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Winter Warm Travel Budget Guide: 6 Hidden Gems to Embrace Sunshine and Sea Breeze Without Breaking the Bank

☀ Sanya A dream destination for winter travel! Sanya boasts swaying coconut groves, golden beaches, and gentle sea breezes. Here, you can leisurely fish, listen to the waves, and fully enjoy a relaxing time. 🔶Recommended Attractions: Nanshan Temple, Wuzhizhou Island, West Island, Coconut Dream Corridor, Houhai, Luhuitou Park ⏰Best Time to Visit: November – March of next year 🌈Winter Temperature: 13℃ - 26℃ 💖 Xishuangbanna A tranquil paradise amidst tropical rainforests, where rich Dai ethnic customs blend with natural wonders. 🔶Recommended Attractions: Tropical Botanical Garden, Wild Elephant Valley, Starlight Night Market ⏰Best Time to Visit: November – May of next year 🌈Winter Temperature: 16℃ - 24℃ 💖 Tengchong A hidden gem of a small city in Yunnan, perfectly combining a slow pace of life with beautiful landscapes. 🔶Recommended Attractions: Heshun Ancient Town, Volcanic Geological Park, Beihai Wetland, Ginkgo Village ⏰Best Time to Visit: November – June of next year 🌈Winter Temperature: 12℃ - 20℃ 💖 Xiamen A warm, sunny island in winter. Stroll along Huandao Road, with gentle sea breezes and soft sunlight. 🔶Recommended Attractions: Gulangyu Island, Huandao Road, Zengcuo'an, Xiamen University ⏰Best Time to Visit: All year round 🌈Winter Temperature: 10℃ - 19℃ 💖 Dali Sunrise reflects on Erhai Lake, redwoods sway, and Siberian seagulls gracefully arrive, as if stepping into a healing comic. 🔶Recommended Attractions: Erhai Lake, Dali Ancient City, Longkan Pier, Xizhou Ancient Town ⏰Best Time to Visit: December – May of next year 🌈Winter Temperature: 10℃ - 17℃ 💖 Kunming "Spring City" lives up to its name; in winter, flowers still bloom brightly and greenery thrives, with colorful scenery everywhere. 🔶Recommended Attractions: Kunming Old Street, Guandu Ancient Town, Green Lake Park, Dounan Flower Market ⏰Best Time to Visit: November – March of next year 🌈Winter Temperature: 4℃ - 16℃
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