Special Supplement: Tonglu a treasure trove of natural beauty and history

The Summer Olympics is here, but with the sizzling sun and the humid weather, the happiness index is sure to plummet. If traveling to a tropical place is not an option, there is still a popular alternative - Tonglu County, situated at the Fuchun River in Zhejiang province in southeastern China.

A great mix of natural scenery and historic sites, Tonglu county was extolled by ancient poets. Karst caves, groves, springs, waterfalls, rivers, lakes, mountains and rocks can all be found here, helping you cool off down during the hot summer days.

The tourist attractions in Tonglu County that ranked as national parks as early as 1983 include the Fuchun River, Tongjun Hill, Yan Ziling Angling Terrace, the Baiyunyuan Valley and Yaolin Wonderland.