Summer paints China in dazzling colors!
Summer is the perfect time for travel—but where would you go? On the Q&A platform Quora, WEtalk introduced overseas users to what summer in China has to offer.
Summer paints China in dazzling colors! From the lotus flowers in the South to the lush greenery in the North; from the sea of clouds in the mountains to the sparkling waves along the coast—summer in China is a blend of poetic beauty and the warmth of everyday life. No wonder people say it's the most “visually stunning” season of the year—the vibrant mix of colors looks just like a series of oil paintings, leaving everyone breathless! Ready to feel the magic of summer? Even a nine-grid post isn't enough!
Inner Mongolia
In summer, nowhere beats the grasslands! While many places sizzle in the heat, Inner Mongolia welcomes its most beautiful season. Verdant grass stretches endlessly, herds of cattle and horses roam freely, and cool breezes drift by. Just imagine: you're driving leisurely along vast open roads, with endless blue skies above and boundless grasslands around you—every snapshot you take is picture-perfect.
Xinjiang
Summer in Xinjiang is breathtaking! There's the fairy-tale-like Sayram Lake, surrounded by blooming flowers and crystal-clear waters. The Duku Highway, open only in summer, takes you through landscapes that feel like all four seasons in one journey. And don’t miss the rolling hills of purple lavender, where the air itself smells like romance.
Yunnan
Summer in Yunnan is like a spilled palette from the heavens. Cangshan Mountain wears a veil of lush green, while Erhai Lake sparkles like scattered diamonds—every snap feels like a cinematic masterpiece. In the Old Town of Lijiang, the days are full of artsy charm, while the nights turn into a dreamlike light show, with even the cobblestones whispering romantic tales. This isn’t just summer—it’s like stepping into a Monet painting.
Gansu
Summer in Gansu is truly a feast for the eyes! The Zhangye Danxia landforms are almost too beautiful to be real—layers of vibrant color woven together in a natural masterpiece. Recognized as one of the world’s top ten most amazing geological wonders, this surreal landscape is unmatched in China and rare across the globe.
Jiangsu
Summer in southern China is the season of ancient towns. Stone bridges + flowing streams + gentle evening breeze — this might just be the slow-paced life many dream of.
Sichuan
Think Sichuan’s summer is all about the heat? Too young! Hidden here is a natural “magical air conditioner” — Jiuzhaigou. As one of China’s top summer retreats, Jiuzhaigou stays around a cool 20°C. Here, snow mountains rise into the clouds, and nearby, clear lakes show their bottom—earning it the nickname “a beautiful fairy tale world” from many netizens.
Xizang Autonomous Region
Summer doesn’t have to mean sweating buckets. In Xizang Autonomous Region, the sun is gentle, the wind is calm, and the rain is mild. While cities are sweltering under heatwaves, Xizang Autonomous Region stays cool at around 20°C, spreading green carpets at the foot of snowy mountains and wildflowers blooming on lakeside meadows.
Guangxi
Think you’ve seen all the great landscapes? Guangxi will surprise you! Here lie the magnificent hometown of the world’s terraced fields, Asia’s largest transboundary waterfall, and China’s biggest untouched cave and canyon system… Summer in Guangxi is far more breathtaking than you could imagine.
Guizhou
Summer in Guizhou averages 23°C. Here, you can hike through wild mountains, picnic on alpine meadows, enjoy coffee in quiet villages, and dance around campfires... Come to Guizhou in summer—you might not want to leave!
