption concepts will benefit you a lot in your future life.

1. Student discount

There is no doubt that the student ID card is one of the most useful discount tools when traveling: in most scenic spots, you can get 50% off or even lower discounts. Discounts, but graduate student ID cards often no longer enjoy student discounts (but in Europe and the United States, general student ID cards do not differentiate between undergraduate and graduate students). In many scenic spots in China, the college entrance examination admission ticket or admission notice of that year can also be used as a discount voucher.

2. Carpooling and group sharing

If you want to go to some remote destinations that lack public transportation, transportation will be a big expense, and you definitely don’t want to pay expensive I don’t want to compete with drivers who ask for high prices. Many local travel agencies and youth hostels provide short-distance carpooling or group services, which are much cheaper than chartering a car alone.

3. Youth discount tickets

Many airlines, including China Eastern Airlines and Finnair, provide exclusive youth discounts or student discounts. The fares are cheaper and usually apply to More relaxed cancellation and change policy. When searching for air tickets, you can first focus on the target airline, and then find out whether there are special fares for young students through the official website or customer service phone number.

4. Booking

Whether it is a hotel or air ticket, booking in advance can always save money. Many airlines or online travel agency (OTA) websites have fixed membership days or promotional periods. "Double Eleven" and "Double Twelve" often have the largest discounts.

5. Youth Hostels

You can purchase a YHA membership card to get discounts on all youth hostels under the International Youth Hostels Association. In addition, YHA and ISIC have joint membership cards, which is cheaper than applying for them separately, and you can also enjoy the benefits of both associations.

6. Group buying websites

Group buying websites are an important money-saving tool. You can find discounts on almost all aspects of food, clothing, housing and transportation. Websites such as Meituan and Dianping are also offering more and more overseas group buying projects, covering tickets, meals and short-distance trips.

7. Coupon tickets and city cards

Many tourist cities will launch various combinations of attraction passes or city cards, such as Beijing Museum Pass, London Pass and Turkey Museum Pass, covering You can save a lot of money on tickets by visiting most popular attractions. But please note: This type of coupon usually has a limited period of use. To maximize its value, you need to plan your trip in advance.

8. Payment and cash withdrawal

As mobile payment apps such as Alipay and WeChat are popular in the world, you can find many preferential information on them. When using credit cards to make purchases overseas, if you have large purchases, you can first compare the exchange rates of different credit cards such as UnionPay, Visa, and MasterCard. Try to keep accounts in local currency to avoid dynamic currency conversion fees (DCC). In addition, the debit cards of many small and medium-sized banks are often free of charge fees, which can save a lot of money when withdrawing money from other places, inter-banks or overseas.