Sunflowers hold their heads high.
Venue: Bayannaoer, Inner Mongolia
Time: late July to early August
The most fascinating time in Hetao Plain may be the summer when sunflowers are in full bloom. Bayannaoer is currently the largest sunflower planting base in China. From Urad Qianqi to Wuyuan, from Helin to Dengkou, you can see golden sunflowers all the way, whether by car or by train.
Especially along the Yellow River Highway from Dengkou to Wuhai, it has been extending along the west bank of the Yellow River, and the beaches along the roadside are all sunflower fields. In summer and autumn, sunflowers are in full bloom, and the expressway becomes a landscape avenue. People attending road trip can't miss it.
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The grassland season is about to open. How to choose the grassland that suits you best?
Grassland is the most beautiful season.
Venue: Gannan Grassland, Gansu Province
Time: August
Gannan grassland is like a thick green carpet inlaid with flowers from Ge Sang. The winding river is full of wind and grass, and cattle and sheep can be seen. Mountain meadows such as Shandan Racecourse, Horseshoe Temple and Yan Zhi under Qilian Mountain are also beautiful, suitable for summer.
Every August 13, Gesar Horse Racing Festival is held in Maqu County Horse Racing Club for one week, which is one of the largest and most influential traditional horse racing activities in Tibetan areas.
Bird watching in the wetland is just the right time.
Venue: Qiqihar, Heilongjiang
Time: July-August
For birdwatchers, the wetlands in northeast China are a paradise of dreams. On the marshland of Zhalong Wetland in Qiqihar, the graceful steps of red-crowned cranes are the same all year round.
Every year from mid-March to late June 10, hundreds of migrating red-crowned cranes will stop at Zhalong Wetland in Qiqihar. There are only 2,200 endangered wild animals in the world, of which nearly 300 are kept in cages in nature reserves, making Zhalong the biggest tourist attraction. Zhalong Wetland is the largest in Asia, and the scenic spot is only a small part of it. Flying red-crowned cranes every day is worth a special trip. The rest of the time, you can walk slowly around this accessible wetland.
Along the plank road, you can also see the largest white-naped crane, common gray crane and rare white crane in China in the rare bird cage. Occasionally I will meet a few free-range red-crowned cranes walking in the park. However, it should be noted that the red-crowned crane is not afraid of people, even fierce. Try not to get too close to or touch them. At the same time, in order not to disturb the red-crowned crane, aerial photography tools are prohibited in the park.
When matsutake was unearthed
Venue: Diqing, Yunnan
Time: July-August
Diqing is not a familiar destination, but almost everyone knows Shangri-La. Since ancient times, Diqing has never been a place far away from the hubbub. For thousands of years, all ethnic groups have come and gone on this plateau on the eastern edge of Tibet, with butter tea, Baba, yak meat barbecued by Dai people and red wine. This is probably the most vulgar and expensive Tibetan area.
Rain has brought abundant Tricholoma matsutake, so don't miss this delicious food when you go to Diqing. Now is the high-yield period of fungi, especially Tricholoma matsutake, and a large number of fresh fungi are delivered to you by local people at the first time. Don't miss the opportunity to try early.
Enthusiastic interest will produce new ideas.
Venue: Enshi, Hubei
Time: July-August
Every July and August, the height of the mountain blocks the dry and hot plains, especially near Lichuan, Chongqing, to save the people from fire and water. Qingjiang, the mother river of Enshi, is relatively cool, and the water is blue and shiny. Rafting by boat is the most enjoyable thing.
The mountains and rivers here all have the "wildest" side. -The earth stylist has arranged the most complete karst landform here, creating a magnificent national geological park. On the winding mountain road, you can overlook the cliffs and peaks stretching over the sky. Jumping to the bottom of the valley is a rift valley, sinkhole, cave and underground river, which cracks the surface and goes deep into the ground. From time to time, a waterfall rushes out of the steep rock wall and floats down the bottom of the pool, making the water refreshing. Enshi Grand Canyon hiking, Qingjiang ancient riverbed, Luyuanping, Qingjiang rafting, Tenglongdong cruise.
Enshi has the largest number of ethnic minorities in this province. They create their own troubles in this isolated secret world. Swing dance, dragon boat tune and Xilankapu are all ways to relieve boredom on weekdays. The high-speed rail opened in recent years has basically dispersed those dangerous roads. If you come to the westernmost part of Hubei, you will "run wild".
The holiday season coincides with the fragrance of fruits.
Location: Northern Xinjiang
Time: August to September
Generally speaking, the best time for hiking in mountainous areas of Xinjiang is from June to September. Make the holiday hiking route more colorful. In August, when you are hiking in the grasslands of northern Xinjiang, you may meet the Mongolian Jockey Club or the Nadam Convention. Walking in the Tianshan grassland between summer and autumn, you may also encounter the lively Eid al-Adha Festival in Kazakhstan.
August-September is the season when Xinjiang melons and fruits are fragrant. Just when you are having fun, you can experience the joy of all ethnic groups celebrating the harvest all the way. Tourism festivals around the country are also rich and colorful.
Turpan Grape Festival is held in Grape Valley every August. You can experience the joy of grape harvesting and picking, and you can also enjoy the traditional Uygur song and dance performances.
At the end of July and the beginning of August every year, Nadam can enjoy Mongolian men's wrestling, horse racing and archery at the racecourse behind Jiang 'er Palace.
Ding Zhen is not the only one in Litang.
Venue: Litang, Sichuan
Time: late July-early August
The scale and reputation of Litang Jockey Club attracts countless Kangba people, Amdo horses and riders at home and abroad every year. These days, the most exquisite costumes and the most cheerful songs and dances are on display. What is particularly interesting is that Kangba men try to dress more luxuriously than girls.
Litang Jockey Club was transformed from the blessing ceremony of "Mountain Crossing in June". 1964, the local government fixed the festival in August 1 day, so there was the famous Litang Bayi International Jockey Club. In recent years, the Jockey Club has gradually changed from an official organization to a private initiative, and the date is still the golden age of grassland in late July and early August. This year's Jockey Club is scheduled to be held from July 26th to July 29th. At this time, the resources of food, shelter and transportation are in short supply. It's best to be prepared in advance.
Beibu Gulf Maritime Open Festival
Venue: Guangxi Beibu Gulf
Time: August
August is the day of sea fishing, marking the beginning of the fat seafood season. With Beihai as the center, Fangchenggang, Qinzhou and other Beibu Gulf cities will hold various food and cultural activities.
Who can resist the temptation of sunshine, beach, sea, or the more fashionable 3S (sun/beach/sea)? Subtropical islands, fresh air, delicious (and cheap) seafood, how many people will never forget it when they come? Beibu Gulf has these advantages: Jin Tan, Yintan and Bailangtan, and every coastal city has soft beaches; In Qiaogang, Luowei and Weizhou Island, seafood just unloaded from fishing boats is waiting to be eaten. What's more, compared with Hainan, or the famous coastal islands in the Pearl River Delta and Yangtze River Delta, the tourism in Beibu Gulf is always lower and more cost-effective.
Summer drifting
Venue: Wuyuan, Jiangxi
Time: July-August
The photos of golden rape flowers can't sum up Wuyuan, but green mountains and green waters, white walls and white tiles are its main colors. Although it is a small village, it is more exquisite than the prefecture-level cities and county-level cities you have been to before. Only from this point can you be convinced of the title of "the most beautiful village in China".
Wuyuan is the epitome of Huizhou village. Since ancient times, Shan Ye people have been either businessmen or Confucian businessmen. The mottled old house reveals a glorious past. Chung Ling Yuxiu has a Jiangnan rhyme that speaks louder than words. Both ancient architecture lovers and root seekers of local culture will be deeply fascinated by it.
Wuyuan in everyone's eyes may be very different. If you are disappointed because you only visit famous scenic spots, don't blame the tourism developers or you come later than others. Wuyuan is very big, so far there is no endless strategy. "Invisible village" is an ideal destination for deep travel, and it also tests whether travelers can play. Now you choose to stay in Wuyuan village, not limited to farmhouse music. There are already boutique inns rebuilt from old houses on the East and North Lines, which are commendable in terms of design taste, facility level, sleeping comfort and service details.
In addition, during the drifting season from July to August, the drifting of Wulongyuan is cool and exciting.
The weather in Shaanxi is hot, so playing with water is a pleasure to relieve the high temperature. But in summer vacation, Xi is a popular destination for students and tourists. The earlier you book the accommodation, the better.
There are many rafting projects along the valley roads and rivers in Qinling Mountains, and hot summer is the most suitable for swimming. In Xi 'an, which is deep in Qinling Mountains, even on a hot day above 35, the summer heat will still fade, so you need to wear a long-sleeved coat to avoid catching cold. Why not find a mountain to live in for two days?