In the 18th century, in
China, the emperors of the
Qing dynasty built the
Chengde Mountain Resort as a retreat from the summer heat of
Beijing. In
Pakistan, the
Galyat areas are a popular summer destination. They are also a favorite spot for a cold snowy experience in the winter. Murree, Ayubia, Nathiagali, and Kalabagh are some of the popular places. Other places like the Northern Areas which include Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir are also a choice. In the
Philippines, the
American colonial government built its first summer capital in
Baguio to escape
Manila's heat. In
Turkey, city dwellers traditionally spent summer vacations at mountain resorts known as
yaylas to escape the summer heat. In
Cyprus, the most popular mountain resort is
Platres. In
Thailand, the third highest mountain is a popular resort at Doi Ang Kang in
Chiang Mai's
Fang District. ==See also==