Today marks the start of Sanfu, which refers to three periods predicted to be the hottest days of the year. Sanfu in 2026 lasts for 40 days in total.

 

Chufu (the initial period): July 15 to July 24

Zhongfu (the middle period): July 25 to August 13

Mofu (the last period): August 14 to August 23

 

On these scorching summer days, let’s explore hidden gem parks with water attractions and discover refreshing summer escapes at our doorstep.

 

 

Living Water Garden

 

 

Highlights: a water-themed park offering a refreshing summer escape

 

 

The Living Water Garden is the world’s first urban ecological park themed around water conservation. With its dense tree canopy, the park stays pleasantly cool even in the height of summer. The artificial wetland area serves as a natural classroom for environmental protection, where visitors can clearly observe the process of wastewater purification.

 

 

Hide and Seek Park

 

 

Highlights: five themed zones offering distinctive experiences

 

 

Inside the park, there is a shallow water play area where even young children can safely splash and play. The fun waterfall curtain is a favorite among children.

 

 

Beihu Ecological Park

 

 

Highlights: an ideal destination featuring two major amusement zones, wetland education, and lawn camping for family outings and study tours

 

 

Covering 110 mu, La V-onderland in the Beihu Ecological Park features more than 60 activities across nine themed zones. The water play castle, water gun battles, and water curtain tunnels are promised to offer endless summer fun for families with children.

 

 

Luxelakes Waterline Park

 

 

Highlights: a park dedicated to water play, offering visitors immersive experiences through diverse water activities beyond basic water play

 

 

Along a narrow linear space stretching 1.5 kilometers in length, the park’s designer presents the stories of “water’s journey to Chengdu” in four chapters—Water Distributing, Water Crossing, Water Falling, and Water Embracing. Over 20 interactive water play installations provide endless fun for both children and adults.

 

The park maintains high water quality through a water circulation system and regular disinfection. The water areas are shallow with no deep zones.

 

 

Dong’an Lake Sports Park

 

 

Highlights: a white sand beach and a shallow water area for sand play and water fun

 

 

Stretching nearly 400 meters, the Silver Beach is covered with premium sea sand transported from Qingdao by air. Adjacent to the beach is a shallow water area with a depth of only 15 centimeters. The park offers six themed children’s zones with a variety of activities, more than 20 restrooms equipped with child-friendly facilities, and a dedicated shuttle service for children.

 

While enjoying summer water activities, safety always comes first. Please keep a close eye on children throughout the visit and take care to protect the parks’ ecological environment and public facilities.

 

Sanfu refers to the hottest and most humid period of the year between the solar terms of Xiaoshu (Minor Heat) and Chushu (End of Heat). It is divided into three periods—Chufu (the initial period), Zhongfu (the middle period), and Mofu (the last period).

 

Edited by Zhang Yuanlin

Source: Home in Chengdu