10 Underrated but Worth Visiting Cities, I've Visited Two, What About You?

Domestic tourist attractions are characterized by large crowds, especially during holidays, which are often overcrowded.

This issue introduces 10 lesser-known but worthwhile travel cities,

People who dislike crowds might consider these niche places for their trips.

1. Ningde

Ningde, located in Fujian Province, is often unknown to many people, but it is called 'China's Most Beautiful Paddies' by the photography circlePuguang Marsh, located in Ningde, is.Ningde has mountains and sea, has been listed on 'National Geographic' many times, and is known as 'China's Most Beautiful Place'. Here is 'Tranquil Bay' and 'Harmony Bay'

Dulan Bay'Sea Pearl' and 'Heavenly Isles'Tai Lao Shan'Famous Mountains and Canyons'Baiyun ShanOnly in Eastern China's 'Zhouning'Jiulong Waterfall'People Fish Harmony' known for hundreds of yearsZhouning Licai River'Unique in China'Pingnan Yuanyang Riveretc.Must-visit attractions:

Tai Lao Shan, Zhuoshan Island, Beiquan Paddies, Yangjia River, Xiao Haiyang Beach, Bai Shuiyang, Yuanyang River, Licai River, Dongbi, SandaoBest travel time:

April to December2. Libo

Libo, Guizhou, is the only place on Earth with such unique karst forests, which has earned it the title of 'Emerald Gem on Earth's Waist Belt'

Coming to Libo, it mainly focuses on mountain and water viewing and rich ethnic characteristics

Small Seven Holes, Big Seven HolesMulanare the main attractions to visit in Libo. Small Seven Holes and Big Seven Holes are on the same line, and you can finish visiting them in one day. Mulan is full of wildness and is a favorite for hikers. In addition, you can go to the surrounding placesto take a walk.Must-visit attractions:Small Seven Holes, Big Seven Holes, Mulan, Libo Ancient Town, Changjiang Scenic Area, Yao Mountain Ancient Town, Jinshi Cave

Best travel time:July and August

3. KangdingKangding is the capital of Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, the birthplace of Gong Zhuang Culture, and a historic city with a long history

The attractions worth visiting in Kangding are

Kangga Mountain, Mugye Tso, Poma Mountain, Xindu Bridge

etc. Among them, Mugye Tso is a scenic and folk tourism and sightseeing area for viewing snow mountains, grasslands, primitive forests and Tibetan pastoral life. Kangga Mountain is the highest peak in Sichuan Province, with two famous canyonsHailu River, Yanzi ValleyMust-visit attractions:Hailu River, Foldu Mountain, Xindu Bridge Town, Mugye Tso, Tagpu Meadow, Grind Town, Kangga Snow Mountain, Tagpo Temple, Yanzi ValleyBest travel time:May to October (July and August are the best weather in Kangding, the flowers of Tagpu Meadow bloom in full glory.)4. Tian ShuiTian Shui, located in the southeast of Gansu Province, has four distinct seasons and pleasant climate, known as 'Little Jiangnan in Northwest'There are many historical and cultural relics in it, such as one of the Four Great Caves in China, the Wheat Field Cave

Although Wheat Field Cave is not that famous, but people who know Tian Shui may not be many

Here there are many well-preserved Neolithic and Yangshao culture artifactsDadianwai

; the only one in China with the Fuxi Statue

Tian Shui Old Townstill retains many traditional folk houses.Must-visit attractions:

Wheat Field Cave, Fu Xi Temple, Hu Shi Folk Houses, Nan Guo Temple, Dadianwai, Jade Spring View, Tian Shui Folk MuseumBest travel time:Summer and autumn are the best5. AlshanAlshan, located in the northwest of Inner Mongolia's Xin'an Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, is one of the highest cities in latitude in ChinaIn spring, autumn and winter, it lacks beautiful and picturesque scenery

Alshan National Forest Parkintegrates various beautiful natural landscapes, such as

Lake Tianchi, resembling a mirror in the sky;Duoluo Lake, dotted with Duoluo flowers.

Here is also the most beautiful

Alshan Railway Station

which is a must-visit tourist attraction when coming to Alshan. In addition, Alshan is a natural oxygen bar with abundant vegetation, and it was the outdoor scene of the film 'The Feast'Must-visit attractions:Alshan National Forest Park, Tuifeng Ridge Tianchi, Duoluo Lake, Olenbumkan, San Tan Gorge, Stone Terrace Forest, White Wolf Peak, Rose Peak RiverBest travel time:Spring, autumn and winter all have their own merits. However, especially in winter, it can reach -40℃6. XichangXichang, the capital of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, is characterized by its beautiful natural landscapes, charming ethnic characteristics and modern aerospace tourism

Xichang has abundant tourism resources, such asQinghai Lake-Lushan, Luo Jishan, Lugu Lake, Lingshan Templeetc. It has been awarded as one of the 'Ten Most Beautiful Ancient Cities in China', 'China's Most Beautiful Five Health Resorts' and 'One of the Ten Most Worth Visiting Cities in China' consecutively

Those who have been to Xichang can walk around

Qinghai Lakeor take a cable car to enjoy the scenery of high-altitude rhododendrons. Every June 26th, Xichang also holds a grand Yi ethnic bonfire festival

Must-visit attractions:Qinghai Lake, Lushan, Xichang Ancient Town, Qinghai Lake National Wetland Park, Yueer Bay, Xiaoyou Village, Yueer Wind Town, Qinglong Temple

Best travel time:

June 26th is the Yi ethnic bonfire festival

7. EnshiEnshi, the only ethnic autonomous prefecture in Hubei Province, has 29 ethnic minorities including Tujia, Miao, Dong, Yi, Naizi etcEnshi's main features are beautiful mountain and water scenery and colorful and bizarre cave and rock formations. In addition, the Tujia's raised-foot houses, the Miao's rain bridges, the seven-month female festivals, the harvesting grass drum festivals etc. all showcase the brilliant and colorful Enshi styles

Must-visit attractions:Enshi Grand Canyon, Enshi Tujia Town, Long River, Dragon Boat Town, Fish Village, Tangya Tujia Town, Big Water Well Clan HallBest travel time:April to July, various flowers bloom in full glory; in October and November, maple trees and firs turn colorful, a visual feast8. Chenzhou

Chenzhou, located in the southeast of Hunan Province, is known as 'Hunan's Little Southwest', with 'Mist-Covered East River Small East River' and 'Untouched Dolomites' -High Chair Ridge

all in hereHere is also the first mountain in China –

Mangshan

and 'East Lake' and 'South Lake'

Best travel time:

Spring and autumn are the best9. Jiaozuo

Jiaozuo, located in the northwest of Gansu Province, has the remains of the Culture, Yangshao Culture and Longshan Culture, which is the hometown of Sima Yi, Han Yu, Li Shangyin, and is also the birthplace of Tai ChiJiaozuo is also the first city in China to be awarded the 'World's Most Valuable Tourism Service Brand' by the United Nations, with 'Little Jiangnan' and 'Untouched Dolomites'

Must-visit attractions:

Yantai Mountain, Shen Nong Mountain, Qing River, Red Stone Gorge, Zhu Xian Peak, Spring Waterfall, Monkey Valley, Jiaozuo Film and Television CityBest travel time:Spring and autumn are the best10. XingyiXingyi, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, has beautiful mountain and water scenery and characteristic ethnic minorities

Must-visit attractions:Wanfeng River, Ma Ling River, Wanfeng Lake, Lower Ash Gray Village, Mudstone Stone Forest, He Ying Qin Residence, Lian Fo Temple, Liu Clan HousesBest travel time:The oil rapeseed flower sea blooms fully from February late to April early; rafting is more interesting in July and August

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