5 amazing resorts close to Shanghai to beat the summer heat

Summer in Shanghai can be glorious, but if it gets a tad too hot, there are luxurious escapes just hours away in the midst of mountains and lakes. Here are our top five recommendations.

1. Pullman Zhouzhuang

Classic gardens meet contemporary architecture at this new Pullman property. It features vibrantly modern rooms, a splendid indoor pool and a wonderful Chinese restaurant. The great summer retreat is just minutes away from the charming water village of Zhouzhuang.

2. Naked Castle, Moganshan

High up the Moganshan peaks some two and a half hours by car from Shanghai is a castle built by a Scottish missionary in 1910. Subsequently abandoned, it was revamped by boutique hotelier Naked Retreats to include a spa, two restaurants and 95 luxurious rooms, many boasting gorgeous views of the stunning mountain range.

3. Fuchun Resort, Hangzhou