The May Day holiday is just around the corner, and a variety of different cities attract people.
In many popular cities, it can be crowded every holiday, have you figured out where to go this holiday?
All content in this article is based on official and reliable sources, and the specific information is detailed at the end of the article
1. Beijing
One of Beijing's most iconic landmarks. Every morning, a sacred flag-raising ceremony takes place here. Many people come here just to witness the moment when the national flag is raised and feel the baptism of patriotism.
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The second is the Palace Museum, the royal palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties in China, which is an excellent place for us to learn about ancient Chinese royal life and traditional culture.
When you think of the capital, you have to mention the Great Wall. This building, known as the "Wonder of the World", not only bears witness to the wisdom and strength of the Chinese people. We climbed the Great Wall just to overlook the lofty mountains at our feet.
The Summer Palace, on the other hand, is a royal garden with beautiful scenery that is especially suitable for family outings, and each one showcases the ingenuity of Chinese gardens. Here we can sit on the rafting lake and enjoy the surrounding scenery, as if we have traveled back in time.
In addition to these well-known attractions, there are many more places to explore in Beijing. There are national museums and art galleries, where you can take your children to broaden their horizons and increase their knowledge of Chinese history.
2. Chongqing
When we mention Chongqing, the first thing that comes to many people's minds is hot pot. On the streets, we can see hot pot restaurants everywhere.
People sit in the store, eat steaming hot pot, feel the spicy stimulation on the tip of the tongue, and experience the love of Chongqing people for food.
Chongqing has a unique topography, so the locals are called "Mountain City". Chongqing is full of mountains, and the city is built on the mountain, and people feel that they are standing on the top of the hill but only the first floor of a building.
People wander among the towering buildings, sometimes looking at the panoramic view of the city, sometimes looking at the quiet alleys, and feeling the beauty of the city.
Among the many attractions in Chongqing, Hongya Cave is undoubtedly one of the most popular places to check in.
In addition to these well-known attractions, Chongqing also has many street photos that can be seen everywhere, showing the city's fireworks atmosphere. On the streets of Chongqing, you can see locals leisurely drinking tea and chatting, and you can also see laughter and laughter coming from mahjong parlors.
If you walk into the alleys, you can taste the local authentic Chongqing noodles and spicy tang. These are the unique charms of Chongqing.
3. Shanghai
The unique design of Shanghai's Oriental Pearl is composed of three columns with a diameter of 9 meters, a tower base, a lower sphere, an upper sphere, a space capsule and other parts, and the overall shape is full of modern atmosphere, but also incorporates elements of traditional Chinese culture.
The Oriental Pearl is not only an important radio and television transmission base, but also an important landmark and tourist attraction in Shanghai, attracting a large number of tourists to visit.
The Bund is another well-known attraction in Shanghai. There are a variety of historical buildings here, and it is known as the "International Architecture Exhibition".
Walking on the Bund, people can enjoy the beautiful scenery while feeling the vicissitudes of the Bund's century-old history.
City God Temple, one of the most distinctive ancient buildings in Shanghai. Incense is flourishing here, and people are pouring incense here to pray for blessings and experience the charm of traditional culture.
Children prefer Disney in Shanghai to adults, and with the popularity of Disney's live-action movie "Mulan", Disneyland has also become a popular check-in spot.
The promotional photos taken by Liu Yifei in the park in the film sparked a craze of "looking for Mulan". Countless people come here, hoping to meet "Mulan" in Disneyland.
4. Chengdu
We all know that Chengdu is a very accommodating city, where its unique leisure lifestyle attracts people, so it has also become a "trendy gathering place" in the hearts of young people.
On the streets of Chengdu, you can see young people dressed in avant-garde fashion clothes everywhere. They gather in Chunxi Road, Taikoo Li and other business districts, showing their own unique style.
Taikoo Li is one of Chengdu's most iconic landmarks, with many trendy shops clustered here, attracting fashion-conscious young people to shop and check in. Here, we always find the latest fashion elements and outfit inspiration.
In addition to attracting fashionistas, Chengdu is also an ideal destination for families.
The Giant Panda Base is one of the most popular attractions for parents and children. Here, people can observe the giant pandas, a national treasure, up close and learn about their habits. Children will also have the opportunity to interact with the adorable baby pandas and make unforgettable childhood memories.
The Giant Panda Base is not only a vivid nature education class, but also a good place to enhance parent-child relationships.
Chengdu, known as China's "food capital", Chengdu hot pot is known for its spicy and numbing flavor, and the bottom of the pot is made from butter, Sichuan pepper and chili peppers.
5. Zibo, Shandong
Zibo is a city rich in cultural and natural landscape resources.
Zibo has a profound historical and cultural heritage, and is known as the birthplace of Qi culture and a national historical and cultural city. Zibo is also the birthplace of world football, with a long history and rich cultural heritage. For example, Songshan Cultural Site, Zhangdian Ancient City in Zichuan District, etc.
The city's natural landscapes are mainly distributed in the surrounding mountainous areas, the most famous of which is the Zibo Mountain National Forest Park. Not only does it have beautiful landscapes, but it is also a good place to climb the mountain and watch the scenery, and relax on vacation.
In addition, there is also a global geopark, Zhangjiayu Geopark, whose volcanic geological landscape is also spectacular.
The food here is mainly based on snacks, the most famous is Zibo baked cakes, and of course, there are many time-honored snack bars, such as Xiangfa dumpling shop, etc., which are worth our try.
Not only is it famous for its snacks, but it also has some beautiful tourist attractions. Zhoucun Ancient Mall is preserved, a large number of ancient buildings and our local traditional culture.
Tanxi Mountain Scenic Area is a very beautiful place, with its own unique landscape and very rich natural resources.
Zibo is a city full of vitality and development potential, and its rich historical and cultural resources and advanced industrial system have made it one of the important cities in Shandong Province and even the whole country.
6. Gangnam
Jiangnan, literally means the south of the river, but as a typical historical geographical concept, Jiangnan originally meant the area south of the Yangtze River. In ancient times, Jiangnan often represented a prosperous and developed culture, education, and beautiful and rich water town, and the region was roughly divided into areas on the south bank of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River.
The climate here is mild, the rain is abundant, the rivers and lakes are dense, and it is a typical water town in the south of the Yangtze River.
The Gangnam area is rich in history and culture, with numerous historical sites and cultural attractions. The Humble Administrator's Garden in Suzhou is a World Heritage Site, and its garden design and architectural style incorporate the essence of ancient Chinese garden art.
Confucius Temple is not only an important historical and cultural site, but also a famous tourist attraction. Every year, a large number of tourists come here to visit and learn about traditional Chinese culture.
In the war of aggression against China in 1937, the Confucius Temple was damaged, but from 1984, the Confucius Temple began to be gradually repaired and rebuilt, and in 1991, it was rated as "Top 40 National Tourist Attractions"
The food culture in the Gangnam region is also very rich, and various local cuisines are unique. For example, Hangzhou's West Lake vinegar fish and Nanjing's duck blood vermicelli soup are classic delicacies in the south of the Yangtze River.
Folk activities in the Gangnam area are also a major feature of tourism. Shantang Street in Suzhou is one of the most characteristic water towns in the south of the Yangtze River, with a large number of architectural and cultural relics in the block, which is an important representative of the history and culture of China's water towns in the south of the Yangtze River.
In general, Gangnam tourism is characterized by its beautiful natural scenery, rich food culture, and diverse folk activities.
7. Changsha
Changsha, a city full of vitality and history. Changsha has a rich historical and cultural heritage, known as one of China's first historical and cultural cities, with a long history of 3,000 years.
Located on the Xiangjiang River, Orange Island is one of the most well-known scenic spots in Changsha. The statues standing here attract countless people to come and take pictures.
Every holiday, the head of Orange Island is always crowded, and people queue up in front of the statue to take pictures with the youth of the great man. This kind of hot check-in scene has also become a major location for hot tourism in Changsha.
In addition to red tourism, Changsha's nightlife is also a highlight. Pozi Street, South Gate and other food streets bring together all kinds of snacks and supper to meet the taste buds of our foreign tourists.
The bars of Taiping Old Street and Pozi Street are even more gathering places for young people. Here, they can indulge in the relaxation brought by fine wine and feel the trendy vitality of Changsha. After nightfall, Changsha seems to have changed into a different appearance, full of vitality and charm.
The May Day holiday has not yet begun, and these cities have already felt the warm atmosphere of the festival, they have a long history, or a modern sense, or full of food, and have undoubtedly become the first choice for people across the country to travel.
However, with the increase in popularity, the surge in foot traffic will also bring many inconveniences, such as traffic congestion, accommodation constraints and other problems. Therefore, friends who plan to travel must make detailed preparations in advance and make reasonable arrangements to avoid unnecessary trouble.
Whether you're looking for history and culture, fine dining, or the hustle and bustle of a modern city, these cities have everything you need and with the right planning to ensure an enjoyable trip.