Escape to a Summer Retreat: Explore High Mountain Clouds and Pristine Streams for Free!

🌡️ Suffering from 40°C heatwave?
🌿 Seek refuge in Suizhou's alpine paradise—where waterfalls cascade through forests, giant salamanders swim by your feet, and nights are spent counting stars under a jacket (average summer temp: just 25°C!).

📅 Itinerary
🌄 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟏: Suizhou Cultural Park · Free Time Travel
🆓 Zero-cost highlights:
🌳 Morning runs/cycling in the East Zone, water sports to boost dopamine;
🏛️ Central Zone landmarks: Climb the Farming Culture Altar for panoramic views, touch the "Statue of Ji Liang" and "Sui Dynasty Reliefs" to decode Suizhou’s heritage;
🌸 West Zone’s Hundred-Flower Garden: Snap Monet-style photos, then unwind to birdsong in the Aviary at dusk.
🏨 Stay overnight downtown (recommended: Country Garden Phoenix Hotel).

🏔️ 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟐: Dahong Mountain · Free Ticket Hacks
📜 ▶ 2025 Waiver Policy:
✅ Gaokao/Middle Exam students: Free entry with exam slip before Aug 31!

🌄 ▶ Must-dos:
🚗 5:00AM Summit Baozhu Peak! Ride the shuttle (¥10) to "Chu’s Sky Summit" and watch clouds swallow Tang-Song temples;
❄️ Afternoon in the "Underground Ice Palace": 15°C Liangwang Cave dazzles with surreal stalactites and neon-blue lighting;
🎋 4:00PM Make a wish at Zhuangyuan Terrace: Tie a prayer ribbon for academic success—this spot offers naked-eye Milky Way views at night.
🏨 Stay overnight:
🌲 Zizai Valley Hotel—where your window frames starry pine forests.

💦 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟑: Guangshui Santan · Waterfall Adventure
🎫 Ticket: ¥30 (free for kids <1.2m/seniors 70+/military). Best in summer’s high-water season!
🚶 Trailblazer’s route:
🌊 8:00AM Chase Santan’s triple cascades: Silver torrents plunge through cliffs into emerald pools;
🌿 10:00AM Explore Qingtan Grand Canyon: Mossy stone paths lead to babbling brooks;
⛰️ 1:00PM Conquer Jinding Peak (908m): Command views of Jigong Mountain’s ridges!

🚗 Transport
🚗 1️⃣ Drive: Wuhan→Dahong Mountain (2h); Santan’s winding roads require skilled drivers;
🚌 2️⃣ Public options:
🚌 Cultural Park→Bus 205 (alight at Shifan Station);
🚌 Suizhou Bus Station→Direct shuttle to Dahongshan Visitor Center.

💡 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬:
🧥 Dahongshan sunrise hike? Pack a jacket—summit temps drop 10°C;
👟 Santan’s trails are slippery—wear water-grip shoes + waterproof phone case;
🆔 Free-entry visitors: Bring ID + original certificates; screenshot e-tickets in advance!