If you can't stand the hot summer, try visiting one of China's top 10 coolest travel spots. Each of the diverse tourist sites on China.com's list has its own unique features, but they all share one key characteristic: the cooling waters of a lake set amid their beautiful sceneries. Check out these 10 cooling places to find your next summertime travel destination.

1. Changbai Mountain

Changbai Mountains, or "Mountains Ever-Snowwhite", in China's Jilin Province near North Korea are the perfect places to escape the summer heat and take in lush, beautiful scenery. Temperatures on these mountains vary so much from foot to peak that visitors can see four different types of scenery and wildlife zones, from temperate to tropical, as they go up the mountains.

2. Qinghai Lake

Surrounded by high mountains, Qinghai Lake is like an emerald plate set in the grassland of western China's Qinghai Province. With average temperatures a refreshing 15 degrees, the lake is the ideal place avoid a hot summer.

3. Shennongjia

With clear and shining icy crystals in various different shapes, the views at the ice-capped peak of the highest mountain in Shennongjia Forest Park in Hubei Province are truly unique.

4. Tianshan Lake

Encircled by desert, Tianshan Lake is like a mirror dropped from heaven.

5. Wuzhen

Slow-flowing waters, elegant architecture and a rich history and culture permeate Wuzhen.

6. Chengde

Beautiful scenery, comfortable temperatures and lush greenery make this summer palace of old a haven of peace.

7. Shangri-la

Shangri-la in Yunnan province is the closest you may ever get to nature. Snow Mountain, verdant trees and clear lakes create the serenity and harmony travelers dream about.

8. Guilin

From the magic landscape of karsts to the charming rural scenery, from strange rock formations to serene rivers,

9. Lu Mountain

Like a shy girl, Lu Mountain hides behind clouds, never showing its full scenic beauty.

10. Jiuzhaigou

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