Escape the Summer Heat at 21°C Grassland Just 2 Hours from Wuhan by High-Speed Rail

Wuhan's weather has entered "steamer mode" It's time to head to the mountains for some summer cooling‼️ Spent another weekend getaway with friends at Yichang's Bailihuang Resort ⛱️ Bailihuang in summer is truly beautiful I visited last year too And decided to revisit this summer vacation - 🟡 Things to Do in Bailihuang ❶ Alpine Meadow With an average altitude of 1,200 meters, the summer alpine meadow is stunning, dotted with yellow flowers—perfect for camping🏕️. If you're lucky after rain, you might catch breathtaking sea of clouds. · ❷ Mountain View Pasture Discovered this hidden gem in Bailihuang—where cows🐂 graze peacefully. Just remember to keep a safe distance! · ❸ Famous Hawthorn Tree This is the filming location for Zhang Yimou's pure love movie "Under the Hawthorn Tree." A must-visit spot for every Bailihuang traveler. · ❹ Deer Park Get up close with adorable sika deer and feed them carrots🥕—super therapeutic. · ❺ Equestrian Show With Inner Mongolia's Nadam Festival in full swing, you don't need to travel far—Bailihuang's Cloud Horse Ranch offers thrilling equestrian performances🏇🏻. · ❻ Cloud Coaster A bit of weightlessness and excitement, but not too scary—kids can enjoy it too. · ❼ Bailihuang "Nadam Carnival" Nights here are lively with performances: Mongolian dance, Sichuan opera face-changing, fire-breathing, and DJ sets. Every Friday and Saturday, there are bonfire parties and fireworks🎆. - 🔵 Transportation ❶ Drive to "Yichang Bailihuang"—4 hours from Wuhan. ❷ Take a 2-hour high-speed train to Yichang. From the train station, buses to Bailihuang (South Gate) run daily (1.5-hour ride): Mon-Fri at 10:30, Sat at 9:00/10:30/14:00, Sun at 9:00/10:30. - 🟡 Accommodation ❶ Forest Cabins Newly opened this year, these standalone villas🏡 feature private balconies with great views—cozy and secluded. · ❷ Hawthorn Tree Yunshang Hotel Fully equipped, conveniently located, and budget-friendly. Their Chinese restaurant is my go-to dining spot. - 🔵 Tips Bailihuang can get sunny, so pack sunscreen. Shaded areas are breezy and pleasant🍃. Temperatures drop slightly in the morning and evening.