So, if you want some much-needed relief from scorching temperatures, flee to these cool mountain retreats. [See: The Best Summer Vacations of 2016.] Highlands, North Carolina Located in western ...

As the summer capital of the Qing (1644-1911)emperors, the picturesque Mountain Resort of Chengde (Bishu Shanzhuang) is awash in history and scenic beauty. Its construction and the most ...