100 times cooler than air-conditioned rooms! A local's guide to Huizhou's water system summer escapes in Huangshan

Don't miss these 10 great summer getaway spots in Yixian County, Huangshan—featuring water fun, forests, ancient villages, and more...
Huangshan locals help you plan your trip efficiently!

🌊 Best waterside spots to beat the heat ⬇️

🩵 Wuxi Mountain Gorge
Gentle streams for a laid-back "human drifting" experience!! Float downstream with water only ankle-deep, perfect for family water play and catching stone crabs. Pair it with "Gorge Coffee" to enjoy waterfalls while sipping hand-brewed coffee.

🩵 Daguling Waterfall Cluster
98% forest coverage, three-tier waterfalls create a natural mist air conditioner, with an average summer temperature of 20°C.
Try waterfall rappelling and creek tracing with professional safety guidance, or ride a glass boat for a mix of wild fun and coolness.

🩵 Peach Blossom Source Rafting
3 kilometers of clear streams winding through green mountains and bamboo forests. Drift downstream on rafts, like entering the idyllic world described by Tao Yuanming, combining tranquility and excitement.

🌳 Secret forest oxygen bars ⬇️

💚 Mukeng Bamboo Sea
Filming location for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," with tens of thousands of acres of rolling green bamboo sea, averaging 22°C.
Experience the high-altitude zipline flying over bamboo tops, climb the viewing platform to overlook terraced fields and villages, and don’t miss bamboo tube rice and Maofeng tea.

💚 Tachuan
Famous for autumn colors, but in summer the layered terraces are lush green, with morning mist creating a fairyland atmosphere. Few tourists make it perfect for peaceful photography.

🎏 Ancient village cultural cool tours ⬇️

🤍 Hongcun
Avoid crowds early morning or at dusk to admire the moon pond reflecting white walls and black tiles. Night tours of the "Sky Mirror" for stargazing, and cool off at Qishu Lake’s starry sky swimming pool.
Summer lantern parade:
Starts at 19:58 every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday❗

🤍 Xidi
Explore the archways and ancestral halls in the afternoon, and don’t miss the "Dream of Huizhou" water curtain light show at night, combined with Huizhou ink DIY experiences.
Summer lantern parade times:
19:30-20:30 every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday❗
Intangible cultural heritage bench dragon parade:
19:30-21:00 every Saturday❗

🤍 Nanping
72 maze-like alleys crisscross the village, filming location for the dye house in "Ju Dou" at Kuiguang Hall. Stroll through in the early morning to feel the breeze and tranquility.

🎢 Fun parks ⬇️

💙 Shilin Water World
A water park set within the karst stone forest, featuring big funnel slides, Amazon water fortresses, and lazy rivers, perfect for family water fun.

🏡 Secluded Bamboo Sea Forest Breathing · Huizhou Summer Residence Guide ⬇️

💙 Tanshe HANHOUSE
Cloud-level water play: an infinity pool suspended in the air reflecting mountains and flowing clouds, like swimming in the sky.

🌦️ Weather tips
Frequent showers, carry a foldable umbrella
🎒 Must-have gear
Creek shoes | Sun hat and sunglasses | Mosquito repellent | Portable quick-dry towel
🎫 Exclusive benefits
Middle and high school exam students with admission tickets get free entry to 12 scenic spots (including Xidi and Hongcun)