The hottest time of the year is around the corner, and the following places in Zhoushan, East China's Zhejiang province, are perfect to visit.

Bailong Pond

Bailong Pond among lush vegetation. [Photo/WeChat account: zsqdly]

Located in a vegetation-covered valley, Bailong Pond is a natural air-conditioned space. Visitors are encouraged to bring some fruit and put them in the cold spring water to enjoy icy fruit outdoors.

Address: Cen'gang subdistrict, Dinghai district

Wengjia'ao village

Wengjia'ao village. [Photo/WeChat account: zsqdly]

The hundred-year-old Wengjia'ao village is known as the "small Dragon King's palace", as the village is covered with green vegetation and filled with the fragrance of flowers year- round.

The village is filled with various shades of green, bringing some vitality to the sultry weather.

Address: Zhanmao subdistrict, Putuo district

Luotang Road

Sandbeach along the Luotang Road. [Photo/WeChat account: zsqdly]

Luomen-Tangtou road, or Luotang Road, is a great place to enjoy beautiful mountain and ocean views, go cycling, and admire wild flowers.

Bubbling streams and pavilions, which can be found on both sides of the road, are good places to rest after a long walk or cycling.

Address: Tangtou village, Putuo

Daqing Mountain

Colorful Chinese snowball bushes on Daqing Mountain. [Photo/WeChat account: zsqdly]

Daqing Mountain is known for its vast stretches of flowers in all four seasons. After tulip season, refreshing and colorful Chinese snowball bushes, or Viburnum macrocephalum, blanket the mountain.

Address: Southern end of Zhujiajian Island, Putuo district