In the land of China, there are 20 places to visit in life.
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one. introduce myself

Advocate nature, love mountains and grasslands, and call himself a "travel addict".

two. Recall the past.

Traveling around China has been my dream since I was a child. When I was still in primary school, I remember one time at a theme class meeting. The class teacher asked each of us children to talk about their ideals. In our era, most primary school students and children would say, I want to be a scientist, build aircraft and cannons in the future, I want to be the People's Liberation Army and defend the motherland, I want to be the people's teacher, and the gardener of the motherland, etc. But my answer surprised the head teacher. I said that my ideal wasdiscover China, because the only films shown on the big screen in China at that time were documentaries of King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia visiting China. At that time, Prince Norodom Sihanouk traveled through many beautiful mountains, rivers and rivers in China. Although China was backward at that time, the natural scenery was original and extremely beautiful, leaving an indelible and profound mark on my young soul. How big is China? What does it look like? When I was still a kid, I didn't have any concepts. I just expressed my true feelings and childish words, just words. Teachers in those days were all revolutionaries. When they heard this ideal, they immediately criticized me severely, saying that I was a seedling who could eat, drink and have fun. They criticized me in the whole class. The theme class meeting turned into a criticism meeting to educate me. Many children ignored me, which made me miserable.

Entering adolescence, at the age of 17, when I was still childish, I traveled alone for the first time, traveling alone in Suzhou and Wuxi. I remember that my parents only gave me 15 yuan at that time. If I had no money to stay in an inn, I would sleep in the train station. If I had no money to go to a restaurant, I would buy a sesame seed cake for 3 cents to satisfy my hunger. I visited most attractions in Suzhou and Wuxi for 15 yuan. At that time, the tickets were cheap, some were 3 cents, some were 5 cents, and the most expensive ticket was only 1 cents. For example, Yuantouzhu in Wuxi, the ticket was 1 cents. There are more attractions that are free, so 15 yuan is a relatively large amount. This enabled me to visit many scenic spots in Suzhou and Wuxi.

Wuxi
The childish landlord traveled to Suzhou and Wuxi alone at the age of 17. Look at these shoes and you will know what era they are.

I am over fifty years old now, and I have finally realized my childhood ideals.Backpack self-serviceI have traveled to all provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government, as well as Hong Kong and Macao regions except Taiwan. I have visited all major provinces. China is a vast land and abundant resources, and of course there are many places I have not set foot in. From the places I have visited, through comparison and personal opinion, the following 20 places include mountains, rivers, humanities, history, natural scenery, and ancient buildings. They are very distinctive, beautiful, and unique. I have to go in life.

three. The mountains and rivers of the motherland are magnificent.
Lijiang
There is a beautiful rainbow deep in the mountains.
Lijiang
Lugu Lake
Lijiang
Lugu Lake
Lijiang
Lugu Lake
Sichuan
Kangding Mugecuo Scenic Area
Lijiang
The real first bay of the Yangtze River.
Yunnan
Shangri-La Jinsha River takes a big turn.
I went to Changbai Mountain Tianchi in 2018.
Xinjiang
Northern Xinjiang---Wuerhe Devil City
Colorful Beach Scenic Area in Burqin, Xinjiang.
Xinjiang
Colorful Beach Scenic Area in Burqin, Xinjiang.
Colorful Beach Scenic Area in Burqin, Xinjiang.
In northern Xinjiang, on the way from Baihaba to Kanas.
Xinjiang
In northern Xinjiang, on the way from Baihaba to Kanas.
Xinjiang
In northern Xinjiang, Kanas Scenic Area-Shenlong Bay.
Xinjiang
Early morning in Baihaba Village.
Xinjiang
Northern Xinjiang, Baihaba Village.
Xinjiang
In northern Xinjiang, the morning fog in Hemu Village.
Hemu Village, northern Xinjiang.
Xinjiang
Hemu Village, northern Xinjiang.
Sichuan
Aden Scenic Area
Sichuan
Aden Scenic Area
Sichuan
Daocheng--Xingyicuo Scenic Area.
Sichuan
The secret realm of western Sichuan--Dangling.
Sichuan
Danba Carved Building, a unique building in the land of China.
Guangdong
Kaiping Carving Building in Guangdong
Hubei
Wuhan yellow crane tower
Shanghai
Shanghai's Western Building.
Inner Mongolia
Hulunbuir's grassland sky road. There are no cattle, sheep, no people, only the sky road, endless, and the sky and earth are in the same color.
Inner Mongolia
The vast Hulunbuir Prairie.
Sanshiquan Waterfall in Lushan, Jiangxi. I went to Lushan in 2020 and wrote travel notes
Xizang
Namcuo Scenic Area in Xizang
Xizang
Namcuo Scenic Area
Xizang
Side of the Potala Palace.
I took it on the train on the way from Xining to Lhasa by train.
Qinghai
Mirror of the sky---Chaka Salt Lake.
Harbin
Sofia Church in Harbin, I went to Harbin in 2008.
Tianjin
Tianjin Yangliuqing. I went to Tianjin in 2012.
Tianjin
Tianjin Historical Culture Street. I went to Tianjin in 2012.
Shaanxi
Yucha Grand Canyon
Shaanxi
Yucha Grand Canyon
Gansu
Gannan Stone City---Zagana
I went to Meili Snow Mountain in Shangri-La, Yunnan in 2013.
Meili Snow Mountain in Shangri-La, Yunnan.
Shangri-La
Morning view of Yubeng Village, Shangri-La, Yunnan. I went to Shangri-La in 2013.
Shangri-La
Morning view of Yubeng Village, Shangri-La, Yunnan. I went to Shangri-La in 2013.
Shangri-La
Baishuitai Scenic Area in Shangri-La, Yunnan. I like this scenic area very much. It has few people and beautiful scenery. I compare it to a place where immortals live. I went in 2013.
Xishuangbanna
Xishuangbanna, Water-Splashing Square in Ganlanba. I went to Xishuangbanna in 2012.
Xishuangbanna
The tropical rainforest scenery of Xishuangbanna, I went to Xishuangbanna in 2012.
Tengchong
Tengchong, Yunnan, I went in 2020.
I visited the ancient city of Xizhou in Dali, Yunnan in 2021.
The first tower in Kaifeng, Henan---Iron Tower.
Panoramic view of Siguniang Mountain in western Sichuan.
Siguniang Mountain in western Sichuan.
Night view of Baota Mountain in Yan 'an.
Qiankun Bay near Yan 'an
Wave Valley near Yan 'an
Blue ice cave in Hailuogou, western Sichuan.
Blue ice cave in Hailuogou, western Sichuan.
Hongshi Beach near Hailuogou.
Hongshi Beach near Hailuogou.
Hongshi Beach near Hailuogou.
Duotian in Xinghua, Jiangsu
The moon gate of Ningxia's Western Film and Television City.
Sichuan
Dadu River, the famous Luding Bridge. I went to Luding Bridge in 2016.
Sichuan
I went to Yajia Qinghai in western Sichuan on May 16 and witnessed the snow in May.
Dalian
I went to Bangyu Island in Dalian in 2011.
Three Gorges Dam tourist area
Take a Three Gorges cruise ship and you will see the famous Kuimen. I went in 2012.
Heilongjiang
China's largest waterfall-Jingbo Lake.
Zhejiang
The hometown of covered bridges in China-Taishun's Yuwen Bridge. I went in 2007.

Mulijin small village in Xiuning, Huangshan, Anhui.

Tachuan, a small village in Huangshan City, Anhui Province.

A scenic spot in Chaihe Town, Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia---Moon Tianchi Lake.

This scenic spot has been closed. Based on my years of tourism experience, I walked from a forest road to the scenic track. In a scenic spot where there were no tourists, it was not easy to climb the mountain for 2 hours to find this Moon Lake.

In the Hulunbuir Grassland in Inner Mongolia, there are only cattle and sheep, but no human habitation.

Lijiang is the real first bay of the Yangtze River.

Four. In the land of China, there are 20 places to visit in life.

Rather than saying that the land of China is the 20 places to visit in life, they are simply my personal summary of the tourist attractions I have visited in the past 20 years.

Everywhere I've beenThrough comparison, I personally feel that the following 20 places have mountains, rivers, humanities and history, grasslands, lakes, natural scenery, and ancient buildings. They are beautiful, unique, and unique. I have to go in my life.

The following 20 places,no particular order

1. Beijing and Shanghai

reason

Beijing is the capital of China and a place that everyone in the Chinese people yearn for. We grew up singing the song "I Love Tiananmen Square in Beijing". At that time, primary school students all had a dream to go to Beijing to see Tiananmen Square. So Beijing has to go. When I was very young, I once heard an uncle who had only been to Beijing say: "A person must go to Beijing once in his life. If you have been to Beijing, there is no need to go to other places in China." At that time, these words were deeply imprinted in my young mind, but to this day, I have traveled all over China, and now I think this uncle's words are both exaggerated andchildish, but it is not unreasonable.

I have been to Beijing many times, and I have studied and lived in Beijing for 2 years.

Beijing
Temple of Heaven
Beijing
bird's nest

Shanghai

reason

Shanghai, the magic capital, was once a paradise for foreign adventurers. Today, China's financial center, and the new and old buildings on both sides of the Huangpu River are lit up every night. It is unparalleled and can be called the best in the world.

I remember Zhao Zhongxiang, a senior host of China Central Television, once said this on a TV program: "In the 1960s and 1970s, if we had the opportunity to go to Shanghai on business, we would be more proud than going abroad now." This sentence alone is the reason for my recommendation. Of course. After the reform and opening up, Shanghai has undergone earth-shaking changes. Even I, an old Shanghai, don't know Shanghai anymore, so Shanghai must come and see it.

Shanghai is my hometown where I was born and raised.

Shanghai
"Paper Building".

This old house is located in Shitan Lane, Ningbo Road, Shanghai. It is called the "Paper Building". A certain facade of this house is as thin as paper, so it is called the "Paper Building". I wonder where there is a similar old house in China? When I wrote this travel note, this "paper building"mayhas been

It was demolished, what a pity!

Shanghai
The landmark building on the Bund in Shanghai---the meteorological signal station.

National key protected buildings. In 1884, the signal station was a long wooden pole standing upright on the ground, based on meteorological information transmitted from the observatory. In 1907, a cylindrical meteorological signal was rebuilt. The platform was 50 meters high and the tower was 36.8 meters high. It was called the "Atuonuba"-style building. In order to protect this building, during the Bund renovation project in 1993, it was moved eastward by 20 meters.

Shanghai
The former site of the British Consulate General in Shanghai is located at the source of the Bund. It's a very beautiful building. Now there is a high-end restaurant inside. Friends who are not short of money can go in and experience it.
Shanghai
Shanghai's iconic attraction-the Bund.

When you come to Shanghai, the most important thing is to see Shanghai's world-class buildings.

Shanghai
Shanghai's iconic attractions-Huangpu River and Bund.
Shanghai
Shanghai's Bund source. If tourists come to Shanghai, they are recommended to visit here. It is near the Waibaidu Bridge. It is called the Bund Source. It is a very beautiful international building. Every day, many beautiful women come here to check in and take photos.
Shanghai
Shanghai Post Museum. A classic old building on Sichuan North Road.

Shanghai's old building--Wukang Building, a new Internet celebrity check-in point, attracts many beautiful and handsome guys to check in here every day. Opposite the Wukang Building is the villa of former Honorary President Soong Ching Ling in Shanghai.

Once the first church in the Far East, Shanghai Xujiahui Catholic Church.

2. Great Wall----Geographical location: Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Gansu, etc.

Reason:

The Great Wall is a symbol of China. As a Chinese, the Great Wall has to be visited. The Badaling in Beijing is majestic and well-preserved, the Huangyaguan in Tianjin is built as old as before, with a unique flavor, the Laolongtou in Hebei steps into the sea, the Han Great Wall in Gansu has a long history, and the Great Wall in Laoniuwan in Pianguan, Shanxi closely embraces the Yellow River. The great man said: He is not a hero who has not reached the Great Wall. So you must go to the Great Wall once in your life. You will be a hero when you go to the Great Wall.

I have been to different types of Great Wall, Great Wall passes and Great Wall ruins across the country. I have been to the Badaling Great Wall in Beijing five times and the Mutianyu Great Wall once. Because I went early, there were no digital cameras at that time.

Tianjin
The Huangyaguan Great Wall in Ji County, Tianjin. I went to the Huangyaguan Great Wall in 2012.
Gansu
The first pier of the Great Wall near Jiayuguan, Gansu Province. I went to Jiayuguan, Gansu Province in 2009.
Dunhuang
I visited the Han Great Wall site near Dunhuang in 2009.
Beijing
Mutianyu Great Wall, Beijing. I went to the Mutianyu Great Wall in 2001.
Hunan
I visited the Great Wall of the South in Xiangxi, Hunan in 2018.
Shanxi
Laoniu Bay, Pianguan, Shanxi Province--the place where the Great Wall and the Yellow River embrace. I went to Shanxi in 2010.
Shaanxi
The Ming Great Wall site in Jingbian. I went to Yan 'an and Yulin in 2017.

3. Potala Palace, Namtso----Geographical location: Xizang

Reason:

Potala Palace: There is no doubt and no need to explain. The Butala Palace is a must-visit place in life.

Namtso Holy Lake: Snow mountains, green mountains, and holy water blend into one. In one word, beauty. In a perfect life, you must go to Xizang. It can be said that Namtso is the most beautiful lake in China. I believe that travelers who have been there will definitely agree with this praise. (XizangI have written travel notes, titled: "Crossing Mount Everest over 50", interested friends can search for this travel note on Baidu "Crossing Mount Everest over 50").

Namtso is one of the three largest sacred lakes in Xizang. The lake surface is about 4718 meters above sea level. The pure lake water of Namtso is intoxicating. The snow-capped Nienqing Tanggula Mountain in the distance is like an angel in white guarding the beautiful sacred lake. Namtso is also known as one of the tallest and most beautiful lakes in the world. It has a very sacred status in the hearts of Tibetan people. There is a saying in Xizang: "The Year of the Horse turns to the Divine Mountain, the Year of the Sheep turns to the Divine Lake, and the Year of the Monkey turns to the Forest." Therefore, every Tibetan Year of the Sheep, many Buddhist believers will come thousands of miles to Namtso and turn to the Lake on pilgrimage. They believe that the Year of the Sheep turns to the Lake is the most successful.

Xizang, I am2011Year passed.

Xizang
Potala Palace with lights first turned on
Xizang
Potala Palace at night
Xizang
Looking at the cloth palace from another perspective
Xizang

The Potala Palace is not so much a building as a pure Chinese ink painting.

Xizang
A devout believer and tourists were all watching and taking photos in the Potala Palace.
Xizang
Holy Lake--Namcuo.
Xizang
Xizang
Holy Lake--Namcuo.
Xizang
The rolling snowy mountains are like a holy Hada, hanging on the beautiful Namtso Holy Lake.
Xizang
Holy Lake--Namcuo.
Xizang
Mount Everest Base Camp. The base camp has now been permanently closed, and I was lucky enough to stay overnight at this base camp, the highest altitude in the world. Unfortunately, the weather was bad that day and Mount Everest was not seen.
Xizang
The stone tablet at the base camp of Mount Everest has now been permanently closed, and tourists will no longer see this stone tablet at an altitude of 5200.
Xizang
Another peak in Xizang--Namjabawa Peak.
Xizang
The scenery of Xizang photographed on the train from Lhasa to Xining.
Xizang
yangzhuoyongcuo
Xizang
Grassland meandering water at the foot of the snowy mountains.
Xizang
The scenery of Xizang photographed on the train from Lhasa to Xining.

Of course, in addition to Namco, there are many beautiful lakes in the land of China, such as Qinghai Lake in Qinghai, Lugu Lake in Yunnan, etc., which are equally beautiful. These lakes are alsoBe sure to go

Qinghai
Sunset on Qinghai Lake.
Qinghai Lake
Sunset on Qinghai Lake.
Qinghai
Sunset on Qinghai Lake.
Qinghai
The sky road to Qinghai Lake.
Qinghai Lake
Golden Qinghai Lake
Qinghai
Qinghai Lake is also one of my favorite lakes.

Qinghai Lake is also one of my favorite lakes. I went to Qinghai Lake in 2008.

Lugu Lake
Lugu Lake Wakua Pier
Lugu Lake
Lugu Lake Wakua Pier

I also like Lugu Lake in Lijiang, Yunnan very much. I went to Lugu Lake in 2021.

4. Kanas, Hemu---Geographical location: northern Xinjiang

Reason:

It was a fairyland on earth. Every autumn, the birch forest is red and yellow, golden, and there is also the unique morning fog, which seems like a sleepwalking. In this world, there is no way to miss it. ifHike from Baihaba to Kanas and then to HemuIt is more a life experience. The joy of traveling. I was in October 2012hikingThis line.

(The journey from Jiadengyu to Hemu is a very mature hiking route. Ordinary people can reach the destination. I have walked this road for more than 50 years. I have no discomfort after walking the whole journey, only excitement and happiness. There is absolutely no problem walking this road. If it really doesn't work, there is a "Half-way Inn" halfway through the road where you can spend the night. It took me almost 3 hours to walk from Jiadengyu to Halfway Inn. I was in very good condition. I didn't drink a sip of water or eat a cookie. I walked halfway).

In "Half-way Inn", I had to rest for an hour while waiting for my companions behind me. In my state at that time, there was absolutely no problem not to rest.

(I have a travel note in Xinjiang titled: "Traveling in Northern Xinjiang by Bus, Train, and Hiking." (A route that is getting more and more beautiful, practical strategies that individual tourists need to see)". You can find it on Baidu.

I went to Kanas and Hemu in 2012.

Xinjiang

Hiking from Jiadeng Valley (Kanas) to Hemu. This road can be called a no man's land, with no people living there, only hiking enthusiasts.

Hemu Village Observation Platform

Hemu Village was submerged in morning fog, and tourists stepped on the sea of clouds, like the Great Sage Sun riding on the clouds. I named this photo "Visitors from Beyond Hemu Village".

Xinjiang
Smoke from Hemu Village.
Xinjiang
The sea of clouds in Baihaba Village.
Dream Hemu Village.
Dream is like a fantasy Hemu Village.
Xinjiang
Autumn in Kanas
Xinjiang
Golden Kanas
Kanas Moon Bay
Xinjiang
Autumn in Kanas

5. Danxia Landform-----Geographical location: Zhangye, Gansu.

Reason:

The mountains there are undulating and endless, with no trees or grass. The color palette of nature is colorful, colorful and unique. Personally, I think this place is more beautiful and wider than the Colorful Beach in Burqin, Xinjiang, the Colorful City in Fukang, Xinjiang, and the Danxia Mountain in Guangdong that I have visited, so this is the most beautiful Danxia landform in China.

Zhangye
Colorful Danxia Scenic Area in Zhangye, Gansu.

I went in 2009. At that time, the scenic area had not been officially opened to the public. My chartered car drove directly to the core of the scenic area. The green taxi on the way was my chartered car. At that time, I saw the most original "Colorful Danxia." I went again in 2019.

Zhangye
colorful danxia
Zhangye
Colorful.
Zhangye
colorful danxia

6. Wannian Ice Cave-----Geographical location: Ningwu, Shanxi

Reason:

There is an unknown small county town in Shanxi-Ningwu. There is a little-known natural cave there. It is covered with thick ice all year round. The more summer it is, the thicker the ice is, the lower the temperature, and the more charming it is. The unique phenomenon is unparalleled in the world. I went in 2010. At that time, transportation was inconvenient. I chartered there. Of course, there were very, very few tourists.

I have a travel note in Shanxi titled:

"Guide to my trip to Shanxi. Part 1. (Regular line)》

"Guide to my trip to Shanxi. Next chapter. (The essence line is both Pianguan, Ningwu, Qikou)"

Recently, I saw someone comment that this freezing was created by artificial refrigerants and was fake, etc. How is that possible? It is absolutely impossible to artificially create an ice cave in a natural cave. This is a natural ice cave. It is an unparalleled tourist destination given by God to the people of Shanxi. I highly recommend it.

I went to the Wannian Ice Cave in July 2010.

ningwu
Wannian Ice Cave
Shanxi
Wannian Ice Cave
Shanxi
Wannian Bingdong Scenic Area
Shanxi
The blooming ice flowers in the ten-year-old ice cave.
Shanxi
Wannian Bingdong Scenic Area

7。Heicheng Site-----Geographical location: Ejin, Inner Mongolia

Reason:

The mysterious and legendary thousand-year-old city, a national key cultural relics protection unit, is a real thousand-year-old city! I like her because it is inaccessible. Although it has long been flooded by the desert, the city walls and the adobe are still there. The golden Populus euphratica around the site and the strange forest complement each other and attract people's attention.

The thousand-year-old city and the golden Populus euphratica are integrated into one. You must visit it!

Black City Ruins, I amWent in 2009When I went there, there were no tickets, no doormen and security guards, no scenic area staff, and no tourists. There were only three of us and a chartered car driver. In the empty scenic area, my family had booked the park, and I felt like I was in a no-man's land. I thought of an advertising line: "It tastes great." Exploring tourist attractions that few people visit is my consistent travel style.

Inner Mongolia
The ruins of the black city that no one cares about.
Inner Mongolia
Heicheng Site
Inner Mongolia
At the Ejina Black City Ruins, in the empty scenic area, there are only three of us and no other tourists.
Inner Mongolia
The ruins of an isolated city lie quietly in the vast desert.
Inner Mongolia
The desert road to the ruins of Black City.
Inner Mongolia
There are no tourists in the strange forest near the Black City Ruins, only strange trees silently lying in the desert waiting to disappear.
Inner Mongolia
A strange forest near the Black City Ruins.
Inner Mongolia
There are no tourists in the strange forest near the Black City Ruins, only strange trees silently lying in the desert waiting to disappear.
Inner Mongolia
There are also no tourists in the Populus euphratica forest near the Heicheng ruins. Because it is now green Populus euphratica, no tourists come here. In autumn, when it evolves into golden Populus euphratica, it will be crowded with people.
Inner Mongolia
In the Populus euphratica forest near the Heicheng site, this is a king Populus euphratica that is more than 300 years old. Locals call it a divine tree. I went there in July 2009. It is a green Populus euphratica. If you go in October, it will be golden and charming.
Inner Mongolia
Populus euphratica forest near the Heicheng ruins.

8。 Jiuzhaigou-Huanglong------Geographical location: Sichuan

Reason:

When I return from Jiuzhai, I don't look at the water. The Huanglong Tianchi Lake covers Jiuzhai, which cannot resist the temptation.

I went to Jiuzhaigou in 2006.

Sichuan
Jiuzhai water.
Sichuan
Jiuzhai water.
Sichuan
Jiuzhai water.
Sichuan
Jiuzhai water.
Sichuan
Huanglong's pool
Sichuan
Huanglong's pool
Sichuan
Huanglong's pool
Sichuan
Sichuan
Huanglong's pool

The water in Jiuzhai and the pond in Huanglong are named Yang Tianxia. I compare Jiuzhaigou-Huanglong to the land of China, a place where life must go. I believe no one will object.

9. huangguoshu waterfall-------Geographical location: Guizhou

Reason:

Huangguoshu Waterfall is magnificent, majestic, plummeting and gushing. It is the largest, widest, highest and most magnificent waterfall in China, and the third largest waterfall in the world. It is a pity in life to miss it.

I went to Huangguoshu Waterfall in 2006.

Guizhou
Huangguoshu Waterfall.
Guizhou
Huangguoshu Waterfall.
Guizhou
A rainbow at the foot of Huangguoshu Waterfall.
Guizhou
Huangguoshu Waterfall.

10. Huashan---Geographical location: Shaanxi Province.

Reason:

Huashan combines danger, beauty and majesty in one.

The danger of Huashan is the same road as Huashan since ancient times;

The beauty of Huashan is comparable to that of Huangshan;

Mount Hua is as majestic as Mount Tai.

Among the five mountains of China, Huashan Mountain must be climbed.

Many tourists prefer Huangshan, which is indeed beautiful. There are also many tourists who like Mount Tai. I also like Mount Tai with a view of the small mountains, but I prefer Mount Tai.

Huashan, I amWent there in 2000At that time, I didn't have a digital camera and left no images.

11. Menyuanhuahai-----Geographical location: Qinghai, mutual assistance.

Reason:

Backed by the first snowy peak in the summer capital, you head over tens of thousands of acres of rapeseed flowers, golden flowers, golden ocean, golden world, and golden doorsource. When you arrive at the doorsource, you will understand what gold is.

Menyuan Huahai, I went there in 2008.

Qinghai
Golden flowers, golden ocean, golden world, golden door source
Qinghai
The golden carpet and the sea of flowers at the source of the door.
Qinghai
The golden ocean at the foot of the first snowy peak in summer capital. This film was taken on July 8, 2008.
Qinghai
Menyuan Huahai Scenic Area in Huzhu County, Qinghai Province.
mutual assistance
The door source sea under the blue sky and white clouds.
mutual assistance
Ten thousand acres of rapeseed flowers in Menyuan, Qinghai.
mutual assistance
Menyuan Huahai Scenic Area in Huzhu County, Qinghai Province.

According to relevant information, the sea of rapeseed flowers in Luoping, Yunnan is also quite beautiful, but I have never been there and cannot comment. I have never had time to go to Luoping, Yunnan. I planned to go in February 2020, but I caught up with the epidemic and had no choice but to give up. I believe I will go in the near future.

12。Fujian Tulou----Geographical location: Yongding, Nanjing, Fujian.

Reason:

In Yongding, Fujian, there is a unique Tulou, which is praised as the Oriental Castle by the world. The unique "Tulou Prince","Five Golden Flowers (Four Vegetables and One Soup)", and "Shiqi" can be called miracles of world architecture. If you like humanistic history, can you not go?

Fujian Tulou, I amJanuary 2008I went.

Yongding Tulou
Zhencheng Building in Yongding, Fujian
Yongding Tulou
Tulou in Yongding, Fujian--Louzhong Building.
Nanjing
Netizens named her a Tulou in Nanjing, Fujian Province "Five Golden Flowers or Four Vegetables and One Soup".
Nanjing
Tulou in Nanjing, Fujian
Yongding Tulou
In an earthen building in Yongding, Fujian Province, the wooden pillars of this earthen building are all crooked, which is jokingly called by netizens: staggered.
Yongding Tulou
A square earthen building in Yongding, Fujian.
Yongding Tulou
A semicircular earthen building in Yongding, Fujian.

There was once a joke on the Internet that said that the satellites of the US devils discovered a large missile base in the mountains of Fujian, China. The satellites used Tulou as missiles, and so on.

How is that possible? The world's leader and leading in science and technology, how can he use Tulou as a missile? It's just a joke. Based on this joke, I should also go to Tulou to have a look.

13.。Qianhu Mountain------Geographical location: Yunnan. Shangri-La.

When I went to Qianhu Mountain, there were no scenic spots, no tickets, and no managers. Few people knew that there was another scenic spot called Qianhu Mountain in Shangri-La. You must ask for a guide when entering the mountain, otherwise you will get lost.

There are azaleas in full bloom here.

Vast tracts of meadows and pastures.

Wetlands, swamps.

Plateau, snowy mountains.

Haizi, lake.

Finally, enter the dense virgin forest.

This is a primeval mountain forest that includes all the beautiful scenery of Shangri-La. It is so beautiful that it is suffocating. Having been to Qianhu Mountain is equivalent to visiting the entire Shangri-La. Travelers who like to explore must go!

Shangri-La
Plateau meadows and pastures on Qianhu Mountain.
Shangri-La
Rhododendron in full bloom on Qianhu Mountain.
Shangri-La
Wetlands and swamps on Qianhu Mountain.
Shangri-La
The divine pillar on Qianhu Mountain.
Shangri-La
The snowy mountain pillar on Qianhu Mountain.
Shangri-La
Rain Praying Lake on Qianhu Mountain.
Shangri-La
The lake on Qianhu Mountain.
Shangri-La
The virgin forest and snow on Qianhu Mountain.
Shangri-La
The plateau, snowy mountains, seas, and lakes on Qianhu Mountain.

Qianhu Mountain, I amin 2013I went there in May and wrote a travel note titled "Tranquility Binguchi, Primitive Qianhu Mountain, Hiking in Yubeng Village, Exploring Derong Valley, and Encountering Balagzong (2013 Shangri-La Mysterious Journey)". Those who want to go can refer to it.

14. Mogao Grottoes----Geographical location: Dunhuang, Gansu.

I have the honor to have visited China's four major grottoes, and Dunhuang's Mogao Grottoes are second to none and unparalleled. Yungang Grottoes have a long history and a large scale. The Longmen Grottoes are majestic and tall, surrounded by mountains and rivers. The Maijishan Grottoes have a mountain shape that resembles the shape of a farm wheat stack. Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes are the most influential and have the highest status.

Among the four major grottoes in China, Mogao Grottoes must be visited.

Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, I amin 2009I went.

Dunhuang
mogao grottoes scenic spot
Gansu
Exterior scenes of Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes can only be photographed, and photos of the interior grottoes are prohibited.
Dunhuang
Exterior scenes of Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes can only be photographed, and photos of the interior grottoes are prohibited.
Gansu
Exterior scenes of Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes can only be photographed, and photos of the interior grottoes are prohibited.
mingsha mountain
Dunhuang
Yadan near Dunhuang-Peacock of Devil City
Dunhuang
The Yumen Pass Site near Dunhuang

15. Daocheng---Aden

Geographical location: Western Sichuan.

Send a set of photos first.

Aden
Luorong Cattle Farm in Aden Scenic Area.
Aden
Flowing water from the Pearl Sea in the Aden Scenic Area.
Aden
Temples and prayer flags in the Aden Scenic Area.
Aden
Pearl Sea in Aden Scenic Area.
Daocheng Yading
In the early morning in Aden, there are no white clouds, only blue sky.
Aden
Early morning in Aden.
Daocheng Yading
Luorong Cattle Farm in Aden Scenic Area is a silver meadow.
Luorong Cattle Farm in Aden Scenic Area is a silver meadow.
Daocheng Yading
At the Luorong Cattle Farm in the Aden Scenic Area, as the sun rises, the silver meadow transforms into a golden grassland.
Daocheng Yading
At the Luorong Cattle Farm in the Aden Scenic Area, as the sun rises, the silver meadow transforms into a golden grassland.
Sichuan
In Dangling, western Sichuan, on the way to Huluhai, tourists rode up the mountain on horseback. I climbed the mountain on foot, and the scenery along the way was quite beautiful.
Sichuan
In Dangling, western Sichuan, on the way to Huluhai, I climbed the mountain on foot, and the scenery along the way was quite beautiful.
Sichuan
Golden Dangling, autumn scenery in western Sichuan.
Sichuan
Golden Dangling, autumn scenery in western Sichuan.
Sichuan
Golden Dangling, autumn scenery in western Sichuan.
Sichuan
The secret border of western Sichuan-Dangling Huluhai.
Sichuan
It is very, very difficult to see the 13-corner watchtower in Pujiaoding Township, Jiaju Tibetan Village, western Sichuan up close.

After appreciating these beauties, I believe everyone is moved by them.

Mid-October in the golden autumn is the most beautiful time in Aden. The beauty of Aden is universally recognized. I think the most beautiful section of Aden is at Luorong Cattle Farm, that is, from getting off at Dianping Station to the end of Luorong Cattle Farm. If you are good at discovering this section of the road, the more beautiful you walk. Arrive here at around 8:30 in the morning, on a sunny day, there is no white cloud in the blue sky. The white and majestic Yangmaiyong Divine Mountain is like a sharp knife piercing into the blue sky. The meadow at the foot of the snowy mountain is first covered with white frost. Walking forward slowly, as the sun gradually warms, the white meadow also transforms into a golden grassland, and the gurgling streams on the grassland form nine twists and eighteen bends...

Blue sky, snowy mountains, grasslands, and streams, four rare sets of natural scenery are integrated into one, making people stunned. Where can we find such beautiful scenery and such a combination? I think there is only Aden in Sichuan, China. No wonder the British devil named Hilton used the beautiful scenery here to write the world-famous masterpiece "The Disappearing Horizon".

If you want to quietly appreciate these four sets of scenes, you must do it before 10 o'clock in the morning, because after 10 o'clock, white clouds will float in the blue sky, gradually covering the beautiful Yangmaiyong Snow Mountain. Once the snow mountains are surrounded by white clouds, the scenery will be greatly reduced.

Daocheng---Aden I have travel notes: "Detailed guide to Dangling, simple and practical guide to Aden. (Dangling, a pure land that is more secluded than the last pure land of mankind-Aden)"

Daocheng---Aden, I amMid-October 2016When I went there, I thought I saw the most beautiful western Sichuan.

16. Gannan. Geographical location: Southern Gansu.

Reason: Gannan has a vast territory, a vast range, beautiful scenery, attractive grassland, and yellow rapeseed flowers. The best way to travel in Gannan is to drive by car. I amin 2020During the summer vacation, I drove around for 23 days.

After walking through the vast grassland,

Feeling the holy spirit of the temple,

Having experienced the thousand-year-old grotto,

Crossing the no man's land during the Red Army's Long March,

I came across the solar halo deep in the mountains,

It also meets the bitterness and happiness of Cairima Township (Town),

I tasted the sunshine of the lotus treasure leaf,

stunning the crescent of the moon in Hongyuan,

After crossing countless mountains and passes,

Deeply sigh: The mountains and rivers of the motherland are so magnificent!

Gannan, I have a travel note: "Exploring the Suffering and Happiness of Cairima Township Deep in the Yellow River (Gannan Self-Driving In-Depth Tour)", which tourists who like Gannan can refer to.

Gannan
I walked through the vast grassland.
Milareba Buddha Pavilion, Amdo Cooperation Temple
Feel the holy spirit of the temple
maijishan grottoes
Experience the thousand-year-old grottoes
Gannan
Crossing the no man's land during the Red Army's Long March.

In Zagana Village, crossing the Grand Ring Road, the guide said that this was a no man's land that the Red Army had once traveled through. It had to cross about 30 rapids, river valleys, and streams. We went through hardships and lasted 9 hours to finally complete the journey.

When crossing the Grand Ring Road of Zagana Village, I encountered such a wide river valley. How could this little girl cross it?

I came across the solar halo deep in the mountains.
It also meets the bitterness and happiness of Cairima Township (Town). The real first bay of the Yellow River is difficult to find.
Enjoy the sunshine of the lotus treasure leaf.
Stunning the crescent moon of Hongyuan,
Gannan
I crossed countless mountains and passes.
Gannan
The sea of rapeseed flowers in Zhuoni, Gannan.
Gannan
Terrace in Zhuoni, Gannan.
Gannan
When I saw this very unique old bridge on the way, I wonder how many years it has gone through? I think it's beautiful.
Gannan
There is a Dream Valley Scenic Area on the top of the mountain in Gannan. The mountain road is rugged and there are no tourists. I just happened by chance.

Gannan is a beautiful place. Those who like to travel, especially those who like self-driving tours, must go to Gannan.

17. hulunbeier. Geographical location: Inner Mongolia.

Free travel by public transportation is not suitable in Hulunbuir. The best way to travel in Hulunbuir is by car or chartered a car.Reason:The most beautiful scenery in Hulunbuir is on the road.

Hulunbuir, I have a travel note: "I have an agreement with the grassland-Hulunbuir in my dream. (11 Day self-driving tour)"

I went to Hulunbuir in July 2021.

The world's first meandering water---the Muergele River Grassland Sky Road. I drove across this Sky Road.

A border town in Hulunbuir--Mushroom Gas
Hulun Buir is located in the Moon Tianchi Lake in Chaihe Town.
hulunbeier
The smallest railway station in China that is still operating today.
hulunbeier
The endless grassland and sky road.
The vast Hulunbuir Prairie.
The charming Hulun Buir.
hulunbeier
Hulunbuir Lao She's the world's first winding water.
hulunbeier
Hulunbuir Lao She's the world's first winding water.

I have a special liking for grasslands. Hulunbuir Grassland is my favorite. Those who like grasslands must go to Hulunbuir once.

18。Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Geographical location: Hunan. Xiangxi

Reason:

The natural scenery is amazing by the peaks, the valleys show the tranquility, and the forests show the beauty. The stone peak is like a person, a beast, a tool or an object, with a realistic image and a spectacular momentum. In the canyon between the peaks, the streams are gurgling. If you want to see the strange mountains, go to Zhangjiajie in Hunan.

There are also Tianmenshan National Park, Furong Town, Fenghuang Ancient City, etc. Around you, you can visit it together and have wonderful scenery.

In Zhangjiajie, I have a travel note: "When I come back, I don't see the mountains in the world." (The latest Zhangjiajie pure free travel guide)"

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.
Zhangjiajie
The trip lasted for 12 days. It rained almost every day in these 12 days, but it didn't rain on this day. I was lucky enough to see the sunrise in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. I lived in the park at that time, but now tourists are no longer allowed to live in the park. It is impossible to watch the sunrise in this place.
Hanging garden in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is known as a zoomed bonsai and a zoomed fairyland.
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park--Yubi Peak
Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain Park
Furong Town, Zhangjiajie

Zhangjiajie, I am in 2018Mid-OctoberYes, I went there for a total of 12 days. It rained almost every day in these 12 days. Maybe I went this season.inappropriate

19。Fenghuang Ancient City AND Pingyao Ancient City. Geographical location: Hunan, Shanxi

Reason: Big, free.

A。Fenghuang ancient city

Among the many ancient cities and ancient towns in China, there are two ancient cities with large scale, and the most important thing is free.

Of course, I have seen many negative reports about the ancient city of Fenghuang, mainly caused by everything from free to charging for tickets. There is a lot of noise on the Internet, describing the ancient city of Fenghuang as useless.

Personally, the ancient city of Fenghuangitself, very beautiful, a wide Tuojiang River runs through the city, bringing a sense of pride to the ancient city. It is not like the ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River, where a small river flows meandering and a small family is green. The Tuojiang River in the ancient city of Fenghuang is spacious and unrestrained, coupled with the unique penthouse, ancient bridge and ancient pagoda in Xiangxi, which has great visual impact. Friends who like to travel, go to Fenghuang Ancient City and visit Fenghuang Ancient City to see its beautiful scenery. You will never regret it! No matter how beautiful the ancient town of Jiangnan is, it cannot be compared to it.

Night view of Fenghuang Ancient City.
Night view of Fenghuang Ancient City.
Phoenix Ancient City in the Misty Rain
Fenghuang ancient city

I went to Fenghuang Ancient City in 2018. My travel name is "When I come back, I don't see the mountains in the world." (The latest Zhangjiajie pure free travel guide)"

B。Pingyao ancient city

Reason: Big, free.

There are too many ancient cities and ancient towns in China. Pingyao Ancient City can be said to be the largest ancient city in China. The typical northern style is completely different from the Jiangnan water town. If you are used to seeing Jiangnan water town, you will definitely shine when you look at Pingyao Ancient City. I like the ancient city of Pingyao not only because it is big and free, but also because I admire the merchants who built the ancient city back then. They all have the excellent essence of the Chinese nation-integrity. They do business with integrity and behave sincerely, which is worth learning and imitating today's people. Isn't it too far? In fact, I don't go far. Look at Zhouzhuang and Wuzhen in Jiangnan today. There are several old bridges and rows of dilapidated houses left by our ancestors. Tickets are all 100 or 200. Isn't that too... That's outrageous.

Pingyao Ancient City Wall.
Pingyao Ancient City Wall.
The atmospheric ancient city of Pingyao.
Pingyao ancient city

I visited Pingyao Ancient City in 2010. I wrote a travel note titled:

"Guide to my trip to Shanxi. Part 1. (Regular line)》

"Guide to my trip to Shanxi. Next chapter. (The essence line is both Pianguan, Ningwu, Qikou)"

20。Yucha Grand Canyon---Geographical location: Yucha Village, Ganquan County, Yan 'an City, Shaanxi Province

Reason: A popular tourist destination in recent years, Yucha Grand Canyon is very similar to Antelope Canyon in the United States, and has now become a sacred place for photography enthusiasts across the country.

Yucha Grand Canyon, I amthe fall of 2017Yes, my travel title: "There are beautiful scenery in the depths of Yan 'an (detailed guides to Yucha Grand Canyon, Danxia Wave Valley, Qiankun Bay, etc.)"

Yucha Grand Canyon
Yucha Grand Canyon
Yucha Grand Canyon
Yucha Grand Canyon
Yucha Grand Canyon
Yucha Grand Canyon
Yucha Grand Canyon
Yucha Grand Canyon
Yucha Grand Canyon
Yucha Grand Canyon

The above are the 20 places that I must visit after traveling around China. Of course, these are personal opinions and purely personal preferences. They may not be recognized by everyone. We welcome discussions among tourists.

There are too many beautiful scenery in the land of China, and there are still many places where my footsteps have not yet been measured, my life is endless, and my travel is endless.

Five. There are also beautiful scenery that is little known

More than 20 years of travel experience have made me the mostUnforgettable ones are:

1. Hiking in Yubeng Village in Shangri-La, Yunnan.

Yubeng Village is the only small village in China that is not reached by any vehicles. It is hidden deep in the mountains. It takes 5 hours to reach Yubeng Village. It takes 3 hours to climb the mountain and 2 hours to descend the mountain. It is a favorite for outdoor enthusiasts. Walking route. While visiting Yubeng Village, I had an accident. Unfortunately, my calf muscle was strained and I couldn't walk. What should I do? Fortunately, there was an old man in the mountains who helped me spray some Yunnan white medicine and allowed me to barely walk out of the mountains.

In Yubeng Village, I have travel notes: "Quiet Binguchi, Primitive Qianhu Mountain, Hiking Yubeng Village, Exploring Derong Valley, and Encountering Balagzong (2013 Shangri-La Mysterious Journey)".

2。Looking for her thousands of times in the crowd---Shangri-La Bigu Tianchi

Bigu Tianchi Lake is the shooting location of famous director Chen Kaige 's Promise. Little is known about this place, and countless locals don't know it. I went there by chartered car, and the chartered car driver didn't know Bigu Tianchi Lake. We asked many people and finally found it. There were no tourists or locals in that place. It's a very secretive and uninhabited land. It's rare to be able to travel to such a beautiful place.

3。Challenging human limits--Overnight at Mount Everest Base Camp.

In a perfect life, you must go to Xizang.

I went to Xizang in 2011 and visited Mount Everest, Potala Palace, Nyingchi, Namtso, Nanga Bawa Peak, Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon, Tashilhunpo Temple, etc. Especially staying for one night at Mount Everest Base Camp, the highest place in the world, has special significance in one's life.

The base camp has now been permanently closed and is no longer open to the public.

4。The last piece of pure land for mankind-----

Dangling is a secluded place that few people know about. When I went there, there were no buses, so I could only charter cars, and there were no tickets. Individual villagers charged a fee of 20 yuan per person to enter the mountain. There were no hotels, only simple private inn with no bathroom.

When I traveled there, there were very few tourists. Where there were few people, the scenery would be beautiful.

I have Dangling Travel Notes: "Detailed Guide to Dangling, Simple and Practical Guide to Aden. (Dangling, a pure land that is more secluded than the last pure land of mankind-Aden)"

5。The closed unmanned scenic spot--Moon Tianchi

Moon Tianchi is located in Chaihe Town, Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia.

When I drove to the Moon Tianchi with confidence, a notice was posted at the gate of the scenic area: The scenic area has been closed and is no longer open to the public.

If I can't go where I want to go in the plan, I will feel an inexplicable loss. Human instincts have the mentality of going the more inaccessible the place, the more I want to go. I observed the surrounding terrain and found that there is a forest next to the gate. Years of tourism experience told me that this forest should lead to the Jingqu Road. I bravely and boldly walked into the forest. Sure enough, I arrived at the Jingqu Road a few minutes later and entered the scenic spot smoothly.

In a scenic area in Nuoda, there were no tourists, only LP and I. We walked back and forth in the deserted scenic area and climbed for nearly 5 hours. What was it like? My answer is: it's wonderful.

6。Hiking Baihaba---Kanas--Hemu

Life must have an unforgettable hiking experience. My most unforgettable hiking experience was walking Baihaba--Kanas--Hemu in northern Xinjiang. This is a favorite road for hiking enthusiasts.

On the first day, from Baihaba to Kanas, it was very easy to walk for more than 5 hours. Stay in Kanas for 2 nights and enjoy the golden world of northern Xinjiang. On the third day, we walked for 8 hours from Kanas to Hemu, including an hour of rest. We were not tired, very enjoyable and unforgettable.

7。Exploring the small town deep in the Yellow River---Cerima Township

Cairima Township is an unknown town in Maqu, Gannan. Before driving to Gannan, I had seen several introductions about Cairima Township, especially the two articles in the headlines one day, saying that the real Yellow River The first bay is in Cairima Township. At that time, I made up my mind that I must go to Cairima Township and find the real first bay of the Yellow River. When I arrived at Maqu, I couldn't find a place like Cerima Township. I asked many people but they said they didn't know. Finally, I got one of them and told me that it had now changed its name to Cerima.town, now I have navigation, but it takes 3 hours to drive, and I want to go there in 3 hours. About half an hour after starting from Awancang, we entered Rural Road 405,(County Road). This rural road was extremely rotten and full of potholes. It is no exaggeration to say that this road is truly as flat as three feet. It cannot be called a road at all. Driving in such a tunnel is really painful. I thought it would improve after a short walk, but after driving for 3 hours, it was all such rotten roads and painful. If I had known that it would take 3 hours to walk potholes to Cerima Township, I would definitely give up. Now it is difficult to ride a tiger, so we can only brace ourselves and move forward. Fortunately, I was accompanied by the Yellow River along the way. The rare turbid Yellow River water was clear and green here. The water features in the distance were quite good, which did not disappoint my yearning for Cairima Township.

There are no tourists or indigenous people on this road, and there are very few passing vehicles. LP and I are alone admiring the beautiful scenery deep in the Yellow River. Traveling in places where there are no tourists or very few tourists is a major tourist feature for me.

8。In that distant place--Baoshan Stone City (Lijiang)

I once saw a short passage introducing Baoshan Stone City in the book China Self-help Tour. At that time, I was deeply fascinated by this Stone City. When I traveled to Lijiang and Shangri-La 8 years ago, I asked many travel agencies. They didn't know about this place, and the answer I got was: I had never heard of this place. Because I traveled backpacking back then, it was normal that I couldn't find it.

In October 2021, I visited Lijiang again. This time I drove by myself. The thoughts from eight years ago have been lingering in my mind, and this time I got my wish.

Baoshan Stone City is hidden among the mountains. Not long after starting from Lijiang, I followed the navigation and gradually drove into the winding mountain road. The sky began to turn gray and hazy, and then it began to drizzle. The car was driving on the rugged mountain road. I could only slow down and move forward slowly. After nearly 5 hours of hard searching in the rain, Stone City finally appeared in front of me. Perhaps God was moved by my spirit of exploration. When we were about to arrive at Stone City, the sky was clear and the sun shone brightly. It is God who helps me. In 2021, in that distant place, I found another scenic spot that no one has visited-Baoshan Stone City.

Lijiang
The Stone City is hidden among the mountains. The houses of more than 100 families in a village are all built on this huge stone, hence the name: Stone City.

9。One of the most memorable trips-Free Travel to the UK.

During a self-guided and low-cost tour in the UK, it was already past 10 o'clock in the evening from London to York. Because I had not booked a hotel, I carried my big luggage and looked for a hotel in the dead of night and sparsely populated British town. In a foreign country where I was unfamiliar with the world, I was a bit scared and couldn't help but panic. There were few hotels there and the prices were expensive. Because I was a low-cost traveler and wanted to find a cheap hotel, but my hard work paid off. I actually found a cheap hotel that night. This is a scene that I will never forget.

Time is like a sword, and life is a dream. China's greatest giant and great leader of the Chinese people once said: "38 years have passed, and it has been a snap of a finger." Looking back on the past, I feel deeply touched by the flick of a finger. My childish fantasies when I was a child have passed in a flash. I never expected that today, decades later,My dream came true.

People who like to enjoy life, hurry up and travel! Traveling is really fun... But you must self-help. For more than 20 years, I have made my own strategies every time I travel, backpacking and self-help, which is endless fun.

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