Escape the summer heat in Huolin Gol

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As a heat wave blows through China, people are searching for ways to stay cool.

Huolin Gol, a place located near the Greater Hinggan Mountains and the hinterland of Horqin Grassland in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is one of the best travel destinations in the summer as where the air is cool and a series of festivals are ready to entertain visitors.

On a lazy summer day, there is nothing better than just jumping in the car, hit the open road, rolling down the windows and letting the wind blow through your hair - and Huolin Gol is the perfect setting for this.

Scenery near the Khan Mountain Scenic Area in Huolin Gol, Tongliao, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in July. /China Daily Photo

The area has a unique northern landscape which includes prairies, mountains, lakes, wetlands and villages where people practice their own folk customs. Local tourism agencies have been working on designing summer driving routes to make the place an ideal choice for adventure.

As temperatures rise and rainfalls gradually increase, the Horqin Grassland will enter its full-green season.

Scenery near the Khan Mountain Scenic Area in Huolin Gol, Tongliao, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in July. /China Daily Photo

The Khan Mountain Scenic Spot covers an area of nearly 13,000 square meters, and features giant statues of Mongolian emperors, including Genghis Khan, the pioneer of the Mongol Empire, and Kubla Khan, the founder of Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368).

A typical guided tour in Huolin Gol also includes Jinghu Lake, a place for tourists to enjoy magnificent scenery along with fresh local cuisines.

Scenery near the Khan Mountain Scenic Area in Huolin Gol, Tongliao, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in July. /China Daily Photo

Source(s): China Daily