Self-driving travel is becoming more and more popular. With its free, casual and fashionable characteristics, it has increasingly become a favorite travel method for tourists.
Even some travel agencies have begun to organize self-driving tours for tour groups. Then, find a route that suits you, then drive your own horse, or rent a car that suits your needs, fully integrate into the outdoors and nature, and enjoy the infinite charm that self-driving brings to you.
Such a vast wilderness—self-driving around southern Xinjiang.
Reasons for selection: Along the Silk Road, there are the Pamir Plateau, Zhang Qian’s camel bells swaying in the dust, and the inns that carry the years of the ancient road. Such a vast wilderness and such beautiful scenery make you feel really remote, majestic and comfortable when driving. Southern Xinjiang is too big and the scenic spots are relatively scattered. I don't know where is the best place to start. Starting from Urumqi, with the Taklimakan Desert as the center, we will cross the Pamir Plateau and travel around southern Xinjiang. Cross the "Sea of ??Death", see thousand-year-old monuments, visit "Bazaar" and "Mazar" and appreciate the ethnic customs.
Route: Urumqi - Hotan - Kashgar - Aksu - Kuqa - Turpan.
Time: about 10 ~ 20 days
Mileage: 5,000 kilometers
Line: The biggest cost of tourism in Xinjiang should be transportation, because Xinjiang is so big, the average The daily fare for a person is more than 110 yuan.
Live broadcast: People who have never been to Xinjiang may think that southern Xinjiang is very hard, but this is not the case. For example, Urumqi has everything from guest houses to five-star hotels. A three-star hotel costs around 200 yuan, a two-star hotel costs around 100 yuan, and a bed in a guest house costs around 40 yuan. There are also many hotels in Kuqa, Kashgar, Hotan and other places. But remember, southern Xinjiang is relatively hot in summer, so you must rent an air-conditioned room.
Food: For those who love mutton, Southern Xinjiang is paradise. Xinjiang is the land of fruits. Eating fruits in Xinjiang is a great pleasure. Seasonal fruits include watermelon, cantaloupe, peach, grape, flat peach, apricot, plum, pomegranate, etc. Do not drink hot tea after eating these fruits to avoid diarrhea. In addition, if you do not have an iron stomach, it is best not to eat snacks and homemade cold drinks in the market.
Tour: Southern Xinjiang tourism can be roughly divided into: Silk Road culture, ethnic customs, Taklimakan Desert scenery, and Pamir Plateau scenery. You can see the desert and Populus euphratica on the desert highway, you can see the snow-capped mountains and Tajik style on the Pamir Plateau, you can see the Uyghur style in Kashgar and Hotan, and you can see the Silk Road monuments (Qiuchi culture) in Kuqa. Traveling in Xinjiang is more about experiencing the feeling of traveling. Perhaps reading ancient frontier poems before departure will be of great benefit to your trip.
Shopping: Gisha’s famous knives, jades, and Hotan’s handmade carpets are all good gifts for friends. In addition, Kashgar has the largest variety of handicrafts and the lowest prices. The most attractive thing is the musical instruments.
Coconut breeze, sea breeze - Hainan tour
Reason for selection: Sometimes people just need a sense of accomplishment to encourage themselves. You might as well go to Hainan Island, rent a car, start from Haikou and go all the way south. If it is a convertible, if you are not afraid of the sun, then you will drive through the coconut grove and feel the sea breeze at the beach like many MTV stars.
Route: Haikou-Sanya-Tongshi-Wanning-Wenchang- Haikou
Time: about 5 days.
Okay: It’s best to fill up your tank in Guangzhou when going to Hainan, because Hainan’s road and bridge tolls are already included in the price of gasoline. In addition, it is also cost-effective to take the ferry from Huangpu to Hainan. The transportation cost is only 775 yuan. Watch the sunset on the boat, then watch the sunrise, and then arrive in Hainan after a short sleep. If you drive to Hainan by yourself, it will cost more than 800 yuan.
Food: Hainan has many tropical fruits: coconut, mango, dragon fruit, rambutan, lotus, and durian, which are guaranteed to feast your eyes. In addition, eating raw seafood is also a special feature.
Tour: Yalong Bay - the best in Sanya, with the cleanest water and the finest sand. Watch the sea, see crabs, collect shells or go diving. Shore diving is 248 yuan (within 100 yuan net price), and boat diving is 580 yuan (within 200 yuan net price).
Accommodation: There is no need to worry about accommodation in Hainan. There are more than 300 hotels on the island, with Haikou, Sanya and Xinglong being the most crowded. Off-season discounts are as low as 40% off
Shopping: There are people selling handicrafts in Yalong Bay and Dadonghai; there is a marine jewelry wholesale street on Yuejin Street. Because it is difficult to tell the authenticity from the fake, it is best not to buy pearl strands, crystals, and tortoise shells, most of which are fakes; you can get bitter tea or handwritten letters from Hongqi Street; you can go to the First Market (connected to Hongqi Street) to buy fruits.
Pearl farms, crystal expos, teahouses, etc. are the best places for drivers to get kickbacks.
When you are close to the mother river, you can feel the pulse of the Yellow River. ——Five days by car.
Reasons for selection: Since ancient times, the Central Plains region has developed economically and has wide roads, making it easy to travel between adjacent cities. Although the economy here is no longer as brilliant as it once was in history, the transportation is still very convenient. You can drive to the Central Plains and have a panoramic view of the new city of Zhengzhou, the ancient city of Kaifeng, the ancient capital Luoyang, Zhongyue Songshan Mountain, and the Great Shaolin Temple. You can climb the Yellow River embankment, get close to the mother river, and feel the pulse of the Yellow River in the Central Plains.
Route: Zhengzhou-Kaifeng-White Horse Temple-Longmen-Zhengzhou-Shaolin Temple-Zhengzhou-Yellow River-Zhengzhou
Time: about 10 days.
Mileage: 3000 kilometers
Good: There is a direct expressway from Beijing to Zhengzhou, and the distance is less than 700 kilometers. There are expressways between major tourist cities in Henan, and the distances are very close, making it more suitable for driving. But car owners must be fully prepared for expensive bridge tolls.
Accommodation: Henan cities have very concentrated attractions. If you hurry up, one day is enough. Accommodation conditions in Zhengzhou are better and cheaper. A mid-range hotel priced at 180 yuan is already very good.
Food: Henan is not very particular about food, and the taste is salty. Sometimes there are dozens of stalls lined up in a row, which looks quite lively. In fact, it's fried jelly. Foodies should be prepared to go hungry at the attractions. It is recommended to buy five kilograms of apples from the supermarket before departure and prepare them in the car.
Tourism: Henan is located in the Central Plains and has many places of interest. As a descendant of Yan and Huang, I will visit them in my life. Just hearing the place names gives me a strong sense of history, such as Fuxi Tai, Hulao Pass, Tangyin, Haha and so on. The most important thing is that you can get close to the Yellow River!
Shopping: The side show in Kaifeng and the Tang Sancai in Luoyang are both good things to consider. In fact, whether you like to collect stamps or not, buying some first-day covers of tourist attractions with local postmarks is also a good way to leave your name.
The mountains are divided into four seasons, and the weather is different for ten miles. Xiushui of Sichuan and Yunnan—driving around the southwest.
Reasons for selection: Southwest China is a geomantic treasure land with huge economic potential, magnificent natural scenery, rich folk customs and mysterious colors. The climate here is said to be "one mountain has four seasons, and ten miles have different weather".
Route: Chongqing-Loushanguan-Guiyang-Liuzhou-Guilin-Beihai-Nanning-Duyun-Hongfeng Lake-Chongqing
Time: about 10 days.
Mileage: 4000 kilometers
Good: To drive, you must first have a road. The completion of the southwest sea channel has given friends who like to drive in the southwest one more choice. In about nine days, we will start from Chongqing, pass through Loushanguan, Guiyang, Liuzhou, Guilin, Beihai, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Silver Beach, then return to Yaozhai and Camus Village, and finally return to Chongqing via Hongfeng Lake.
Accommodation: It is recommended to bring a sleeping bag.
Food: There are also many famous delicacies in the Southwest. There are many dishes and condiments, and most family dinners are economical and affordable. It is famous for its stir-fried, dry-roasted, dry-fried, spicy and fragrant folk dishes, and has been rated as "unexpectedly expensive", "Sichuan flavor" and "mountain city (Chongqing) food". Sichuan’s tripe hotpot, Guizhou’s sour soup, and Yunnan’s cross-bridge rice noodles are all delicacies that you can’t miss.
Tour: With the natural scenery of Xishuangbanna as the background, singing and dancing Daizhulou cuisine can be found all over the Great Wall. With the unique Sichuan flavor as the banner, the southwestern folk dishes represented by "Mountain City Hot Pot" have been brought to all corners of the world by hundreds of Wanchuan Masako and Sichuan Meizi.
The Source of the Soul—Journey to Gannan and Western Sichuan
Reason for selection: This place allows travelers to find the temptation of trekking, writers to find the rich ore of creation, and artists to find the source of the soul.
Route: L
Line: The road from Lanzhou to Linxia is well built, but the road condition becomes worse after entering western Sichuan. It was muddy in the rain and snow. In Gannan and western Sichuan, public transportation is underdeveloped. There are only shuttle buses from county to county. Self-driving is the best way to travel here. In addition, there are wolves in Zoige Grassland, and it is very dangerous to travel on the grassland in summer.
Accommodation: From Gannan to western Sichuan, accommodation is generally cheaper. A TV in a double room generally costs no more than 15 yuan per person. In some places, a bed only costs a few yuan a night, but the conditions are mediocre and the bathing conditions are poor. So it is recommended to bring a sleeping bag just in case. Living in Jiuzhaigou is very expensive.
Generally, a quadruple room without TV costs several hundred yuan per person.
Food: Lanzhou and Chengdu are famous throughout the country. When you get there, the first task is to eat all the authentic food. After entering the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, in places such as Labrang Monastery and Ruoergai, the food is generally Sichuan style and can be eaten for around 5 to 10 yuan. Beef and mutton are indispensable when traveling to the grassland. It is recommended that you eat more fruits and less meat to prevent gastrointestinal discomfort. In addition, food in Jiuzhaigou is relatively expensive, so it is better to bring dry food.
Tour: The water of Jiuzhaigou Huanglong is not the most beautiful in the world, but it forms a fairy tale world here. The grasslands in Gannan are not the widest, but they contain the most beautiful scenery on the grasslands. Although the Tibetan customs in Aba are not unique, they have given birth to Buddhist holy places like Labrang Monastery. Starting from Lanzhou, we will savor the characteristics of southern Gansu and northern Sichuan, then approach the spectacular Dujiangyan Irrigation Project, feel the immortal spirit of Qingcheng Mountain, and finally approach Chengdu, Chengdu slowly.
Huang Xungen’s Journey—Self-driving Tour to Beijing, Shanxi, and Shaanxi
Reasons for selection: Since 1999, Beijing, Shanxi, and Shaanxi have become the focus of self-driving tours. This line runs through the entire vein of Chinese civilization from beginning to end. Passing through the ancient city of Pingyao, Qiao Family Courtyard, Hukou Waterfall, Dangjiazhai, the ancient city of Xi'an, Huangling, Yan'an, and finally returning to Beijing, you can almost see the performance and progress of the entire Chinese nation.
Route: Beijing-Taiyuan-Pingyao-Hukou-Xi'an-Yan'an-Taiyuan-Beijing.
Time: about 6 days.
Mileage: 2000 kilometers
Run: The road surface of this route is good, but it is winding. Starting from the west, the scenery along the way is beautiful. When you see local people, you will experience the customs and customs of a foreign land. The most exciting part of this trip is the Hukou of the Yellow River. The thin momentum of the pound and the yellow mist flying in the air need to be experienced carefully.
Accommodation: This is a well-developed tourist route, so there are various hotels with good conditions. In addition, it is also unique to experience the Qing Dynasty folk houses in Pingyao and the cave dwellings in Yan'an.
Food: The Loess Plateau has vast land, abundant sunshine, and rich agricultural and forestry products. Shaanxi and Shanxi are famous for their pasta, and there are many varieties. Generally, housewives can use wheat flour, sorghum flour, soybean flour, buckwheat flour, oat flour to make dozens of kinds of pasta, such as shaved noodles, ramen noodles, Gebei noodles, tuwowo, enema, etc. According to records, there are as many as 280 kinds of pasta in Shanxi.
Tour: famous Shanxi merchants’ carved beams and painted buildings, ancient and solemn streets of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the majestic Hukou Waterfall, the high loess slopes with thousands of ravines, the winding Nine-bend Yellow River, Anshan in northern Shaanxi Saiyaogu, the famous revolutionary holy site, and the majestic Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shihuang are all beautiful sights that cannot be missed. At the same time, you can feel the simple folk customs of the northwest and review the passionate years of the revolutionary holy land.
Appreciate the Liaohe Plain - the magnificence of the Bohai Sea and the coastal style of Liaodong.
Reason for selection: In fact, there is no shortage of beautiful scenery in the three northeastern provinces. In addition to winter, there are still many places worth visiting in other seasons. It is definitely a good choice to experience Liaodong and coastal customs by driving yourself. Starting from Beijing, it passes through Beidaihe, Qinhuangdao, Xingcheng and Jinzhou to Shenyang, and then goes to Qianshan and Dalian. Along the way, you can appreciate the majesty of the sea, the white walls and red tiles of the Liaohe Plain, and the romantic atmosphere of Dalian.
Route: Beijing-Beidaihe-Qinhuang
Line: Beijing-Shanhaiguan-Dalian all have direct expressways, the distance is less than 1,000 kilometers. Returning to Tanggu from Dalian, it would be even more special to be able to take a cruise with a passenger and a car.
Accommodation: Since Qinhuangdao and Dalian are both tourist cities, tourist facilities are in place. It is recommended to stay in these two cities as much as possible. In Qinhuangdao, there are many single-family cabins for rent, with complete household appliances, for about 400 to 500 yuan a day. It is a good choice for family travel.
Food: Eating some authentic seafood is a must on this coastal trip. The Liaodong Peninsula, located on the border between China and North Korea, naturally has an authentic Korean flavor.
Tour: Shanhaiguan, the first pass in the world, is the starting point on the east side of the Great Wall. Qinhuangdao is the largest wine-producing area in China. In recent years, Dalian's municipal construction has developed rapidly, with different architectural styles: ancient Roman column architecture, ancient Russian architecture (a Russian street), Baroque architecture, Japanese villa architecture (Nanshan Tourist Street), and Chinese classical architecture.
Shopping: Seafood is a must for this coastal trip, such as pearls, tortoise shells, dried starfish, etc. They are all great gifts for relatives and friends. In addition, you can also buy some Northeastern specialties, such as ginseng, deer antlers, black wood, etc.