The 4 Coolest Summer Retreat Cities in China

High temperature warnings nonstop? Quickly save this summer escape list! These cities have an average summer temperature below 25°C, stunning scenery, fewer crowds, and guarantee your summer happiness～

Shaanxi · Baoji (Taibai Mountain)

A cool secret realm under the main peak of Qinling Mountains, with an average summer temperature of 22°C, and you can even see lingering snow on the mountain❄️
✅ Featured Attractions:

• Taibai Mountain, elevation 3771.2 meters, "experience four seasons in one day," cool at the foot of the mountain, play in the snow at the summit, an incredibly unique experience.

• Famen Temple, a millennium-old temple housing Buddha’s bone relics, surrounded by red walls and green trees, naturally peaceful and cool.

✅ Itinerary:
Day 1 Arrive in Baoji → eat hand-pulled noodles + roujiamo (meat sandwich) → head straight to Taibai Mountain → stay overnight at a mountain hotel (amazing stargazing)
Day 2 Full day at Taibai Mountain → climb Daye Sea → experience the "June snow" wonder → descend and stay in the city at night
Day 3 Famen Temple → visit the underground palace relics → try Qishan saozi noodles → return trip

Zhejiang · Lishui

“The last secret realm of Jiangnan,” with 80% forest coverage, average summer temperature 24°C, soothing babbling streams💦
✅ Featured Attractions:

• Guyan Huaxiang, under ancient camphor trees, boat on the Ou River, every snapshot looks like an ink painting.

• Yunhe Terraces, layered terraces reflecting the sky, morning mist swirling like a fairyland.

✅ Itinerary:
Day 1 Arrive in Lishui → eat Suichang roasted sweet potato + mountain powder dumplings → visit Guyan Huaxiang → stay at a riverside guesthouse (fall asleep to the sound of water)
Day 2 Yunhe Terraces → take the cable car up the mountain → watch sunrise over the sea of clouds → afternoon visit Yangjiatang Village (golden ancient village)
Day 3 Xiandu Scenic Area → check in at Dinghu Peak → eat Jinyun baked flatbread → return trip

Xinjiang · Altay

The “summer paradise” on the edge of the Junggar Basin, average summer temperature 20°C, breathtaking views of snow mountains and grasslands🏔️
✅ Featured Attractions:

• Kanas Lake, water changes color with the light, hike along the lakeside boardwalk, cool breeze feels amazing.

• Hemu Village, a Tuva ethnic village with wooden houses and curling smoke, watch the sunset dye the riverbank red in the evening.

✅ Itinerary:
Day 1 Arrive in Altay → eat hand-pulled rice + roasted buns → drive to Kanas → stay in a wooden cabin in the scenic area
Day 2 Kanas Lake → hike the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay) → stargaze at night
Day 3 Hemu Village → horseback ride on the grassland → watch sunrise and morning mist → return trip

Guizhou · Anshun

“China’s Waterfall Town” hides coolness, average summer temperature 21°C, the breeze by the waterfalls carries refreshing moisture💧
✅ Featured Attractions:

• Huangguoshu Waterfall, Asia’s largest waterfall, water splashes flying when passing through the water curtain cave, instantly cooling by over 5°C.

• Dragon Palace, an underground river cave with a constant temperature of 18°C, boat exploration feels like entering a fantasy world.

✅ Itinerary:
Day 1 Arrive in Anshun → eat Duoduo rice noodle hotpot → head straight to Huangguoshu → stay at a hotel near the scenic area
Day 2 Full day at Huangguoshu Waterfall → steep slope pond + Tianxing Bridge + big waterfall → watch the rainbow at dusk
Day 3 Dragon Palace Scenic Area → boat tour of the underground river → eat Zhenning bobo candy → return trip

These four cities offer mountain and water secrets as well as cultural charm. Come here in summer, no need for air conditioning or fans, the natural cool breeze will keep you comfortable～ Don’t hesitate, this summer go “freeze” and feel the chill!