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4 Must-Visit Summer Escapes for July-August! Experience a 20°C Summer

Hey guys!! This melting-hot summer is seriously killing me (not really 🙊)!! Ditch the AC and check out these 4 cities with built-in "natural air conditioning" ❄️—average temps below 25°C in July-August, perfect for escaping the heatwave while having a blast! I’ve dug up all the deets for you, so save this and get packing! 🌲 City ①: Liupanshui, Guizhou—China’s "Cool Capital" lives up to its name!! Liupanshui has "summer escape" coded in its DNA!! 🌳 Step off the high-speed train and be greeted by 19°C breezes—no fan needed!! Fengchi Park in the city is a photogenic dream 📸, with lakeside views and wooden walkways perfect for leisurely strolls and pics. Don’t miss Wumeng Grassland!! 🐎 Sit on the grass watching cows and sheep graze as windmills spin lazily in the distance—every shot is wallpaper-worthy!! Catch the sunset here, with the sky painted orange-red, maxing out the romance. 🍢 The food slays too! Shuicheng mutton noodles are fragrant without the gaminess, paired with crispy chili—pure noodle bliss!! 🌊 City ②: Xining, Qinghai—The Underrated Cool Oasis of the Northwest Who says the Northwest is all deserts and heatwaves?! Xining breaks the mold!! 🌤️ July-August highs hit just 25°C, with light jackets needed at night. Cycling by Qinghai Lake is magical!! 🚴 Azure waters, golden rapeseed fields, and distant snow-capped mountains—every frame leaves you speechless. Hit Mojia Street Night Market after dark!! 🍢 Sizzling lamb skewers dripping with oil, dusted with cumin and chili—heaven!! Try liangpi (cold noodles) and sweet fermented barley for a tangy kick. Stroll Xining’s streets post-feast, cool breeze in tow—pure joy!! 🏔️ City ③: Kunming, Yunnan—The Ultimate Perpetual-Spring Summer Escape Kunming’s summer is straight-up "life goals"!! 🌷 20°C days mean T-shirts are comfy, and a light jacket suffices at night. Feed red-billed gulls at Haigeng Dam (no migratory birds in July-August, but views still wow!), gaze at Dianchi Lake’s glimmering waters—instant mood boost!! Nanping Street is a must!! 🍜 Sour-spicy small-pot rice noodles, tender bean-curd noodles, and a glass of pao luo da (bread-in-milk dessert)—utterly satisfying. Boat on Cuihu Lake 🚣, chill under trees, and chat—this is summer done right!! 🌿 City ④: Shennongjia, Hubei—A Natural Oxygen Bar Hidden in Forests OMG! Shennongjia is like a real-life "Secret Garden"!! 🌳 Surrounded by primal forests, it’s pure therapy. Dawn mist over Dajiuhu Lake feels ethereal; Shennong Peak’s rolling sea of clouds will leave you awestruck!! Temps here are 10°C+ cooler than the city—walk forest trails breathing in crisp, cool air. 🏡 Stay in a forest cabin!! Wake to birdsong and greenery outside your window. 🍗 The food is rustic perfection! Stir-fried cured pork will have you stomping for joy, paired with corn rice and wild herb soup—farmhouse feasting at its best!! Guys!! These 4 cities are summer saviors ✨ No crowds, no sweat, just epic views and killer eats. Grab your squad and go this holiday/weekend!! 🚄 Missing out means waiting a whole year!!!
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Posted: Jul 3, 2025
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