Get in touch with nature
In the scorching summer, the most comfortable life for everyone must be eating watermelon in the air-conditioned room and watching their favorite TV series. Indeed, the light of the scorching sun shone on the land in the afternoon, dry and hot, and it was breathless. No one likes to go out in the summer, and the sweat is boring. Therefore, when people travel in summer, they generally choose cooler places to play, such as: Chengde Summer Resort, Beidaihe in Qinhuangdao City, Jigong Mountain in Xinyang, Henan, Mogan Mountain in Huzhou, Zhejiang, Lushan in Jiujiang, Jiangxi and other places.
But you know what?There is such a place in our country, it is known as "the coolest city in the country", according to the relevant weather temperature data: in the hottest summer in July, its average temperature is only 197 degrees Celsius, and the average annual temperature here is only around 13 to 14 degrees Celsius, which is considered a cool place where air conditioning is not needed. So what is this place?Come and check it out with us with your curiosity!
It is Liupanshui City, which is known as the "cool capital of China". Wouldn't it be strange to hear this name, it turns out that it was taken from the initial character of the three special districts of Liuzhi, Panxian and Shuicheng, which were originally under their jurisdiction. Liupanshui is located in the western part of Guizhou, at the junction of Yunnan and Guizhou, and is a city with a per capita GDP second only to the provincial capital Guiyang. From 2000 to 2022, Liupanshui's GDP increased year by year, from 86 in 2000900 million yuan increased to 1503 in 20225.8 billion yuan. Liupanshui's main traditional industries are coal, electricity, iron and steel, and building materials, which occupy an important position in Liupanshui's economy. Seven emerging industries, including textiles, agricultural product processing, new materials, new energy and chemical industry, tourism equipment manufacturing, modern logistics and the Internet of Things, are developing rapidly, injecting new impetus into the economic growth of Liupanshui City.
The climate here is pleasant, and it is a summer resort. It is precisely because of this unique cool climate factor that this place has become the first urban brand in the country to build a city brand with climate resources. The title of "China's cool capital" is not in vain, it is the result of the unanimous research of 12 experts and scholars from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Peking University, the State Environmental Protection Administration, the China Meteorological Administration, the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences and many other authoritative units. After careful analysis, experts and scholars have made the following resolutions:At any time of the 24 hours a day, no matter what the season, more than 96% of the time the human body will feel comfortable with the climate of this place, and the "cool capital of China" lives up to its name.
Of course, it's not just about a cool climate. There are also a lot of regional and varied delicacies, such as: Shuicheng hot pot and mutton powder, steamed cake, Lang Dai sauce and so on. In addition, the festival folk customs here are also very attractive - the national festival "Jumping Flower Festival" on the 15th day of the second lunar month, the Yi Torch Festival on the 24th day of the 6th lunar month, and so on. There is no shortage of tricks in the multi-ethnic area, and when the splendid Chinese culture is integrated with the multi-ethnic culture, Liupanshui seems to have handed over the best answer.
There are also many rich tourism resources here. Do you still remember the "Seven Laws: The Long March" by the great chairman?"The five mountains are soaring and the waves are shining, and the Wumeng majestic mud pills" make people fully feel the majestic momentum of Wumeng Mountain. Of course, Liupanshui is not only one Wumeng Mountain, it also has many scenic spots and natural and cultural landscapes such as Yushe National Forest Park, Panxian Dadong Ancient Human Site, Panxian Conference Site of the Red 26th Army, Dadong Bamboo Sea, and Slope Grassland. The cultural landscape and the natural landscape complement each other, making Liupanshui more beautiful.
Moreover, Liupanshui City is a place where many ethnic groups live, mainly including Yi and Miao ethnic groups. The Yi Torch Festival and the Miao Jumping Flower Slope are both very distinctive ethnic activities in the local area. During the Torch Festival, the Yi people will light torches, sing and dance to celebrate the harvest. The Miao people's jumping flower slope is a kind of dance that prays for good weather and abundant grains. Do you know about the "cool capital of China"?If you have the chance, be sure to check it out.