Most of my life has been busy, so I have to hurry up and take a look at those 20 must-visit natural attractions and try to help them visit them before retirement.
1. **Jiuzhai**:
Located in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture in the north of Sichuan Province, it is well-known at home and abroad for its "five uniques" of green lakes, cascading waterfalls, colorful forests, snow peaks and Tibetan feelings. The lakes in Jiuzhaigou are colorful and change with the seasons and light, like a dream.
2. **Huangshan**:
Located in Huangshan City, southern Anhui Province, it was known as Yishan in ancient times, and was renamed Huangshan in the Tang Dynasty. The four unique mountains of Huangshan - strange pines, strange stones, sea of clouds, hot springs, and have the best place to enjoy the snow scene in winter, and are included in the list of world cultural and natural heritage by UNESCO.
3. **Zhangjiajie**
Located in the northwest of Hunan Province, it has rare sandstone peaks and forest landforms, including Yuanjiajie, Yangjiajie, Huangshizhai and other core scenic spots, among which Hallelujah Mountain is world-famous for being the inspiration for the filming of the movie "Avatar".
4. **Qinghai Lake**:
China's largest inland lake, also a saltwater lake, is located in the northeastern part of the Tibetan Plateau. The grassland around the lake area is vast, attracting a large number of migratory birds to inhabit and breed every summer, forming a magnificent ecological picture.
5. **Daocheng Yading**:
Located in Daocheng County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, it is known as the "Last Shangri-La". The main scenic spots are Xian Nai Ri, Yang Mai Yong, Xia Nuo Duoji three sacred mountains and Luo Rong Cattle Farm, Milk Sea, Five Colors Sea and other places, the scenery is holy and pure.
6. **Three Parallel Rivers**:
Located in the northwest of Yunnan Province, it is a geographical wonder formed by the parallel flow of three major rivers, Jinsha River, Lancang River and Nu River. The area has a complete vertical spectrum from tropical river valleys to mountain glaciers and is extremely rich in biodiversity.
7. Kanas Lake:
Located in the northwestern part of the Altai Mountains in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the lake takes on different colors depending on the seasons and weather, and is also home to mysterious legends about the water monsters in the lake.
8. **Danxia Mountain**:
Located in Shaoguan City, Guangdong Province, it is a typical representative of China's Danxia landform, the mountain is red and gorgeous, the shape is peculiar, and it has extremely high ornamental value and geological research value.
9. **Guilin Landscape**:
Guilin's mountains and rivers are the best in the world, the peaks and forests along the Li River rise from the ground, the caves are peculiar, and the bamboo rafts drift in the meantime, making people linger and forget to return. Yangshuo West Street, Longji Terraces and other places also have their own characteristics.
10. **Huangguoshu Waterfall**:
Located in Anshun City, Guizhou Province, it is the largest waterfall group in the mainland, the main waterfall is 77.8 meters high, 101 meters wide, the waterfall goes straight down, and the momentum is magnificent.
11. **Changbai Mountain**:
Located in the southeast of Jilin Province, it is a dormant volcano with a large pool on the top of the mountain, like a jewel set on the top of the mountains. The hot springs, wetlands, and forests at the foot of the mountain also form a rich and colorful ecosystem.
12. **Hulunbuir Grassland**:
Located in the eastern part of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, it is one of the most fertile natural pastures in China, with herds of cattle and sheep on the endless grassland, and strong ethnic customs on horseback.
13. **Mount Emei**:
Located in Leshan City, Sichuan Province, it is one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China, with many ancient temples on the mountain, clouds and mist, lush vegetation, rich animal species, especially famous for spirit monkeys.
14. **Fanjing Mountain**:
Located in Tongren City, Guizhou Province, it is a World Natural Heritage Site, with a unique landscape of mushroom stones and a sea of clouds, as well as rich biodiversity, and is the only habitat of the golden snub-nosed monkey.
15. **Xishuangbanna Tropical Rainforest**:
Located in the south of Yunnan Province, it has a tropical monsoon climate, abundant rainfall, rich species, and has the largest tropical rainforest reserve in the mainland.
16. **Lugu Lake**:
Straddling the border of Sichuan and Yunnan provinces, it is inhabited by the Mosuo people, with a calm lake like a mirror, surrounded by green mountains, and has a strong matrilineal clan social heritage and a primitive lifestyle.
17. **庐山**:
Located in Jiujiang City, northern Jiangxi Province, it is famous for "not knowing the true face of Lushan, only because of being in this mountain". Lushan is an important summer resort and cultural mountain in China.
18. **Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon**:
Located in Jincheng City, Shanxi Province, the canyon is full of peaks and peaks, deep streams and valleys, many waterfalls and streams, both majestic and beautiful.
19. **Wuyi Mountain**:
Located in Nanping City, Fujian Province, it is not only a world cultural and natural heritage site, but also an important production area of oolong tea and black tea. Jiuqu River bamboo rafting, Tianyou Peak, Dahongpao Tea Garden and so on are all popular attractions for tourists.
20. **Shennongjia**:
Located in the western part of Hubei Province, it is the largest primeval forest area in central China, home to rare Shennongjia golden snub-nosed monkeys, savage legends and abundant Chinese herbal resources, as well as an ideal place for outdoor adventures and eco-tourism.
These 20 natural scenic spots, that is a must go before retirement! Life is in a hurry, and after being busy for most of your life, it is time to give yourself a vacation. Go to these places to experience the beauty of nature first-hand, breathe in the fresh air, and relax your body and mind. No more hurrying, no more worrying about work, just wander around these beautiful scenery at a leisurely pace! It's not just a trip, it's a reward for your hard work. Don't wait any longer, seize the time, and go to these places to make good memories of your retirement life, and live up to this life!