3 Underrated Zhejiang Destinations Worth Visiting: Beautiful, Affordable, and Less Crowded
Zhejiang Province is located on the east coast of China, with complex terrain, rugged mountains and rivers, and breathtaking beauty. There are also eight major river systems, including the Qiantang River and Ling River, which flow through the province, truly embodying 'mountains and water, beautiful mountains and beautiful water.' When people think of Zhejiang, they often associate it with Hangzhou, where they can see the remnants of Broken Bridge snow, taste West Lake vinegar fish at the foot of Louluo, listen to the morning and evening bells at Lingyin Temple, and enjoy the Fisherman's Village scenery at Thousand Island Lake. Some people also think of the Zhoushan Islands, located in the northeastern part of Zhejiang, the largest archipelago in China, with endless beaches and boundless seas, and a constantly hot sun, and various kinds of fresh seafood… However, these familiar places are naturally crowded with people. If you are bothered by this crowded phenomenon, you must quickly remember these three small and niche tourist destinations in Zhejiang that are worth visiting, let's avoid the crowds and enjoy the scenery!
Daying Mountain Scenic Area: 'Little Huangshan' with a ski resort
Daying Mountain Scenic Area is located in the west of Zhejiang Province and is a national-level AAAA scenic area. Daying Mountain has a vertical drop of up to 1000 meters, truly embodying 'high mountains and deep valleys, clear and calm streams in high-altitude basins, and streams turning into waterfalls when encountering rocks, forming various forms of waterfalls.' The peaks in the mountains are majestic and imposing, with layered peaks and ridges, and various kinds of stones are strange and wonderful, creating a magnificent spectacle. It is also the largest outdoor ski resort in the East China region.
Daying Mountain is also known as 'Little Huangshan' in Zhejiang Province. It is close to Huangshan in terms of distance, and it has all kinds of scenery, including strange pine trees, strange rocks and clouds. It is also a good place for skiing lovers. Because of its proximity to Huangshan, Daying Mountain's tourism location is not very good, and tourists are not many. If you don't like crowds, it might be a good place to go.
Yuling Xianjing: Beauty accumulated over a thousand years of time
Yuling Xianjing is located in Tonglu County, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, and the best time to visit Yuling Xianjing is from May to August, when the weather is gradually becoming hot, but the caves are cool. Yuling Xianjing is a typical karst cave, and the magnificent scenery is created by the wonders of nature. The karst landform has existed since the Song Dynasty, and people in the past believed that Yuling Xianjing was a place where gods and goddesses played. In the Kangxi year of the Qing Dynasty, there was a detailed record of Yuling Xianjing in the 'Tonglu County Chronicle.' Tonglu County belongs to Hangzhou City, but it is also slightly far away. If you are used to the prosperity of big cities, you can go to Yuling Xianjing to see the beauty of nature.
Lin Kang Ancient Village: Better than the Paradise of Fish
Lin Kang Ancient Village is located in Yongjia County, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, and it is considered the most complete group of mountain villages in the entire. Each wooden house has a history of more than 100 years. The village is always shrouded in mist, and there are bamboo forests all over the mountain. The stream runs along the village, and the small villages are built on the mountains. The village is like a fairyland and a paradise on earth. In addition, the villagers are honest and simple, and there is a low parking fee in the village. Other attractions do not charge fees. If you are tired of the fast-paced life in big cities, you can go to Lin Kang Ancient Village, and look at the mountains and bamboo, and take a leisurely life.
Zhejiang has beautiful mountains and rivers everywhere, and you don't have to go to famous attractions to gather. Some beautiful scenery is temporarily hidden. I hope you have eyes that can see beauty, and I hope these hidden beauties can be seen by people who love beauty.
