More and more people like to relax in small counties. Big cities have the prosperity and convenience of big cities, and small counties also have the tranquility and leisure of small counties.
Moreover, many friends around me have quietly changed their views on tourism. In the past few years, most of them used the check-in mode of visiting here, going to some famous scenic spots, getting out of the car to take pictures, and getting in the car to sleep.
Now they pay more attention to enjoyment, enjoy the local scenery, taste the local food, and even integrate into the leisurely slow life of the local people.
Recommend a few small towns that I have been to, the cities are not big, no strategy is needed, it is very good to walk around.
1. Jiangsu Dongtai
Dongtai, known as Xixi in ancient times, is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Jiangsu Province and is managed by Yancheng City.
In fact, there is really not much to do in Dongtai, such as Anfeng Ancient Street, Xixi Scenic Area, Yellow Sea Forest Park, Huguo Temple, etc., are not of much interest to tourists.
Only food, never forget.
Dongtai in memory is a city full of human touch.
Most of the restaurants in Dongtai are very popular, and relatives and friends will gather around a few tables to get together if they have nothing to do. A few tables are invited for birthdays, and a few tables are invited for holidays, and before the meal, those who arrive early will have two games.
Dongtai has a lot of delicacies, such as Xuhe pork head meat, Fuan crispy cakes, Hougang dried tea... But Dongtai is most famous for its fish soup noodles and slow morning tea culture.
Street snacks such as dragon and tiger fighting, stinky tofu, etc., are unforgettable, as well as a variety of small seafood.
If you are a foodie, you must not miss the small town of Dongtai.
2. Tengchong, Yunnan
On the Yunnan border, 200 kilometers away from Myitkyina in Myanmar and 602 kilometers away from Leido in India, there is a small town called Tengchong.
Tengchong is a county-level city hosted by Baoshan City, the "first city on the extreme edge" of Yunnan. Tengchong is a famous hometown of overseas Chinese, a country of literature and a distribution center for emeralds. Almost every tourist who has been to Tengchong thinks that one day he will go there again.
Volcanic Atami, Beihai Wetland, Heshun Ancient Town, National Cemetery, Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall, "Fantasy Tengchong" performance... If you come to Tengchong, Yunnan for the first time or with a tour group, you will not leave these few place.
Because of the comfortable climate, numerous delicacies, and profound history and culture, many tourists from other places are attracted to live in Tengchong.
"The mountain is not as high as the foot, and the road is not as long as the caravan." The caravan culture in Tengchong, the men who traveled to the barbarians, left their lovers and hometowns, and their lives and deaths were uncertain;
"An inch of rivers and mountains, an inch of blood", Tengchong is a hot land of the war of resistance, how many heroes and martyrs defended it with blood;
"One knife is rich, one knife is poor." Tengchong Jade has created many wealthy businessmen, how many people have become rich overnight, and how many people have lost their homes overnight.
There are 99 volcanoes and 88 hot springs. A paradise in Yunnan is Tengchong.
3. Fujian Changting
The hometown of Chinese Hakka cuisine; the famous city of Fujian cuisine; the famous historical and cultural city of China; the west gate of Fujian Province; one of the five famous states in Fujian in the Tang Dynasty; : Changting.
Changting, known as Tingzhou in ancient times, is located in the west of Fujian Province and is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Longyan City.
This thousand-year-old town is full of fireworks. It meets all my requirements for a travel destination: small and quiet, suitable for hanging out, a lot of food, and a comfortable temperature.
In those few days, I wandered around Diantou Street, Baxi Pavilion, Jichuan Gate, Dafudi, Dingwuling, Wolong Academy, ancient city wall... and ate a lot of Hakka delicacies, such as fried potato cakes, boiled beef, taro Dumplings, soaked pork loin, boiled balls, soaked chicken offal, dry steamed meat, salt wine chicken, Dengzhan cake, Hetian chicken...
In my memory, there are flashes of fish scales in the Tingjiang River, red lanterns with hundreds of surnames hanging on the city walls, strolling in the unknown and deep alleys, and the brilliance of the Tingjiang River at night...
With profound historical and cultural heritage and rich Hakka delicacies, this is Changting.
4. Jianshui, Yunnan
More than an hour away from Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province, there is a small town called Jianshui, which is a place I like very much.
Jianshui Ancient City is about 220 kilometers away from Kunming and 80 kilometers away from Mengzi Airport. It is one of the counties under the jurisdiction of Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province.
This is also a famous historical and cultural city in China and a key scenic spot in China, but many tourists have never heard of it, and it still maintains the original comfort.
You can take a small retro train from Jianshui to Tuanshan Village. This small train is very emotional and super cute.
Prices in Jianshui Ancient City are not high, and the morning always starts with a bowl of rice noodles. The most special one is Caoya rice noodles, which cost 8-10 yuan a bowl.
Jianshui’s most famous dish is Jianshui tofu, also known as Lin’an tofu. This is a traditional specialty snack in Jianshui County, and it has also been featured in "A Bite of China".
When I went on a trip, I also had the idea of living here in the future.
5. Guangdong Lufeng
The coast of the South China Sea, the banks of Jieshi Bay, the red land, the beautiful countryside... Lufeng is a county-level city in Guangdong, located on the banks of Jieshi Bay on the east coast of Guangdong.
"The one-hour commuting circle of the core cities of the Greater Bay Area, the beautiful back garden of the Pearl River Delta urban agglomeration." This sentence summarizes the geographical location of Lufeng.
It only takes one hour by high-speed train from Shenzhen to Lufeng; if you fly to Jieyang, it only takes one hour by high-speed train from Jieyang Airport to Lufeng; or from Guangzhou to Lufeng Station, it only takes more than one hour by high-speed train.
Lufeng is a coastal city in Guangdong. The local famous scenic spots include the national 4A-level Jieshi Xuanwu Mountain tourist attraction, the national key cultural protection unit Xuanwu Mountain Yuanshan Temple, and a group of red scenic spots such as the place where Comrade Zhou Enlai crossed the sea in Zhouzhu Village. But what attracts me the most is Lufeng. the sea.
Lufeng is a famous seaside resort in Guangdong, with a coastline of 190 kilometers and 5 ports along the coast.
The sea is blue, the sky is blue, and the quiet seaside is full of fishing boats, the beauty of the original ecology. A seaside that has not been commercially developed like this is more pure.
There are more than 170 kinds of seafood in Lufeng, and the rich grouper, lobster, mackerel, sea urchin, etc. are very famous.
In addition to seafood, there are also salted tea, pancakes and various kueh-type snacks, as well as famous seafood dishes such as Jiazi fish balls, Jieshi Caitou balls, Jiadong seaweed, and Jinxiang squid.
Rice rolls, soup noodles, soup rice, and fried noodles are the daily routine of the locals. Even a piece of fried kway teow at a roadside stall still makes me miss it.
6. Zhejiang Jiande
Jiande is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province.
The water system of Jiande City belongs to the Qiantang River Basin. There are Xin'an River and its tributaries, Shouchang River, Lanjiang River and Fuchun River, 4 large rivers and 38 small and medium streams.
Embark on a cruise ship and visit the Little Three Gorges on the Fuchun River. When passing Qili Yangfan, the narrator on the cruise ship said: This is the place where it is said in ancient times that "seven miles with wind and seventy miles without wind".
Blown by the autumn wind on the deck, feeling the mountains and rivers of the Fuchun River, this is the most beautiful section of the Fuchun River. The famous picture of dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains depicts the scenery of the Little Three Gorges on the Fuchun River.
"Looking at the ancient pagoda, swimming in the three rivers, sailing for seven miles and drunk fishermen". The fishing village of Sandu Town on the bank of Yanzi River is the first stop of Hangzhou Jiande tour.
This small fishing village is surrounded by mountains and rivers, with fruit trees forming forests. On weekends, many people will come here to eat fisherman's dishes and pick oranges.
Walk on the Baisha Bridge in the early morning, and then walk along the riverside of Xin'an River, the sun is warm and yellow. Those who play badminton, those who practice Tai Chi, those who hang their throats, those who fish... and the local people, enjoying the intoxicating freshness of the morning.
In the summer of Jiande, the summer of 17 degrees, you can consider here for summer vacation.
7. Changshu, Jiangsu
Changshu is a thousand-year-old city named after "the soil is rich and fertile, and there are no floods or droughts every year". Located in the water town of Jiangnan, it is a county-level city managed by Suzhou City.
This city is my hometown, and is known as "the blessed place in the south of the Yangtze River". It is half an hour away from Suzhou by car and only one hour away from Shanghai by high-speed train, so the transportation is convenient.
If you don't like crowded and crowded famous tourist attractions, then Changshu is definitely the best choice for you to get close to Jiangnan in your heart.
"The waters of the seven streams all flow into the sea, and half of the green hills within ten miles flow into the city."
This thousand-year-old city has a natural scenery of green mountains and beautiful waters, as well as a profound cultural atmosphere. This is a beautiful ancient city in the south of the Yangtze River, with the most authentic life in the south of the Yangtze River.
Traveling to Changshu, the more famous scenic spots include Shajiabang Scenic Area, Shanghu Scenic Area, Yushan Scenic Area, etc. There are also several famous gardens in the old city: Fangta Garden, Zeng Zhao Garden, Yan Garden... .
The city of Changshu needs to be savored slowly, so that you can gradually understand its beauty.
Eighth, Fujian Zhouning
I bought a high-speed rail ticket from Shanghai to "Shandong Wuyi". Outside the car window, there are countless quiet small mountain villages. The destination is a small county town called Zhouning, which has the appearance I like.
Zhouning County is affiliated to Ningde City, Fujian Province. It is located in the northeast of Fujian Province. The county seat is more than 880 meters above sea level, ranking the highest in the province. It is known as the "Mountain Pearl".
During the few days in Zhou Ning, the memory is the table of delicacies that have never been eaten, and those small villages that have not been developed by commercial tourism.
Yuanyangxi National Scenic Area is a national 5A-level tourist attraction located in the northeast of Pingnan County. It is the only mandarin duck protection area in China. Hundreds of thousands of mandarin ducks fly from the north to spend the winter every autumn.
The waterfalls there are called Ji. Walking to Baizhangji, this is one of the four wonders of Yuanyangxi.
I also went to Liyuxi, which was named "the most beautiful village in Fujian".
A winding stream passes through the village, the water is knee-deep, and the bottom can be seen clearly. In the stream, there are big colorful carps swimming leisurely, hence the name "Carp Stream".
In the snack bar along Ningde Road, a bowl of noodles and a bowl of flat meat are all snacks that locals often eat. Go and feel the xia!
The above eight small cities are all county-level cities, and they are also small cities that I recommend to live for a few days. I am more and more fond of walking around in these small and quiet small towns. And you?
Follow the thoughtful CS of the little girl in the south of the Yangtze River, and accompany you to see this beautiful world.