In the scorching summer of July, everything is flourishing, which is the golden season for escaping the heat and exploring natural wonders. From the cool secrets of the northwest plateau to the blue waves and silver beaches of the southeast coast, from the primitive scenery of the northeast forest sea to the ethnic customs of the southwest mountains, China presents a diverse and magnificent travel scene in July. Here are 14 selected Chinese July luxury travel destinations that blend seasonal charm, cultural elegance, and high-end experiences, embarking on a luxurious journey that is as intoxicating as summer.

1. Kanas, Xinjiang

The mountain peak is reflected on the surface of Kanas Lake

Temperature: Minimum 15 ℃ • Maximum 25 ℃
Highlights: The Legend of Kanas Lake's "Water Monster", Snow Mountain Grassland Flower Sea, Tuwa Culture, Hemu Village Wooden House
Other recommended travel times: June, July, August, September
In July, Kanas enters its best viewing period, with blue lake water, snow capped mountains, grasslands, and white birch forests forming a painting of the "Switzerland of the East". You can take a cruise ship to explore the legend of lake monsters, and hike three bays (Shenxian Bay, Wolong Bay, and Moon Bay) to enjoy the fairyland shrouded in morning mist. The wooden houses in Hemu Village are scattered, and the smoke from cooking is lingering. You can experience the traditional life of Tuwa people such as horseback riding and archery, and stay overnight in the starry sky felt house to feel the romance of the grassland.
The scenic area is equipped with luxurious campsites and high-end hotels, such as Kanas Mountain Villa and Hemu Starry Sky Campsite, providing private butler services and starry sky photography guidance. It is a double luxury experience of summer resort and adventure to enjoy a taste feast in the background of snow mountains with local specialties - Roasted whole lamb, Hand Steamed Rice, Horse Milk Wine.

2. Qinghai Lake

Qinghai Lake, a sky realm left behind in the human world

Temperature: Minimum 10 ℃ • Maximum 25 ℃
Highlights: Thousand acre rapeseed flower sea around the lake, cycling holy land, bird island ecology, Erlangjian scenic area
Other recommended travel dates: July and August
In July, Qinghai Lake reached its peak of beauty, with golden rapeseed flowers and deep blue lake water complementing each other like a color palette on the earth. Cycling around the lake allows you to experience the international road cycling track, passing through attractions such as Heima River and Bird Island, and watching migratory birds roost and sunrise scenery along the way. Erlangjian Scenic Area offers activities such as boat tours and beach motorcycles, suitable for family and parent-child travel.
High end lakeside accommodations such as Qinghai Lake Nomuhong Hotel and Huanhu Resort provide lake view rooms and hot spring treatment services. Enjoy quiet time in lakes and mountains with Qinghai old yogurt, tsamba and other special foods. Summer is also an excellent season for capturing starry skies and sunrises, and professional photography teams can be arranged to capture natural wonders.

3. Changbai Mountain

Tianchi is like a blue gemstone

Temperature: Minimum 16 ℃ • Maximum 25 ℃
Highlights: Tianchi Cloud and Mist Wonders, Changbai Waterfall, Underground Forest, Hot Spring Treatment
Other recommended travel dates: July and August
In July, Changbai Mountain is lush with greenery, and Tianchi presents a blue-green color on a sunny day. When shrouded in clouds and mist, it feels like a fairyland. The Changbai Waterfall cascades from the cliff, majestic and majestic; The underground forest has towering ancient trees and abundant negative oxygen ions, making it suitable for hiking and exploration. There is also a group of Julongquan hot springs in the scenic area, where you can experience hot spring therapy and forest bathing.
Luxury accommodations such as Park Hyatt Changbai Mountain and Hyatt Regency provide private butlers and customized travel services. Paired with hot spring eggs, ginseng stewed chicken and other health foods, enjoy a luxurious vacation experience in the cool mountains. Summer is also a popular season for stargazing and escaping the heat, and activities such as mountain top stargazing and starry sky camping can be arranged.

4. Hulunbuir

In yurts and other places, the Milky Way is a romantic thing

Temperature: Minimum 12 ℃ • Maximum 24 ℃
Highlights: Mourige River Bend, Heishantou Sunset, Manzhouli Taowa Square, Mongolian yurt accommodation
Other recommended travel times: June, July, August
In July, the Hulunbuir grassland is rich in water and grass, and the Morigele River winds through the grassland like a silver ribbon. The sunset at Heishantou is magnificent, and you can ride horses and visit herdsmen to experience pastoral life. Manzhouli Doll Square is full of exotic charm, where you can visit fairy tale castles and watch circus performances.
High end accommodations on the grassland, such as Muyun Mountain Top Hotel and Taowa Hotel, offer starry sky yurts and private ranch experiences. With grassland delicacies such as Roasted whole lamb and hand grilled meat, you can experience nomadic culture in the bonfire party. Summer is also an excellent season for stargazing and escaping the heat. You can arrange grassland starry sky photography and experience the Nadam Fair.

5. ili

Huo City in July, encountering lavender and rainbow

Temperature: Minimum 16 ℃ • Maximum 28 ℃
Highlights: Huocheng Lavender Field, Kalajun Grassland, Sailimu Lake, Nalati Sky Grassland
Other recommended travel times: June, July, August
In July, the lavender in Yili bloomed like a purple ocean, the lines of the "human grassland" in Karajun grassland were soft and graceful, the "last tear of the Atlantic" in Lake Selimu was clear and blue, and the snow capped mountains and flower sea in Nalati sky grassland complemented each other. Experience horseback riding across grasslands, hiking through forests, and feel the romance of 'Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall'.
High end accommodations such as Yili Hotel and Sailimu Lake Resort Hotel offer lake view rooms and grassland camping services. With Mutton shashlik, horse intestines and other special foods, you can enjoy a luxurious holiday in the sea of flowers and the lakeside. Summer is also the golden season for photography and stargazing, and professional photography teams can be arranged to capture natural wonders.

6. Ali, Tibet

At sunset, people kneel down and pray to the sacred Gang Rinpoche

Temperature: Minimum 8 ℃ • Maximum 20 ℃
Highlights: Gang Rinpoche, Lake Manasarovar, Guge Dynasty Ruins, Zada Tulin
Other recommended travel dates: July, August, September
In July, Ali enters the peak season of mountain rotation. As the "center of the world", Gang Rinpoche attracts believers to pilgrimage. The holy lake of Manasarovar is as clear as a mirror, and the ruins of the Guge Dynasty tell the story of a thousand years of history. The Zada Tulin has a magnificent Martian landscape. Experience mountain pilgrimage, starry sky camping, and Tibetan style homestays.
High end accommodations such as Ali Hotel and Gang Rinpoche Ecological Hotel provide private butler and customized travel services. Paired with Tibetan cuisine such as butter tea and yak meat, experience the power of faith in the sacred plateau. Summer is also an excellent season for stargazing and escaping the heat, and can be arranged for mountain top stargazing and starry sky photography.

7. Libo, Guizhou

In the ancient village of Yaoshan, Yao people dance and offer sacrifices

Temperature: Minimum 15 ℃ • Maximum 25 ℃
Highlights: Seven hole Bridge, Water Forest, Maolan Karst, Buyi Culture
Other recommended travel times: May, June, July, August
In July, the mountains and waters of Libo are cool and refreshing, with large and small seven hole bridges and clear waters and green mountains like jade. The water forests are lush with greenery, and the Maolan Karst landform is extremely steep. Experience drifting, hiking, and Buyi folk customs, and feel the charm of the "emerald on the earth's belt".
High end accommodations such as Libo Xiaoqikong Ruijing Hotel and Maolan Resort provide lake view rooms and forest bath services. Enjoy a summer vacation in the karst landscape by pairing with specialty foods such as sour fish soup and yangmei soup. Summer is also a popular season for stargazing and escaping the heat. Forest starry sky camping and night tours of scenic spots can be arranged.

8. Qingdao

Everyone is partying at the Qingdao Beer Festival

Temperature: Minimum 22 ℃ • Maximum 28 ℃
Highlights: Beer Festival Carnival, European style architecture in Badaguan, Laoshan Tea Garden, Seafood Feast
Other recommended travel dates: July and August
The Qingdao Beer Festival opens in July, where you can enjoy refreshing beer, taste seafood and barbecue. The "International Architecture Expo" in Badaguan gathers architecture from various countries, and the Laoshan Tea Garden offers tea picking and tasting experiences. The beach is suitable for swimming and surfing, experiencing the summer vitality of the seaside city.
High end accommodations such as Qingdao St. Regis Hotel and Hanbi Building offer sea view rooms and private beach services. Enjoy a luxurious vacation amidst European style architecture and seaside scenery, paired with spicy stir fried clams, seaweed jelly, and other seafood delicacies. Summer is also an excellent season for stargazing and escaping the heat, where seaside starry sky photography and sailing experiences can be arranged.

9. Dalian

Seagulls hover over Bangke Island in Dalian

Temperature: Minimum 18 ℃ • Maximum 26 ℃
Highlights: Wooden boardwalk along Binhai Road, Bangcui Island, Laohutan Ocean Park, Russian style atmosphere
Other recommended travel times: May, June, July, August
In July, Dalian has a pleasant climate, with the Binhai Road wooden boardwalk connecting the wonders of mountains and seas. The clear waters of Bangcui Island are suitable for swimming and diving, and the Laohutan Ocean Park offers the opportunity to watch polar animals and ocean performances. The Russian style street is full of exotic charm, where you can experience souvenir shopping such as nesting dolls and amber.
High end accommodations such as Dalian Yifang Castle Hotel and Grand Hyatt Hotel offer sea view rooms and private butler services. Paired with seafood dumplings, salted fish cakes and other specialty foods, enjoy a summer vacation amidst European architecture and seaside scenery. Summer is also a popular season for stargazing and escaping the heat, and seaside starry sky photography and yacht sailing can be arranged.

10. Gannan

Zagana Stone City，the 'Stone City Wonderland' Forgotten by Time

Temperature: Minimum 10 ℃ • Maximum 22 ℃
Highlights: Labrang Monastery Sutra Transfer, Zagana Stone City, Sangke Grassland, Langmu Temple
Other recommended travel times: June, July, August
In July, the flower sea of Gannan grassland is in full bloom, and Labrang Monastery, as the "World Tibetan Academy", has a grand scale. The long corridor of the prayer tube can feel the power of faith. Zagana Stone City is like a "stone box" embedded in the mountains, faintly visible in the morning mist, suitable for hiking and exploration. Riding horses and galloping on the Sangke grassland, one can enjoy the magnificent scenery of "wind blowing grass low and seeing cattle and sheep".
High end accommodations such as Gannan Shangri La Hotel and Zagana Ecological Hotel offer Tibetan style homestays and starry sky camping services. Paired with Tibetan cuisine such as yak meat and yogurt, experience the ethnic customs in the plateau grasslands. Summer is also an excellent season for stargazing and escaping the heat, where you can arrange grassland starry sky photography and temple cultural experiences.

11. Jiuzhaigou Valley

Jiuzhaigou Valley， Lost in a fairyland on earth

Temperature: Minimum 16 ℃ • Maximum 17 ℃
Highlights: King of Chinese Water Scenery, Changhai Colorful Pool, Primitive Forest, Tibetan Culture
Other recommended travel dates: July and August
In July, Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area has the best waterscape. The lakes such as the Changhai Lake and the Colorful Pool are inlaid with jewels in the valley. The waterfalls are magnificent, and the primeval forests are towering with ancient trees. Experience Tibetan folk customs, hike and explore, and feel the charm of the "fairy tale world".
High end accommodation, such as Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area Paradise Intercontinental Hotel and Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area Luneng Hilton Hotel, provides lake view room and forest bath services. Paired with Tibetan hotpot, barley wine and other specialty foods, enjoy a summer vacation amidst the stunning water scenery. Summer is also a popular season for stargazing and escaping the heat, and mountain top stargazing and starry sky photography can be arranged.

12. Shangri La

Shangri La long table banquet, the highest etiquette for guests

Temperature: Minimum 8 ℃ • Maximum 20 ℃
Highlights: Pudacuo National Park, Songzanlin Temple, Napahaila Grassland, Tibetan style long table banquet
Other recommended travel times: May, June, July, August
In July, the flower sea on the Shangri La grassland bloomed, and the Bitahai and Zhudu Lake in Pudacuo National Park were inlaid with jade. Walking on the boardwalk, you can enjoy the beautiful combination of "flower sea and lake". The "Little Potala Palace" at Songtsenlin Temple has a magnificent atmosphere, where you can listen to lamas reciting scriptures and feel the solemnity of Tibetan Buddhism. Riding horses and roaming on the Napahaila grassland, you can encounter herds of yaks and black necked cranes.
High end accommodations such as Shangri La Songtsen Linka Hotel and Ren'an Banyan Tree offer Tibetan style homestays and starry sky camping services. Paired with Tibetan cuisine such as yak meat hotpot and butter tea, enjoy a luxurious vacation in the holy land of the plateau. Summer is also an excellent season for stargazing and escaping the heat, where you can arrange grassland starry sky photography and temple cultural experiences.

13. Urumqi

Kazakh women make food in felt houses

Temperature: Minimum 20 ℃ • Maximum 30 ℃
Highlights: Tianshan Tianchi, Nanshan Ranch, International Bazaar
Other recommended travel dates: July/August/September/December
In July, the grasslands in Urumqi are lush, the Tian Chi Lake in Tianshan Mountains is clear with blue water and sky, and the Kazakh felt houses in Nanshan Ranch smoke from cooking. International bazaar handicrafts are dazzling, and night market cuisine is mouth watering.
For high-end accommodation, we recommend the Tianchi Hotel or Nanshan B&B Cluster, with Roasted whole lamb, Hand pilaf and other delicacies, to experience the perfect integration of grassland pastoral and western customs.

14. Zhanjiang

Tiancheng Terrace, watching the sun slowly setting along the coastline

Temperature: Minimum 25 ℃ • Maximum 32 ℃
Highlights: Chikan Old Street, Jinshawan, Pengzhou Island
Other recommended travel dates: June/July/August/September/October/November
In July, the seaside in Zhanjiang is full of enthusiasm, with the arcade complex of Chikan Old Street telling the story of a century old commercial port, and the beach of Jinshawan playing on the waves. Watching the sunrise on the volcanic rock coast of Pengzhou Island, the seafood market in the fishing port is currently catching and cooking.
For high-end accommodation, we recommend the seaside hot spring hotel or Dinglong Bay Ocean Kingdom, with oyster feast, shrimp and crab Congee and other seafood dishes, to experience the summer carnival on the southern islands.