Ski in the morning, surf in the afternoon, and soak in hot springs under the stars at night—this is how summer should be lived to the fullest!

🌿 Shijiazhuang Summer Escape Plan | 48-Hour Water Fun & Cool-Down Guide to West Longqing Resort! 📍 Location Luquan District, Shijiazhuang · 1-hour drive from downtown ✨ Summer Highlights Forest oxygen boost | Mountain water play | Ancient town night stroll | Icy-hot contrast therapy 💦 【Must-Do Summer Exclusives】 1️⃣ Water Park · Mountain Edition "Wave Machine" 10,000㎡ tsunami pool: Artificial waves up to 3m high! Front-row riders get tossed straight into "happy oblivion" 🏄 Python Slide + Giant Funnel: Team of 4 plunges down with 360° spins (screams guaranteed! Wear quick-dry swimsuits!) Shaded Lazy River: Drift on tubes under leafy canopies 🌿—nature’s own cooling filter 2️⃣ Liuxian Valley · 20°C Natural Air-Conditioned Zone 4km shaded forest trail with ice-cold streams (8°C cooler than downtown—perfect for foot-soaking!) Hidden gem: Bring a net to catch translucent shrimp 🦐 (tons in shallow areas—kids’ favorite!) Hike to the cliffside walkway for a "Great Wall on the Summit" view ⛰️ overlooking Shijiazhuang’s sea of clouds 3️⃣ Off-Season Skiing · -5°C Adrenaline Rush Dive into the indoor snow town at 37°C! Beginners: opt for skis + magic carpet area. Pros: head straight to intermediate slopes (snow quality rivals Chongli!) 4️⃣ Deming Ancient Town · Night Market Time-Travel to Northern Song Dynasty Daytime: Photograph bridges and streams (architecture inspired by *Along the River During the Qingming Festival*). Nighttime: Lantern-lit maze 🏮 Must-eat: Beef-stuffed pancakes + Jingxing clay-oven biscuits, paired with sour plum drink 🚶‍♀️ 【2-Day Chill Itinerary】 **Day 1: Water + Ice-Fire Contrast** > 9:30 Hit the water park early (beat the crowds!) > 15:00 Switch to snow town (hot-to-cold whiplash = ultimate refresh) > 18:00 Dinner + night photography at Deming Ancient Town > 21:00 Overnight at Puzhen Hotel (hot spring soak ♨️! 56 pools—choose the misty cave zone) **Day 2: Oxygen-Rich Hike** > 7:00 Explore Liuxian Valley at dawn (cool & crowd-free) > 10:00 Pick blueberries/feed lambs at Yihe Farm (kid-friendly!) > 14:00 Pre-departure BBQ! Don’t miss the spring-water grilled fish 🐟 at the farmhouse near the gate ⚠️ 【Pro Tips to Avoid Regrets】 **Tickets:** Buy combo passes online in advance! **Sun hacks:** ➤ Long-sleeve swimwear for water activities—10x better than sunscreen ➤ Pack mosquito patches + menthol balm (forest bugs are *enthusiastic*) **Transport:** ➤ Laziness-approved: Take Tourist Bus Line 13 straight to the entrance > 💡 Secret bonus: A wild hydrangea valley hides deep in the resort (blooms June-Aug). Navigate to "Yihe Farm" + walk 500m south—99% of visitors miss it!