Xiangyang: A new hotspot for summer tourism

This summer, "cooling-off trips" have become a popular trend in the tourism market of Xiangyang, Hubei province. With a history that dates back over 2,800 years, Xiangyang is also the birthplace of Jingchu culture, the hometown of Three Kingdoms culture, and the core area of Hanshui culture.

Located in Baokang county of Xiangyang city, the Yaozhi River Tourist Resort has an average altitude of 1,600 meters and a forest coverage rate of over 92 percent. With summer temperatures peaking at only 20 C, it is known as a "summer resort" and a "natural oxygen bar". The cool and pleasant climate draws tourists from across the country.