Don't want crowds on May Day? Check out these 4 off-the-beaten-path road trip routes!

The May Day holiday is almost here, and rumor has it we can enjoy a continuous 5-day break this time. I think after being stuck at home for so long, everyone must be desperate to get out and have some crazy fun for a few days.

Some authoritative sources also say that during May Day, it's okay to visit scenic spots that aren't too crowded. When it comes to travel, our place is still the safest.

Speaking of less crowded spots, a road trip is a great plan. Stopping and going along the way satisfies that wanderlust while minimizing contact with others.

Recommended road trip route: Xiahe — Luqu — Aba — Ruoergai — Jiuzhaigou — Huanglong

Gannan and Western Sichuan are like a pair of sisters hidden away, unknown to the world, quietly beautiful in their own low-key way.

"One of the world's 50 outdoor paradises," "China's most beautiful tourist destination," "China's most ethnically distinctive travel destination" — little known domestically, they've long been famous abroad.

The secluded Zhagana, the sacred Labrang Monastery, the sun-kissed land of Daocheng Yading, the boundless Ruoergai Grassland, and the earthly paradise of Jiuzhaigou.

The beauty here has a rustic appeal that gives you a stunning experience right to the bone.

Recommended route: Lhasa — Nyingchi (Lalin Expressway)

This is a magical sky road from the "Sunlight City" Lhasa to the "Little Jiangnan of the Snowy Region" Nyingchi. The 400-kilometer journey boasts too many proud and magnificent sights.

Driving along the highway, snow mountains, forests, rivers, and Tibetan villages rush to greet you, leaving you dazzled.

The majestic Potala Palace, the tranquil Basong Lake away from the bustle, the peach-blossom-studded Nyingchi, and the sacred, white Namjagbarwa Peak all give a sense of peace.

One road strings together two incredibly beautiful regions. If you miss the Lalin Expressway, you miss the most charming sky road in Tibet.

Recommended route: Nanchang — Wuyuan — Huangshan — Hongcun

The staggered horse-head walls, the elegant and bright architectural hues, the dark green hills, and the lake and pond waterscapes form an ink-wash painting of Huizhou.

Many know only that Wuyuan's autumn is gorgeous, but don't realize that Wuyuan in spring is equally unmissable.

In the distance are green hills and clear waters; up close are little bridges and households. Pink peach blossoms and white pear blossoms dot the endless sea of rapeseed flowers, too beautiful for words.

Hongcun, known as "the village in Chinese paintings," is a true typical representative of Huizhou architecture.

The soaring horse-head walls, flying eaves, and rainbow-like arch bridges... if you encounter a light drizzle, the misty haze and curling smoke make it even more elegant and serene, like a poem or painting.

Recommended route: Dali — Lijiang — Shangri-La

Erhai Lake is not a sea, yet it's more beautiful than any sea.

Perhaps in some people's minds, present-day Lijiang is a bit too noisy, but it's undeniable that she still has an irresistible beauty.

A long history, rich ethnic customs, the sacred Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the rustic Shuhe Ancient Town, the beautiful Blue Moon Valley, and Lashi Lake, a paradise for migratory birds.

Flocks of cattle and sheep roam, rushing waterfalls dance — this is sacred ground for religion, a paradise on earth.