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High-speed rail direct to four 20℃ cool destinations, stay three days for ultimate refreshment
“Don’t want to stay stuck at home in the heat Here are four cool small cities easily reached by high-speed rail Slow pace, three days is just right 🧊 🌿 Guiyang | 22℃ forest city summer escape ✨ Highlights Night view of Jiaxiu Tower by the water Cool all day at Tianhetan cave waterfall Stroll and snack in Qingyan ancient town’s stone streets without sun exposure Walk in Qianling Mountain Park forest 🗺 Three-day itinerary Day 1 Jiaxiu Tower → Qingyun market for snacks Day 2 All day cooling off in Tianhetan cave Day 3 Leisurely walk in Qingyan ancient town then return 🍜 Food: spicy intestine noodles, sour soup fish, silk rolls ⚠️ Notes: often rainy, bring an umbrella; strong UV in the mountains 🏔 Arxan | northern oil painting cool city ✨ Highlights Check in at the vintage popular train station for free Forest park with Tianchi lake and volcanic stone forest Gentle deer at Bailang deer park, morning mist over unfrozen river Natural hot springs to relax fatigue 🗺 Three-day itinerary Day 1 Check in at train station, soak in hot springs to relax Day 2 Deep exploration of forest park Day 3 Stroll in deer park, watch mountain sunset 🍜 Food: hand-held meat, salty milk tea, wild mountain vegetables ⚠️ Notes: big temperature difference day and night, bring a thick jacket; full sun protection needed 🕳 Lichuan | natural air-conditioned city in western Hubei ✨ Highlights Tenglong cave constant 14℃ temperature, top summer escape spot Qi Yue Mountain windmill meadow with wide views Smooth and comfortable Sumadang forest trail Cool off on a boat ride in Longchuan water town 🗺 Three-day itinerary Day 1 Watch cave show at Tenglong cave Day 2 Oxygen walk in Sumadang Day 3 Chase sunset at Qi Yue Mountain 🍜 Food: Hezha stew, baked potatoes, Baiyang dried tofu ⚠️ Notes: bring a light jacket for the cave; bring mosquito repellent for the mountains 🌲 Yichun | small Xing’an mountain forest city ✨ Highlights Wuying red pine forest sea, natural oxygen bar Tangwang River with strange stones and streams, cool off by wading Close-up feeding at Jinshan deer park 🗺 Three-day itinerary Day 1 Photo at Jinshan deer park Day 2 Hike and cool off in Wuying forest Day 3 Play in Tangwang River stone forest 🍜 Food: chicken stewed with mushrooms, freshly squeezed blueberry juice ⚠️ Notes: many mosquitoes in the forest, wear non-slip flat shoes No long transfers, easy direct high-speed rail Fewer crowds, quiet, comfortable temperature Three-day short trips perfect for office workers and family travel”
Avoid the summer crowds! 4 low-cost, off-the-beaten-path small cities, the top choice for reverse travel in August
“When August summer vacation arrives, prices at popular destinations skyrocket and lines are everywhere.”
Tenglong Cave is the largest karst cave in Asia. The temperature inside stays around 15℃, making it an ideal summer getaway. This place is not only a magical underground world,
“Tenglong Cave is the largest karst cave in Asia.”
16°C inside the cave! Ride a hot air balloon in Asia's largest karst cave—this summer retreat in Hubei can no longer be kept secret
“When friends in Wuhan sent me screenshots showing 38°C, I was shivering inside Tenglong Cave in Lichuan—the cave’s constant temperature is only 16°C.”
Stayed at Life Hotel in Enshi, the aftereffects were amazing
“Enshi 5 Days 4 Nights Family Trip, Baby-Friendly Free Attraction Itinerary Departed from Chongqing to Enshi for the May Day holiday First trip with two adults and two kids (5 months + 7 years old) The itinerary needs to satisfy the older brother’s experience while considering the younger sister’s stamina This 5-day, 4-night free and essential itinerary is suitable for families like yours and can be adjusted according to your situation👇 Day 1️⃣: Chongqing 🚗 Lichuan Drive slowly over 400 km, visit [Longchuan Park] in the county town, and have dinner at [Liuhe Street] in the evening, popular with locals, no tourist traps Day 2️⃣: Lichuan 🚗 Longchuan Water Town Scenic Area 🚗 Back Mountain of Enshi Grand Canyon 🖼️ The only paid attraction on the trip, the location of the "Longchuan Tune," the scenic area is small, take a small boat to tour the "World’s No.1 Karst Cave," listen to the guide and see stalactites, interact with the Longchuan Tune; walk around the check-in area, take a big boat to cruise the Qingjiang River, minimal walking, suitable for all ages 🍱 Lunch near the scenic area at [Penghao Family], dishes priced around 60 RMB per person, including pickled pork ribs, hezha, potato rice, and various stir-fried dishes, delicious and affordable, kids love it 🌞 In the afternoon, head to Enshi Grand Canyon, don’t enter the scenic area, stay at a guesthouse on the canyon top, pass by cliff roads, see the big waterfall and heart-shaped beach along the way Day 3️⃣ Guesthouse 🚗 Wild Tea Searching Tea Mountain 🚗 Enshi County Town 🧭 "Wild Tea Searching," here is a large tea mountain and Hobbit houses 🛖, the tadpoles in the small pond also attract the kids In the afternoon, visit the [Enshi Planning Exhibition Hall] and [Enshi Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum] in the city, the planning hall offers free guided tours at 10 AM and 3 PM, the heritage museum has many interactive experiences that kids love 🥰 🥣 Dinner at [Yu Ji Family Smoked Fish Restaurant], absolutely amazing‼️ Day 4️⃣ Enshi 🚗 Wujia Tai Tea Picking 🚗 Xuan’en Night View After breakfast of hot dry noodles, set off to Wujia Tai to experience tea picking, the holiday viewing platform is crowded, so we went directly to a tea farmer’s home for free tea picking and saw electric tea picking, super happy 🥳 Arrive in Xuan’en at noon, have an off-peak lunch at [Baiwei Yuan Grilled Live Fish], a specialty with two ways to eat one fish‼️ Xuan’en’s night is truly romantic, didn’t get bamboo raft tickets, so we watched performances along the Gongshui River, including iron flower throwing, water fire pots, Seven Fairies, bell tower robot show, water stage, music fountain, every step a new scene, all free 😄 Day 5️⃣ Xuan’en 🚗 Chongqing Set off early for the return trip, no traffic jams This itinerary is easy, simple, and low cost, avoiding popular attractions, truly a reverse tourism experience during the holiday, the family of four had fun without getting tired Accommodation 🏨Enshi Yunyu 1633・Mountain Top Wild Luxury Tent Resort Guesthouse A mountain-top tent hotel at 1633 meters altitude, 60 sqm per unit with private courtyard and bathroom, complete with pool and café, stunning sea of clouds view 🏨Enshi Xingye Guesthouse One of the country’s first Class A guesthouses, next to the Grand Canyon waterfall cliff, window views of canyon cliffs, rooftop stargazing, family-friendly 🏨Yutang・Yesi Guesthouse A family-friendly guesthouse in Gaoping Town, Jianshi, with children’s playground and pool, free pick-up and drop-off, very thoughtful service 🏨Cangji Chun She A wild luxury hotel on a deep mountain cliff, 270° panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, private hot spring bath, enjoy mountain views while soaking”
High-speed rail direct! 4 summer cool spots with an average temperature of 22℃, so nice you won’t want to leave after 3 days
“Summer heatwave alert!”
A Must-Visit Summer Cool-Down Spot! Super Detailed Travel Guide to Lichuan
“Dear friends, when summer arrives, the heat becomes unbearable.”
Lichuan is such a photogenic hidden gem of a county!
“Lichuan, Hubei is such a hidden gem!”Explore Lichuan on the map
Frequently asked questions
What is Lichuan famous for?
−Lichuan is known for its wealth of attractions and things to do. Here are a few highlights: Tenglong Cave Scenic Area, Dragon Boat Water Scenic Area, and Fobao Mountain Scenic Area.
What are the must-try activities in Lichuan?
−Consider 1-day tour to Lichuan Tenglong Cave + Tusi City [pure play - small group optional] [English-speaking guide optional], Tenglong Cave 1-day tour [pure fun - city transfer - includes mandatory scenic shuttle], and 1-day private charter tour to Tenglong Cave and Lu Yuan Ping in Enshi, Hubei with Chinese and English services available in Lichuan. Availability and itineraries change, so check the latest details before booking.