Harbin Leading 15 Best Summer Resorts in China
2014-07-27
The “2014 Progress Report on China’s City Summer Tourism”, issued by China Tourism Academy and CMA Public Meteorological Service Center recommended 15 best Summer Resorts: Harbin, Kunming, Qingdao, Dalian, Guiyang, Yantai, Jilin, Shenyang, Lijiang, Qinhuangdao, Changchun, Chengde, Yanbian, Xining and Taiyuan. If you want to have a cool summer holiday, these are the best options for you to choose from!
Harbin, Heilongjiang Province
Average Temperature: 18℃ to 28℃
Attractions: Taiyangdao Park, Central Avenue, and Saint Sophia Cathedral.
Recommended Food: Smoked Chicken, Smoked Pork Hoof, Air-dried Pig’s Tongue, Harbin Style Smoked Sausage, and Modern Ice Pop.
Kunming, Yunnan Province
Average Temperature:18℃ to 25℃
Attractions: Shilin (Stone Forest), Dianchi Lake, Anning Hot Spring, Jiuxiang Scenic Spot, Yangzong Lake, Jiaozi Snow Mountain, and Yunnan Ethnic Minorities' Village.
Recommended Food: Guoqiao Rice Noodles, Russula Virescens, Stinky Fermented Tofu in jars, Modern Baba Pancake (Yunnan Local Pastry), and Beef Hot Pot.
Qingdao, Shandong Province
Average Temperature:21℃ to 28℃
Attractions:Binhai Sidewalk, Trestle Bridge, Badaguan Scenic Spot, and Laoshan Mountain.
Recommended Food:Stir-Fried Clam With Chili, Jiaozi Stuffed with Mackerel, Trepang with Minced Meat, Qingdao Beer in Plastic Bags, and Liuting Town Pork Trotter.
Dalian, Liaoning Province
Average Temperature:21℃ to 28℃
Attractions:Xinghai Square, Bangchui Island, Laohutan(Tiger Beach)Ocean Park and Golden Pebble Beach.
Recommended Food:Dough Drop and Assorted Vegetable Soup, Grilled Squid, Takoyaki,Stir-Fried Three Seafood With Menzi (Sweet Potato Jelly) and Quick-Fried Conch.
Guiyang, Guizhou Province
Average Temperature:21℃ to 28℃
Recommended Food:Chicken with Chilies, Boiled Fish with Pickled Cabbage and Chili, Kung Pao Chicken, Siwawa (Spring Roll with Shredded Vegetable) and Changwang Noodle.
Yantai, Shandong Province
Average Temperature:22℃ to 28℃
Attractions:Penglai Pavilion, Baxianguohai(the Eight Immortals) Scenic Spot, Sanxian Mountain and Nanshan Mountain.
Recommended Food: Yantai Menzi ( Sweet Potato Jelly Fried With Shrimp Paste and Seasonings), Fushan Hand-Pulled Noodles, Penglai Slim Noodles, Jiaozi Stuffed with Fresh Fish, Pansi Cake and Maqu Sugar.
Jilin, Jilin Province
Average Temperature: 18℃ to 28℃
Attractions: Songhua Lake, Beidahu Ski Resort, Beishan Mountain, Longtan Mountain, Wula Street, Jilin Confucius Temple and Hongye Valley (Red Leaves Valley).
Recommended Food: Stir-Fried Menzi (Sweet Potato Jelly), Fried Pork in Scoop, Corn vermicelli and Cold Noodles.
Shenyang, Liaoning Province
Average Temperature:21℃ to 29℃
Attractions:Shenyang Imperial Palace, Zhao Mausoleum (Qing Dynasty), Fuling Tomb, Marshal Zhang Mansion Museum, Shenyang Strange Slope Scenic Area and Qipan Mountain (Chessboard Mountain).
Recommended Food: Huishan Dary, Zhongjie Frozen Novelties, Laobian Jiaozi, Yang's Baked Cake (Yangjia Diaolu Bing), Bulaolin nougat and Kelagusi Sausage.
Lijiang, Yunnan Province
Average Temperature:15℃ to 23℃
Attractions: Lijiang Old Town, Yulong (Jade Dragon) Mountain, The Fresco in Baisha Village, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Laojun Mountain and Shuhe Ancient Town.
Recommended Food: Pipa Meat, Lijiang Preserved Chop, Salad of Jidou pea jelly, Rice Sausage, Lijiang Baba Pancake, Naxi Hot Pot, Dried Pork Liver and Stir-Fried ErKuai (Yunnan Rice Cakes).
Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province
Average Temperature:21℃ to 29℃
Attractions: Beidaihe District, Shanhai Pass, Feicui Island, Gold Coast, Zushan Mountain, and Jiaoshan Mountain.
Recommended Food: Roasted Prawns, Great Wall Boluo Cake, Sitiao Steamed Stuffed Bun and Sea Turtle Wines.
Changchun, Jilin Province
Average Temperature:19℃ to 28℃
Attractions:Museum of the Imperial Palace of the Manchu State, Jingyuetan reservoir, Changchun Movie Wonderland, Nanhu Park and Changchun World Sculpture Par.
Recommended Food: Home-Style Boiled Fish, Stewed Meat Balls, The Eight Bowls of Manchu Flavor, Braised Deer's Tail, Mutton Stewed With Kidney Beans, Jiaozi of Hui Baozhen Changchun, Li Liangui Smoked Meat Large Flat bread and Plain Boiled Pork Hot Pot with Pickled Vegetable.
Chengde, Hebei Province
Average Temperature:19℃ to 30℃
Attractions: Chengde Imperial Summer Resort, Jinshanling Great Wall, Eight Outer Temples, Mulan Paddock and N0.1 Grassland North of Beijing.
Recommended Food: Dried Bracken, Mongolian Tricholoma, Almond Juice, Nansha Pie, Buckwheat Noodles, Wantuo( Buckwheat Paste with Pig's Blood), Rose Cake, Pingquan Shredded Meat and Tea Flavored Candy.
Yabian, Jilin Province
Average Temperature:17℃ to 27℃
Attractions:Changbai Mountain, Xianjingtai National Scenic Area and Mingyue Lake of Antu County.
Recommended Food: Apple Pears, Dagao (Sticky Rice Cake), Cold Noodles, Dog Meat and Five-Grain Rice.
Xining, Qinghai Province
Average Temperature:11℃ to 25℃
Attractions:Kumbum Monastery, Dongguan Mosque, Ma Bufang Mansion and Nanchan Temple.
Recommended Food: Yogurt, Mutton Eaten With Hands, Youcha (Fried Wheat Flour Boiled in Meat Broth), Youcha (Oil Tea Soup), Gamianpian (Handmade Slices of Wheat Flour) , Niangpi (Steamed Flour) and Sweet Soup of Fermented Grains.
Taiyuan, Shanxi Province
Average Temperature:18℃ to 29℃
Attractions: Jinci Temple, Tianlongshan Grottos, Yongzuo Temple (Twin Pagoda Temple), Chongshan Temple, Mengshan Mountain Buddha and Taishan Mountai.
Recommended Food: Shanxi Vinegar, Sheep Haslet Soup, Liuweizhai Spiced Meat and Tounao (Soup of Eight Ingredients).