Encountering Luzhi | With “summer” taking center stage, check in for a summer‑cooling ritual full of charm.-Luzhi Tourism_Luzhi Ancient Town 4A-level Tourist Scenic Area

　　Stop by Xinlanju for a cup of Suzhou-style mung bean soup: plump mung beans meet glistening glutinous rice, while shredded green and red shreds, candied winter melon, honey dates, and raisins lend a sweet, delightful flavor. Add a splash of cooling mint-infused water, and with one sip, the chill seeps right into your heart. After a leisurely stroll, savoring this drink banishes all the summer heat.

　Watermelon, corn, and sour plum soup—these summer delights create a symphony of flavors. The watermelon, with its thin rind and thick, juicy flesh, offers a sweet, refreshing taste that captures the essence of summer. Meanwhile, the traditionally brewed sour plum soup strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tart, its flavor enhanced when served ice‑cold. And fresh, sweet, tender corn is at its peak—savoring a cob in the afternoon is just the thing to soothe both body and soul.

The diverse cafés lining the old street offer an even wider array of refreshing options. DuanDuan Coffee’s Orange Americano, Blue Coconut Latte, and Cucumber Americano blend rich coffee notes with crisp, fruity undertones—perfect for beating the summer heat. And with spots like Motaishi Café, Meinong Coffee, and Sanbai Bookstore, sipping an iced coffee or a chilled beverage in the afternoon is both cooling and invigorating.

And then there’s the poetic afternoon tea at Guangying Shu Homestay: a cool, effervescent soda in a refreshing blue-green hue, perfect for sipping as you wander through the ancient town. The ink‑washed‑blue Lüzhí cup set adds an evocative touch of Jiangnan charm.

@Photography Liu Zhen

Indoor cooling

　　Sheltering from the blazing summer sun, step inside the Luzhi Exhibition Hall and embark on a cool indoor journey, where rich texts and exquisite artifacts offer a glimpse into the thousand-year‑long tapestry of this water‑town.

@Photography Liu Zhen

　　To uncover the cultural heritage of Luzhi, follow this route: Baosheng Temple → Luzhi Water Town Women’s Costume Museum → Jiangnan Cultural Park → Luzhi Fermented Sauce Factory. Along the way, you can admire the “Three Treasures of Antiquities” and the “Three Masterpieces of Ancient Wood,” savor the timeless charm of Tang‑dynasty elegance and Song‑style refinement, experience the romantic allure behind the “Qinglian Shirt,” and relish the salty, fragrant, crisp, and tender flavor of Luzhi radishes.

To carry forward the virtues of Luozhi’s illustrious predecessors, one can follow the route from the Ye Shengtao Memorial Hall to the Shen Residence, then on to the Wang Tao Memorial Hall and the Wansheng Rice Mill, tracing Luozhi’s unbroken cultural heritage and savoring its profound humanistic legacy.

Cooling off in the countryside

　　“Bamboo bed by the lotus pond, a leisurely pillow to while away the long summer days.” To savor the lotus, commune with the water, and seek respite from the heat—Luzhi, situated at the confluence of five lakes and the crossroads of six, truly reveals the essence of summer when you stroll along the waterside.

Stepping into the Shui Baxian Ecological Culture Park, vibrant lotus flowers and emerald-green leaves complement one another, creating a scene as poetic as a painting. Strolling along the boardwalk deep into the lotus pond, the gentle breeze carries waves of cool refreshment.

Fruits and melons fill the orchard with their fragrant aroma, while cherry tomatoes add vibrant hues to summer’s fiery spirit. The ripening grapes and dragon fruits, with their sweet‑tart flavor, offer the most refreshing taste of the season.

Check in to these summer‑time rituals for that extra touch of seasonal charm.

Have a cool and comfortable summer.

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