Captured the live moment of my life in Western Sichuan! The legendary autumn
by NomadicBliss
Oct 17, 2025
🌈 High-speed rail direct access! 4 "natural air-conditioned" small towns, just right for a three-day stay! 🚄
📅 Best time to beat the heat: June to August
📍 Keywords: high-speed rail direct access, average temperature 20℃, few people, cool, three-day stay
✨ Suitable for: couples, best friends, weekend escapes for workers
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🏖️ Guizhou · Liupanshui
"The Cool Capital of China" is well-deserved!
🌡️ Average temperature: 19-22℃
🚄 High-speed rail: Guiyang North → Liupanshui Station 1h
📌 Three days and two nights itinerary
- Day 1: Meihuashan Forest Hiking → Wild Yuhai to watch the sunset
- Day 2: Yushe Forest Park for fresh air → City night market to enjoy potato dumplings + smoked meat fried rice
- Day 3: Wild Bell Canyon light hiking → Return trip
🏨 Stay: Foot of the mountain homestay "Yueshan Yin" with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the sea of clouds, about 150 RMB per night per person
📸 Photo spots: Meihuashan Skywalk Glass Bridge + Yi ethnic town colorful houses
Sleep with a thick quilt at night! What’s air conditioning? Not needed!
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🏞️ Sichuan · Kangding · Xinduqiao
A natural air-conditioned room at 3,300 meters altitude
🌡️ Average temperature: 20℃ daytime, 10℃ nighttime
🚄 High-speed rail: Chengdu South → Kangding Station 2.5h
📌 Three days and two nights itinerary
- Day 1: Drink butter tea in Kangding city → Zheduo Mountain to see snow-capped peaks
- Day 2: Horse riding on Xinduqiao grassland → Tibetan-style homestay photo shoot (Tibetan costume rental 50 RMB/day)
- Day 3: Tagong Grassland to see Yala Snow Mountain → Return trip
🏨 Stay: Tibetan-style homestay "Yunding Xingkong" with a window view of the Milky Way, about 200 RMB per night per person
📸 Photo spots: Xinduqiao light and shadow grassland + Tagong Temple red-robed monks
Cover yourself with a down quilt at night! The starry sky looks like scattered diamonds!
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🌊 Fujian · Zhangzhou · Dongshan Island
The sea breeze blows away all the summer heat!
🌡️ Average temperature: 24-26℃ (3-5℃ cooler than Xiamen)
🚄 High-speed rail: Xiamen North → Yunxiao Station 30min
📌 Three days and two nights itinerary
- Day 1: Zuoei rooftop for sea views → Nanmen Bay for seafood
- Day 2: Su Feng Mountain island cycling → Yanya Lovers to see the jelly sea
- Day 3: Jinluan Bay sunrise → Tongling Town for four-fruit soup
🏨 Stay: Nanmen Bay sea view homestay "Island Diary" with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the sea, about 180 RMB per night per person
📸 Photo spots: Zuoei rooftop + Su Feng Mountain blue bridge
Ride a small electric scooter around the island! The wind feels like a natural fan!
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🏔️ Hubei · Enshi
A cool triple treat of canyon + forest + karst cave
🌡️ Average temperature: 21-23℃
🚄 High-speed rail: Hankou → Enshi Station 2h
📌 Three days and two nights itinerary
- Day 1: Enshi Grand Canyon Yunlong Rift → Daughter City to eat Tujia oil tea soup
- Day 2: Tenglong Cave laser show → Tusi City to wear Tujia ethnic costumes for photos
- Day 3: Sobuya Stone Forest exploration → Return trip
🏨 Stay: Daughter City homestay "Tujia Stilt House" with window views of red lanterns, about 120 RMB per night per person
📸 Photo spots: Yunlong Rift "One Incense Stick" + Tenglong Cave "Laser Show"
The cave is so cold you need a jacket! The best summer cooling spot!
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🎒 Packing list
- Light jacket (for mountains/caves)
- Sunscreen (strong UV on the plateau)
- Swimsuit (Dongshan Island/Enshi are swim-friendly)
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📌 Tips
- High-speed rail tickets: buy 7 days in advance! Peak summer season!
- Homestays: choose newly renovated with good reviews!
- Food: Must try Liupanshui’s potato dumplings and Dongshan Island’s small squid!
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🌈 Pick one and set off this weekend!
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