Summer retreats in Yangzhou

Here are some of the most popular destinations to beat the summer heat in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province.

Luyang Lake Wetland Park

Located in the city's Jiangdu district, the Luyang Lake Wetland Park is renowned for its dawn redwood forest.

The park is a natural oxygen bar with a high afforestation rate and more than 70 species of birds. The row boats on offer are a great way to cool down amid the summer heat.

Baoying Lake National Wetland Park

Baoying Lake National Wetland Park is a natural oxygen bar with more than 3,000 mu (200 hectares) of metasequola, over 50 Chinese medicinal plants and more than 150 species of birds. It is also popular for the rafting experience that it offers.

Qingshuitan Park

Qingshuitan Park, located in Gaoyou, a county-level city in Yangzhou, is best known for its aquatic forest. It's a great place to go on a leisurely stroll while enjoying the beautiful forest scenery and fresh air.

Song Jia City Sports and Leisure Park

Located in downtown Yangzhou, Song Jia City Sports and Leisure Park integrates natural landscapes with physical fitness and leisure amenities. The park has a 300-meter footpath within the dawn redwood forest and is a great place to escape the summer heat.