Just got back from Liupanshui, and I seriously don't recommend going in July-August because it's just too...

OMG, you guys! 😭 I originally went to Liupanshui in July to escape the heat, but ended up falling in love so hard I wanted to move there! Honestly, don't come lightly—the summer here is so comfortable that you'll struggle to readjust to 35°C+ city heat afterward! 🌡️A genuine 19°C summer! Liupanshui's "Cool Capital" reputation is no exaggeration 🌬️ No matter how strong the sun is during the day, it's always cool in the shade, and you'll need a light jacket for evening walks. My homestay opened to green mountains, waking up to birdsong in the morning and sleeping under a light blanket at night—100 times more comfortable than air-conditioned rooms! My travel buddy said, "After staying here, I forgot what heat feels like~" 🚗Scenic drives make traffic jams worth it! The drive to Wumeng Grassland did have some traffic 🚗💨 But when we rounded the last bend and saw endless windmills and grasslands, everyone in the car screamed with joy! Under blue skies and white clouds, cattle and sheep grazed leisurely while windmills spun—every photo looked like a desktop wallpaper. Though we queued for shuttle buses, the mountain breeze and views felt like free sightseeing, never annoying~ 📍Must-visit spots that make the trip worthwhile: • Jiucaiping: July's sea of flowers in the clouds is breathtaking 💐 Purple leek flowers blanket the mountains like mist, making you feel like you're standing on purple clouds—no filter needed, raw photos blew up my social media! • Wumeng Grassland: Stay overnight! Watch the sunset paint the sky orange, lie on the grass counting stars with the Milky Way so clear it feels within reach ✨ Chase the sunrise next morning as livestock wander in dawn light—like stepping into a fairy tale~ • Shuicheng Ancient Town: A hidden gem full of local life! Start with a huge $1.50 bowl of mutton noodles so delicious you'll lick the bowl clean 🍜 Stroll cool flagstone streets in the afternoon, watching locals play chess in old teahouses—the slow pace is pure therapy. 🍲Unforgettable flavors Beyond mutton noodles, try Shuicheng grilled pot! Sizzling pork belly, stinky tofu, and potatoes dipped in local chili powder will make you stomp with delight 🥢 Iced rosehip juice cuts the grease perfectly. Most surprising were mountain tomatoes—exploding with juice, 10x sweeter than store-bought! 💡July-exclusive tips: ✅ Pack a light jacket! Big temperature swings mean no shorts at night ✅ Grassland UV is strong—sunscreen and hats are mandatory ✅ Choose homestays with kitchens to cook local market finds—owners gladly teach sour soup recipes ✅ Don't miss the Wild Sea Forest train—chugging through woods like a Ghibli film Now typing in my air-conditioned room, all I can think about is Liupanshui's cool breeze, starry grasslands, and mutton noodle aroma 😭 Honestly, July-August here isn't about enduring summer—it's about savoring it! Come experience 19°C happiness—trust me, you'll want to stay forever like I did~