Letter from China: A chill getaway in northeast China

by Xinhua writers Song Xinping and Shao Meiqi

CHANGCHUN, July 26 (Xinhua) -- When I planned my summer travels to escape the scorching heat, coastal resorts initially came to my mind. After all, sunny beaches, coconut trees and sea breezes have long been recognized as key ingredients for a perfect summer holiday in China.

But this year, I traveled to the Changbai Mountain in northeast China's Jilin Provinc