How Gen Z sees the world: Discovering cool retreats in Shanghai and Hangzhou

Travel trend "China Cool" sweeps social media platforms as the country's inbound tourism market continues to heat up this summer. Wandering among age-old historical sites, experiencing cutting-edge scientific innovations and lingering amid breathtaking natural landscapes, every visitor to China can encounter an unforgettable journey uniquely their own. Beyond sightseeing, overseas travelers are also immersing themselves in many novel experiences.

Traveling amid sweltering summer heat, how can one seek coolness and experience authentic "China Cool"? Travel vloggers from various countries share their exclusive summer getaway guides. In this video, Daniel, a young Russian who has traveled extensively across China, explores Shanghai and Hangzhou, two landmark cities in the Yangtze River Delta.

Drawing on years of personal travel experience, Daniel uncovers hidden cooling retreats tucked away in bustling cities and shares his exclusive refreshing travel itineraries. Efficient transportation links Shanghai and Hangzhou, pairing the sleek, bustling metropolis with the gentle, poetic regions south of the Yangtze River to stage a distinctive summer "Tale of Two Cities." Every stretch of the journey showcases the vibrant dynamism of Chinese modernization, as well as the profound, millennia-long cultural essence of China.