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Avoid crowds and travel like a local with 6 secret travel destinations you didn't know existed!

Often popular sights of city are visiting card of city, and streets and alleys in city are real life of city.

If you want to know more about city, you need to avoid crowded hotspots, live and travel like a local...

Avoid crowds and travel like a local with 6 secret travel destinations you didn't know existed!
  • The most beautiful place in Yunnan is not only Shangri-La, but also village of Yubeng, a corner of paradise.
  • Avoid crowds and travel like a local with 6 secret travel destinations you didn't know existed!

    At foot of Meili, between rivers and streams, there is a fairyland where gods left world, it is called Yubeng.

    "Yubeng" means "a place where sacred scriptures are collected" in Tibetan. This once isolated village neighbors Goddess Peak and Wuguan Peak. Climbing higher, it seems that Kawagebo is also within reach.

    Yubeng's charm lies not only in its stunning natural scenery, but also in its sacred religious significance: Yubeng Village is a must-see in Meili Neihuan.

    Along way, colorful prayer flags, dense heaps of mani, waterfalls, rivers and caves with a special meaning...

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    Even now, transportation between Yubeng and outside world is still inconvenient, as long as you are ready to get close, you will be amazed by its immense charm.

    It is best to avoid rainy season and winter when heading to Ubeng. The best time to travel to Ubeng is April-June and September-November.

    Yubeng is also open to outside world in middle of winter, when covered with snow, it has a different taste.

    Avoid crowds and travel like a local with 6 secret travel destinations you didn't know existed!

    Eubeng is known as "heaven for eyes, hell for feet", hiking is best way to enjoy beauty of Eubeng!

    Avoid crowds and travel like a local with 6 secret travel destinations you didn't know existed!

    Map of Yubeng (from "The most beautiful of Yubeng")

    Avoid crowds and travel like a local with 6 secret travel destinations you didn't know existed!

    Height map of Yubeng (from "The Most Beautiful Yubeng")

    Avoid crowds and travel like a local with 6 secret travel destinations you didn't know existed!

    Walking map of Yubeng Falls (from "The most beautiful of Yubeng")

  • The most beautiful photography spot in Fujian is not only Gulangyu Island, but also Xiapu, "the most beautiful tidal flat."
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    Xiapu, located on northeast coast of Fujian Province, is "Hometown of Seaweed in China" and "Hometown of Seaweed in China".

    In addition to being rich in seafood, it is surrounded by mountains and sea, a pleasant climate, most beautiful coastline and most beautiful tidal flats in China~

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    The setting sun melts gold, fishing boats sing at night, water sparkles, and radiance shines... Xiapu is like a bright pearl laid out on shores of East China Sea, shining brightly, constantly attracting photography lovers from all over country~< / p> Avoid crowds and travel like a local with 6 secret travel destinations you didn't know existed!

  • In Qinghai, it is worth visiting not only Qinghai Lake, but also “Sea of ​​Hundred Li Flowers” ​​source.
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    For those who love to travel, they have to go to Northwest several times in their lives. For those who love rapeseed, Menyuan is a choice you won't regret.

    Qinghai is cool in July, at this time Menyuan is like a spring of gold, and 10,000 mu golden rapeseed flowers are like a huge oil painting that heals people's hearts!

    The rapeseed flowers in Menyuan are different from rapeseed flowers in Jiangnan and Southwest. The main feature is their grandeur.

    The rapeseed flower field is adjacent to Qilian Mountain to north, Yunan City to west, Yulong Beach to east, and Osaka Mountain to south, stretching for hundreds of kilometers.

    Avoid crowds and travel like a local with 6 secret travel destinations you didn't know existed!

    Only when you actually enter Qinghai can you understand meaning of phrase "Once you meet Qinghai and miss your life, you will be a passerby in heaven from then on."

    Avoid crowds and travel like a local with 6 secret travel destinations you didn't know existed!
  • In Tibet, there is not only Lhasa and Nyingchi, but also "Heavenly Lake" Namtso.
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    Namtso, located in central Tibet, is second largest lake in Tibet and third largest salt lake in China.

    The lake is located at an altitude of 4718 meters above sea level, has shape of a rectangle, and deepest part is more than 120 meters, it is highest large lake in world.

    "Namtso" in Tibetan means "heavenly lake". It is one of "Three Sacred Lakes" in Tibet and a famous Buddhist holy site.

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    July-September is best time to travel to Namtso, but this season has more rain and worse road conditions, so you need to pay attention to safety when traveling.

    Avoid crowds and travel like a local with 6 secret travel destinations you didn't know existed!

    The Holy Elephant Tianmen is quietly hidden on north bank of Namtso, opposite Nyainkentangla Mountain across Namtso. It is said to be wedding place of Namtso and Nyenchen Tangla Mountain. The holy door to heaven.

    Avoid crowds and travel like a local with 6 secret travel destinations you didn't know existed!
  • Besides Sanya and Haikou, Wanning, "the hometown of betel nuts", is worth a visit in Hainan.
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    Wanning, located on southeast coast of Hainan Island, is a small seaside town that combines delicious food with beautiful scenery.

    Wanning has been awarded title of "Hometown of Betel Nuts" by State Forestry Administration and is main betel nut production area in Hainan.

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    Wanning is also very rich in tourism resources. The jurisdiction has strange mountains, strange rocks, hot springs, beaches, islands, rivers, waterfalls, etc. There are 10 scenic spots in jurisdiction, such as Shimei Bay and Riyue Bay. 109 km coastline, picturesque premium bay.

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    Wanning Bay is a holy place for surfing that surfers aspire to and has best conditions in China.

    Whether it's sea or a vibrant city, Mannings always gives you a sense of happiness and sunshine.

    Avoid crowds and travel like a local with 6 secret travel destinations you didn't know existed!
  • The most interesting ancient village in Anhui Province is not only Xidi Hongcun, but also Mulitong Village.
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    Mulison Village is located on the slope of Kuzhujian Mountain, almost 1,000 meters above sea level, in Xioning County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province.

    It has excellent ecology and unique topography. It is located on a ridge suspended from three sides and is famous for its sea of ​​clouds. Known as "the most beautiful alpine village in Huangshan."

    Avoid crowds and travel like a local with 6 secret travel destinations you didn't know existed!

    Mulisong is currently in an undeveloped stage, in recent years it has gradually appeared in people's view, attracting attention of many photographers. Whenever it rains lightly, village looks more ethereal.