"Travel is an adventure to find a soul, not an escape that is overwhelmed by human heads. "This is a quote once said by the great writer Ernest Hemingway, which speaks to the hearts of many travelers.
With the National Day holiday approaching, are you also thinking about how to avoid the crowds and go to a place where there are few people and beautiful scenery? Here, I will recommend 5 unpopular travel destinations for you, where there are few people like cooking smoke, the scenery is picturesque, and you can say that it is good to go.
Luoyang: The hometown of history.
Luoyang, located in the hinterland of the Central Plains, is an ancient capital with a deep history. Here, you won't be overwhelmed by people's heads, but you can stroll through the ancient city and listen to the echoes of history.
White Horse Temple, Luoyi Ancient City, Lijingmen, every stone here has a story precipitated for thousands of years. Instead of competing to check in in the Internet celebrity city, it is better to come to Luoyang and feel the vicissitudes of a city.
Luoyang is not an Internet celebrity city, but it is a livable place with a slow pace of life and low consumption. You can enjoy delicious snacks and feel the rich folk customs in the old cross street.
In Laojun Mountain and Baiyun Mountain, you can enjoy the natural "big air conditioner", away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and appreciate the quiet beauty between the mountains and rivers.
Quanzhou: a thousand-year-old port.
Quanzhou, once one of the most prosperous ports in the world during the Yuan Dynasty, is now little known. Here, you can go back to the era of Daquanzhou and feel the city's former glory.
The east and west towers, Kaiyuan Temple, Qingjing Temple, the buildings here seem to be the long river of history, bringing together thousands of years of cultural heritage.
In Quanzhou, there is not only the precipitation of history, but also a different kind of food culture. Walking on West Street, the oldest ancient street in Quanzhou, it is as if you have traveled through thousands of years and smelled the breath of the Song and Yuan dynasties. In front of the Tianjin Market and the Nine Dragon Wall, you can taste authentic delicacies and feel the unique charm of the city.
Changzhi: The secret realm of Taihang Mountain.
CCTV's "Shanxi Changzhi, Magnificent Taihang" promotional film made Changzhi the focus of public attention. Here, Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon, Baquan Gorge, Tongtian Gorge, every scenic spot is picturesque, making people sigh the magic of nature. Changzhi not only has a long history, but also has a livable environment and rich tourism resources.
At Hoheungsa Temple and Tiandai Temple, you can get a taste of the city's history. And in Baquan Gorge, the majesty of Taihang Mountain is in full view, as if you have walked into a picture scroll.
Changzhi is one of the most livable cities in Shanxi, with a slow pace of life and a strong human touch, making it an ideal place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Datong: The glory of the ancient capital.
Datong, located in the throat of Shanxi, Hebei and Mongolia, has a rich history of fighting for soldiers in history. Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple, Nine Dragon Wall, every scenic spot here is a witness to history, carrying the glory of the ancient capital of Datong.
Yungang Grottoes, known for its thousand-year-old exquisite carving, each Buddha statue is like a historical imprint, making people feel as if they have traveled to the heyday of ancient civilization.
The Heng Mountain and the Hanging Temple add a touch of Taoist mystery to Datong. As one of the "Five Mountains", Hengshan Mountain is not only beautiful, but also an important birthplace of Taoism. The Hanging Temple, with its thrilling architectural methods, makes people sigh at the pinnacle of human wisdom.
The Datong City Wall and the ancient city of Datong retain a large number of historical and cultural heritages, as if bringing tourists back to the ancient Warring States Period.
The food here is even more unique, such as knife-cut noodles, Datong haggis, and baihua roasted wheat, all of which are delicacies that can satisfy the taste buds.
In this low-key tourist city, you won't feel overwhelmed, but can immerse yourself in the history and rich culture.
Enshi: The beauty of nature.
Enshi, located at the intersection of Hubei, Hunan and Chongqing provinces, was once the capital of Hubei Province and was known as the "world's selenium capital" for its rich selenium resources. The climate here is pleasant, there is no severe cold in winter, and there is no scorching heat in summer, making it a summer resort.
Enshi has a long history, in the Spring and Autumn Period, it belonged to the Ba Kingdom, the Warring States Period was the Chu Land, and the Qin and Han Dynasties were Wuling County. Here, you can stroll through the promenade of history and feel the traces of time.
The ecology of Enshi is excellent, and the excellent air quality rate is as high as 98%, so that you can feel the favor of nature in this pure land.
Pingshan Grand Canyon, Enshi Geocentric Valley, Enshi Grand Canyon, each scenic spot presents the magic of nature. The beautiful scenery of Pingshan Grand Canyon is like a fairyland, which makes people intoxicated;The peculiar landform of Enshi Geocentric Valley seems to have entered the heart of the earth.
In this world-class destination, you won't feel crowded, but will be able to get in touch with nature and bask in the tranquility of your trip.
Epilogue. Each of these five off-the-beaten-path destinations has its own unique characteristics, making you feel like you're surrounded by different history, culture, and natural scenery.
Instead of being crowded with people, choose these tranquil and beautiful places to feel the precipitation of history and appreciate the magic of nature.