Post-gaokao must-go! 4 slow-paced small towns, a graduation trip list full of healing vibes

1️⃣ Dali Transportation: Direct flights to Dali Fengyi Airport, or take a 2-hour high-speed train from Kunming. It’s recommended to rent an electric scooter (30 RMB/day) in the ancient town to explore Erhai Lake. Accommodation: Recommended "Erhai Wake Up" guesthouse, terrace facing Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake, around 200 RMB per person, perfect for girls’ photoshoots! Activities: • Watch the sunrise at Longkan Pier early in the morning, visit Xizhou Ancient Town in the afternoon and try the crispy Pastry Ba Ba. • Check in at Shuanglang coffee shops: recommended "Forten" with sea view seats, tiramisu + rose latte is a perfect match. 2️⃣ Shaoxing Transportation: Hangzhou Metro Line 1 directly to Shaoxing, get off at Luxun’s Hometown Station to reach the scenic area. Must-eat: Yellow wine popsicle (5 RMB), drunken crab at Kong Yiji Restaurant, remember to pair with a pot of warm yellow wine. Off-the-beaten-path experiences: • Old street area of the hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy, rent Hanfu for 20 RMB per hour and take photos by the Ink Pool. • Take a black-awning boat at dusk and listen to the boatman sing Yue opera in dialect. 3️⃣ Zhangzhou Hidden activities: • Dongshan Island Nanmen Bay: colorful houses + rooftop like in the movie "The Left Ear," recommended to stay at "Island Language" guesthouse, 3-minute walk to the beach. • Zhangzhou Ancient City late-night snacks: Jianguo oyster omelet (crispy and not greasy), four-fruit soup with ice slush, super refreshing! Tips: 1.5-hour self-drive from Xiamen, perfect for friends carpooling trips. 4️⃣ Yangzhou Morning tea ritual: "Quyuan Teahouse" black pearl three-ding buns and jade dumplings, queue at 6:30 to get a window seat. Healing route: • Night tour of Slender West Lake (lighting show is super dreamy), rent Hanfu and take a boat during the day. • Pishi Street artsy shops: "Border Town Bookstore" with intangible cultural heritage woodblock printing stamps for souvenirs. Graduation trip TIPS: Dali and Shaoxing are great for friends’ photoshoots, Zhangzhou and Yangzhou lean more towards food and healing. Choose high-speed train or early bird flight tickets based on your budget!