In today's increasingly prosperous tourism industry, more and more young people are no longer satisfied with fancy travel, but pursue more unique and in-depth experiences. Reverse tourism, a way to avoid popular attractions and explore uncharted territory, came into being. However, behind this trend, many young people have frequently encountered difficulties and even fallen into unexpected "pits".
Reverse tourism sounds full of mystery and temptation. It is no longer about following a tour group into the bustling attractions, but choosing those little-known and pristine places to experience the most authentic customs. However, behind this type of travel, there are many hidden challenges.
Li Li, a post-00s travel enthusiast from Guangxi, thought that this May Day "reverse tourism" would be a unique experience, but he didn't expect it to be a bad adventure.
As a frequent traveler, Li Li is no stranger to various tourist traps, but the experience of this May Day holiday has made him deeply experience the meaning of "unguardable".
On the eve of May Day, Li Li and his friends searched for a tourist destination on Xiaohongshu, and finally chose an unpopular county near Nanning that was praised by netizens as a "private place to relax". Netizens praised the beautiful scenery here and the fact that it has not been overwhelmed by the crowds of tourists.
According to the recommendation of netizens, they booked a homestay with a beautiful courtyard and elegant rooms on the platform in advance, and the price was moderate, only 198 yuan per night.
On May Day, Li Li and his friends embarked on the journey with great expectations. It only took an hour to take the high-speed train from Nanning to the county seat, and the beautiful scenery along the way made them look forward to this trip even more.
However, as soon as they arrived at the B&B, their enthusiasm was poured cold water. The owner of the B&B told them that the booked room had not been cleaned because of the early arrival. The owner suggested that they change to a room downstairs and although the room was bigger, it didn't add up.
Li Li and the others didn't think much about it, so they accepted the suggestion of changing houses. But upon entering the room, they found that the room was poorly ventilated, with only one window and a musty smell. They immediately asked to go back to the upstairs room, but the boss refused on the grounds that there was no room upstairs.
After some arguments, the boss reluctantly agreed to change rooms in the afternoon when they became vacant. Although they finally moved into the upstairs room, Li Li and their mood had been greatly reduced.
The next day, Li Li and his friends plan to go rafting. Since the rafting site is far away from the county seat, they chartered a car to go and negotiated a price of 150 yuan for a round trip for 3 hours.
When they arrived at the rafting site, they found that rafting here was not as fun as the bloggers had described, and the prices were higher than usual on holidays. However, the surrounding scenery is really beautiful, and they took a lot of photos, but they lost track of the time and exceeded the agreed return time with the driver.
When they arrived at the parking lot, the driver asked for an additional 100 yuan for overtime. Even though they only overtime by half an hour, the driver insisted on a hefty charge. After some haggling and persuasion from surrounding tourists, the driver finally agreed to only charge 80 yuan.
The trip was very unpleasant for Li Li and his friends. They said that the next time they try to "reverse tourism", they will definitely consider various factors more carefully.
Sister Li, a post-90s mother from Hunan, originally had no travel plans on May Day this year, firstly, considering that the child was still young, and secondly, because the experience of crowded travel during the past holidays made her feel palpitated. However, at the invitation of a friend, they decided to spend a short vacation in an unpopular town near Changsha.
Finding accommodation became a challenge due to the impromptu situation. After many attempts, they finally booked a homestay with a rustic feel. The B&B is actually a simply converted rural house run by a kind old couple. The elderly couple told them that the village used to have few tourists, but since last year, the number of visitors has gradually increased.
This town maintains an authentic rural style, providing a rare relaxing environment for Sister Li and her party. During the day, they take their children to hike in the mountains and forests, play in the river, and experience the real village life to the fullest.
However, it was only when night fell that they really felt the inconvenience of this "unpopular" town. Accustomed to eating at seven or eight o'clock in the evening, they went out to find dinner after a short rest after returning from the first day of playing. But the schedule in the countryside is very different from that in the city, and when they walked out of the homestay, it was already 8 p.m., and the hosts had closed their doors to rest.
The few restaurants in the town have closed, except for one barbecue stand. Not wanting to eat barbecue, they continued to search, and with great difficulty, they found a restaurant that had not yet closed. However, the chef has already left work and the owner is ready to rest. After some pleading, the owner reluctantly agreed to reopen the fire and prepare a few dishes for them.
In the small talk, the shopkeeper revealed that because the town is sparsely populated, there is not much business on weekdays, especially in the evening, and the rural people rest early, so they usually close around seven o'clock. This experience made Sister Li realize that traveling in the countryside requires adapting to the local schedule in advance.
With this lesson, they went early for dinner the next day and went out to play afterwards. Despite the episode of "not being able to eat", they still had a relaxed and happy life throughout the May Day holiday. This experience also taught them a valuable lesson: the next time they go to a similar place, they must plan well in advance to avoid falling into an embarrassing situation again.
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