Yichun, Travel from July to September, Four Hidden Gems

While many parts of the country are shrouded in heatwaves over 35°C, the mountain breezes in Yichun, Jiangxi, remain around a cool 25°C. This "Hometown of Hot Springs in China" hides many secret summer retreats. Visiting from July to September lets you escape the heat with serene landscapes and selenium-rich hot springs, creating your own exclusive "cool and beautiful moments" (Three-day itinerary + packing list at the end).

📍Yichun Mingyue Mountain Tourist Area

1. Mingyue Mountain: A Cool Stroll in the "Air-Conditioned Mountain" (Recommended duration: 1-2 days)

🌡️ Perceived temperature: 22-25°C (typical summer monitoring data, varies with weather)
❄️ Summer highlights:
Qingyun Plank Road (a 1600-meter suspended walkway, high altitude, dense vegetation, mountain breeze flows through, cool and pleasant) + Xingyue Cave (a natural karst cave with low temperature inside, like a "natural air-conditioned room")
💦 Suggested activities:

1. Take the cable car (or hike, depending on your stamina) up early in the morning to see the sea of clouds from Qingyun Plank Road. Mist rises among the mountains, the walkway appears and disappears in the fog, and walking here, the heat is nowhere to be found.
2. Around Moon Lake, choose a cloudy day, wear loose and comfortable clothes, and take fresh natural photos with the lake and mountains as the backdrop for a great atmosphere.

📍Yichun Wentang Town

2. Wentang Town: A Healing Summer in the "Selenium Hot Spring Town" (Recommended duration: 1-2 days)

🌡️ Perceived temperature: 24-28°C (the town is relatively open, temperature varies slightly with weather)
❄️ Summer highlights:
Gujing Spring (famous for selenium-rich hot springs, water temperature is 68-72°C year-round, but the town remains cool in summer due to vegetation and water systems) + Yuping Square (surrounded by shady trees, a place for locals to cool off and for visitors to experience local life)
💦 Suggested activities:

1. Early morning, get a cup of hot spring water by Gujing (check locally if it’s safe to drink directly or for experience), feel the unique selenium spring, stroll around the streets near Gujing, and observe local daily life.
2. In the afternoon, choose a hot spring guesthouse to soak your feet and relax from travel fatigue, or take a leisurely walk around the town, pop into street shops, and try local snacks.

📍Yichun Jing’an Sanzhaolun

3. Jing’an Sanzhaolun: Forest Coolness in the "Natural Oxygen Bar" (Recommended duration: 1-2 days)

🌡️ Perceived temperature: 20-26°C (mountain forest area with high vegetation coverage, feels cooler)
❄️ Summer highlights:
Guanyin Rock Waterfall (cool mist from the water flow, surrounding air is moist and refreshing) + Jiuling Mountain Canyon (clear streams, shaded by forest, a great place to cool off and play in the water)
💦 Suggested activities:

1. Put on comfortable shoes and walk into Jiuling Mountain Canyon, let the stream water flow over your ankles, touch the cool mountain creek, and immerse yourself in the natural coolness.
2. In the evening, find a quiet spot in the forest, sit quietly, watch the sunset through the pine trees, listen to the insects and wind, and enjoy the forest breath.

📍Yichun Wanzai Ancient City

4. Wanzai Ancient City: Cultural Coolness in the "Ancient Charm Streets" (Recommended duration: 1 day)

🌡️ Perceived temperature: 25-29°C (the ancient buildings are relatively enclosed, and the cross-ventilation helps cool down)
❄️ Summer highlights:
Ancient Ancestral Hall Courtyards (building structure creates cross-ventilation, cool when you enter) + Riverside Arcade (shaded and sun-blocking, strolling here reduces the heat)
💦 Suggested activities:

1. At noon, hide inside a clan ancestral hall, watch sunlight pour through the courtyard, and feel the cool tranquility accumulated over time among the ancient beams and pillars.
2. At dusk, walk along the arcade by the ancient city river, buy some local snacks, and enjoy the leisurely summer vibe amid the lively atmosphere.

Three-Day Itinerary (Classic Experience Version)

- Day 1: Arrive in Yichun → Wentang Town (experience selenium springs, stroll around Gujing, feel the town’s atmosphere)
- Day 2: Mingyue Mountain (take cable car/hike, walk Qingyun Plank Road, explore Xingyue Cave, stroll Moon Lake)
- Day 3: Jing’an Sanzhaolun (play in the canyon, breathe forest air) / Wanzai Ancient City (visit ancestral halls, taste snacks, walk the arcade)

Packing List

- Heat protection: sun-protective clothing, wide-brimmed hat, high-SPF sunscreen (essential for mountains and outdoor sun protection)
- Clothing: comfortable sports shoes (for hiking and walking), loose clothes (for casual wear in ancient city and town), Hanfu/ancient-style dresses (for photos at Mingyue Mountain and ancient city)
- Practical items: portable water bottle (for collecting spring water in Wentang and hydration on the go), small fan (for use in ancient city and other areas)

Come to Yichun from July to September, let the mountain breeze around 25°C, selenium-rich hot springs, and forest greenery help you "chase away" the summer heat, and enjoy a cool and unforgettable trip in nature and culture~