Domestic Travel
Let’s not deny it—entering 2012, our mindset has shifted somewhat. Things that once seemed ordinary now feel more urgent, like traveling.
What is the allure of travel that keeps us racking our brains to go “wandering”? Two examples might shed some light: Steve Jobs founded Apple after traveling in India; Warren Buffett, while on a family vacation, sold Coke to lake tourists and earned his first ever paycheck. Life’s opportunities work like this—perhaps one escape can make your life shine brightly.
For outdoor enthusiasts, time is the biggest hurdle after money. Fortunately, outdoor pros have shared their “secret tricks”: combine annual leave with public holidays to create your own golden week!
If you have 3 days of annual leave
If you have 3 days of annual leave
Leave-Combining Suggestions
From May 2nd to 4th, take 3 days of annual leave plus the 3-day Labor Day holiday, and add a weekend to create an 8-day vacation from April 29th to May 6th; you could also consider combining 3 days of annual leave with Qingming Festival (April 2nd–4th) or Dragon Boat Festival (June 22nd–24th).
From May 2nd to 4th, take 3 days of annual leave plus the 3-day Labor Day holiday, and add a weekend to create an 8-day vacation from April 29th to May 6th; you could also consider combining 3 days of annual leave with Qingming Festival (April 2nd–4th) or Dragon Boat Festival (June 22nd–24th).
8 Days: Go to Western Sichuan to See Rhododendrons
Time: April 29th – May 6th
“In May, temperatures on the Western Sichuan Plateau begin to rise but haven’t yet entered the rainy season, making it perfect for travel. Mount Siguniang, known as the ‘Alps of the East,’ boasts nearly 20 varieties of rhododendrons that bloom spectacularly from April to June.”
3 Must-Do Experiences in Western Sichuan
Mount Namjagbarwa
3. Meet Mount Namjagbarwa
Voted by Chinese National Geography magazine as China’s most beautiful mountain, Mount Namjagbarwa stands at 7,782 meters. Legend says there’s a heavenly palace and a path to the sky at its summit, and locals hold this steep, rugged peak in utmost reverence and awe.
Mount Namjagbarwa is often shrouded in clouds and mist. Many people wait here for days, weeks, or even months just to catch a glimpse of its true face. Whether you’ll get to see it depends entirely on the weather.
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