Top 10 Summer Resorts in China

This post lists the top ten summer resorts in China and recommends the best places for summer vacation in China. They are cool and pleasant, with fresh air, and are a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. There are clear streams, dense forests, and various outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling, which provide you with many surprises and fun. Here you can relax and enjoy the beauty of nature. Don’t forget to taste the local food and special drinks, you will definitely have a pleasant and unforgettable holiday. Thank you for choosing us and let us experience this incredible summer resort together.

China’s Top Ten Summer Resorts

1. Lushan Mountain庐山

Located in Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province, Lushan Mountain is a national 5A-level tourist scenic spot, a world cultural heritage, and one of the ten famous mountains in China. The highest peak of Lushan Mountain is about 1,474 meters above sea level. The peaks of Lushan Mountain are steep, rugged, and beautiful, so it is known as “Kuanglu is the most beautiful in the world”. Famous scenic spots include natural attractions such as Jinxiu Valley, Sandiequan, and the Three Treasure Trees on Wulao Peak, as well as cultural landscapes such as the Lushan Conference Site.

2. Qinghai Lake青海湖

Qinghai Lake is a scenic spot located in Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province. The entire scenic area covers a total area of ​​4,583 square kilometers. As the largest freshwater lake in my country, the area is not only beautiful, but also has natural landscapes such as lakes, grasslands, deserts and snow-capped mountains. It has always attracted many tourists and is now one of the well-known local tourist attractions.

3. Shennongjia Ecological Tourism Area神农架生态旅游区

According to legend, in ancient times, Shennong tasted hundreds of herbs here to cure diseases for the people. Because the cliffs were high and steep, it was difficult to collect rare herbs, so Shennong cut wood and built a frame to climb up, so later generations called this place “Shennongjia”. Shennongjia is full of mountains and valleys. The main peak, Shennongjia, is 3,105 meters above sea level. It is the highest peak in Central China and is known as the “Roof of Central China”. Shenlongjia is a forest ecological tourism area with the theme of beautiful subalpine natural scenery, diverse animal and plant species, and harmonious coexistence of man and nature.

4. Shangri-La香格里拉

Shangri-La, known as the alpine garden, the kingdom of plants and animals, and the kingdom of non-ferrous metals, is a well-known tourist attraction in Diqing, Yunnan. Its total land area is 23,870 square kilometers. The area is not only beautiful, simple, and rich in cultural heritage, but also has a large number of well-known scenic spots such as Tiger Leaping Gorge, Bita Lake, Songzanlin Temple, and Baishuitai. It has now become one of the eight national golden tourism hotlines.

5. Guilin Lijiang River桂林漓江

Guilin Lijiang River is located in Guangxi and is a national 5A-level tourist attraction. The karst landscape viewing area here is large in scale and beautiful in scenery, and it can be ranked in the world. The area is mainly natural landscape, which is a very typical karst landform. The scenic spots such as Wangfu Stone and Huangniu Gorge are worth seeing. The scenic area is also known as “Hundred Li River, Hundred Li Gallery”.

6. Chengde Mountain Resort承德避暑山庄

The Chengde Mountain Resort was built in 1703 and was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1994. It is also the only one of the four famous gardens in China that is located in the north. The resort is mainly composed of lakes, plains, mountains and palaces. During the Qing Dynasty, it was a summer resort favored by the emperor and his concubines. After renovation, it still retains the architectural style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and the mountains and mountains in the distance make this resort, which combines the gardening art of the north and the south, the highest example of Chinese classical gardens.

7. Bayinbuluke Grassland巴音布鲁克草原

The Bayinbuluke Grassland, which is rated as a national 5A-level scenic tourist area, is mainly located in Xinjiang. As the second largest grassland in China, it covers a total area of ​​23,835 square kilometers. The area has beautiful scenery and extremely rich natural resources. It now has a variety of rare animals and wild plants. It also has famous attractions such as the Torghut Folk Culture Village and the Swan Lake Nature Reserve. It is an excellent place for leisure, entertainment, and sightseeing.

8. Jiuzhaigou九寨沟

This is a national 5A-level scenic spot located in the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan. It is mainly composed of four major scenic spots, including Shuzheng Valley, Zechawa Valley, Rize Valley and Zharu Valley, with a total area of ​​65,074.7 hectares. It now has a large number of scenic spots including Cuihu, cascading waterfalls, and colorful forests. In addition, the area is rich in animal and plant resources. It is a natural wildlife type nature reserve with very high protection and research value. It has been successively rated as a World Natural Heritage, a National Key Scenic Spot, a National Geopark and other honorary titles. It is also China’s first nature reserve mainly for protecting natural scenery.

9. Mogan Mountain莫干山

Mogan Mountain is located in Deqing County, Huzhou, Zhejiang, covering an area of ​​about 4,000 acres, and its main peak has an altitude of about 758 meters. The forest coverage rate here reaches 93.5%, and the greening and air quality are very high. There are also famous tourist attractions such as Jianchi, Luhuadang, Wuling Village, and Xuguangtai. There are also architectural landscapes consisting of more than 200 villas on the mountain, which is also known as the “World Architecture Museum”.

10. Changbai Mountain长白山

One of the ten famous mountains in China, located in Antu County, Jilin Province, the entire scenic area covers an area of ​​52.42 square kilometers. It has always been named for the large amount of white pumice and snow on the mountain. Now it has rich natural landscapes such as sacred mountains, holy waters, strange forests, and Tianchi. Since ancient times, many tourists have come to travel and worship. It is now also known as one of the five largest lakes in China and one of the top ten forests in China.