Summers in Yangzhou may bring to mind sweltering, muggy days but that might change once you experience these hidden summer destinations.
Yanhu village
By the tranquil Shaobo Lake, Yanhu village offers a cool refuge from the summer heat. It was chosen as one of China's "Most Beautiful Fishing Villages" in 2017.
A variety of activities are on offer in Yanhu, including a lakeside bicycle ride, a relaxing fishing session, cooking with freshwater specialties, and simply enjoying the sunset as fishermen cast their nets.
A fisherman casts his net in Yanhu village, Yangzhou. [Photo by Ren Zaixin/ Yangzhou Tourism Bureau]
Sunset at Yanhu village [Photo by Ren Zaixin/ Yangzhou Tourism Bureau]