Escape the 35°C heat! Zushan in Qinhuangdao is like a summer straight out of a Studio Ghibli anime

Qinhuangdao meets the summer from a Studio Ghibli film! 🏞️ Zushan Scenic Area (Address: Qinglong Manchu Autonomous County, Qinhuangdao City, Hebei Province) is truly a summer resort! Not only is it a paradise for hiking enthusiasts, but also a savior for those who hate the heat✨ With dense forest coverage reaching 90%, the average summer temperature is only 23°C! 🌲 Here’s your Zushan travel guide～ 🌈1️⃣ Forget Worries Valley Step into the valley and the temperature drops by 5℃ instantly❄️! Every snap is a forest-themed masterpiece (recommended to wear a light-colored long dress for a fairy-like vibe!) Opening hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 🌊2️⃣ Five Pools Reflecting the Moon The sunlight sparkles on the pool surface, reflecting the mountain shadows—so beautiful it makes you want to scream! Recommended visit duration: 30 minutes 🍃3️⃣ Giant Umbrella Swing A hidden gem found in the secluded valley meditation hall! The moment you sit and swing, the entire sea of trees rolls beneath your feet～ Best to take photos in the morning for the best light! 🙏4️⃣ Jixin Temple 🏯5️⃣ Camphor Wood Buddha The temple’s treasure: a camphor wood Thousand-Hand Guanyin statue (7.5 meters tall!) Carved from a single piece of wood, with a solemn expression; the temple gate’s vermilion screen wall paired with ancient cypress trees makes every photo a classic ancient-style shot📸 Ceremony times: Lunar calendar’s 1st and 15th days 💯 Travel Tips: ✅ One hour drive from downtown Qinhuangdao (Navigation: Zushan Scenic Area East Gate) ✅ Recommended to buy a round-trip cable car ticket 💰120 RMB (30 minutes one way), the transparent glass-bottom cabin is super thrilling! You can see both mountain and sea views at the same time! ✅ Remember to bring sun protection clothing + mosquito repellent; the mountain has a big temperature difference (23°C during the day / around 18°C at night) ✅ Scenic area opening hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM) This summer, escape the stuffy city and be a mountain kid for a day at Zushan! 🌱