12 - Five cities suitable for budget travel in February
Travel special forces, look here 👀! Winter vacation is here as scheduled. Do you want to go out and have fun but are worried about the pressure on your wallet? Don’t worry, as a veteran budget travel enthusiast 😎, I have searched through the map and dug out 5 treasure cities for travel from December to February, with low consumption and great experience. Save them and go!
📍Nanchang
• Reasons for recommendation: Nanchang is a heroic city with profound historical and cultural heritage and, most importantly, affordable prices. The clay pot soup on the street in winter is steaming hot, and a bowl costs only a few dollars. The noodles are smooth and chewy, and you will feel warm all over after slurping it, which is super comfortable.
• Recommended attractions: Tengwang Pavilion 🏯, Bayi Square 🔥, Wanshou Palace Historical and Cultural District 🏮, Shengjin Pagoda, Qiushui Square.
📍Guilin
• Reasons for recommendation: Guilin’s landscape is the best in the world, there are fewer people and the scenery is beautiful in winter, and the tickets and accommodation are very cost-effective. Rent a bamboo raft to cruise on the Li River, it feels like being in an ink painting, the rice noodles are cheap and large, and the feeling of happiness is overflowing.
• Recommended attractions: Li River 🚣♀️, Elephant Trunk Hill 🐘, Ten-mile Picture Gallery 🎨, West Street, Reed Flute Cave.
📍Taiyuan
• Reasons for recommendation: Taiyuan has a long history, numerous ancient buildings, and most of the attractions are free. The aroma of aged vinegar spreads far and wide. A bowl of fried pork noodles costs only ten yuan. You can feel the ancient charm of Shanxi while eating. The price-performance ratio is unbeatable.
• Recommended attractions: Jin Temple 🏛️, Liuxiang 😃, Shanxi Museum 📜, Shuangta Temple, and Mengshan Giant Buddha.
📍Xining
• Reason for recommendation: Xining in winter is majestic and magnificent, with rich folk customs. The delicacies such as hand-pulled lamb and stuffed skin are super authentic and reasonably priced. Going to Ta’er Monastery can purify your soul, cost little, and be very rewarding.
• Recommended attractions: Ta’er Monastery 🙏, Dongguan Grand Mosque 🕌, Qinghai Lake 🌊 (the lake is frozen in winter and it’s super shocking), Mojia Street, and Sun Moon Mountain.
📍Chaozhou
• Reasons for recommendation: The ancient city of Chaozhou has a long-lasting charm, and its intangible cultural heritage such as Chaozhou embroidery and wood carvings are full of charm. There are many snacks and they are cheap. You can try oyster omelettes and rice rolls. Accommodation is affordable and slow travel is super pleasant.
• Recommended attractions: Chaozhou Ancient City 🏮, Guangji Bridge 🪁, Paifang Street, Kaiyuan Temple, and Han Wengong Temple.
These 5 cities are the gospel for budget travellers. Pick one that appeals to you, pack your bags during the winter break, and head off for a low-cost and fun trip 💖!