Escape the Summer Heat at 21°C Grassland Just 2 Hours from Wuhan by High-Speed Rail

Wuhan's weather has entered "steamer mode"
It's time to head to the mountains for some summer cooling‼️
Spent another weekend getaway with friends at Yichang's Bailihuang Resort ⛱️
Bailihuang in summer is truly beautiful
I visited last year too
And decided to revisit this summer vacation
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🟡 Things to Do in Bailihuang
❶ Alpine Meadow
With an average altitude of 1,200 meters, the summer alpine meadow is stunning, dotted with yellow flowers—perfect for camping🏕️. If you're lucky after rain, you might catch breathtaking sea of clouds.
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❷ Mountain View Pasture
Discovered this hidden gem in Bailihuang—where cows🐂 graze peacefully. Just remember to keep a safe distance!
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❸ Famous Hawthorn Tree
This is the filming location for Zhang Yimou's pure love movie "Under the Hawthorn Tree." A must-visit spot for every Bailihuang traveler.
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❹ Deer Park
Get up close with adorable sika deer and feed them carrots🥕—super therapeutic.
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❺ Equestrian Show
With Inner Mongolia's Nadam Festival in full swing, you don't need to travel far—Bailihuang's Cloud Horse Ranch offers thrilling equestrian performances🏇🏻.
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❻ Cloud Coaster
A bit of weightlessness and excitement, but not too scary—kids can enjoy it too.
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❼ Bailihuang "Nadam Carnival"
Nights here are lively with performances: Mongolian dance, Sichuan opera face-changing, fire-breathing, and DJ sets. Every Friday and Saturday, there are bonfire parties and fireworks🎆.
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🔵 Transportation
❶ Drive to "Yichang Bailihuang"—4 hours from Wuhan.
❷ Take a 2-hour high-speed train to Yichang. From the train station, buses to Bailihuang (South Gate) run daily (1.5-hour ride): Mon-Fri at 10:30, Sat at 9:00/10:30/14:00, Sun at 9:00/10:30.
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🟡 Accommodation
❶ Forest Cabins
Newly opened this year, these standalone villas🏡 feature private balconies with great views—cozy and secluded.
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❷ Hawthorn Tree Yunshang Hotel
Fully equipped, conveniently located, and budget-friendly. Their Chinese restaurant is my go-to dining spot.
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🔵 Tips
Bailihuang can get sunny, so pack sunscreen. Shaded areas are breezy and pleasant🍃. Temperatures drop slightly in the morning and evening.