Top 7 Summer Resorts in China
As hot summer is coming, many people start to find a enjoyable summer resort to escape the heat of the country. Here I sum up some noted places not only to keep off heat but at the same time enjoy the beautiful scenery.
1. Jiuzhaigou
Located 450 km north of Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan Province. Jiuzhaigou is a magnificent valley extending over 60 kilometers with a breathtakingly beautiful landscape. It has an altitude from 1980 meters to 3100 meters. The hottest month is July with average temperature of only 17℃. So it is a good summer resort. You may walk in a world of lakes and waterfalls and enjoy its stunning beauty.
2. Shangri-la
Located in Yunnan Province,Shangri-la is a fictional place in the Lost Horizon by James Hilton. There the lofty and snowy mountains, endless grasslands, steep and grand gorges, azure lakes and the bucolic villages always leave a deep impression on visitors. Shangri-La is about 3300 meters above sea level.The temperature in summer is about 15-30 centigrade.In summer mountains in Shangri-la are extremely green, dotted by hundreds of different kind of wildflowers. Enjoy the sunset on the lush mountains and fields, this is different kind of meditation to relax your heart and soul.
3. Changbai Mountain
Changbai Mountain is located in Antu County of Jilin Province in northeast China. Changbai Mountain boasts unique animals, hot springs, beautiful lakes and forests. The most breathtaking part is Heavenly Lake. The lake was formed in the volcanic vent of Changbai Mountain. The elevation of the Heavenly Lake is 2,189 meters It is quite cool in Changbai Mountain, so it’s an ideal summer resort.
4. Shennongjia
Located in Hubei Province, Shennongjia is home to numerous wildlife and forestry resources. The average latitude in the mountains is 1,700 meters and the Shennong Peak above sea level. Due to the special climate, it is neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter. Walking in the virgin forests is an incredible experience, especially in the burning summer.
5. Beidaihe
Beidaihe is located in the Qinhuangdao City, Hebei Province. It is a perfect summer resort. Its charm lies mostly in the lively inhabitants, bustling night stalls and, of course, the seaside views. Along the coastline of Beidaihe, sandy beach and reef are interlocked each other.
6. Qinghai Lake
Located in China’s Qinghai province, Qinghai Lake is the largest lake in China. With an altitude of 3, 195 m high, the climate surrounding is very cool. Even in the middle of the summer, the average temperature in the daytime is about 15C. Every summer, cool breezes sweep across the lake, where thousands of birds live in nearby wetlands. Yaks and sheep graze on the lakeside grassland. The scenery is as amazing as one can imagine.
7. Chengde
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The city Chengde in Hebei Province is a cool and scenic summer resort 250 kilometers northeast of Beijing. It is a place where Qing Dynasty emperors to escape the heat. The Mountain Resort and its temples and palaces have made chengde a famous historical and cultural city, and one of china’s leading scenic spots.
