Cooler weather draws visitors to Chengde's Mountain Resort in N China's Hebei

Photo taken on Aug. 14, 2026, shows visitors enjoying the scenery at the Mountain Resort in Chengde, north China's Hebei Province. As the summer heat gradually subsides, willow trees sway gently along the lakeside and reflections of ancient buildings ripple across the water. Visitors stroll along the shore or take boat rides to enjoy the refreshing breeze and early-autumn scenery. The resort has seen a surge in visitors during the latter half of the summer holiday, thanks to the area's consistently cool and pleasant climate. (Sun Zhanjun/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Aug. 14, 2026, shows visitors enjoying the scenery at the Mountain Resort in Chengde, north China's Hebei Province. As the summer heat gradually subsides, willow trees sway gently along the lakeside and reflections of ancient buildings ripple across the water. Visitors stroll along the shore or take boat rides to enjoy the refreshing breeze and early-autumn scenery. (Sun Zhanjun/Guangming Picture)