In the scorching 40℃ heat of Chengdu, there’s actually such a heavenly summer retreat!
by HALLIE HAYES
Jul 19, 2025
With the meteorological station issuing red alerts, I frantically dug out my secret summer escape map from the air-conditioned room! Just a 1.5-hour drive takes you to a "20℃ natural air-conditioned paradise" at the back of Qingcheng Mountain, where misty waterfalls, stargazing camping, and intangible cultural heritage ice jelly will make the heat feel like nothing! Quick guide below👇
🌿【Three Must-Visit Divine Spots】
1. **Feiquan Gully · Misty Waterfall Challenge**
▪️ A 3km forest trail with "built-in cooling mist"—kids reaching out to touch the waterfall is pure magic (bring raincoats!).
▪️ Hidden gem: Look for rainbows at the waterfall viewing platform (comes with a *Rainbow Spotting Guide*).
2. **Baiyun Temple · Cloud-Top Air-Conditioned Haven**
▪️ A 1,600m-high ancient temple with 22℃ mountain breezes mixed with incense—aerial shots make you feel "walking in a painting."
▪️ Fun fact: The temple’s ancient ginkgo tree is 1,800 years old, and its hollow trunk can fit three kids inside.
3. **Puzhao Temple · Zen Summer Escape**
▪️ This Qing Dynasty temple hides a "natural ice cellar"—sip the abbot’s eagle tea and get a *Scripture-Copying Meditation Guide*.
🚗【2-Day 1-Night Cool Itinerary】
**Day 1: Misty Adventure**
08:00 Depart from Chadianzi Bus Station, 1.5h drive to the mountain.
10:30 Hike Feiquan Gully, spot wild monkeys (monkey snacks included!).
12:00 Try "smoked pork ribs hotpot + cured meat" at Shanwang Temple (wild berry jam as a photo prop).
14:00 Chill at Baiyun Temple’s viewing deck, watching clouds drift.
17:00 Check into a stargazing tent, snap family photos.
19:00 Bonfire party + BBQ under the Milky Way.
**Day 2: Zen Exploration**
07:00 Learn tai chi with the abbot, try ancient scripture copying.
09:30 Treasure hunt at Puzhao Temple—collect 5 unique pebbles.
12:00 Taste stone-pot chicken + oil tea at Shanyueju (lotus leaves as photo props).
14:00 Before leaving, craft bamboo tea and write summer wishes.
🏡【Luxury Stay Picks】
🌿 **Stargazing Tent** | 360° transparent dome, reach for the stars.
🕳 **Cave Homestay** | Karst-themed, comes with firefly night tours.
🏠 **Zen Courtyard** | Wake up to sea of clouds, lulled by pine waves.
Post by HALLIE HAYES | Jul 19, 2025












