9. Off-peak trip to Gubei Water Town. [Photo/VCG]
Not a lot of people have seen the beauty of Gubei Water Town at this time of year. Located in the Miyun district of Beijing, the small town is famous for its architectural style and the mountain-water-scenery around it.
10. Baked sweet potato ( kaohongshu), hot from the oven! [Photo/VCG]
A vendor riding a tricycle with an oven full of baked sweet potatoes may trigger many people's childhood memories. This year, try to track down a street vendor and relive the sweetness of the past one more time.