The best summer resort in Sichuan

This summer in Sichuan can be said to be “hot”. The top three hottest places in the country are all in Sichuan. As you can imagine, the heat in Sichuan is unimaginable. So the summer resort is naturally the first choice for tourists. Today, the editor will recommend some of the best summer resorts in Sichuan. let's see!

1. Qingcheng Mountain

Qingcheng Mountain has been famous since ancient times. Surrounded by mountains, it is evergreen all year round. Since ancient times, it has been known as "Qingcheng Mountain is the most secluded in the world". It is not only a Taoist holy land, but also a famous summer resort.

Qingcheng Mountain is divided into Qianshan and Back Mountain. Qianshan is the main tourist area of ??Qingcheng Mountain, where major cultural monuments such as Fujian Palace, Zushi Palace, and Shangqing Palace are concentrated here.

Compared with the front mountain, the back mountain is more quiet. It is dominated by pristine natural scenery, with rich vegetation, mountains and waters, and many farmhouses. It's very cool to live here. In the early morning, there are often dark clouds here, and the bells of the Taoist temple can be vaguely heard. It feels like you are in a fairyland, a fairyland where you can escape the summer heat and recuperate.

Landmark: Qingcheng Mountain Scenic Area in the southwest of Dujiangyan City

Tickets: 78 yuan for the front mountain, 20 yuan for the back mountain (Ctrip)

Accommodation: There are various grades inside and outside the scenic area Hotels and B&Bs, and many farmhouses provide monthly accommodation.

2. Qili Gorge in Gucheng Mountain

This is an unpopular canyon with little fame, but it is also an excellent summer resort in summer. In the summer, you can stay in a farmhouse in the middle of the mountain for a few days and enjoy the quiet mountain life.

Gushan Qili Gorge is a fairyland-like beautiful original ecological canyon with numerous mountains, exotic flowers and plants, ancient trees and strange vines everywhere. It is named after the four green and quiet canyons: Upper Qili, Lower Qili, Left Qili and Right Qili. The famous Micang Ancient Road winds between steep cliffs and deep valleys.

The vegetation coverage rate of Qilixia is as high as 97%, not far from the north-south dividing line. It’s 18 degrees cooler in summer. Walking into Qilixia Scenic Area, you can immediately feel the coolness brought by the refreshing mountain breeze. It is a veritable summer resort and a natural green oxygen bar.

Coordinates: Qili Gorge Scenic Area in Gucheng Mountain, Wangcang County, Guangyuan City

Route: 63 kilometers away from the county seat, with good road conditions. Guangyuan - Wangcangdong Exit of Guangba Expressway - Donghe Town - Laiwen Town - Shuanghui Town - Cuiying Town - Micangshan Town

Ticket: 45 yuan (Ctrip, 25 yuan, senior citizens)

3. Tiantai Mountain

Tiantai Mountain has a unique topography, with peaks cut off on three sides and terraces on three sides in the middle. The special landform has created a pleasant environment here with warm winters and cool summers, as well as natural wonders such as overlapping streams, waterfalls, sunrises, seas of clouds, and Buddha's light.

The forest here is vast, ancient trees cover the sky, and the forest coverage rate is as high as 94.4. Tiantai Mountain in summer is filled with gurgling water, melodious singing of birds, ghostly souls in empty valleys, and tranquil nature, especially its waterfalls and fireflies. Many tourists come here specifically to see fireflies.

Taishan is rich in water resources. There are many creeks and rivers here, especially suitable for parents and children to play. The climate here is cool and comfortable, and you have to cover yourself with a quilt when sleeping at night. There are many farmhouses in the scenic area, which are quite reasonable and not expensive. It is a natural oxygen bar and a paradise to escape the heat.

Coordinates: Maping Village, Tiantaishan Town, Qionglai City

Route: You can walk up the mountain and enjoy the scenery along the way, but it is tiring. It is recommended to take a sightseeing bus up the mountain, stay near the attractions, and explore on foot. For self-driving tours, you can drive directly up the mountain for a vehicle management fee of 20 yuan.

Ticket: 55 yuan (Ctrip)

4. Zengjiashan

The most famous attraction in Guangyuan is Jianmenguan, but in summer you still have to go to Zengjiashan to enjoy the cool weather .

Zengjiashan is 1300-1500 meters above sea level, which is the best altitude to escape the summer heat. The ecological environment here is good, with a forest coverage rate of 74%, good air quality and not humid, an average temperature of 23% in dog days, and an average of 212 days of sunshine per year. The south is humid and the north is refreshing, making it the most comfortable. It is a good place to live, recuperate and escape the summer heat.

Zengjiashan has beautiful scenery, including the wonders of the sea of ??clouds and the scenic spots of Jiuzhaigou Valley

Route: 68 kilometers from Guangyuan, 45 kilometers along the Beijing-Kunming Expressway, get off at the Neutron Service Area, and then walk 20 kilometers of rural roads. The road conditions are good.

5. Guangwu Mountain

Jiuzhai has water, mist and mountains, and the coolness of summer.

Guangshan is located on the north-south dividing line at 32 degrees north latitude and is known as the "Climate Health Capital of China". The negative oxygen ion content per cubic centimeter is as high as more than 30,000, and it is famous for its red leaves in autumn. However, compared to the busy autumn, summer here is not only quiet, but also cooler and pleasant. The cool world of 20 degrees will make you feel more comfortable and is a paradise to enjoy the cool summer.

There are many accommodation options here. Guangwushan Town has hotels of various grades and cozy B&Bs, and the prices are not expensive. The most cost-effective option is to book accommodation in scenic spots. There are many hotels and B&Bs in the Pengjiaba area. Living in a scenic spot not only saves money on tickets, but also feels like living in a forest. Extremely quiet, enjoying the scenery and breathing fresh air, not to mention how comfortable it is.

Coordinates: Guangwushan Town, Nanjiang County, Bazhong City

Route: Chengdu-Bashan Expressway-Bashan Expressway-Qiaotingchu Expressway-Guangwushan Tourist Area. You can also take the high-speed train from Chengdu Railway Station to Hanzhong and transfer to Guangwu Mountain at Hanzhong Passenger Terminal.

Tickets: 75 yuan (Ctrip, 40 yuan for 60-year-olds)

6. Shifang Glacier Town

Just hearing the name sounds cool. This is a cool secret called the Glacier on the Clouds.

Glacier Town, formerly known as Bajiao Town, is 28 kilometers away from Shifang City. As a national ecological town, it is an original ecological town that is not polluted by modern industry. The air is fresh, the water quality is excellent, the environment is ecological, and the forest coverage rate reaches more than 90%. The weather is pleasant in summer and the wind is cool on your face. You can stay in the courtyard of the B&B and enjoy farm food. You can spend a refreshing summer here.

The mountain camp Stone Road Camp in Glacier Town has quaint wooden houses and open-air campsites. Whether you are a family, parent-child or couple, you can find your favorite camping style here, full of pastoral charm. There are also scenic spots such as Bajiao Reservoir, Zhongding Temple, Red Canyon and Hongfeng Ridge nearby.

Coordinates: No. 8, Glacier Avenue, Glacier Town, Shifang City, Deyang City, Sichuan Province

Route: Deyang-Beijing Street-Guangqing Road-Binchuan Town

7 , Gengda Town

Gengda Town is 1,325 meters above sea level and located in Wolong Nature Reserve. It has an excellent ecological environment, good vegetation, abundant water resources, and multiple hydropower stations. On the hottest days of the year, the average temperature here is only 20-23 degrees. Summers are very cool and not humid. What’s even more peculiar is that there are no mosquitoes here, and many Chengdu people escape the summer heat here all year round.

This is a pure summer resort. Except for the nearby Wolong Giant Panda Park, there is not much to play in other places and the entertainment is relatively poor. However, thanks to the good climate, you can often eat organic vegetables grown by local farmers here, which are fresh and cheap. There are many farmhouses and B&Bs in the town at affordable prices, and you can also choose some villages such as Xingfu Village. The environment is relatively quiet, making it the best choice for middle-aged and elderly people to stay in during summer.

Coordinates: Wenchuan County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture

Route: 110 kilometers away from Chengdu, along the Rongchang Expressway. There is more than 20 kilometers of national highway from Yingxiu to Gengda, and the road condition is very good.

Accommodation: There are no chain hotels here, but there are many farmhouses, villas, and B&Bs to choose from. Food and accommodation cost 80-150 yuan per person per day.