Tired of the crowded internet celebrity cities, but don't want to bother with transfers? These 4 niche destinations, with direct flights, a slow pace, and perfect food and accommodation, are perfect for those who just want to relax and don't want to rush.
1. Yunnan·Mangshi [Kiss][Kiss]
"Pretend to be in Southeast Asia, eat until you lean on the wall for 50 yuan per person"
Direct airport: Dehong Mangshi Airport (direct flights to Kunming/Chengdu/Chongqing, etc.)
Strategies for lying down:
✅ Sleep until you wake up naturally, and eat a bowl of rice noodles: the sour beef rice noodles at Lanlu Breakfast, add steamed buns to eat until you are satisfied
✅ Take a blockbuster photo at the Golden Pagoda and Silver Pagoda: rent a Dai costume, go to the Silver Pagoda in the evening to wait for the sunset reflection (90% fewer people than Xishuangbanna)
✅ Soak in hot springs and eat supper: the independent pool of Fapa Hot Spring + Pao Lu Da at Mengbanasi Night Market
Accommodation recommendation: Feihua Hotel (Southeast Asian style, 200+ per person including airport pick-up)
Suitable for: couples/foodies who want to experience exotic customs at a low cost
2. Zhejiang·Quzhou [Kiss][Kiss]
"A spicy town directly from Hangzhou in 1 hour, a taste bud defection plan in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai"**
Direct airport: Quzhou Airport (direct flights from Shanghai/Beijing/Shenzhen, etc.)
Strategies for lying down:
✅ Eat even if it's spicy enough to make you cry: Crystal cake with duck head at Mazhandi, fried vermicelli at Lao Pei Duck Head Restaurant
✅ Strolling in Nankong Holy Land: The red wall of the Confucius Temple is super nice to take pictures, and go to Beimen Street for coffee in the afternoon
✅ Lazy way to play in Jianglang Mountain: Take the scenic bus directly to Yixiantian, and walk for 20 minutes to reach the viewing platform
Accommodation recommendation: Quzhou Yueyuan Hotel (overlooking the ancient city, bathing in the bathtub and watching the river view)
Suitable for: spicy couples/Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai workers who escape on weekends
3. Guangxi · Liuzhou [Kiss][Kiss]
"Snail noodles pilgrimage site, eat noodles during the day and night tour at night"
Direct airport: Liuzhou Bailian Airport (direct flights from Guangzhou/Shenzhen/Chengdu, etc.)
Strategies for lying down:
✅ 24-hour noodle plan: Sister Jiao’s sour bamboo shoots are the most flavorful, and Ah Ningmeng’s pork feet and fried eggs are a perfect match
✅ Effortless panoramic view: Ma’anshan elevator goes directly to the top of the mountain, and the lights are turned on at 19:30, and the whole audience exclaimed
✅ Liujiang Night Tour: 20 yuan water bus, more local fireworks than 100 yuan cruise
- Accommodation recommendation: Hyatt Place Liuzhou (high-rise floor-to-ceiling windows to see the bend of Liujiang)
Suitable for: like-minded foodies/bring parents to relive the old city in the 1980s
4. Shandong·Yantai [NosePick][NosePick]
"Qingdao is a substitute! Enjoy a whole jelly sea alone"
- Direct airport: Yantai Penglai International Airport (there are direct flights to major cities across the country)
Lying down strategy:
✅ Daydreaming on Yangma Island: Rent an electric car to travel around the island, the sea water under the Zhangdao Pier is so clear that you can see fish
✅ Tipsy at Chaoyang Street: a wine bar transformed from a century-old house, with Changyu Castel Winery right next door
✅ Easy way to play at Penglai Pavilion: take the cable car directly to Tianheng Mountain to see the boundary between the Yellow Sea and the Bohai Sea
Accommodation recommendation: Hilton Yantai Golden Coast (private beach + sea view afternoon tea)
Suitable for: sea-watching party/wine lovers who want to avoid the crowds in Weihai
💡 Essential tips for lazy people: [Clap][Clap]
1️⃣ Choose an early flight + a hotel with airport pick-up, and lie down directly after getting off the plane
2️⃣ Taxi rides in these cities cost no more than 30 yuan, so there is no need to make a traffic strategy
3️⃣ 3 days and 2 nights is just right, and you only need to bring comfortable shoes + 128G stomach in your suitcase
(I personally tested 0 early-rising attractions throughout the journey, and the real holiday feeling is full!) #Songlike journey #Relaxation place #Romantic domestic travel destination #Have fun with friends