May

Hulunbuir · Darbin | Rhododendron Purgatory on Volcanic Lava

In mid-May, Rhododendrons explode from volcanic crevices at Darbin Lake, painting basalt cliffs magenta. Ride horses through misty birch forests to spot elk crossing crimson streams. **Hotspot:** “100km Blossom Corridor” in Huodu Jilin Forest.  

Sayram Lake, Xinjiang | Swan’s Cradle Amid Shattering Blue Ice

As ice cracks in early May, swan families glide past golden trollius flowers among floating icebergs. Hike West Grassland to Kazakh yurts’ milk-scent, chasing sunset alpenglow on water. **Rule:** No drones near nesting swans!  

Xiapu, Fujian · Si’shang Islands | Zelda Legend of East China Sea Cliffs (注：原图”四曜”应为”四礵”)

Sea-eroded cliffs spike from waves like dragon spines. Cliff-scramble past seagull nests on Hongshuang Isle, chase whirlpools near Beishang Pier’s tangerine sunsets. **Pro:** Track tides via app—shoot floating isles at Dongshuang!

Longji Terraces, Guangxi | Epic of Farming in a Thousand Mirrors

In May, Longji’s terraces transform into 2,000 liquid mirrors. Plant rice with Yao grannies, watch sunset gild Jiulong Peaks, then sip oil-tea by fire pits to ancient planting chants. **Ritual:** Lantern Festival on May 5, 2025!  

Kangding, Sichuan · Jagenba | Secret Moya Valley Under “Flower Avalanches”

Late May brings “flower avalanches”—white Malus blooms bury Tibetan houses in Litang Valley, yaks dotting the petal-sea. Pose with prayer wheels at Shari Fortress ruins, let gales fill robes with blossoms. **Spot:** Overlap flower-clouds over Gongga Snow Peak!