Cool-down tourism mushrooms in Yunnan

KUNMING — As the heat wave rolls in, where can one find a cool retreat that also offers the charm of borderland culture and the joy of leisurely sightseeing? Head to Southwest China's Yunnan province.

From admiring breathtaking landscapes to savoring the delicacies of wild mushrooms and exploring the secrets of rainforests, summer in Yunnan is a vibrant tapestry woven with cool-down tourism and mushroom foraging. These diverse sectors converge to create a booming summer economy that draws visitors from within China and beyond its borders.

"Puzhehei is a dream — a serene place where twilight melts into dawn, where every taste and touch leave traces too vivid to forget and too profound to describe," wrote American visitor Lia about Yunnan's renowned Puzhehei scenic area last year.