9 niche cities that you can go to during the Spring Festival in 2024 will travel in reverse to spend a warm winter
The cold winter always seems to make people want to hide in the warm quilt and enjoy a piece of tranquility. However, reverse thinking is also a wonderful adventure, and in the Spring Festival of 2024, I chose to go to some niche cities to experience a unique "reverse tourism". It's not just an adventure, it's a wonderful journey of warm winter, good food, and people.
1. Nanjing: The city where cherry blossoms are in full bloom
Nanjing, once the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, is now a city quietly wrapped in time. During the Spring Festival, Nanjing's cherry blossoms are in full bloom, making it a unique sight. Walking under the Purple Mountain, the cherry blossoms fall like snow, as if you are in a fairyland. I tried the authentic food in the alleys of Confucius Temple, and I couldn't help but marvel at the charm of the city's blend of history and modernity.
2. Xining: Warm winter on the snowy plateau
Get away from the hustle and bustle and head to Xining to experience the tranquility of the snowy plateau. In the cold winter, Xining has a special warmth. I walked along the shore of Qinghai Lake, feeling the sun shining on the snow-covered lake, as if I had entered a peaceful picture. I tried Tibetan hot pot, and the spicy taste revealed the simplicity of the plateau.
3. Fuzhou: The warmth of the sea breeze
Fuzhou, a city located on the seafront, is incredibly warm during the Spring Festival. I walked in the Gushan Scenic Area, and the sea breeze blew, as if with the smell of the sea. I tasted the seafood delicacies with Fujian characteristics and felt the warm hospitality of the southerners.
4. Changsha: A Culinary Tour on the Banks of the Xiangjiang River
Changsha is a city that people can't stop. During the Spring Festival, the food on the banks of the Xiangjiang River is full of aroma. I tasted stinky tofu, stir-fried pork with chili peppers, and fish head with chopped peppers, and each dish was like a wonderful symphony that indulged my taste buds.
5. Guiyang: The New Year's flavor of thousands of households
Guiyang is a city of mountains and rivers, and it is also a city of New Year's flavor for thousands of households. During the Spring Festival, I enjoyed a grand lantern festival in Qianling Park, and the colorful lights outlined a magnificent picture. Walking into the alley, I tasted the local peanut candy and bacon, and felt the strong flavor of the New Year.
6. Harbin: A fairy tale world of snow
Harbin is known as the kingdom of ice and snow in Northeast China. During the Spring Festival, the whole city seems to be in a fairy tale world. I participated in the construction of the ice and snow world and built a snow sculpture of my own. Walking along the banks of the Songhua River, blowing the cold wind, I felt the purity and beauty of the snow.
7. Nanchang: The tranquility of the water town in the south of the Yangtze River
Nanchang, one of the representatives of Jiangnan Water Town. During the Spring Festival, I overlooked Jianhu Lake on the Tengwang Pavilion, and the lake was leisurely, as if time stood still here. I tasted the delicacy of Gan cuisine and experienced the indifference and tranquility of Jiangnan people.
8. Shijiazhuang: The warmth of the northern country
Shijiazhuang is a city in the north, but it has a warm atmosphere. During the Spring Festival, I participated in a grand folk activity in the Zanhuang grassland, singing and dancing with the local herdsmen. I tried the authentic roasted whole lamb and felt the boldness and enthusiasm of the northerners.
9. Nanning: Tropical scenery of Greentown
Nanning is a city surrounded by greenery. During the Spring Festival, I overlooked the whole city from Qingxiu Mountain and felt the pleasant tropical scenery. Tasting Guangxi's characteristic delicacies, such as sour soup fish and snail noodles, made me full of curiosity and yearning for this hot land.
This trip is not only a visit to a niche city, but also a comprehension of the warmth of winter. Each city has its own unique scenery and story, and I immersed myself in it as if I was a part of it.
In Nanjing, I spent the afternoon chatting with a tea master from an old teahouse, listening to him talk about tea culture and the changes in Nanjing. In Xining, I met a Tibetan herder who shared his love for the snowy plateau and the difficulty of life. In Changsha, I worked with a chef to cook Hunan cuisine and learned a lot of authentic cooking skills. These authentic and heartwarming stories make my travels more colorful.
Travel is not only about the cities and landscapes you have walked through, but also about the people you meet and the stories that happen. During this Spring Festival trip, I deeply felt the unique charm of each city and the sincere emotions between people. Perhaps, it is the warmth of these niche cities that gives me a different perception of winter. This Spring Festival, it is no longer just about hiding in the warm quilt, but facing the cold wind to feel those beautiful moments.