Source: Chinadaily.com.cn
Still wondering where to go during this hot summer season? We have selected 10 amazing resorts for your getaway. Afterall, you shouldn't keep yourself trapped in the city all summer long, so pack a bag and explore!
1.The Mountain Resort,Hebei
The Mountain Resort, located in the city of Chengde in Northeastern Hebei province, is China’s largest imperial garden. Twice the size of Beijing’s Summer Palace, construction spanned nearly ninety years, beginning under Emperor Kangxi in 1703 and lasting through the greater part of Emperor Qianlong’s reign.[Photo/Provided to Chinadaily.com.cn]
2. Qingdao, Shandong
Known as China's sailing city, Qingdao has all the advantages you could expect for a costal city. Cool air, fresh seafood, and well worth visiting!
ShiLaoRen is perhaps Qingdao's most impressive tourist beach. It was named after shape of the prominent rock outcropping located just off ShiLaoRen Peninsula. It is said to resemble an old fisherman waiting for his daughter to return from beneath the waves. With tables, chairs, tents, ATVs, speed boats, jet skis, showers, and a beautiful new boardwalk as well as continuing re-development of the site of the 2008 Olympic Sailing Regatta, this is an ideal place to spend an afternoon or warm summer evening. [Photo/China.com.cn]
5.the Summer Palace,Beijing
Summer Palace was once the residence of the Dowager Empress Cixi who spent a great deal of money developing and improving the scenery and the surrounding areas of the palace. With great reflections and a beautiful scenery of endless tales, Summer Palace is one of the most visited places in Beijing. Not only was it a good summer resort for Cixi, but has long been a wonderful place for people to visit during the summer. [Photo/Provided to Chinadaily.com.cn]
The Summer Palace landscape, dominated mainly by Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake, covers an area of 2.9 square kilometers, three quarters of which is under water. Its 70,000 square meters of building space features a variety of palaces, gardens and other ancient-style architectural structures. Well known for its large and priceless collection of cultural relics, it was among the first group of historical and cultural heritage sites in China to be placed under special state protection. [Photo by Wang Meng/Chinadaily.com.cn]
Sunset is the best time for photographers who like to surround themselves in the beautiful scenery of Summer Palace. Visitors like to take photos during this time because the sunlight is at its softest period.[Photo by Wang Meng/Chinadaily.com.cn]
Located 22km east of Shangri-La, Potatso was the first national park in mainland China. In the Tibetan language, "Patatso" means reaching the opposite side of the lake by boat with the help of adeity. Bitahai Lake and Shuduhu Lake are two major areas of the park. Besides these two lakes, forests, marshlands, valleys, alpine meadows and so on can be seen in the park. All major spots are connected by a walkable plank which offers a closer distance for travelers to experience the natural environment. [Photo by Wang Meng/Chinadaily.com.cn
Just the mere mention of Shangri-La conjures images of paradise shrouded in cloudy mist and beyond human reach. [Photo by Wang Meng/Chinadaily.com.cn]
Songzanlin is the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan province. Covering an area of 30 hectares, it looks like a mini Kumbum (Ta Er) Monastery. It is located on a mountain slope 5km from the county town of Shangri-La.[Photo by Wang Meng/Chinadaily.com.cn]
7.Changbai Mountains,Jilin
Located on the border between China and the DPRK, Mount Changbai is one of the most famous mountains in China. It belongs to the Changbai Mountain Range, which extends from northeast China’s Heilongjiang, Jilin and Liaoning provinces to the DPRK’s Ryanggang and Chagang provinces.[Photo/Provided to Chinadaily.com.cn]
The most well-known site of the mountain is Heaven Lake, a crater lake known for its beautiful scenery.[Photo/Provided to Chinadaily.com.cn]
Influenced by the vertical topography of the surrounded hill areas, Changbai Mountain forms four key ranges between the temperate zone and the frigid zone, and from the foot of the mountain and extending all the way to the top.[Photo/Provided to Chinadaily.com.cn]
8.Wuzhen,Zhejiang
The Chinese say that unless you visit the Great Wall then you haven't been to China. For any visit south of the Yangtze River; one place not to be missed is the town of Wuzhen.[Photo/Provided to Chinadaily.com.cn]
With a 1,200-year history, Wuzhen is about an hour's drive from Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province. The small town is famous for its ancient buildings and old town design, where bridges of all sizes cross the streams that wind throughout the town. The night-time view of Wuzhen is always amazing.[Photo/Provided to Chinadaily.com.cn]
Located in the center of the six ancient towns south of the Yangtze River, 17 kilometres (10.56 miles) north of the city of Tongxiang, the Water Town displays its 2,000-year history with its ancient stone bridges floating on calm water, its stone pathways between the mottled walls and its delicate wood carvings. Also, setting it apart from other towns, it provides visitors with a unique experience through its profound cultural backgrounds.[Photo/Provided to Chinadaily.com.cn]
Situated in China's Guangxi Region, Guilin is a scenic town and one of the best-known tourist destinations in China. There are many scenic places within the short traveling distance of Guilin. The town center is surrounded by two rivers and four lakes and studded with karst mountains.[Photo/Provided to Chinadaily.com.cn]
Lijiang River, situated in Guilin City in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, is a bright pearl on the list of China's tourist attractions and it is the highlight of all sightseeing tours in Guilin. The 83-km-long waterway from Guilin to Yangshuo is a sight to behold along the Lijiang River, which is decorated with rolling hills, steep cliffs, fantastic caves and lined bamboo trees.[Photo/Provided to Chinadaily.com.cn]
The Lijiang River is famous for the beauty of four unique characteristics: verdant mountains, fragrant water, mysterious grottoes and exquisite rocks. Along the river, there are deep pools, dangerous shoals, murmuring springs and roaring waterfalls.[Photo/Provided to Chinadaily.com.cn]
10.Tibet
The Potala Palace was built 1,300 years ago during the Tang Dynasty (618-907AD) when the Tibetan King Songtsam Gambo married the Tang Princess Wencheng. Potala is the name of the place, which means "residence of the Goddess of Mercy" in the Tibetan language.[Photo/Michael Yamashita Provided to Chinadaily.com.cn]
Prayer flags over Lhamo Latso Lake. [Photo/Michael Yamashita Provided to Chinadaily.com.cn]
The Pagoda forest stands tall under two rainbows.[Photo/Michael Yamashita Provided to Chinadaily.com.cn]
