LAO YU WENG BEN GUO DUN

Northeastern cuisine, I love Northeastern cuisine, large portions, great taste, delicious and I love it

1️⃣, Kunming 🌡️ With an average summer temperature of 19°C, the "Flower City," known for its perpetual spring, has added a ton of new Instagram-worthy spots this year! ✅ What to Do: Watch the sunset at Dianchi Haigeng Park (free), enjoy unlimited flowers at the Dounan Flower Market (cheaper after 5 PM), and explore the Jiuxiang Caves (Ctrip tickets are ¥120, including a cable car). ✅ Where to Stay: We recommend the designer B&B "Manqi" by Cuihu Lake, with prices over ¥200 per person and a convenient walk to Wenlin Street. ✅ What to Eat: Mushroom hot pot (in season in July!), small pot rice noodles with papaya juice, and locals highly recommend "Dian Mushroom King." 🚌 Transportation: Metro Line 6 goes directly to the airport. Taxis in the city start at ¥8. ------ 2️⃣, Liupanshui China's Cool Capital! 🌡️Average summer temperatures are 18°C, and this new hotspot for summer vacations with direct high-speed rail access~ ✅ What to do: Horseback riding on the Wumeng Grasslands (￥30/hour), the Yeyuhai Mountain Train (a popular photo spot), and a night tour of Shuicheng Ancient Town (with the Yi Torch Festival on Fridays). ✅ Where to stay: Grassland Starry Sky Tent Camp "Cloud Pastoral Song" for ￥398/night, including breakfast. Open the window and you'll see herds of cattle and sheep. ✅ What to eat: Shuicheng Lamb Noodles (with mint leaves!), Laoguo with rose ice jelly. "Juyuan Laoguo" is a local favorite. 🚌 Transportation: Direct high-speed rail from Guiyang North Station in 1.5 hours. Charter buses between scenic spots are ￥200/day. ------ 3️⃣, Yichun A hidden gem in Northeast China! 🌡️Average summer temperature of 22°C, a natural oxygen bar with 86% forest coverage~ ✅ What to do: Feed squirrels at Wuying National Forest Park (ticket ¥60), rafting on the Tangwang River (¥128 including equipment), and take photos of "Little Nara" at Jinshan Deer Park (recommended for a morning visit). ✅ Where to stay: Lingshang Yuxue B&B, with its private onsen (bathroom), offers floor-to-ceiling windows nestled in a birch forest. Book on Ctrip two weeks in advance! ✅ What to eat: Blueberry feast (picking season in July), iron pot stewed wild fish, a specialty of "Old Fisherman" using cold-water fish. 🚌 Transportation: 3-hour drive from Harbin, taxis from downtown Yichun start at ¥5. ------ 4️⃣, Xining The gateway to Qinghai Lake! 🌡️Average summer temperature of 20°C, and a visually stunning sea of rapeseed flowers and Menyuan Snow Mountain in July! ✅ What to do: Take photos in Tibetan clothing at Ta'er Monastery (rental at the entrance is ¥50), cycle around Qinghai Lake (electric bikes are ¥80/hour), and visit Chaka Salt Lake after 4 PM (for the softest light). ✅ Where to stay: "Geometry B&B" on Liming Pedestrian Street, with a Moroccan-style terrace, ¥150 per person. ✅ What to eat: Yogurt with barley pancakes, hand-pulled lamb with salt and pepper; "Yixin Lamb" was featured on "A Bite of China." 🚌 Transportation: Airport shuttle to the city for ¥21, or charter a car around the lake for ¥500/day (better value for four people). ------ 💡Tips: UV rays are strong in these areas! Bring sunscreen and a light jacket, and a folding umbrella is especially useful in rainy season.