CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- The weather is getting hot, and an urgent need for coolness is needed. Alpine lakes in Chongqing are best choices for you to relieve summer heat. Let’s go to the following places to enjoy a cool summer on this weekend.

Qinglong Lake in Bishan

There are waves, winding streams and sweet spring water. The mountains and dense forests give birth to countless beautiful lakes of all sizes. You will be satisfied to fish here.

Location: Dagou Village, Dalu Town, Bishan

Self-drive route: main urban districts - Chongqing-Suining Expressway - Dalu Interchange - toward Batang - Qinglong Lake

Longtan Lake in Jiangjin

There are four peaks rising into the clouds around Longtan Lake. They are surrounded by the light smoke and white mist, like four screens. Boating on the lake, you can enjoy the refreshing breeze and appreciate the exotic flowers and rare herbs in the mountains.

Location: Simian Mountain, Jiangjin

Self-drive route: main urban districts - Jiangjin - Lishi Town - Zhongshan Town - Simian Mountain

Lixiang Lake in Nanchuan

Backed by Jinfo Mountain, Lixiang Lake reserves more than 3,000 mu of lakes, large areas of forests and the original landscape. You can cycle, fish, practice archery and camp here. There are also amorous towns nearby you can visit.

Location: Lixiang Lake, Nanchuan

Self-drive route: main urban districts - Baotou-Maoming Expressway - Daguan Interchange S204 - Lixiang Lake

Dingshan Lake in Qijiang

Dingshan Lake is an alpine lake and is called “the first lake at Chongqing-Guizhou border”. The Flower-Fruit Island in the center of the lake is quite quiet, which is surrounded by camphor trees. The fragrance envelopes the island all year round.

Location: Dingshan Town, Qijiang

Self-drive route: main urban districts - Chongqing-Guizhou Expressway - Qijiang Dongxi Exit - Dingshan Lake

Nantian Lake in Fengdu

This ancient and mysterious plateau lake is located among mountains and a sea of bamboos. You will be satisfied when you sit by the lakeside in the sun with wind blowing.

Location: Nantian Lake Scenic Area, Fengdu

Self-drive route: main urban districts - South Line of Shanghai-Chongqing Expressway (G50s) - Fengdu - Nantian Lake

Tian’e Lake in Fengjie

Tian’e Lake has the unique landscape. When summer arrives, it forms a colorful scene with fruits. You can forget all the troubles of the world. It deserves the title of the “fairyland on earth”.

Location: Tian’e Lake, Fengjie

Self-drive route: main urban districts - Chongqing-Wanzhou Expressway - Fengjie - the back mountain of new urban areas

Places mentioned above are cool and quiet. Let’s enjoy a cool summer. (Translated by Mao Qiao, Fathom Language Limited)