Recommendations for the best places to visit in January

This year has quietly come to an end. Since the notice of statutory holidays in 2022 was announced some time ago, many friends have been asking where to go in January? There are so many places of interest in China that it’s hard for everyone to make a decision. Should we go to the south, where it is as warm as spring, or to the north, a world of ice and snow? Today, the editor will talk about so many scenic spots in the country, which ones are the most suitable for winter travel.

1. Bipeng Valley in Aba

Bipeng Valley in the core area of ??Miyaluo has the most charming autumn scenery, but it is not inferior here in winter. Glaciers, ice peaks, and ice waterfalls are the scene of a white fairy tale kingdom. The opening of the Ice and Snow Festival has also added a lot of fun to winter tourism, especially the hot springs in Gurgou. The water temperature can reach 62 degrees Celsius without the smell of sulfur, making people feel more comfortable after being tired.

1. Transportation

Buy a ticket at Chengdu Chadianzi Passenger Terminal to Li County. After arriving in Li County, you can charter a car or carpool to Bipenggou. There is a shuttle bus to Gulgou from Chengdu Xinnanmen Tourism Distribution Center at 08:30 every Saturday, and a direct bus to Bipenggou from the parking lot of Chengdu Wuhou Temple Scenic Area at 07:30 every day.

2. Ticket

40 yuan, 40 yuan for sightseeing car.

3. Business hours

9:00-15:00, the last bus of the scenic sightseeing bus is 18:00.

4. Recommended attractions

Dragon King, Jinghai, Qingquan Lake, virgin forest, ice and snow casino, Crescent Snow Mountain, red stone, ice waterfall.

5. Recommended food

Tibetan hot pot, dough mix, butter tea, etc.

2. Shenzhen, Guangdong

When I heard about Shenzhen, you may think that it is not a suitable place for traveling, but it is not. Shenzhen is surrounded by mountains and sea, is clean and beautiful, feels like spring all year round, and is rich in natural, cultural, entertainment resources and facilities. Definitely a tourist destination for theme parks and seaside vacations. Shenzhen also has an inclusive culture, with tradition and modernity blending together, international cuisine and multi-school delicacies gathering, and cultural activities and industries booming. There is less precipitation in Shenzhen in winter, which is the peak tourist season, making travel more convenient. Why not come here and find some free time in the busy city.

1. Transportation

Shenzhen’s airplanes, trains, and automobiles are very developed, and buses, subways, and buses go to various popular areas. Many areas are also adjacent to Hong Kong's ports. It is easy to go to Hong Kong's New Territories North by boat.

2. Recommended attractions

Meisha, Xiaomeisha, Window of the World, Eastern Overseas Chinese Town, Wangdi Sightseeing, East Gate, Mangrove, Happy Valley.

3. Recommended food

Roast goose, Shajing oysters, rice rolls, Xili mango, double skin milk, seafood food stalls.

4. Recommended shopping

Pear and oysters from Shajing, lychees from Nanshan, and abalone from Nan'ao.

3. Huangshan Mountain in Anhui Province

Huangshan Mountain, which combines the beauty of China’s famous mountains, is a miracle of nature, especially famous for its “four wonders”: strange pines, strange rocks, clouds and mist, and hot springs. It has the reputation of "you don't see the mountains when you come back from the Five Sacred Mountains, and you don't see the mountains when you come back from Huangshan". Huangshan Mountain in winter presents rare northern beauty. Looking at the ice and snow and the flowers of fog pine makes many southerners extremely excited. The vast peaks are like icebergs, and the trees are like coral bushes. Looking around, Huangshan has changed its lush appearance. The world is exactly the same, as if it has entered a fairy tale-like fantasy. In extremely cold weather, you can still enjoy the wonders of the icefall, which is even more shocking and worthy of being a unique scenery in the world.

1. Transportation

Plane, train, or bus to Huangshan Tangkou Bus Station, then transfer to the scenic bus to the entrance gate.

2. Tickets

The price is 150 yuan in the off-season and 230 yuan in the peak season.

3. Business hours

06:30-16:30

4. Recommended food

Ebony tofu, mandarin fish, Yipin Pot, two stones from Huangshan Mountain.

5. Recommended shopping

Huangshan Maofeng, wild mushrooms, kiwi fruit, Huangshan sesame cakes.

4. Chongli, Hebei

As the 2022 Beijing-Zhangjiakou Winter Olympics approaches, more and more people are keen on ice and snow sports. As a competition venue, Zhangjiakou Chongli is now the most popular ski resort. Backed by the vast grasslands of Inner Mongolia, the natural scenery is rich and beautiful. The average annual snowfall is 63.5cm. The snow quality is good. Various snow quality parameters such as particle hardness and viscosity meet ski standards. There are a large number of high-quality ski resorts for you to choose from. During the Winter Olympics, ski jumping and snow skiing will be held in Chongli

It is recommended that self-driving is the first choice in Beijing and other surrounding areas, which takes about 2 hours. Most major ski resorts have direct trains to Beijing during the snow season, which can be found on the websites of each ski resort.

2. Recommended attractions

Wanlong Ski Resort, Miyuan Yunding Ski Resort, Changchengling Ski Resort, Wutai Ski Town, China Chongli Ice and Snow Culture Museum.

3. Recommended food

Farm dishes, fish stew in iron pot, Inner Mongolia flavor food, etc.

4. Recommended shopping

Free-range eggs, broad beans, oatmeal.

5. Xishuangbanna, Yunnan

Yunnan is a magical land. In addition to Dali, Lijiang, which is popular all year round, there is also Xishuangbanna, a paradise that perfectly combines folk customs and nature.

Banna has a tropical rainforest climate, with neither scorching heat in summer nor severe cold in winter. It is warm and pleasant all year round. Even in January, a thin coat is enough to survive the winter. Due to the unique natural conditions, there are a wide variety of animal and plant resources here, and it is called the "Tropical Animal Kingdom". Among them, many rare, ancient, peculiar and endangered animals and plants are unique to Xishuangbanna, which surprises many nature-loving tourists. The rich and colorful national culture and customs add a strong touch to tourism, making winter travel as good as summer. Colorful.

1. Transportation

Major cities across the country have direct flights or flights via Kunming, and there are also many intra-provincial flights. There are buses from the airport to the city center. There are no trains in Xishuangbanna. In addition to airplanes, there are also long-distance shuttle buses in Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and other places. The tickets are expensive and the driving time is long, so it is not recommended as the first choice.

2. Recommended attractions

Wangshu, Xishuangbanna Primeval Forest Park, Manting Park, Olive Dam, Wild Elephant Valley, Luo Meng Buddhist Temple, Jinuo Village.

3. Recommended food

Straw grilled fish, pineapple rice, fragrant bamboo tube rice, roasted chicken with sour bamboo shoots, and bamboo worms.

4. Recommended shopping

Tea, tropical fruits, and handicrafts.