Escape the 35°C heat! Zushan in Qinhuangdao is like a summer straight out of a Studio Ghibli anime

Qinhuangdao meets the summer from a Studio Ghibli film! 🏞️
Zushan Scenic Area (Address: Qinglong Manchu Autonomous County, Qinhuangdao City, Hebei Province) is truly a summer resort! Not only is it a paradise for hiking enthusiasts, but also a savior for those who hate the heat✨ With dense forest coverage reaching 90%, the average summer temperature is only 23°C!

🌲 Here’s your Zushan travel guide～

🌈1️⃣ Forget Worries Valley
Step into the valley and the temperature drops by 5℃ instantly❄️!
Every snap is a forest-themed masterpiece (recommended to wear a light-colored long dress for a fairy-like vibe!)
Opening hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

🌊2️⃣ Five Pools Reflecting the Moon
The sunlight sparkles on the pool surface, reflecting the mountain shadows—so beautiful it makes you want to scream!
Recommended visit duration: 30 minutes

🍃3️⃣ Giant Umbrella Swing
A hidden gem found in the secluded valley meditation hall!
The moment you sit and swing, the entire sea of trees rolls beneath your feet～ Best to take photos in the morning for the best light!

🙏4️⃣ Jixin Temple
🏯5️⃣ Camphor Wood Buddha
The temple’s treasure: a camphor wood Thousand-Hand Guanyin statue (7.5 meters tall!)
Carved from a single piece of wood, with a solemn expression; the temple gate’s vermilion screen wall paired with ancient cypress trees makes every photo a classic ancient-style shot📸
Ceremony times: Lunar calendar’s 1st and 15th days

💯 Travel Tips:
✅ One hour drive from downtown Qinhuangdao (Navigation: Zushan Scenic Area East Gate)
✅ Recommended to buy a round-trip cable car ticket 💰120 RMB (30 minutes one way), the transparent glass-bottom cabin is super thrilling! You can see both mountain and sea views at the same time!
✅ Remember to bring sun protection clothing + mosquito repellent; the mountain has a big temperature difference (23°C during the day / around 18°C at night)
✅ Scenic area opening hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM)

This summer, escape the stuffy city and be a mountain kid for a day at Zushan! 🌱