Must-Visit Super Hidden Summer Retreats in _ Month

🌿【Underrated Summer Paradises】Escape to 25°C Hidden Gems from June-August! Lesser-Known Cool Spots 99% of People Don't Know! 🍃 1️⃣ Liupanshui, Guizhou (China's Cool City!) 🚄 3h high-speed rail from Guiyang｜💰 ~$110/person ▪️ What to do: Horseback riding in Wumeng Grassland (super refreshing!), forest oxygen therapy at Yushe Forest, night strolls in Shuicheng Ancient Town ▪️ What to eat: Shuicheng grilled pot, lamb rice noodles, ice jelly (perfect with rose syrup) 📸 Hidden gem: Wild Chicken Meadow's purple flower sea (blooms in July)—so few visitors you'll have it all to yourself! 2️⃣ Xinglong County, Chengde, Hebei (Beijing's Underrated Escape!) 🚄 1.5h high-speed rail from Beijing｜💰 ~$80/person ▪️ What to do: Stream trekking in Wuling Mountain, cooling off in Xinglong Karst Cave, Tianzi Mountain Waterfall ▪️ What to eat: Lüdagun (glutinous rice rolls), hawthorn cake (local hawthorns are extra sweet), wood-fired stewed fish ⛰️ Secret route: Hike Wuling Mountain at 4 AM for sea of clouds—10x fewer crowds than Mount Tai! 3️⃣ Baoxing County, Ya'an, Sichuan (Panda's Hometown!) 🚄 3h bus from Chengdu｜💰 ~$100/person ▪️ What to do: Spot wild pandas in Dengchigou, hike Shenmu Forest, camp by Qiaoqi Lake ▪️ What to eat: Sichuan peppercorn chicken, cured meat hotpot, corn cakes 🐼 Unique experience: Stay in a Tibetan homestay, roast by the fire with butter tea at night~ 4️⃣ Nujiang Prefecture, Yunnan (So Remote It Feels Like Another Planet!) 🚄 4h drive from Dali｜💰 ~$125/person ▪️ What to do: Explore Dulongjiang's tattooed women, First Bend of Nujiang in Bingzhongluo, Stone Moon hike ▪️ What to eat: Lacquer oil chicken, hand-torn rice, bamboo leaf greens (a canyon-exclusive wild veggie) 🌉 Thrilling experience: Cross Nujiang River via zip line (safe but exhilarating!) 5️⃣ Taibai County, Shaanxi (Qinling's Natural AC!) 🚄 2.5h bus from Xi'an｜💰 ~$70/person ▪️ What to do: Splash in Qingfeng Gorge, spot takins in Huangbaiyuan, stargaze while camping on Ao Mountain ▪️ What to eat: Potato sticky cakes, stir-fried cured meat with noodles, "fairy tofu" (made from tree leaves!) 🌌 Cool fact: Wear a light down jacket in August nights—Milky Way visible to the naked eye! 6️⃣ Suichang, Zhejiang (Jiangnan's Last Hidden Gem) 🚄 2h high-speed rail from Hangzhou｜💰 ~$80/person ▪️ What to do: Nanjianyan's sea of clouds, Dushan Ancient Village, gold mine cave adventure ▪️ What to eat: Huangmi rice cakes, three-layer hotpot, Suichang bamboo shoots 💦 Cool-down trick: Wade through Gaoping's terraced fields—icy cold! 💡 Essential Summer Tips ✔️ Transport: Mountain roads are winding—motion sickness meds are a must! ✔️ Outfits: Sun-protective clothing + waterproof shoes (sudden rain is common) ✔️ Bug defense: Carry mosquito repellent in primal forests!