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As extreme heat waves sweep across much of the world, China is offering a distinctive “cooling solution” built on its natural advantages, modern infrastructure and increasingly convenient access. The keyword is shifting from “Cool China” to “China Cool.” With diverse landscapes, well-developed transportation networks, abundant public cooling facilities and expanding visa-free policies, China is making summer trips increasingly accessible for travelers from around the world.
But “China Cool” is not merely about escaping high temperatures. It represents a broader experience that combines comfortable travel, cultural discovery, natural beauty and modern convenience. The Global Times invited three international voices to share their firsthand experiences of “China Cool” and what makes China an increasingly attractive summer destination.
Álvaro Lopes, a comparative legal jurist currently studying Chinese at Beijing Language and Culture University. Many regions of the world are currently sweltering under high temperatures, and China is no exception. Locals and foreigners alike have been looking for ways to pass the time and cool down.
I live in Beijing. Unlike in my native Europe, air conditioning here is ubiquitous. Virtually every building you enter – from cafés and museums to metro stops and public restrooms – is cooled to a comfortable temperature. This makes the capital city a very accessible destination for those who simply cannot, or prefer not to, endure the heat.
For an outdoorsy person like me, who grew up on the beaches of Portugal, here in Beijing I’ve taken to paddling on the Liangma River, which has been the focus of an ecological restoration and clean-up project. It’s now popular with both locals and foreigners. I’ve also been hiking the breezy mountains of Shijingshan with their new and improved hiking and leisure trails, as well as organizing weekend trips to Qinhuangdao, which, despite being over 272 kilometers from the capital, is only an hour and 15 minutes away by high-speed rail.
The reduced travel time on air-conditioned public transport makes it easier to travel to all kinds of destinations to beat the heat. But by far the biggest cooling impact on my daily life has been Beijing’s campaign to expand green spaces and green corridors across the entire city. Pockets and corridors of green make day-to-day life far more pleasant throughout the year, especially when temperatures start climbing in summer. The forested parks of northern Haidian District have given me cool areas to go for a run, as public parks with dense tree coverage can reduce surface temperatures by several degrees.
Beijing’s historical central axis also offers a long pond-side walk from Xihai to Beihai. I particularly enjoy walking through the neighboring hutongs, and Beihai Park has become one of my favorite summertime destinations in the city.
Encouraged by new visa-free policies, friends and family have come to visit us over the summer. It is far easier to plan all kinds of sightseeing when you know with certainty that all means of transport and infrastructure you come across will let you cool down before continuing on your journey.
China hasn’t yet developed a summertime swimming culture, but it is getting there. As new swimming facilities open up and young people start learning to swim, China is set to see a wave of transformation and development in this field too. As the Earth heats up, every passing summer will only lead to further interest in activities to cool off.
Camila Escalante, a Canadian journalist and news correspondent specializing in on-the-ground reporting in Latin America and the Caribbean
“China Cool” is not only about air-conditioned comfort, but also about a diverse and efficient travel experience. The grasslands of China’s Inner Mongolia, one of the places I visited this summer, are a perfect example of this summer escape.
I visited Xilamuren Grassland, in full bloom during the summer months. Trotting across endless open fields in crisp air offers a rare sense of space, far removed from the hustle and bustle of big cities.
As a cool evening breeze swept across the grasslands, we were invited to a traditional Zhama feast, where we sampled local specialties including roasted lamb, hand-held mutton, and various dairy products. The meal was accompanied by traditional music blended with rock elements, featuring the melodic strings of the horsehead fiddle and the world-famous throat singing, sometimes infused with modern rock beats.
If you’re looking for a cooler summer retreat without sacrificing modern comforts, I cannot recommend the grasslands of Inner Mongolia highly enough. And if you have more time, you can venture further into the region to explore the Gobi Desert.
The journey was not only a way to escape the summer heat, but also an opportunity to experience the living traditions of one of China’s many ethnic communities, where ancient customs continue to thrive alongside modern life.
As visa-free policies continue to expand, an impromptu China trip is increasingly becoming a reality. For many foreign travelers, going to China is not just about escaping the heat. It is a conscious choice for a more comfortable, convenient, and enriching way to experience summer.
Zamir Ahmed Awan, the founding chair of the Pakistani think tank Global Silk Route Research Alliance
Extreme heat this summer is changing the way people travel. France recorded its hottest July on record, while wildfires have affected parts of France and Spain amid severe heat and drought. The economic and human costs are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.
Against this backdrop, China offers an increasingly attractive alternative for summer travel. “Cool China” is no longer simply about finding lower temperatures; it is evolving into something broader – “China Cool,” a comfortable, convenient, and diverse way of experiencing summer.
China’s geography provides remarkable choices for escaping the heat. The Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau offers pleasant highland climates, spectacular mountains, lakes, and ethnic cultures. Kunming, often associated with its mild weather, can serve as a natural gateway to Yunnan’s summer landscapes. Further north, cities and destinations across Northeast China, including Harbin, Changchun and the forested areas of Heilongjiang and Jilin, provide cooler environments, rivers, mountains and vast green spaces.
For travelers seeking a combination of nature and modernity, China’s well-developed infrastructure makes these destinations increasingly accessible. High-speed rail connects major cities with remarkable efficiency, while modern airports, urban public transport, hotels and air-conditioned public spaces make traveling during hot weather considerably easier.
The appeal of “China Cool” also extends beyond temperature. It combines natural landscapes with food, culture, technology and urban experiences. A traveler can move from a modern metropolitan center to a mountain retreat, forest or lakeside destination without sacrificing convenience.
Access is becoming easier as well. China’s unilateral visa-free policy now covers ordinary passport holders from 50 countries for tourism and other eligible short-term purposes, generally for stays of up to 30 days.
Climate resilience is becoming an increasingly important consideration in tourism. China’s diverse geography and infrastructure allow it to present a new model of summer travel.
“China Cool” is therefore more than a slogan. It is an invitation to discover that comfort, nature, culture, and modern connectivity can come together in one summer journey.
“中国酷”不仅仅是一句口号，更是一份邀请。
随着极端高温席卷全球多地，中国正凭借其天然优势、现代化基础设施以及日益便利的出行条件，提供一种独特的“降温解决方案”。关键词正从“清凉中国”转变为“中国凉爽”。中国拥有多样的自然景观、发达的交通网络、丰富的公共消暑设施以及不断扩大的免签政策，使世界各地的旅行者越来越容易前往中国度夏。
但“中国凉爽”不仅仅意味着逃离酷热天气。它更代表了一种更广泛的体验，融合了舒适的旅行、文化探索、自然美景与现代便利。《环球时报》邀请三位国际人士分享他们亲身体验“中国凉爽”的感受，以及为何中国正成为越来越受欢迎的夏季旅游目的地。
阿尔瓦罗·洛佩斯，一位目前在北语大学攻读中国法律的比较法学者。如今，世界许多地区正遭受高温困扰，中国也不例外。无论是本地人还是外国游客，都在寻找消暑和放松的方式。
我住在北京。与我家乡欧洲不同，这里的空调无处不在。几乎每座建筑——从咖啡馆、博物馆到地铁站和公共厕所——都已调至舒适的温度。这让首都成为那些无法忍受或不愿忍受酷暑的人们非常容易到达的目的地。
对于像我这样在葡萄牙海滩长大的户外爱好者来说，在北京时，我开始在梁河上划船，这条河流正作为生态修复和清洁项目的重点区域。如今，无论是本地人还是外国游客都纷纷前来体验。我也经常徒步穿越西山的清风山，那里新建并改善了多条徒步和休闲步道。此外，我还组织周末前往秦皇岛的旅行，尽管该地距离首都超过272公里，但乘坐高铁仅需一小时十五分钟即可抵达。
空调化公共交通缩短了出行时间，使得人们更容易前往各种目的地以避暑消暑。然而，对我日常生活而言，最显著的降温影响来自北京全市范围内大力推进的绿地和绿廊建设。绿树成荫的口袋绿地和走廊让日常生活一年四季都更加舒适，尤其是在夏季气温开始上升时。海淀区北部的林荫公园为我提供了凉爽的跑步场所，因为树木密集的公共公园可使地表温度降低数度。
北京的历史中轴线也提供了一条从西海到北海的长距离湖畔步行路线。我尤其喜欢漫步于周边的小巷之间，北海公园也已成为我心中城市夏日最喜爱的目的地之一。
在新的免签政策的鼓励下，亲朋好友们纷纷在夏季前来探访我们。当你清楚知道所有交通工具和基础设施都能让你在继续旅程前先消暑降温时，安排各种观光活动就变得轻松多了。
中国尚未形成成熟的夏季游泳文化，但正在逐步发展。随着新游泳设施陆续开放，年轻人开始学习游泳，中国这一领域也将迎来一波变革与进步。随着地球不断升温，每个夏天都会让人们更加关注各种消暑活动。
卡米拉·埃斯卡拉特，加拿大记者兼新闻主播，专长于拉丁美洲和加勒比地区的实地报道。
“中国凉爽”不仅关乎空调带来的舒适，更是一种多样且高效的旅行体验。今年夏天我探访的中国内蒙古草原，正是这种夏日逃离的完美范例。
我来到西拉木伦草原，正值夏季繁花盛开时节。在清新的空气中漫步于无边无际的开阔田野，令人感受到难得的开阔空间，远离大城市的喧嚣与繁忙。
当凉爽的晚风拂过草原时，我们受邀参加了一场传统的扎玛（Zhama）盛宴，品尝了烤羊肉、手抓羊肉以及各种乳制品等当地特色美食。餐食伴随着融合传统音乐与摇滚元素的表演，马头琴悠扬的弦乐与世界闻名的喉音演唱交织其中，有时还融入现代摇滚节奏。
如果你正在寻找一个既保留现代便利又不失清凉舒适的夏日避暑胜地，我强烈推荐内蒙古的草原。如果你有更多时间，还可以深入该地区，探索戈壁沙漠。
这次旅程不仅是一次逃离夏季酷热的方式，更是一次体验中国众多民族社区鲜活传统的契机，在这里，古老习俗与现代生活和谐共存。
随着免签政策持续扩大，临时前往中国的旅行正变得越来越现实。对许多外国游客而言，去中国已不仅仅是为了躲避酷暑，而是一种有意识的选择，旨在以更舒适、便捷且充实的方式度过夏日。
巴基斯坦智库“全球丝绸之路研究联盟”创始主席扎米尔·艾哈迈德·阿万
今年夏天的极端高温正在改变人们的出行方式。法国创下有记录以来最热的七月气温，同时在严酷的高温和干旱条件下，法国和西班牙的部分地区遭遇了野火。经济与人员损失正变得越来越难以忽视。
在此背景下，中国正成为夏季旅行日益吸引人的选择。“清凉中国”不再仅仅意味着寻找更低的气温；它正逐渐演变为一种更广泛的体验——“中国凉爽”，即一种舒适、便捷且多元的夏日生活方式。
中国的地理条件为避暑提供了绝佳选择。云南高原拥有宜人的高山气候，壮丽的山川湖泊以及多样的民族文化。昆明以温和的气候著称，可作为通往云南夏季风光的天然门户。再往北，东北地区的多个城市和旅游目的地，如哈尔滨、长春，以及黑龙江和吉林的森林地带，都提供了更为凉爽的环境、河流、山脉和广阔的绿地。
对于追求自然与现代结合的旅行者而言，中国发达的基础设施使这些目的地越来越容易抵达。高铁高效连接各大城市，现代化的机场、城市公共交通、酒店以及带空调的公共空间，让炎热天气下的出行变得更加便利。
“中国凉爽”的魅力不仅限于气温。它融合了自然景观、美食、文化、科技以及城市体验。旅行者可以轻松从现代化的都市中心前往山间度假胜地、森林或湖畔目的地，而不会牺牲便利性。
如今，出行也变得更加便捷。中国实行的单方面免签政策现已涵盖50个国家的普通护照持有者，允许其以旅游及其他符合条件的短期目的入境，通常停留不超过30天。
气候适应能力正日益成为旅游业的重要考量因素。中国多样化的地理和基础设施使其能够提供一种全新的夏季旅游模式。
因此，“中国凉爽”不仅仅是一句口号。这是一次邀请，邀您发现舒适、自然、文化与现代连接可以在一次夏日旅程中完美融合。
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