Starting tomorrow, Hangzhou officially enters the dog days of summer! Lasting 40 days!

Tomorrow (July 15), Hangzhou will officially enter the hottest period of the year! The days with the highest temperatures, heaviest humidity, and most stifling heat are coming! How to get through it safely? Keep this guide handy! Tomorrow marks Hangzhou's official entry into the dog days! "As the saying goes, 'During the dog days, the weather is as hot as boiling soup.'" On July 15, Hangzhou officially enters the hottest period, and this year's "Sanfu" (three periods of hot weather) will last for 40 days. The so-called "Sanfu" refers to the collective term for the first, middle, and last fu periods. Traditionally, the first and last fu periods are fixed at 10 days each, while the middle fu period varies—sometimes 10 days, sometimes 20 days. From 2015 to this year, China has experienced 10 consecutive years of 40-day "Sanfu" periods. The dog days typically occur from mid-July to late August on the Gregorian calendar, coinciding with the periods between Minor Heat and End of Heat, when the weather is at its hottest. Everyone must take precautions against the heat! Cool ways to beat the summer heat in Hangzhou! With the dog days approaching and the scorching summer heat, where are the best places in Hangzhou to escape the heat? Museums! Caves! Air-raid shelters! Turns out, you can enjoy both coolness and fun! Let's go! Find a shady spot in Hangzhou to spend the long summer days. Museums: Hangzhou National Archives of Publications and Culture, Zhejiang Provincial Museum, China National Silk Museum, etc. When summer heat is unbearable, anywhere beyond air conditioning feels like a distant land! For outings, indoor locations are the first consideration, and museums shine in this regard. Natural caves: Lingqi Cave Scenic Area, Lingshan Fantasy Realm, Yaolin Fairyland, etc. Hidden in the mountains, natural caves are excellent spots to escape the heat, offering not only cool temperatures but also breathtaking natural wonders. Air-raid shelters: Sipailu Summer Cooling Spot (No. 38 Sipailu), Baimamiaoxiang Summer Cooling Spot (No. 48 Baimamiaoxiang), Shuguang Road Summer Cooling Spot (No. 97-1 Shuguang Road), Mantoushan Road No. 27 Summer Cooling Spot (No. 27 Mantoushan Road) Cooling off in air-raid shelters is a fond memory for many longtime Hangzhou residents—no electricity, no cost, and just cool enough without needing long sleeves. Finally, we remind everyone again to plan outdoor activities wisely and take proper heat prevention measures.