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HALLIE HAYESUnited States

In the scorching 40℃ heat of Chengdu, there’s actually such a heavenly summer retreat!

With the meteorological station issuing red alerts, I frantically dug out my secret summer escape map from the air-conditioned room! Just a 1.5-hour drive takes you to a "20℃ natural air-conditioned paradise" at the back of Qingcheng Mountain, where misty waterfalls, stargazing camping, and intangible cultural heritage ice jelly will make the heat feel like nothing! Quick guide below👇 🌿【Three Must-Visit Divine Spots】 1. **Feiquan Gully · Misty Waterfall Challenge** ▪️ A 3km forest trail with "built-in cooling mist"—kids reaching out to touch the waterfall is pure magic (bring raincoats!). ▪️ Hidden gem: Look for rainbows at the waterfall viewing platform (comes with a *Rainbow Spotting Guide*). 2. **Baiyun Temple · Cloud-Top Air-Conditioned Haven** ▪️ A 1,600m-high ancient temple with 22℃ mountain breezes mixed with incense—aerial shots make you feel "walking in a painting." ▪️ Fun fact: The temple’s ancient ginkgo tree is 1,800 years old, and its hollow trunk can fit three kids inside. 3. **Puzhao Temple · Zen Summer Escape** ▪️ This Qing Dynasty temple hides a "natural ice cellar"—sip the abbot’s eagle tea and get a *Scripture-Copying Meditation Guide*. 🚗【2-Day 1-Night Cool Itinerary】 **Day 1: Misty Adventure** 08:00 Depart from Chadianzi Bus Station, 1.5h drive to the mountain. 10:30 Hike Feiquan Gully, spot wild monkeys (monkey snacks included!). 12:00 Try "smoked pork ribs hotpot + cured meat" at Shanwang Temple (wild berry jam as a photo prop). 14:00 Chill at Baiyun Temple’s viewing deck, watching clouds drift. 17:00 Check into a stargazing tent, snap family photos. 19:00 Bonfire party + BBQ under the Milky Way. **Day 2: Zen Exploration** 07:00 Learn tai chi with the abbot, try ancient scripture copying. 09:30 Treasure hunt at Puzhao Temple—collect 5 unique pebbles. 12:00 Taste stone-pot chicken + oil tea at Shanyueju (lotus leaves as photo props). 14:00 Before leaving, craft bamboo tea and write summer wishes. 🏡【Luxury Stay Picks】 🌿 **Stargazing Tent** | 360° transparent dome, reach for the stars. 🕳 **Cave Homestay** | Karst-themed, comes with firefly night tours. 🏠 **Zen Courtyard** | Wake up to sea of clouds, lulled by pine waves.
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Posted: Jul 19, 2025
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