It was another day full of energy. In the following days, Chen Zhiyao didn't go anywhere and stayed at home diligently working on practice questions.
Unsurprisingly, I passed the written test (theory test) with ease.
To celebrate passing her driving test, Chen Zhiyao plans to take her whole family on a trip for a few days.
Actually, she just wanted to go out and have some fun; she had never left the province before in her entire life.
I used to work in Guangzhou and never had time to travel with my family. Now that it's the fishing ban season, everyone has some free time.
She immediately put the idea of the whole family going on a trip on her agenda.
Thinking about how the elders in my family are used to a thrifty and frugal lifestyle, I realized that they are accustomed to it.
If the place they want to visit costs a lot of money, they definitely won't want to go. Even if they reluctantly go, they might not have a good time because they're constantly worried about the cost.
Therefore, choosing a suitable travel destination is crucial.
It can't be too expensive, and we need to consider the elderly's physical condition. It also needs to be fun enough. It has to meet all three requirements at the same time.
Without hesitation, Chen Zhiyao immediately opened her phone to search for places suitable for the whole family to go out and have fun.
She looked at several places, but wasn't satisfied with any of them, muttering under her breath:
"It's a pity it's not winter now, otherwise we could go up north to see the snow and have a snowball fight. It doesn't snow here, and my parents would definitely like to go."
"Harbin's Ice and Snow World is pretty good. These ice sculptures are so beautiful. It's a pity that it closes in February. If you go now, they're long gone."
Looking at the snow scene in the picture, which resembled a fairytale world covered in silver, Chen Zhiyao wished she could roll around in the snow.
However, it's just a thought. First, the timing isn't right, and second, the freezing weather isn't suitable for the elderly to go there.
This trip was a family outing, mainly focused on relaxation and comfort.
Because we have elderly people with us, we simply don't consider places like Tibet, Xinjiang, and Qinghai, which are sparsely populated and prone to altitude sickness.
The beach is right outside my door, so I don't need to consider places near the sea like Hainan or Qingdao.
After much deliberation, Chen Zhiyao finally selected two locations from among many fun places across the country.
One is Guilin, a picturesque city in neighboring Guangxi province, and the other is Yunnan, a place with customs and traditions quite different from ours.
It is said that Guilin's scenery is the best under heaven, and it is indeed true. There are countless fun places to visit there.
After browsing through several travel guides, Chen Zhiyao became completely captivated by the beautiful scenery described.
Xingping Lijiang River, Yangshuo West Street, Silver Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, Yulong River and Gudong Waterfall, each place looks pretty good.
Moreover, Guilin is located in Guangxi, where the climate is quite similar to that of Guangdong, and the journey is not far, making it a great destination for the whole family.
They all speak Cantonese there, so the elderly won't have any communication problems, which is perfect.
In addition, Guilin is not far from here, and the whole trip won't cost much.
It wasn't that she was unwilling to spend the money; the main problem was that she was worried it would be too expensive and her family wouldn't want to go.
Since it's a family outing, we still need to consider the feelings of Mom and Grandma.
Considering all these factors, Guilin is currently Chen Zhiyao's top choice.
As for Yunnan, it has a completely different local customs and culture from Guangdong, a rich and colorful ethnic culture, and magnificent natural scenery.
For those who enjoy exploring new things and seeking different experiences, Yunnan is definitely a must-visit tourist destination. It's also a place Chen Zhiyao has always wanted to visit.
Children make choices; adults want it all.
Since the fishing ban lasts for four months, Chen Zhiyao plans to visit both places.
After deciding on her destination, she began to carefully plan her trip.
She searched for many local delicacies, fun attractions, and cheap and comfortable hotels and guesthouses.
They also researched various interesting attractions and recorded their opening hours and ticket prices.
It took her an entire afternoon to prepare two travel guides.
Once everything was ready, she decided to announce the good news to her family at dinner.
During dinner, Chen Zhiyao said mysteriously:
"I have great news to share: I've passed my written test!"
Before he could finish speaking, Chen Weiqiang interrupted him, saying, "It's just the written test. We'll talk about it after you get your driver's license."
Chen Zhiyao angrily put a piece of food on her father's plate, silencing him.
"Don't interrupt, I haven't finished yet. To celebrate passing my driving test, I'm planning to treat everyone to a trip."
"I chose two places. One is to go to Guilin in Guangxi to enjoy the scenery. You can go with a tour group or drive yourself. It will take about a week."
"Another option is to go to Yunnan. The terrain and customs there are completely different from here. We can stay there for about half a month before coming back."
"Let's think about where to go, or maybe the two of us can go together. Anyway, we can't go out to sea to fish now, so it's a good time to relax."
Chen Zhiyao used a little trick, giving two options in a firm manner, and everyone simply followed her lead.
Yunnan is quite far from Guangdong, and the cost of airfare or high-speed rail is considerable. Moreover, a trip there would last for half a month, which would cost a lot of money.
Grandma Chen and Yan Shuting were worried about the cost, and felt that Guangxi was a good place because it was close by and, most importantly, cheap.
Grandpa Chen was also worried about the cost. If the whole family went on a trip, it would probably cost a lot of money. He wanted to save his granddaughter some money and also supported their trip to Guangxi.
Chen Weiqiang wanted to go to Yunnan, but the others disagreed, and he couldn't do it alone. In the end, everyone decided to go to Guangxi instead.
In the end, Chen Zhiyao made the decision to go to Guangxi for a trip. As for Yunnan, she could go there after she got her driver's license.
After deciding where to go, she then suggested:
“I haven’t gotten my driver’s license yet, and it would be too hard for my dad to drive there alone. Why don’t we just join a tour group?”
"The travel agency arranges accommodation and meals directly, which saves a lot of trouble."
"I think it's a good idea, let's join a tour group then." Yan Shuting nodded, feeling sorry for her husband driving such a long distance alone.
"If we go with a tour group, we won't have as much freedom; we'll just have to follow the main group. Let's drive instead."
Chen Weiqiang disagreed, still thinking it would be better to drive there.
“But if I go by myself, I have to book a hotel and find a restaurant, which is too much trouble.” Grandma Chen felt sorry for her granddaughter and thought that going with a tour group was a good option.
After a heated discussion, everyone finally decided to join a tour group.
So, Chen Zhiyao started searching online for information on various tour groups, comparing prices and itineraries.
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