With the arrival of midsummer, many people are eager to know where they can escape the scorching sun. The Langshan National Forest Park in Nantong is a good choice.

The park covers an area of 1,080 hectares and has a forest coverage rate of 80.83 percent, meaning that there will be plenty of shade for visitors.

Here are some recommended places on Junshan Mountain, one of the five mountains in the park.

Daguan Fall

Daguan Fall on Junshan Mountain. [Photo/WeChat account: ntlsfjmsq]

Daguan Fall sits among twining vines and pours down over sharp rocks. Standing under the fall or dipping one's feet in the water are great ways to cool off.

Wooded paths

A tourist walks on a tree-lined path on Junshan Mountain. [Photo/WeChat account: ntlsfjmsq]

Junshan Mountain features numerous wooded paths that provide shade from the sun. Half way up the mountain, people can try Junshan Mountain tea and get some rest.

Bird-watching platform

The bird-watching platform on Junshan Mountain. [Photo/WeChat account: ntlsfjmsq]

The bird-watching platform is a must-visit spot on Junshan Mountain, as the mountain is believed to be a wildlife gene bank by naturalist Zhou Guoxing. From the platform one can observe many wild birds endemic to the area.