Must-Visit Travel Hotspots in July and August!


I. Legendary Summer Resorts – Visually Stunning Destinations
1. Qinghai Lake + Menyuan Rapeseed Flower Sea
Highlights:
- Menyuan Rapeseed Flowers (Peak season in mid-to-late July)
- Qinghai Lake has a large temperature difference between day and night (25℃ during the day)
- Pair with Chaka Salt Lake's "Mirror of the Sky" for stunning reflection photos

2. Xinjiang Ili River Valley
Highlights:
- Huocheng Lavender (June-July), Zhaosu Rapeseed Flowers (July)
- Nalati Grassland's "Sky Garden", Sayram Lake's blue ice-like water
- Duku Highway open season (Limited-time opening!)

II. Mystical Fairyland Style – A Must for Nature Lovers
3. Guizhou Libo Xiaoqikong
Highlights:
- "China's Summer Capital" with an average temperature of 25℃
- Paddle transparent boats on Yuanyang Lake, play in the water up close at Laya Waterfall
- Pair with Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village (Stunning night view)

4. Hubei Enshi Pingshan Grand Canyon
Tip: Enter the park before 8 AM to avoid queues, water quality is clearer after rain.

III. Coastal Carnival Season – The Ultimate Water Fun
5. Fujian Pingtan Island
Highlights:
- High-frequency "blue tears" outbreak period in July (South wind + water temperature around 28℃)
- Northern Ecological Corridor Windmill Sea Highway
- Tannan Bay Beach Party

6. Guangxi Beihai Weizhou Island
Key experiences:
- Wucai Beach sunrise + Dishui Danping sunset
- DIY feast at Nanwan Street Seafood Market

IV. Deep Cultural Immersion – Elevate Your Social Media
7. Gansu Dunhuang
Must-do:
- Head to Mingsha Mountain (Singing Sand Dunes) at 7 AM to avoid crowds
- "Encore Dunhuang" immersive performance
- Take stunning photos at Yadan Devil City

8. Tibet Nyingchi
Advantages:
- High oxygen content during the rainy season, alleviating altitude sickness
- Trekking in Nanyi Valley's primitive forest
- Try fresh matsutake mushrooms (In season from July-August)

> Tips to avoid issues:
> - For Northwest/Tibet, take Rhodiola 15 days in advance and prepare glucose
> - For island trips, pay attention to typhoon warnings (Alternatives: Dongshan Island, Zhoushan)
> Book attractions in advance during peak season! Grab tickets for Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes/Potala Palace 1 month in advance

Seize the exclusive summer scenery, depart and become a social media sensation!

Post by AED. Bill 3897 | Jul 24, 2025

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