Liupanshui, Guizhou | Escape to the "Cool Capital of China" to beat the heat

| Escape to the "Cool Capital of China" to beat the heat. The average summer temperature in Liupanshui is 19.7°C, so be sure to bring long sleeves and pants before you set off. They don't need to be too thick, just windproof and warm. . D1⃣【Meihua Mountain Scenic Area → Buddha Top Temple → Shuicheng Ancient Town】 📍Meihua Mountain Scenic Area It's best to take the scenic area's cable car to Meihua Mountain (68 yuan for a round trip💡). ✅ When passing through Ming Lake National Wetland Park, you will see water birds flying over the rippling lake, and the Rainbow Bridge swaying like a ribbon on the water; ✅ Upon reaching the Longtan Big Mountain Relay Station, the most beautiful reservoir in Liupanshui, Yaochi, is right before your eyes; ✅ The revolving restaurant on the mountaintop is a popular spot in Meihua Mountain, suitable for photographing the sea of clouds, foggy mountains, and the sunrise and sunset; ✅ Meihua Lake has a 3D water screen movie, which tells the story of Meihua Mountain's children and the pioneering cattle. . 📍Buddha Top Temple You will see the temple buildings submerged in red silk, with the streets, buildings, and lakes of Liupanshui gently embraced by green hills beneath your feet. 💡 Locate "Xiaodou Repair Factory" or "Mingde School in Zhongshan District", and after seeing the "Buddha Top Temple" sign, walk into the alley to find the "Viewing Platform" signpost, turn right through the culvert and stairs, and you can make your way up the mountain. It takes 30-40 minutes to reach the top. . 📍Shuicheng Ancient Town Shuicheng Ancient Town was established in the tenth year of the Yongzheng era of the Qing Dynasty and is also known as "Lotus City" because it resembles a lotus leaf floating on the water. ✅ Dinner and late-night snacks can be had here: under the big red umbrellas in the ancient town, they sell baked potatoes, konjac, beef, etc., accompanied by local specialties such as lamb rice noodles, spicy chicken noodles, beef rice, bean soup rice, Guailu rice, and steamed cakes. Walking further along the street of griddles, you'll find local "Qianyang Feast", "Whole Beef Feast", "Spicy Chicken Feast", farmhouse dishes, coffee bars, and more. ✅ After dinner, take a walk and 📷 take photos at the city gate, ancient bridge, and the antique streets beneath your feet. . D2⃣ Wumeng Prairie With an average altitude of 2400 meters, it is an excellent place to experience the "19°C summer". ✅ Prairie Sunrise One of the best sunrise spots is 📍Guanfo Platform. The sunrise is early in summer, so if you want to witness a magnificent prairie sunrise, it is recommended to enter the scenic area the night before, where you can choose to stay in a hotel or go camping at the campsite. ✅ Horse Riding on the Prairie The prairie lake 📍Changhaizi is very suitable for horse riding, and every shot is picturesque; walking or even lying down to rest on 📍Baicaoping, smelling the fragrance of the grass, and watching the clouds roll by. 💡 "Prairie Buddha Light" is a unique feature here, appearing in spring, summer, and autumn, usually between 4 and 6 p.m. . The Wumeng Prairie is vast and full of surprises everywhere. There's no need to follow a specific route; you might find local specialties or another beautiful scene around the next turn. tips💡 The scenic area ticket is 30 yuan per person; there is a large temperature difference between morning and evening, so bring warm long sleeves, long pants, and even a thin down jacket.