Xuanjing Lake Wetland Park in Jingning county offers a cool summer escape with its lush greenery and serene lakeside scenery. [Photo/Jingning Converged Media Center]

Xuanjing Lake Wetland Park in Jingning county, Pingliang, Northwest China's Gansu province, has entered its peak tourist season as midsummer brings lush greenery across the landscape.

Thanks to its pristine environment and a growing range of leisure activities, the park has become a popular destination for local residents and nearby visitors looking to escape the summer heat.

A stroll along the lakeside boardwalks, which connect wetlands, shallow-water bird-watching areas and waterfront landscapes, offers ever-changing views.

Visitors can row boats on the lake, adding a refreshing touch to their summer outing. A camping site offers clean, well-equipped facilities for light camping, where families and friends can relax over picnics, afternoon tea or casual gatherings.

In recent years, Jingning has been continuously expanding its summer tourism offerings and adhering to an eco-first, green development strategy, transforming the park into a model destination where environmental conservation and leisure tourism go hand in hand.

An aerial view of the lakeside camping area at Xuanjing Lake Wetland Park in Jingning county of Pingliang, Gansu province. [Photo/Jingning Converged Media Center]

Visitors relax at the lakeside camping area in Xuanjing Lake Wetland Park, Jingning county, enjoying the park's cool, shaded environment during the summer. [Photo/Jingning Converged Media Center]