Summer Cool Escape → Jilin Guide

✨【Jilin Summer Cooling Guide】The 22℃ summer hides in these three treasure spots!🌿

1. Changbai Mountain · Cloud-top Cool Secret Realm
Summer at Changbai Mountain is like a natural air conditioner, with an average temperature of only 22℃! Be sure to check in at Tianchi Lake; when the mist clears, the sapphire-like lake surface is breathtakingly beautiful～🌊 Take an eco-friendly bus through the primeval forest, watch waterfalls and streams at Lvyuantan, and soak in the volcanic hot springs in the evening to let your fatigue dissipate with the steam♨️ Recommended to stay in Erdaobaihe Town, where there are Nordic-style wooden houses and starry sky homestays. Falling asleep to the sound of pine waves at night is super healing!🛌

2. Songhua Lake · Slow Life with Lake and Mountain Scenery
Just a one-hour drive from Jilin City to embrace this "Jilin Erhai"! Rent a small boat to drift on the clear waves, with the lake breeze carrying the fresh scent of dawn redwoods, instantly cooling down by 5℃～ After playing, go to the lakeside restaurant to enjoy the "Three Flowers and One Island" fish feast. The aohua fish is tender and smooth, paired with a bowl of cold noodles, simply perfect!🍜 Thrill-seekers don’t miss the jet ski, scream and release stress amid splashing waves!🚤

3. Chagan Lake · Fishing Culture and Lotus Feast
The newly rated 5A scenic spot Chagan Lake is as beautiful as Jiangnan in summer! When the lotus blooms in August, take a painted boat through the vast lotus ponds, watch egrets skim the water surface, as if entering a fairyland～🌸 Be sure to experience fishermen pulling nets to catch fish. The freshly caught bighead carp is made into iron pot stew, with fish meat so tender it melts in your mouth!🐟 In the evening, watch the "Three Suns Reflecting on the Lake" spectacle by the lakeside, where the sunset glow dyes the lake red, every shot is wallpaper-worthy!🌅

Tips:
✅ Large temperature difference between morning and evening, remember to bring a light jacket
✅ Strong UV rays at Changbai Mountain, sunscreen + hat are a must
✅ Chagan Lake Lotus Festival is held in August, check the blooming period in advance

This summer, come to Jilin to leave the heat behind and embrace the cool 22℃～💨

Post by ANDERSON DANIELS | Jul 2, 2025