"Hidden Cool Spots! 4 Must-Visit Summer Getaways for Families in 2025"

1️⃣ Guilin

Transport: High-speed train to Guilin Station, convenient taxis/scenic area buses in the city

Cool Activities: Li River bamboo rafting (choose Yangdi-Xingping section, avoid midday) 🌊, explore Reed Flute Cave, climb water ladders at Gudong Waterfall (kids can splash around)

Eats & Stays: Try "Chunji Roast Goose" for Lipu taro duck, stay at Venus Hotel near Elephant Trunk Hill with pool + family rooms

2️⃣ Hulunbuir

Transport: Fly to Hailar, rent a car for grassland tours (~¥500/day, 7-seater)

Unique Experiences: Stay in a Mongolian yurt under the Milky Way 🌌, horseback riding at Heishantou (with child-friendly guides), milking cows & feeding lambs

Food: Try hand-grabbed meat + barrel-roasted meat at Nuomin Tara Milk Tea House

Tips: Big temperature swings—pack a light down jacket!

3️⃣ Liupanshui

Summer Escape King: "China’s Cool City" with 19°C average temps, forest train rides at Yeyuhai Resort

Kid-Friendly Surprises: Cloud seas at Wumeng Grassland ☁️, wildflower picking at Jiucaiping, making rice cakes at Shuicheng Ancient Town

Stay: "Starlight Bubble Houses" in Yeyuhai—perfect for stargazing

4️⃣ Enshi

Hidden Gems: Glass boats in Pingshan Gorge (arrive by 8 AM for clear water!), Tenglong Cave adventure + laser show

Transport: High-speed train to Enshi Station, direct shuttle to scenic spots

Local Recs: Try Tujia "smashing bowl wine" at Daughter City, eat Zhangguan Hezha (potato rice is a must!)

❄️ 【Underrated but Worth It】

Zhaoxing Dong Village, Guizhou: Tie-dye DIY, terraced field hikes (uncrowded! budget-friendly), stay in "Tianzhiyi" stilt houses, attend Dong folk song night classes 🎵

📌 Pro Tips

Sun Protection Kit: Arm sleeves + kids’ sunscreen + sun hat (UV is intense!)

Inner Mongolia: Early July is best to avoid Nadam Festival crowds

Enshi’s gorges have stairs—Pingshan (gentler) > Grand Canyon for kids

Key Reminder: Book all tickets online 3 days ahead!

🌟 Mom Hacks: Guilin caves are chilly—pack a light jacket; choose New Barag Right Banner yurts in Hulunbuir for cleanliness; bring water shoes for Enshi’s streams~

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