Qingming Rain: Where to Go?

Pear blossoms dance in the wind during Qingming; half the city's wanderers go out to seek spring. In April, besides tomb-sweeping, it's also a joyful festival for people to get close to nature, go for outings, and enjoy the pleasures of spring. Vital energy flourishes, yin energy declines, all things "exhale the old and inhale the new," and the earth presents a scene of spring warmth and brightness. During this rare short holiday, how should we choose our travel destinations? Let Nüyouwang (Women's Travel Net) explain slowly.

1. Anhui · Huangshan

"Immortals once refined elixir here, leaving traces as they ascended." Huangshan was originally named "Yishan" because its peaks and rocks are dark green, appearing deep blue from a distance. It was later renamed Huangshan after the legend that the Yellow Emperor once refined elixirs here. Huangshan's representative landscapes include the "Five Wonders and Three Waterfalls." Five wonders: unique pines, strange rocks, sea of clouds, hot springs, and winter snow. Three waterfalls: Renzi Waterfall, Baizhang Spring, and Jiulong Waterfall. Visiting Huangshan at this time, you can see a hundred flowers blooming, pine branches sprouting emerald green, and mountain birds singing; perhaps you can also catch a glimpse of the pine waves and clouds. On a clear day at Huangshan, admire the unique pines and strange rocks; on an overcast day, watch the sea of clouds change; on a rainy day, seek flowing springs and flying waterfalls; on a snowy day, see jade-like trees and branches; on a windy day, listen to the pine waves in the valley. Generally speaking, unless there is particularly heavy fog, Nüyouwang believes that Huangshan at this time will make you feel relaxed and happy.

Best time to travel: All seasons are suitable, each with different scenery; it is one of the must-visit mountains in a lifetime. Needed tools: cable car, walking stick, raincoat.

2. Sichuan · Jiuzhaigou

"The Jade Pool was originally on earth; how laughable that mortals seek to learn immortality." Jiuzhaigou is located at the transition zone from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau to the Sichuan Basin, with a complex geological background that has formed a variety of landforms. It features beautiful and elegant lakes, rushing streams, splashing waterfalls, ancient and deep forests, and rolling snow-capped peaks. In April, Jiuzhaigou's ice and snow melt, spring waters rise, mountain flowers bloom, tender buds dot the greenery, and the waterfalls flow briskly. Rize Valley, the waterfall groups, Five Flower Lake, and the bonsai groves are perfect places to relax your mood.

Best time to travel: All seasons are suitable. Notes: Large temperature difference between day and night, strong ultraviolet rays.

3. Xinjiang · Yangjiao Village (Sheep Horn Village)

"It looks like Venice, but is different from Venice." Do you only think of Japan when seeing cherry blossoms? Mention Guizhou and think only of escaping the summer heat? Actually, the world's largest cherry blossom base is in China, in Guizhou! In mid-March, 13,000 acres of nearly 700,000 cherry blossoms bloom, like snow and clouds. Don't envy the cherry blossom scenery abroad; the world should envy Guizhou! The 13,000 acres of cherry blossoms open in succession. Immersed in a sea of flowers, strolling under the cherry blossom trees, petals fall like rain, every moment a romantic cherry blossom dream! The cherry blossoms here are divided into early and late varieties, blooming for a total of one month.

Best time to travel: All seasons are suitable. Common language: High altitude, recommended to join a tour group.

Take advantage of the gentle breeze, the cool early summer, and the May Day holiday to go on a long-desired trip!

4. Yunnan · Southeastern Yunnan

"It looks like Venice, but is different from Venice." The language of pear blossoms is innocence, representing pure and beautiful love. Pear blossoms can be found everywhere, but I praise Jinchuan alone. Jinchuan has a rare ancient pear fairyland in the world, and is known nationwide as the "Hometown of Chinese Snow Pears." A rain of pear blossoms stuns the entire spring! Entering the pear blossom avenue in Jinchuan Valley, the pear blossoms on both sides fall like snowflakes. Jinchuan pear blossoms have three unique features: first, the snow on the mountaintops competes with the pear blossoms in the river valley; second, mountain flowers fly wildly and pear blossoms announce spring; third, viewing flowers through mist and smelling their fragrance. Scattered among the pear blossoms are houses of Danba's most representative Jiaju Tibetan villages, with hundreds of Tibetan houses built on the mountain in a scattered yet orderly manner. This place was once rated by Chinese National Geography as one of the most beautiful villages in China.

Best time to travel: All seasons are suitable. Notes: High altitude, strong ultraviolet rays.