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Xidi Ancient Village

Xidi Ancient Village is located in the south of Huangshan Mountain, which is only 40 kilometers away from Huangshan Scenic Area. It was built in the Northern Song Dynasty Huangyou Period and developed in the middle of the Ming Dynasty. It flourished in the early Qing Dynasty and has nearly 960 years of history. After hundreds of years of social unrest, the invasion of wind and rain, although more than half of the ancient dwellings, ancestral halls, academies and arches have been destroyed, hundreds of ancient dwellings have been preserved, and the basic features and characteristics of the villages under the Ming and Qing Dynasties have been preserved as a whole. It is China’s first batch of five A-level tourist attractions, along with the Hongcun Ancient Village.

Xidi Ancient Village is surrounded by a large number of artistic works such as bricks, wood and stone carvings. It is a simple and elegant ancient village with profound contents. It has both the exquisite “three-carving” architectural art of ancient Huizhou and the rich cultural connotation of the cultural landscape, thus forming a significant cultural heritage of Huizhou. In front of the village, there is a tall archway building, which is exquisitely carved and towering, and is a treasure in the construction of stone memorial archway architecture in China.

Walking through the Xidi Ancient Village, you can see the pink walls and green tiles, the bluestone paving, the lanes across the street, the inlaid leaking windows, the hollow door cover and the layered stack of cornices, and white walls everywhere. The halls of the residence are carved and painted, which are all beautifully carved with delicate wood carvings. The ceiling is decorated with dazzling paintings, and the walls of the rooms are decorated with elegant paintings. The hall is full of ancient couplets, which has rich connotations and profound meanings. It not only gives people the enjoyment of aesthetics, but also makes people philosophical. The development traces of Xidi Ancient Village are not so strong. People who like ancient architecture and Huizhou culture can come here slowly to enjoy it.

Hongcun Ancient Village

The site selection and layout of Hongcun Ancient Village, as well as the beautiful scenery of the village, are all directly related to water. It is an ancient village that has been carefully planned. The planning and design of the artificial water system inside and outside the village is quite delicate and ingenious. The cultural landscape and natural landscape complement each other, and it is a rare village with detailed planning in ancient times in the world. Hongcun ancient dwellings are the typical representative of Huizhou style architecture. Hui-style architecture is really beautiful. The white walls and gray tiles set off the blue sky and white clouds, and the curling eaves look imposing and unique.

The most beautiful scenery in the whole Hongcun Ancient Village is in the bridge. The white bridge looks like floating in the lake, and connects the different sceneries on both sides. No matter how you take a picture, it is very beautiful. It takes about an hour to walk around the whole village. Besides climbing Huangshan, don’t forget to explore the Huizhou culture, visit the birthplace of Huizhou merchants in Tunxi old street, and see the ancient villages in the paintings in Xidi Hongcun village. The south lake in Hongcun Ancient Village is especially beautiful. If you come to Hongcun Ancient Village on rainy days, you can really feel the different flavor of the village in the painting.

Anhui Hongcun Ancient Village is really worth a visit. Its local characteristics are rich, from the architectural style of Huizhou to the simple customs, as well as the unique flavor of Huizhou cuisine, all of which will make you feel enjoyable when you are visiting the Hongcun Ancient Village.

In general, the preservation of Hongcun Ancient Village is relatively complete, and if visitors are interested in the Hui culture, you can stay in the village for a few days, to taste the ‘Chinese village in the painting’.

Luhuitou Park

The Luhuitou Park is not big, and it won’t take long to climb the mountain. You can go up the mountain easily. The scenery on the road is still good, the trees are shaded, the vegetation is flourishing, the air is very good, in fact, it is quite suitable for hiking.

During your halfway up the mountain, you can see the urban areas of Sanya, Dadonghai, Sanya Bay and Phoenix Island. Walking on foot, it takes about half an hour to walk slowly. If you take a battery car, the end point will stop at the half-mountain viewing platform. However, the position of the observation platform is not ideal, and the plants are too lush. A lot of branches will block the line of sight and you need to continue going up. The angles of many positions above are quite good. The road up the mountain is a circular winding road. You can see the panoramic view of downtown Sanya. There are also some shops and bars along the road. There are durian betel nuts growing on both sides of the road. Of course, there are wild monkeys in the trees. When you go up the mountain, remember to be safe, don’t go and provoke them.

For the Luhuitou, you may have thought it was just a pure place name. After seeing Sanya’s ancient love, you will understand that this is a love story. On the top of the mountain it is a statue of a deer returning back, a sika deer looking back, and the image of a man and a woman on both sides.

Luhuitou is actually the equivalent of a peninsula, which is extending towards the sea. The scenic spot is located on the land side. In the front you can see the bay and the peninsula. To the top of the mountain, it is the best place to view the scenery.

The sunset in Luhuitou Park is also so beautiful. Standing on the high point of the Luhuitou status in Sanya, in front of you is a broad view, endless ocean, and you can just relax mood, enjoy the beautiful scenery, the atmospheric landscape, and the atmospheric state of mind.

Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone in Sanya

The ticket of the Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone in Sanya takes 150 yuan/person. There are battery cars inside, and the battery car tickets are 40 yuan for one person. Nanshan’s core attractions are three South China Sea Guanyin. There are incense in the scenic area for you to pray for free, but if you want better incense, you need to buy it yourself, and the price is calculated according to the size of the incense. After entering the door, after passing through a Buer Gate, you can see the statue of a Guanyin hand pointed by an orchid, and there are prayer wheels on both sides. This is a bit like Tibetan Buddhism.

The attractions that come all the way include Luohan Temple, Bodhi Woods and other scenic spots. There are stone statues of 18 Arhats at the entrance of Luohan Temple. There are pieces of Bodhi trees in the Bodhi Woods. It is said that Buddha Sakyamuni is enlightened as a Buddha under the Bodhi Tree. The Bodhi Tree is also called the Tree of Wisdom, but there are more than 180 kinds of Bodhi trees in the Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone in Sanya. Arriving at the innermost is the core attraction: Nanhai Guanyin statue. If you want to go up to the statue, you need to buy another ticket. The Nanhai Guanyin statue is still very shocking. In the center of the South China Sea, after passing a bridge of nearly 200 meters, the statue of Nanhai Guanyin of three sides is in front of you.

It is very worthwhile to go to the Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone, as the price-performance is super high, and you can go up and down the battery car in the scenic spot for many times. The 108-meter sea goddess of mercy is a must-see attraction. There is also a Nanshan Temple worth visiting. There is a vegetarian meal in the scenic spot. It is 38 yuan/person for the lunch at noon. You can have a taste.

Wuzhizhou Tourism Zone

Wuzhizhou Tourism Zone is a place you still want to go again after you have been there. The island is irregularly butterfly-shaped, with an area of ​​1.48 square kilometers, 1500 meters long from east to west, and 1,100 meters wide from north to south. The coastline of Wuzhizhou Tourism Zone is 5.7 kilometers long and the highest peak in the south is 79.9 meters above sea level.

It is an independent and small island outside the island of Hainan, the marine conditions are outstanding among many scenic spots. The island’s rich activities for couples make Wuzhizhou Island a “Lover Island”. The underwater red coral and tropical fish of Wuzhizhou Island are really much more beautiful than other places. It is still recognized as the first diving destination in China. In the evening, you can have a buffet at the hotel. The price is not expensive, but there are many foods to eat and the taste is good. After the dinner, there is also a bonfire party and a lot of small games specially prepared for the guests. Before going to bed, remember to book the battery car for the sunrise the next day (Wuzhizhou Island is the best place to view the sunrise in southern Hainan). After watching the sunrise, eating breakfast, and making up your sleep, you can safely go down the island, because you have already seen the most beautiful sea.

The island is beautiful. It is the best place for wedding photography. There are beautiful beaches, and there are many activities on the sea. There is no need to use umbrellas, and the trees and flowers are beautiful. It is suitable to go with your baby. The sea water is clear, you must do a good job of sun protection when going to the beach and it is best to wear long sleeves.

It is recommended to play in Wuzhizhou Island for a day, not only for the scenery beautiful, but also various projects to experience there. If you don’t want to play a dynamic project such as a spaceship or diving, you can take a battery car to go around the island.

Yalong Bay Tourism Zone

Yalong Bay’s sand is super white, the key is that this is a luxury resort! Rows of hotel resorts vary in style and even appreciating the charm of the architecture there will take a long time. If you are lazy, go to Yalong Bay to stay at the hotel. It is comfortable, beautiful, and very advanced. Yalong Bay is far away from downtown Sanya. The living and tourism facilities here are more comprehensive but expensive. Sanya has two of the most beautiful highways, one is the well-known Yalong Bay Road, the other one is the coastal road leading to the Park Hyatt Sun Bay.

There is no traffic jam in the off-season in Sanya, and there are not many people taking buses. Many buses can take you to any attraction within 20-90 minutes. Yalong Bay, Wuzhizhou Island, West Island, Dadonghai, Xiaodonghai, the End of the Earth and the Corner of the Ocean, all have beaches and play facilities. If you enjoy watching the sea and diving, you must go to the Yalong Bay, where it will refresh your concept of the sea. And you can watch the performance in Sanya Qianguqing. To take a wedding photo, please go to End of the Earth and the Corner of the Ocean and Yalong Bay Forest Park. In the off-season, 4 stars sea view room can be booked at the price of more than 300 Yuan by online booking. Economy Apartment Inn’s Sea View Room of 100 Yuan can offer you the environment such as that of 300 Yuan hotels.

There are so many delicious foods in Sanya. The famous one is the Wenchang Chicken, and there is many seafood! Of course, there are also many local snacks which are worthy your taste.

Comprehensive evaluation: Yalong Bay is more prominent in the bays of China, but it cannot be a leader in the attractions of Sanya. But it is still worth a visit. And Yalong Bay Tourism Zone is very suitable for family tour! The sky is so blue, the water is so clear, the air is so fresh, and the marine entertainment is also very complete, which will make your tour in Yalong Bay very enjoyable.

The End of the Earth and the Corner of the Ocean

Located at the western end of Sanya Bay, The End of the Earth and the Corner of the Ocean is a peaceful and beautiful beach. There are many different kinds of rocks on the beach. The famous ones are the two megaliths which are engraved with ” End of the Earth ” and ” Corner of the Ocean “. They have always been regarded as a symbol of love and one of the landmark landscapes of Sanya.

During the Qing Emperor Yongzheng period, local official Cheng Zhe asked people to engrave with the word ” End of the Earth “, and later the literati wrote the word ” Corner of the Ocean ” on another boulder. From then on, there was the attraction: The End of the Earth and the Corner of the Ocean. From ancient times to the present, there are too many poems and stories about “The End of the Earth and the Corner of the Ocean”. Here, the “Complex of the End of the Earth” in people’s minds has found a carrier of materialization, meaning that I will be with you by faraway places, even the End of the Earth and the Corner of the Ocean.

In addition to “Tianya Stone” and “Haijiao Stone”, other famous stone carvings include “Nantianyizhu” and “Sun Moonstone”, which respectively symbolizes wealth, and love. In addition, the scenic spots such as celebrity sculpture parks, couple trees and other special attractions are also worth a visit.

There are crystal balls which are worthy more than two million hanging in the square. There are many shooting places and place props for wedding photos. The battery car is free for those children who are no more than 1.2 meters high. The battery car can be conveniently placed at each station. The scenic spot is very large, and it takes a day to fully play it. Strollers are still recommended to carry or else you will feel it too tired if you take kids with you.

Birds Nest

Located at the northern end of Beijing’s central axis, the Birds Nest (National Stadium) is the main stadium for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. It has become one of Beijing’s new landmarks in recent years due to its high-end atmosphere and numerous international competitions and the unique appearance.

The exterior of the stadium is woven into a “bird’s nest” by the intertwined steel. The curved lines of the high and low undulations make it look like a rhythmic life. The shape is very visually impactful. The Xiangyun Torch Tower, originally placed at the top of the Birds Nest, is now moved to the Torch Plaza on the northeast side of the Birds Nest and can be seen outside the stadium.

For the internal point of view, the interior of the Birds Nest is densely packed with nearly 100,000 red auditoriums. At the same time, some exhibitions that are related to the construction of the Birds Nest and the Olympic theme are displayed. This is the content that can be visited inside the Birds Nest by purchasing a 50-yuan ticket.

If you buy a 80-yuan Birds Nest Air Corridor (referred to as “Dingmei”) ticket, in addition to the above content, you can also take the elevator at the fifth floor to the top of the Birds Nest: the place where the original Xiangyun Torch Tower was located. Through the steel nest eyes under the foot, the vertical and horizontal steel structure, and the landscape inside the Birds Nest are unobstructed; and you will have a panoramic view of the surrounding Linglong Tower and the Olympic Park landscape avenue; you can also overlook the Beijing City. If the weather is good, you can even see the outline of Jingshan Park in the south.

If you buy a VIP ticket of 110 yuan, then in addition to visiting the content of the 50 yuan ticket tour, the Birds Nest air corridor, and there will be additional VIP area, golden hall, golden passage, magnificent and elegant lounge, which will make your tour in the Birds Nest wonderful.

Simatai Great Wall

The Simatai Great Wall is the only ancient Great Wall in China that preserves the original appearance of the Ming Great Wall. The Great Wall was built along the ridge of the mountain which looks like a knife and axe, and it is extremely dangerous. It also has created the diversity of the wall of the Great Wall. There are 16 enemy buildings in the eastern section of the Great Wall and 18 in the west. The scenic area currently only opens 10 enemy buildings in the eastern section (up to the enemy building on the 10th building in the east).

Since February 2014, the Simatai Great Wall tickets will not be sold separately at the scenic spot. Only the ticket package of “Simatai Great Wall + Gubei Water Town” will be sold. Tourists who purchase the package can enter the Great Wall during the opening hours of the scenic spot. When there are too many tourists, flow control will be carried out sometimes, and tours will be opened in batches.

For those who only visit Simatai Great Wall, the scenic spot is subject to reservations and batch tours. There are three batches of tours per day: 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 (there may be changes during different seasons, and it is subject to the notice received at the time of booking). In addition, there is no longer a separate arrangement for entering the Great Wall. Each batch of tourists needs to take a free sightseeing bus to the foot of the Simatai Great Wall under the leadership of the staff. And you can make an appointment by calling 010-81009999.

Simatai Great Wall is the latest Great Wall attraction that is open to the public in Beijing. It is located at the junction of Beijing and Hebei. Compared with the Great Wall attractions such as Badaling Great Wall, it is farther away from the city. There are not many tourists coming to Simatai Great Wall. There are less crowded people in the Simatai Great Wall.

Every autumn, the red leaves in the Simatai Great Wall attracts many tourists. On the ancient Great Wall, watching the red leaves of the mountains is completely different from the feeling of seeing the red leaves in Xiangshan.

Jinshanling Great Wall

The Jinshanling Great Wall is located at the junction of Luanping County of Chengde City and Miyun County of Beijing. It is about 130 kilometers away from the Beijing area. It is a section of the Great Wall built by Qi Jiguang, a famous anti-mite in the Ming Dynasty. This section of the Great Wall was built along a lot of mountains and windings. It is a winding and beautiful place. The view is very broad and spectacular after you climb up the top of the Jinshanling Great Wall. It is the most beautiful and magnificent part of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty. Moreover, the Jinshanling Great Wall has not been rebuilt, and it still maintains its original appearance when compared with the Great Wall in other parts of Beijing. It shows a kind of simple and pure feeling. There are not many tourists here, and it is quiet and comfortable when you are touring there. It is an excellent choice for visiting the Great Wall in the suburbs of Beijing.

The entire Jinshanling Great Wall is about 10.5 kilometers long and covers a sightseeing area of about 5-6 kilometers in the scenic area. The Great Wall is east-west on the ridgeline on the south side of the scenic spot. Corresponding to the north side of the Great Wall, it is an approximately parallel road, and the starting point on the east side of the road is the entrance to the scenic spot.

In recent years, shooting sunrise and sunset at the Jinshanling Great Wall is also popular. Photographers can consider staying nearby for one night to take the photos of the beautiful views in the Jinshanling Great Wall. There are several farmhouses at the entrance of the scenic spot. The price of the standard room is about 100 yuan, and you can dine at the same time. There are a number of hotels available for accommodation in Simatai New Village, which are 4-5 km south of the scenic spot. The hotel standard room price is about 200 yuan.