{"id":1279,"date":"2016-06-15T23:40:30","date_gmt":"2016-06-15T23:40:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/?p=1279"},"modified":"2021-04-09T12:48:35","modified_gmt":"2021-04-09T02:48:35","slug":"hidden-gem-travel-experiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/hidden-gem-travel-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Hidden Gem Travel Experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"

We know that travellers are always looking for that hidden gem, that ultimate experience, those special moments that make a holiday an adventure. And as Asia travel experts, we are continuously looking for those lesser-travelled destinations also. Here you\u2019ll find our pick of the best, where we have found that concealed noodle shop or walked those hilly mountain tops to share with you our ultimate experiences that\u2019ll take you off the beaten path in 2017.<\/p>\n

#1 W<\/strong>alk through the Jiuzhaigou National Park, China<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Jiuzhaigou National Park, also known as the Nine Villages Valley<\/a>, is one of China\u2019s greatest natural assets (along with Wendy\u2019s favourite place to visit). A walk through this stunning national park will take you through traditional Tibetan villages and past crystal clear pools (pictured above) reflecting the snow-capped mountains that surround the valley.<\/p>\n

Take me there: Yunnan & Sichuan<\/a><\/p>\n

#2 Stay with the locals in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan<\/strong><\/h2>\n

On the road to Samarkand, stop off in Karakol and spend the night at a local homestay. Soak up the surroundings, play football with the kids in the street, wander through the market, or simply sit with the locals and sip on a hot tea whilst watching the world go by. Here the locals are still unaccustomed to seeing westerners, so expect a curious yet charming welcome.<\/p>\n

Take me there: Road to Samarkand<\/a><\/p>\n