Philodendron | 2023-07-28 | 46200

Summer's heat is less than 20°C! Get ready for the action! How many of these 10 Chinese summer hiking destinations have you visited?

Preface

With summer's high temperatures approaching, escape the heat and get outdoors! How many of these 10 cool outdoor summer resorts have you visited?

Hurry up and check in one by one~

Xinjiang-Wusun Ancient Road

Number of days: 7 days and 6 nights / 9 days and 8 nights

Recommended places to visit: Paradise Lake, Akbulak Pass, Qiongkushitai Village, Bozikrig Canyon

With altitudes ranging from 2050 to 3830 meters, this is the perfect escape from the summer heat! Spanning the Tianshan Mountains from north to south, it boasts alpine lakes, scenic zip lines, and more. The breathtaking scenery of the Tianshan Mountains is truly a true treasure!

Image source: @Xiangbei

Dream Paradise Lake, the lake surface is clear and blue, just like the sky. Just one look will make you fall in love with it. It is a classic must-see

Here you can experience the beauty of all four seasons. In the near distance is a spring meadow, golden poplar trees are scattered along the river, in the distance are emerald green forests, and at the end are towering snow-capped mountains...

Inner Mongolia-Hulunbuir

Number of days: 6 days and 5 nights

Recommended places to visit: Hulunbuir Grassland, Arshan, Birch Forest, China-Russia Border Highway

One of the four largest grasslands in the world, with a temperature of around 20°C, sheep, lakes, and grasslands...it's the most beautiful season of the year~

"The most winding river in the world" - the Morigele River, the river meanders across the grassland like a piece of silk scattered on a green velvet blanket.

Driving along the Sino-Russian border, hiking through birch forests is like walking through a painting. When you're tired, you can sit on the grassland, between heaven and earth, spread out a picnic mat, and have a wonderful picnic! The wind blows the grass low, revealing cattle and sheep. Hiking on this vast grassland, the view is magnificent. The vastness of the grassland heals all the worries of life.

Qinghai-Qinghai Lake

Number of days: 5 days and 4 nights

Recommended places to visit: Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake

The average temperature is 16℃. July and August are the most beautiful months for Qinghai Lake. The endless blue sky, rape flowers all over the mountains, and the refreshing and gentle wind are really pleasant.

Chaka Salt Lake, the "Sky Realm", was rated by National Geographic Magazine as "one of the 55 places you must visit in your lifetime", "one of the four major scenic spots in Qinghai", and a photography paradise. Here you can experience the fun of riding a small train on the salt road and touch the salt lake water with your own hands.

Yunnan-Yubeng

Number of days: 7 days and 6 nights

Recommended places to visit: Yubeng Village, Meili Snow Mountain, Shen Waterfall, and Glacial Lake

Come to Yubeng and look for a paradise on earth. Just open the window and you can see snow-capped mountains, forests, cattle and sheep, and the sun shining on the golden mountain... The average temperature is 15℃, Tashi Delek!

The Ice Lake is a deep green lake formed by the melting snow from the glaciers of Meili Snow Mountain. It is known as the Holy Lake of Meili Snow Mountain.

The Divine Waterfall is a waterfall formed by the meltwater from the snow-capped mountains. From here you can see the entirety of the Five Crowns Peak. The Divine Waterfall under the snow-capped mountains is where pilgrims are baptized and is also the core area of ​​pilgrimage.

Depart from Lijiang | 7 days and 6 nights

7-Day Yubeng Trek | 55km to Meili Snow Mountain

¥2180 Starting from 9004 people have registered Register now

Guizhou-Pingtang Tiandong

Number of days: 5 days and 4 nights

Recommended places to visit: Tiandong, Luodian Daxiaojing, Buyi Village, Libo Xiaoqikong, Huangguoshu

One of the representative karst landforms in China, it is a rare through-hole in China. It goes deep into the secrets of the earth's core and listens to the voice of the earth. The average temperature is 22℃.

Return to the center of the earth and escape the city heat, using the earth as your bed and the rock wall as your blanket for the ultimate cave camping experience.

Sichuan - Siguniang Mountain

Number of days: 5 days and 4 nights

Recommended places to visit: Siguniang Mountain, Lama Temple, Maobiliang

The "Alps" of the East, with an average temperature of 8℃-20℃, offers stunning views of the Golden Mountain, Dead Tree Beach, and Cat's Nose Bridge. Every scene is worth looking forward to.

After the long trek through Siguniang Mountain, one of the ten classic hiking routes, going deep into the heart of Siguniang Mountain to escape the summer heat is also a good choice.

Tibet - Mount Kailash

Number of days: 10 days and 9 nights

Recommended places to visit: Mount Kailash, Yamdrok Lake, Rongbuk Monastery, and Pekutso Lake

Mount Kailash is a sacred mountain for many religions and the center of the world. The average temperature is 6℃-20℃. You can go on a pilgrimage by circumambulating the mountain, the water, and the pagoda.

Circumambulating a sacred mountain is a popular religious activity in Tibet and other regions to express piety. It involves walking or bowing, circling the sacred mountain one or more times. For outdoor enthusiasts, it's also a great way to experience the natural scenery and local customs.

Henan-Taihang Mountains

Number of days: 5 days and 4 nights

Recommended places to visit: Tianhe Waterfall, Baligou, Guoliang Village, and Hongyan Grand Canyon

There are mountains and water to enjoy the cool, the average temperature is 23 ℃, you can walk on the dangerous road on the cliffs, cross the canyon, climb the "ladder to heaven", and enjoy the essence of Taihang Mountains and waters.

Taihang Mountain has magnificent scenery and winding peaks. There are 7 cliff-hanging roads in total. How many of them have you walked on?

Depart from Zhengzhou | 5 days and 4 nights

Journey to Southern Taihang Mountains: Classic Edition | Recommended by National Geographic, Journey Through the Taihang Mountains

¥1780 from 4659 people have registered Register now

Hubei-Enshi

Number of days: 7 days and 6 nights

Recommended places to visit: Enshi Grand Canyon, Luyuanping, and Pingshan Canyon

It was rated as "the most beautiful place in China" by National Geographic. The average temperature is 20℃, and the mountains and rivers alternate like a fairyland. Any photo of it can become a wallpaper.

The Enshi Grand Canyon, considered comparable to the Grand Canyon in the United States, is a complex karst landform that combines "earth fissures, cenotes, and rock pillars."

Pingshan Canyon is known as the "Semporna" of China. You can enjoy it by boat. The cliffs on all sides are suspended in the air, and you can see the clear water bottom at a glance. It feels like entering a painting and you will be intoxicated.

Shanxi-Wutai Mountain

Number of days: 5 days and 4 nights

Recommended places to visit: Dachaotai, Xiaochaotai, and Fomu Cave

The average temperature is 8℃ - 14℃. The Dachaotai is 50+ kilometers long and has nearly 100,000 footsteps. The Xiaochaotai has 1,080 steps. Walking along the Dazhi Road and climbing to the Dailuo Peak is a pilgrimage that must be taken in a lifetime.

Salonda, hanging prayer flags, praying and burning incense, circumambulating the White Pagoda, may all your wishes come true~ You only need to go once in your life, and once is enough to savor it for a lifetime~

Conclusion

Take advantage of this summer to escape the city and escape the heat. These 10 summer resorts are cooler than air-conditioned rooms. Set off now and walk in the scenery!