Four Perfect Summer Getaways for Family Fun (June-August)

Four-City Journey: From Bamboo Forests to Northern Grasslands 🗓 Itinerary: Anji, Zhejiang** – Whispering Bamboo Seas Anji offers an immersive slow-living experience bathed in greenery. Visit China Grand Bamboo Sea at dawn to witness misty bamboo waves rolling over mountains – climb Guanzhu Tower for panoramic views. Try bamboo weaving at Bamboo Expo Park and savor local bamboo shoot feasts. Stay at homestays near Canglong Hundred Waterfalls for nighttime stream serenades. Perfect summer retreat (pack a light jacket for temperature drops). ❤ Why Go: Tengchong, Yunnan** – Volcanic Hot Spring Haven Explore Heshun Ancient Town's flagstone streets at sunrise (avoid noon crowds) for perfect laundry-pavilion photos. Visit Rehai Scenic Area at dusk to boil eggs in geothermal pools, then stargaze during nighttime hot spring soaks. November brings golden Ginkgo Village vistas – enjoy earthen-pot stews in courtyard settings. At Beihai Wetland, try grass rafting (sun protection essential). Rainy days suit quiet visits to the WWII Memorial Museum. ✅ Must-Do: Qingdao, Shandong** – Mountain-Sea Symphony Wear comfy shoes for Old Town explorations. Choose either Princess Villa or Huashi Mansion in Badaguan for in-depth tours. Xiaoyushan Park offers sunset views over red roofs meeting sea. Don't miss Tsingtao Beer Museum's "Drunk House" experience. Laoshan's Yangkou route suits moderate hikers – Taiqing Palace's seaside Taoist temple with ancient ginkgo trees is unique. Buy seafood at markets for affordable beer-house cooking. Book early for May cherry blossoms. ✅ Must-Do: Hulunbuir** – Pastoral Horizons Bring wide-angle lenses to Morigele River viewpoints. Hire drivers to visit herder camps for milking experiences. Manzhouli's Matryoshka Square lights up around 20:00 in summer – try Luburi Restaurant's cheese bread. Ride horses through Heishantou wetlands with professional guides. Stay in Enhe's Russian-style wooden homestays (warm in winter, cool in summer). Pack windbreakers for July Nadam Festival's temperature swings (book lodgings early). Pro Tips**: - Fly between destinations - Anji/Qingdao: family-friendly - Tengchong/Hulunbuir: immersive experiences - Souvenirs: Anji white tea, Tengchong rice noodles, Qingdao pork cracklings, Hulunbuir dairy - Book 30 days ahead for peak season - Verify off-season attraction closures