Friends, are you a little overwhelmed by the city's traffic and reinforced concrete?
When you wake up every day, you see the crowded subway, the blocked roads, and the piles of work, do you especially miss the carefree and slow-paced life when you were a child?
Don't worry, today I will take you to escape the hustle and bustle, to explore the treasures hidden in the mountains and rivers in China, and feel what it means to "steal half a day of leisure".
1. Wuzhen, Zhejiang
When it comes to Jiangnan water towns, the first thing that comes to mind is always Wuzhen.
The small bridge and flowing water, the bluestone pavement, the white walls and tiles, like an elegant ink painting, are so beautiful that people can't take their eyes off it.
Wuzhen is not big, and it will be almost the same for two days of leisurely shopping.
You can take a rowing boat, shuttle through the ancient river, listen to the boatman humming the melodious Jiangnan tune, and watch the ancient houses on both sides of the river slowly retreat, as if you have traveled back to the Jiangnan water town a hundred years ago.
When you are tired of walking, you can find a teahouse near the water, brew a pot of tea, with a few pieces of sweet and soft Dingsheng cake, and quietly daze for an afternoon, watching the sparkling waves on the river, listening to the tea guests chatting about homely things, and feeling the beauty of the slow passage of time.
At night, the lights are on, and Wuzhen in the night is even more charming.
You can go to the old streets and taste local specialties, such as the sauce with a rich sauce, the crispy aunt cake on the outside and the tender inside, etc., which are guaranteed to leave you with endless memories.
Finally, be sure to watch a wonderful "Xizha Impression".
This large-scale landscape live performance, with water as the stage and bridges as the connection, shows the history, culture and folk customs of Wuzhen to the fullest, which is definitely a visual feast.
2. Yunnan Jianshui
Jianshui Ancient City, a famous cultural city with a history of 1,000 years, does not have the hustle and bustle of Lijiang, nor the commercialization of Dali, and some are just quiet, simple and comfortable.
Walking through the ancient city, you will be amazed by the ancient architecture here.
Antique dwellings, carved beams and painted buildings, still stand after a hundred years of wind and rain; The well-preserved Temple of Literature, solemn and solemn, is a place where ancient literati and writers read and studied; There is also the ancient well that has gone through wind and rain, the well water is clear and sweet, as if telling the vicissitudes of the history of this ancient city.
When you come to Jianshui, you must try the local specialty snack - roast tofu.
Jianshui's tofu is made by ancient methods, the taste is delicate, the bean aroma is rich, with a special dipping sauce, one bite down, the outside is charred and the inside is tender, spicy and delicious, it is so delicious that it can't stop.
If you have more time, you can also visit the nearby Tuanshan Village and Swallow Cave.
Tuanshan Village is a well-preserved traditional Han village, where the houses are built on the mountain, scattered and full of rich pastoral scenery.
The Swallow Cave is a naturally formed karst cave, and the stalactites in the cave are in a variety of shapes and beautiful.
3. Yangshuo, Guangxi
"Guilin's landscape is the best in the world, and Yangshuo's landscape is the best in Guilin", this sentence is enough to prove how beautiful Yangshuo's scenery is.
Strange peaks, beautiful waters, pastorals, and ancient towns constitute a picturesque landscape and pastoral scenery.
You can rent a bicycle and ride slowly along the banks of the Yulong River, feeling the breeze and admiring the idyllic scenery on both sides.
When you are tired of riding, you can find a small shop by the river, order a refreshing drink, quietly watch the river flow slowly, and feel the beauty of time standing still.
You can also take a bamboo raft and float on the Li River to feel the artistic conception of "people swimming in the painting".
The green hills on both sides of the bank are continuous, and the strange peaks are reflected in the water, forming a beautiful landscape painting.
In the evening, be sure to go to West Street for a taste of the exotic atmosphere.
West Street is Yangshuo's oldest and most prosperous street, with many bars and shops, full of exotic atmosphere.
There are also many delicacies in Yangshuo, such as fresh and spicy beer fish, sour and spicy snail noodles, sweet and delicious osmanthus cakes, etc., all of which are not to be missed.
4. Langzhong, Sichuan
The ancient city of Langzhong, a treasure land of feng shui, is surrounded by water on three sides, resembling the pattern of "Jincheng River Ring" in feng shui, and is known as "the first city of feng shui in China".
The ancient city of Langzhong is well preserved, with ancient streets, alleys, ancient courtyards and ancient temples, all exuding a strong historical and cultural atmosphere.
You can go to Zhangfei Temple to experience the culture of the Three Kingdoms, go to the Gongyuan to experience the ancient imperial examination system, go to Huaguanglou to overlook the whole picture of the ancient city, and feel the historical precipitation of this thousand-year-old city.
The delicacies of Langzhong are also unique, such as spicy and fragrant Zhang Fei beef, sour and appetizing Boryeong vinegar, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, etc., all of which are delicacies that the locals are proud of.
5. Xiapu, Fujian
Xiapu, a place known as "the most beautiful tidal flat in China", has a long coastline, peculiar tidal flat landforms, and colorful "sea ranches".
Every morning and evening, when the sun's rays fall on the tidal flats, the seawater, the sky, the clouds, and the tidal flats form a dreamlike picture, which is breathtakingly beautiful.
You can rent a car and go north along the coastline to Yangjiaxi, Beiqi, Xiaohao, Dongbi and other places to chase the most beautiful light and shadow and freeze the most beautiful moments.
6. Shandong Penglai
Penglai, a coastal city full of mythology, has been known as "fairyland on earth" since ancient times.
Legend has it that Qin Shi Huang sent people here many times to find the elixir of life, and the story of the Eight Immortals crossing the sea also happened here.
You can climb to Penglai Pavilion, overlook the blue waters of the Bohai Sea, and feel the wonder of "mirage"; You can also go to the Eight Immortals Sea View Area to explore the footprints of the Eight Immortals; You can also go to the Sanxian Mountain Scenic Area to feel the breadth and profundity of Taoist culture.
Penglai's seafood is also a major feature, fresh and plump sea cucumbers, abalone, crabs, etc., which will definitely make you feast.
How about it, friends, after reading these 6 treasure small counties, can you no longer hold back the excitement in your heart and want to set off immediately?
Then hurry up, feel the joy of slow life, and find your own poetry and distance!