June Reverse Travel! These 4 Hidden Gems Will Surprise You~

Hey everyone~ When summer arrives, popular attractions are either overcrowded or scorching hot under the blazing sun🌞! Instead of joining the crowds, let me introduce you to these 4 incredibly comfortable off-the-beaten-path towns✨—fewer people, stunning scenery, and cool breezes. Every photo you take will be a social media hit📸. Don’t forget to save this "June Escape Guide" to your favorites! 🌧️ Zhaoxing Dong Village, Guizhou: A Serene Paradise Nestled in Mountains and Water The first time I stepped into this ancient Dong village surrounded by terraced fields and mist, I literally gasped in awe!🌾 Cobblestone paths wind through rows of wooden stilt houses, elderly women weave brocade on the wind-and-rain bridges, and the faint melodies of Dong folk songs drift in the distance🎵… Time seems to slow down tenfold here⏳. ✅ What to do: ▪️ Hike through Tang’an Terraced Fields—June’s flooded fields shimmer like scattered silver, creating a natural soft-light filter for photos📸! ▪️ Visit the Dong Ethnic Museum to learn about the intangible cultural heritage of "indigo tie-dye" and make your own unique scarf🧣~ ▪️ Sit in front of the drum tower at dusk, watching locals make oil tea and wrap zongzi (psst: the grannies might teach you how to do it!)👵 🍜 What to eat: Sour fish soup (so fresh it’ll make you stomp your feet!), roasted fragrant pork, oil tea with sticky rice 🏡 Where to stay: Choose a guesthouse with a terrace—sip rice wine at sunset as the village glows red🌆 Tips: The village is small, so wear comfy shoes and take your time exploring. Smile and greet the elderly folks carrying hoes—they’ll return your warmth with the sweetest smiles~😊 🌊 Dongshan Island, Fujian: A Healing Island Kissed by Sea Breezes Who says you have to go to Sanya for the beach? This little island in Zhangzhou, Fujian, fulfills all my summer seaside fantasies!🌴 Rent an e-bike and cruise along the coastal road—azure sea on your left, fishing villages wafting with tea aromas on your right, and the air tinged with salty sea breezes and fresh grass~ ✅ What to do: ▪️ Catch the sunrise at "Jinluan Bay" and stroll on the mirror-like sand while chasing waves🌅 ▪️ Hide in the colorful houses of "Nanmen Bay" in the afternoon, sipping iced tea like you’re in a Studio Ghibli film🎨 ▪️ Go tide-pooling at "Fishbone Sandbar" at dusk—collect shells and watch fishermen haul nets (bring a small shovel!)🦪 🍜 What to eat: Salt-and-pepper mantis shrimp, mango shaved ice, oyster omelet (extra egg makes it extra fragrant!) 🏡 Where to stay: Opt for a sea-view homestay in "Yanya Village"—open your window to crashing waves~ Tips: E-bike rentals are super convenient🛵 (remember to bargain!). Sunny days demand sunscreen—unless you want to turn into a little tomato🍅~ 🍃 Shaxi Ancient Town, Yunnan: A Time Capsule on the Tea-Horse Road If Dali feels too commercialized, you must visit Shaxi! This forgotten town preserves the most authentic charm🌿. The babbling stream under Yujin Bridge, Bai sisters singing folk tunes on the ancient stage, even the roadside dogs napping lazily in the sun🐶~ ✅ What to do: ▪️ Rise early for the "Shaxi Market"—buy a bouquet of jasmine woven by local grannies, its fragrance lasting all day💐 ▪️ Hike the "Tea-Horse Road," following ancient hoofprints into thousand-year-old walnut forests, pausing for wild tamarind juice at a hillside teahouse🥤 ▪️ Read at "Pioneer Bookstore Shaxi Branch," with rice fields and distant mountains framed by floor-to-ceiling windows📚 🍜 What to eat: Pea-flour porridge with fried dough, grilled milk fan (rosé jam is a must!), sour papaya chicken soup 🏡 Where to stay: "Shaxi Lanlin Ge"—a Bai-style courtyard bursting with hydrangeas, perfect for photos~ Tips: Many shops open late—embrace the slow pace. Don’t miss the grannies selling carved plums; their sweet-sour tang is addictive😋~ 🌿 Qizang Valley, Sichuan: A Hiker’s Secret Eden If you love nature and hiking, don’t miss this "hidden gem" of the highlands!🌲 From Songpan, ride horses or trek into this world of snow-capped peaks, meadows, and lakes. June’s alpine rhododendrons bloom wildly, yaks graze leisurely, and every shot looks like a Windows wallpaper🖼️~ ✅ What to do: ▪️ Hike to "Red Star Lake"—its gem-blue waters mirror surrounding peaks, stealing your breath💧 ▪️ Camp under the Milky Way rising behind snow mountains (pack thick layers—nights are freezing!)🌌 ▪️ Learn to make tsampa with guides and warm up with butter tea🥛 🍜 What to eat: Tibetan yogurt (honey pairs perfectly!), yak jerky 🏡 Where to stay: Tibetan homestays in "Songpan Town," or camp during hikes (gear rentals available!) Tips: High altitude demands sun protection and anti-altitude measures. No signal en route—ideal for digital detox🌿~ 💡 Reverse Travel Reflections: Travel isn’t about ticking off hotspots—it’s about stumbling upon heart-stirring moments in unfamiliar corners✨. These towns may lack fame, but they overflow with raw charm and poetic nature. June’s breeze is already gentle—pick a favorite and go~🚶♀️🚶♂️