The most surprising thing here is the "cool code."

Captivated by Wangmangling's summer? This second-visit guide hides the cool secret spots you haven't discovered. People often ask me if it's really worth visiting Wangmangling and Xiyagou in summer again and again. My answer is: no matter how many times you go, you'll be enchanted by the summer magic here. The first time I came, it was the sunrise at Wangmangling that caught my heart. Climbing the mountain at 4 a.m., watching the golden-red sunlight gradually spread over the dark green peaks, with a sea of clouds rolling beneath my feet, it felt like stepping into a Studio Ghibli animation world. At that moment, all the early rising was worth it. But it was only on the second visit that I realized the mornings here offer more than just the sunrise—at 6 a.m. on the mountain trail, you can hear dew drops rolling off leaves, occasionally spotting squirrels with long tails hopping away into the dense forest, adding a lively touch beyond the sunrise. The cliff-hanging road in Xiyagou amazed me the first time I walked it—I was just marveling that it was carved out by human hands. The road winds along the cliff, with "skylights" at intervals where you can peek out and see the sparkling stream in the deep valley below. On my second visit, I deliberately chose to hike along the trail beside the road and discovered surprises hidden behind the rock walls: some skylights face waterfalls, where sunlight refracts rainbows through the mist; in some sections, you can hear spring water seeping from the cliffs, tinkling like the most healing background music. The most delightful surprise is the "cool code" here. The stream at the foot of the mountain looks shallow, but stepping in chills you to the bone. Children quickly take off their shoes to chase little fish in the water, splashing and startling a swarm of dragonflies. Sitting on a stone shaded by trees, listening to the roar of the waterfall, with the scent of grass and wood in the breeze, you feel no heat even at noon. Locals say that fans don’t even sell here in summer, and at night you still need a light quilt—this must be the most luxurious summer enjoyment. If you want to escape the city's heat, come stay here for a few days: daydream on Wangmangling’s viewing platform, watching the clouds roll by; in the afternoon, wade in Xiyagou’s stream, laughing and playing with children; in the evening, sit in the courtyard of a guesthouse, watching the sunset dye the cliff-hanging road golden. No need to rush or take "check-in photos," just slowly feel this coolness wrapped by green mountains and clear waters—that’s enough. After all, some scenery is worth visiting again and again; some summers are worth remembering well.