Recently, the Hunan Provincial Forestry Bureau announced the province's top nine ecotourism summer resorts for 2025.

A vast of wild azaleas are in full bloom at Dawei Mountain National Forest Park in Liuyang County-level City. (File photo)

The selection was based on a comprehensive evaluation of factors such as regional summer temperatures, natural landscape features, ecotourism infrastructure, transportation accessibility, and supporting activities.

The recommended destinations include:
- Jindong National Forest Park (Yongzhou City);
- Shennong Valley National Forest Park (Yanling County);
- Yangming Mountain National Forest Park (Shuangpai County);
- Qiyun Peak National Forest Park (Guidong County);
- Dawei Mountain National Forest Park (Liuyang County-level City);
- Mufu Mountain National Forest Park (Pingjiang County);
- Weishan Scenic Area (Ningxiang County-level City);
- Daxiong Mountain National Forest Park (Xinhua County); and,
- Luoxi National Forest Park (Dongkou County).

These destinations are promoted as Hunan's key ecotourism summer resorts this year.

Tourists experience whitewater rafting at the Jindong National Forest Park. (File photo)

The recommended locations boast high forest coverage, stunning scenery, and significantly lower average summer temperatures compared to surrounding areas. To enhance their summer retreat appeal, these scenic spots will not only leverage their rich ecological resources, but will also host a variety of themed events and activities. These activities include rafting adventures, forest camping and beer concerts, water-splashing festivals, and stargazing camping, offering visitors diverse options to enjoy coolness in summer and natural landscapes. 

Tourists escape the summer heat under a waterfall at the Shennong Valley National Forest Park in Yanling County. (File photo)

This article is from Hunan Provincial Government. www.enghunan.gov.cn.

Translator: Xiao Juan

Chinese source: hunan.gov.cn

Photo source: Hunan Daily