Meituan Travel has released its top 10 domestic destinations for cooling down this summer, with Qinhuangdao, Dalian, and Qingdao leading the list. The ranking reflects a growing trend among Chinese travelers seeking relief from extreme heat, as searches for “cooling travel” jumped 45% year-on-year and “cooling trips” soared nearly 200% month-on-month from July 1 to July 18.

Other popular getaways include Guiyang, Liupanshui, Anshun, Jiuzhaigou, Changbai Mountain, Shennongjia, and Moganshan, spanning coastal escapes, mountainous retreats, and nature-focused locations.

Water activities such as rafting, swimming, and visiting waterfalls are especially popular, with searches for “indoor surfing” up over 70% year-on-year, and water activity-related comments up nearly 90%. Many travelers are also turning to forest hiking, birdwatching, and mountain getaways as a way to unwind and cool down close to nature.