Great summer getaway spots, come and check them out!

Anji, Zhejiang

• Must-visit attractions: Hangzhou Hello Kitty Park, a pink and dreamy fairy tale world; Yunshang Grassland International Mountain Tourism Resort, with high altitude and low temperatures, offering many thrilling rides and beautiful natural scenery; Zhongnan Herb Garden, combining a zoo, botanical garden, and amusement park.

• Food recommendations: Try Alujia’s bamboo-smoked native chicken pot and bamboo tube rice, as well as local specialties like Yan Du Xian (braised pork with bamboo shoots) and dried vegetable wheat cakes.

• Accommodation suggestions: For luxury, choose Anji Banyan Tree or Anji Parkview Yao Liang Resort; for family trips, Club Med Mediterranean Anji Resort and Anji Kaiyuan Jialebi Resort are recommended.

Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia

• Must-visit attractions: Hulunbuir Grassland, one of the world’s three largest grasslands, offers vast prairie views; Moergerle River, known as “the world’s most winding river,” features charming scenery; Erguna Wetland, Asia’s largest wetland, provides panoramic views of winding rivers.

• Food recommendations: Hand-held meat is tender and juicy, roasted whole lamb has crispy skin, Mongolian milk tea is rich and fragrant, and Buryat steamed buns are among the local specialties.

• Accommodation suggestions: In Hailar city, star-rated hotels like Hulunbuir Hotel are available; on the grassland, you can experience Mongolian yurts, such as those at campsites in Heishantou, for an authentic grassland lifestyle.

Liupanshui, Guizhou

• Must-visit attractions: Wumeng Grassland is one of the highest and largest plateau grasslands in Southwest China, perfect for horseback riding and enjoying prairie views; Meihuashan Tourist Area has unique weather and the world’s first cableway, offering views of karst landscapes; Yeyuhai Scenic Area, composed of Yejiping Forest Park, Yushe Forest Park, and Haiping Yi Ethnic Town, lets you experience Yi culture and natural scenery.

• Food recommendations: Shuicheng lamb noodles are delicious, Shuicheng baked pot is a local specialty, and snacks like green tofu and potato cakes are not to be missed.

• Accommodation suggestions: For luxury, choose Guizhou Hotel Group’s Liupanshui Guizhou Hotel; for hot springs, Liupanshui Dahebao Liangdu Huahai Hot Spring Hotel is a good choice.

Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan

• Must-visit attractions: Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area is famous for its unique natural beauty, including Five Flower Lake, Pearl Shoal Waterfall, Long Lake, and Five Color Pool. The park is Y-shaped and can be toured by sightseeing bus.

• Food recommendations: There are some Tibetan restaurants where you can try butter tea, tsampa, yak meat, and other Tibetan delicacies.

• Accommodation suggestions: Many hotels are available near Jiuzhaigou, such as Jiuzhaigou Banyan Tree, offering high-quality lodging; there are also cost-effective guesthouses like Jiuzhaigou On the Road Inn.