Due to the recent summer sun, a lot of rural inns throughout Chongqing have witnessed this year's peak summer travel season as the average daytime temperature in the city continued to rise.

Lotus flowers are in full blossom in Cizhu Town, Yubei District, attracting a whole host of visitors. "Just look around at the number of beautiful lotus flowers! I think this is a great place to enjoy both the scenery and a cool climate," said a visitor.

Some local well-known scenic spots, such as the Xiannv Mountains in Wulong, the Jinfo Mountains in Nanchuan and the Black Mountain Valley in Wansheng, have drawn quite a few visitors. "Besides local summer resorts, Xifeng in Guizhou Province is also a good choice for Chongqing people at this time of the year," said a member of staff from the Chongqing Independent Tourist Service Centre. (CQNEWS) (Translated by Liu Kan)