7.People seeking relaxation during the National Day (Oct 1)holidays may find themselves in a dilemma.While a nice trip during the one-week break may seem a good choice,it could also end up in disappointment,considering the overwhelming crowds cramming all the popular tourist sites around the country.In recent years,news headlines have shown visitors jamming tourist attractions like the Forbidden City and the Great Wall in Beijing as well as the West Lake in Hangzhou,Zhejiang province,even capturing the attention of those who didn't travel.Well,could Robert Frost's poem about taking the road less traveled give us a little inspiration for choosing your destinations?Instead of rushing to well-known sites only to be caught in long lines and huge crowds,you can explore some less-traveled places that have their own unique charms and scenery.From vast grasslands,picturesque river canyons,magnificent mountains to historic water towns or villages,we have come up with a list of optional travel destinations based on the recommendation of travelers and our own experiences.
Mount Sanqing
Mount Sanqing is a famed sacred Taoist mountain 40km north of Yushan country in Jiangxi province.Sanqing in Chinese means the"three Pure Ones"as Mount Sanqing is made up of three peaks representing the Taoist trinity.
The landscape resembles famous Mount Huangshan,which is located not far anyway but is much more crowded.Picturesque rock of formations a sea of clouds,and many streams and waterfalls are its main attractions.It was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.
The Shunan Bamboo Sea
The Bamboo Sea in Yibin,Southwest China's Sichuan province,is 600to 1,000meters above sea level and is known for its bamboo forests and beautiful views.
It stretches over an area of 120sq km with more than 500hills densely covered with various kinds of bamboo.
The Bagua (Eight-diagram) Village
Located in Zhejiang's Lanxi city,it's a quaint village whose layout resembles the famous Eight-diagram pattern.Legend has it that it was designed by Zhuge Liang,who lived during the Three Kingdoms (AD220-280)and is regarded as the reincarnation(再生)of wise people by many Chinese.
The villagers have claimed to be direct descendents of Zhuge Liang.
Yaoli Town
The ancient town of Yaoli in Jiangxi province is perhaps less known compared to Jingdezhen,the"ceramics capital of China".However,it's a place with a rich history,plenty of traditional buildings and beautiful landscapes,and the locals still live harmoniously with nature.
The Maling River Canyon
The Maling River Canyon in Xingyi city,in Guizhou province is noted for its karst outcrops,deep rifts,waterfalls and curtains of calcium deposits.
Tourists can spend the better part of a day following a winding path through the lush canyon,crossing bridges up to and behind cascading waterfalls.
The canyon has about 100waterfalls.The Pear Falls cascade over a 100-meter-high cliff,with spray rising in all directions like pearls in the air.Miles of calcium sediments are visible on the two faces of the canyon.They vary in color and shape,creating colorful and vivid pictures.
Saihanba National Forest Park
Saihanba National Forest Park is in Hebei's Weichang Manzu and Mongolian autonomous country,about 460km mortheast of Beijing.The park used to be part of the royal hunting ground in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).The 273-sq-km park,rising between 1,100to 1,940meters above sea level,features vast meadows,a plateau lake,a diversity of animal and plants and some historical relics from the Qing Dynasty.
Wild Duck Lake
Yeya Lake,or Wild Duck Lake,in Beijing's Yanqing county,is one of the most famous destinations for bird watching near the city.The lake,with 2,000hectares of water area and 3,300hectares of wetland and grassland,has been designated as a reserve mainly for migratory birds.In fact,it's also an ideal place to enjoy the beautiful scenery and clean air.
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