Still wondering where to go during this hot summer season? We have selected 10 amazing resorts for your getaway. Afterall, you shouldn't keep yourself trapped in the city all summer long, so pack a bag and explore!
1. The Mountain Resort, Hebei
The Mountain Resort, located in the city of Chengde in Northeastern Hebei province, is China's largest imperial garden. Twice the size of Beijing's Summer Palace, construction spanned nearly ninety years, beginning under Emperor Kangxi in 1703 and lasting through the greater part of Emperor Qianlong's reign.[Photo/Provided to Chinadaily.com.cn]
Lotuses bloom under the sun and provide the park with a wonderful summer fragrance.[Photo/Provided to Chinadaily.com.cn]
The Mountain Resort has eight large and small man-made lakes. Emperor Kangxi said it was like "having the mountains as the bone and water as the heart." And Emperor Qianlong's said, "though it is called the Mountain Resort, its beauty is in the water," which highlights one of the resort's biggest features.[Photo/Provided to Chinadaily.com.cn]
