🇨🇳 Liupanshui, Guizhou
by 胡与伦比
Sep 13, 2025
Parents, summer with kids can be unbearably hot! Don't worry – here are 4 amazing summer retreats for families to beat the heat and enjoy a refreshing vacation.
**Liupanshui, Guizhou | Nature's 19°C Air-Conditioned Paradise**
As "China's Cool Capital," Liupanshui boasts an average summer temperature of just 19°C – a hidden gem for escaping the heat!
🌳 At Wumeng Grassland, kids can run wild, giggle through grass sledding, and get up close with fluffy sheep 🐏. Stargazing on the grass at night is pure magic.
🚂 Don’t miss the spiral train in Yelanghai, winding through flower-filled forests like a fairy tale. Hike the trails of Yushe National Forest Park, where kids can learn about plants in nature’s classroom.
🍜 Feast on local delights: gather around the Shuicheng hotpot grill for DIY fun, or slurp fragrant lamb noodles for instant happiness!
**Dali, Yunnan | A Breeze of Romance**
With 25°C summers, Dali’s Erhai breezes, snow-capped Cangshan, and slow-paced life make it perfect for families.
🚲 Cycle around Erhai Lake with a kid’s seat, catching sunrise at Longkan Dock and tasting Bai-style pastries in Xizhou Ancient Town.
🏮 In Shaxi Ancient Town, kids can learn horse-caravan knots from descendants and watch traditional Bai opera.
🦀 At Wase Town’s "sea harvest," hunt for snails and crabs in Erhai’s shallows – simple joys for little explorers.
**Qinghai Lake | A High-Altitude Dreamscape**
Averaging 15-20°C, Qinghai Lake dazzles with blue waters and golden rapeseed fields.
🚴♀️ Pedal along the lake at Erlangjian, spotting migratory fish and black-necked cranes. Snap photos in flower fields – every shot is postcard-worthy.
✨ Ride the train into Chaka Salt Lake’s "Mirror of the Sky" for surreal reflection photos. Toddlers can splash in shallow salt crystals.
📕 Spark curiosity at the Atomic City Museum, where models explain China’s first atomic bomb.
**Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia | Grassland Adventures**
At 25°C, Hulunbuir’s endless grasslands feel straight from a Studio Ghibli film.
🤠 Milk cows, feed lambs, wear Mongolian robes, and try archery with local kids. Fly kites by the Morin Gol River’s emerald waves.
🦌 Meet reindeer at Aoluguya – their gentle nibbles on moss will light up kids’ eyes. Sleep in a stargazing yurt under Milky Way views.
🎪 Manzhouli’s Matryoshka Doll Park is pure whimsy, with circus shows and rides for endless giggles.
Pack your bags for these perfect June-August family escapes! 💕
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