"20°C in the Dog Days of Summer! Fairy-like Girls Enjoy Three Budget-Friendly 'Air-Conditioned Cities' for Summer Escapes"

1️⃣ Guiyang 🌡️ 23°C | "China's Summer Capital" Save on stay & transport💰: Metro + buses cover the city. Stay in Huaxi District B&Bs (¥150/night) with mountain views, just 10 mins’ walk to wetland parks. Must-eats: - Siwawa (DIY veggie wraps, ¥10 at Minsheng Road) - Huaxi beef rice noodles (¥12 with minty sour soup) - Night market hits: Love Tofu Puffs (¥3/pc), rose jelly (¥6) Free fun: - Feed macaques at Qianling Mountain Park - Nighttime firefly watching in Qingyan Ancient Town (free after 6pm) 2️⃣ Liupanshui 🌡️ 19°C | China’s only "Cool City" Transport hack: High-speed rail from Kunming/Guiyang. ¥10 shuttle to Wumeng Grassland (¥30 ticket) for wind turbines, sea of clouds + horseback photos (¥50/hour). Feast for ¥20: - Shuicheng mutton noodles (¥10/bowl) - Griddle-cooked dishes (¥30/pax, spicy dip is addictive) Hidden gem: - Picnic in Yueshe Forest Park (free entry), chill in pine needle groves. 3️⃣ Enshi 🌡️ Feels like 22°C | "Hubei’s Little Semporna" Stay smart: - Downtown Wuyangba area (budget hotels ¥120) - ¥30 shared ride to Pingshan Gorge (¥210 ticket with boat, arrive by 8am to skip queues) Tujia flavors: - Zhangguan Hezha (¥45/pax, unlimited side dishes) - Youxiang’er (fried potato cakes, ¥3) Secret spots: - Tenglong Cave (Asia’s largest karst cave, constant 18°C) – bring a jacket for laser shows + Dong ethnic dances. 💡 Ultimate money-saving tips: - Transport: Intercity high-speed rail (use Ctrip points), local buses + shared bikes - Tickets: Student discounts, Enshi/Guizhou summer combo passes - Packing: Light jacket + sun hat – mountain temps drop sharply (Guiyang nights can feel sweater-worthy) ❄️!