Qionghai Sea

Qionghai Hotel: The Lake View Gem of Xichang In the enchanting city of Xichang, there lies a captivating secret haven—Qionghai. I had the fortune to stay at the Qionghai Hotel, a state guesthouse that dates back to 1958. It is not only a witness to history but also a guardian of Xichang's beautiful scenery. The coffee shop within the hotel is like a gift from nature, boasting a stunning lake view. In the afternoons, when the sunlight sprinkles over the shimmering lake, I always sit here quietly, basking in the tranquility and beauty. The aroma of coffee mingles with the freshness of the lake, creating a unique atmosphere that intoxicates and makes one linger for a long time. The ambiance here is truly amazing, as if you are in the midst of a beautiful painting. Whether it's the quiet moments of savoring coffee alone or the joyful times with friends, you can find the most perfect experience here. Qionghai Hotel is not just a place to stay; it is a haven for the soul to relax and be nourished. Here, I have felt the unique charm of Xichang and have gathered unforgettable memories.

🌳 **Qionghai National Wetland Park Travel Guide** 🌳 🚗 **How to Get There**: - 🛫 **Plane**: Arrive at Xichang Qingshan Airport, then take a taxi or bus to Qionghai Wetland Park. - 🚌 **Bus**: Take a direct bus from downtown Xichang to Qionghai Wetland Park. 🏞️ **Recommended Attractions**: 1. 🌊 **Qionghai**: As the core area of the park, Qionghai is a natural freshwater lake with clear waters, making it a great spot for sightseeing and photography. 2. 🌾 **Wetland Ecosystem Zone**: Explore the diverse plant and bird ecology, and experience the tranquility and harmony of nature. 3. 🌳 **Bird Watching Island**: Observe and learn about various rare bird species, a paradise for bird enthusiasts. 4. 🌅 **Sunset Viewing Point**: Enjoy the sunset over Qionghai at specific viewing spots, leaving unforgettable memories. 📅 **Best Time to Travel**: Spring and autumn seasons, with pleasant climate and the best scenery. 🎒 **Preparation Before Departure**: - 👟 **Comfortable Shoes**: There are several trails within the wetland park suitable for walking and exploration. - 🕶️ **Sunglasses and Hat**: To protect against strong sunlight and UV rays. - 🧴 **Sunscreen**: To protect your skin from sunburn. - 🌂 **Rain Gear**: Prepare rain gear during the rainy season, just in case. 🍲 **Food Recommendations**: - 🐟 **Qionghai Fish**: Taste the local specialty Qionghai fish, fresh and delicious. - 🍢 **Yi Ethnic Barbecue**: Experience the traditional barbecue of the Yi people, with a unique flavor. 📸 **Photography Tips**: - 🌄 **Morning**: Capture the morning mist and sunrise over Qionghai. - 🌅 **Evening**: Record the sunset and evening glow over Qionghai. 🗒️ **Important Notes**: - 🚫 **Environmental Protection**: Please do not litter, protect the wetland environment. - 🚫 **Disturbing Animals**: Keep quiet and do not disturb birds and other wildlife. 🏨 **Accommodation Suggestions**: - 🏡 **Nearby Homestays**: Choose homestays close to Qionghai Wetland Park for convenience. - 🏨 **City Hotels**: For more options, you can book hotels in downtown Xichang. 🎉 **Experience Activities**: - 🚣‍♂️ **Boating**: Row a boat on Qionghai to feel the beauty of the lake up close. - 🌱 **Ecological Education**: Participate in ecological education activities at the wetland park to increase knowledge.

May Day holiday is coming soon, and for those who don't have much time and want to relax, a 3-day trip to Xichang, the Moon City, is a good choice. D1: Take a high-speed train or drive to Xichang, you can arrive by the afternoon and check in at Hangtian North Road to see the Jacaranda trees. Before evening, head to Jianchang Ancient City (which has over 600 years of history with exquisite Ming and Qing architecture, and is even more beautiful at night). If time permits, you can also visit Tang Garden (Tang Dynasty-style architecture). Stay overnight by Qionghai Lake or in Dashiban Ancient Village, where there are many homestays suitable for photography. D2: Qionghai Wetland Park, you can watch the sunrise by the lake in the Moonlight Town on the west side in the morning, and enjoy the sunset at Moon Bay and Jinlin Beach on the east side in the evening, both are very beautiful. During the day, you can take photos in Dashiban Ancient Village, where Yi and other ethnic costumes are available for rent, especially taking photos against the orange-yellow walls around Lingying Temple is particularly impressive. D3: You can climb Qiong Mountain or cycle or walk in Qionghai Wetland Park before heading back. Must-try foods in Xichang include fire pot barbecue, rice noodles, etc., with a variety of dining options in the old town area, Xiaoyu Village, and Wanda Plaza. Seasonal fruits like strawberries and cherries are especially delicious. Accommodation prices will rise during the May Day holiday, so it's advisable to book in advance. May is the hottest month in Xichang, so be sure to protect yourself from the sun and stay cool in the shade.

Travel to Xichang | Chengdu high-speed rail directly to the treasure town! Attached travel guide Xichang is really a treasure town! It takes about 3h by high-speed rail from Chengdu You can feel the comfort of this city with just one weekend. The sunny Xichang will not disappoint you You can see the blue sky when you look up, and the clouds at your fingertips are like scenes in comics.... You can go to Qionghai to blow the sea breeze, wait for an orange sunset, or walk in the ancient city to feel a different cultural atmosphere. Eating a local hot pot barbecue at night is really satisfying! I stayed in Xichang for 3 days and 2 nights, and all the worthwhile experiences have been sorted out for you. 1 Torch Festival Let's talk about the local Torch Festival that you must not miss when you come to Xichang in July and August! Whether it's tourists or locals, around the bonfire, making fire, singing, dancing... it's really too happy! I felt the enthusiasm of the Torch Festival on the spot, and also felt the coolness of summer brought by the sponsor Yue Enjoy. After sweating, come a bottle of double grapefruit juice, it really cools down in a moment, you can drink the innovative drink combined with pomelo and fragrant grapefruit, and timely supplement vitamin C and water! The sour and sweet taste is the real double grapefruit juice, which is very refreshing! Bring two bottles and go to eat hot pot barbecue with friends at night, it's a perfect match! While eating delicious food and drinking Yue Enjoy's double grapefruit juice, I fell in love with this cool feeling at once 2 Qionghai Park The scenery here is no less than Erhai! Now the season is full of yellow flowers in the sea, it's really beautiful! Be sure to go to the wooden plank road by the sea, it's really picturesque! 3 Dashi Ban Ancient Village The orange buildings are really dazzling! Here you can experience taking pictures in Yi costumes, it's really picturesque! There is also a Lingying Temple here, if you are interested, you can come and see.

April, May, and June in Xichang are really worth it! Jacaranda, ancient city, Qionghai sunrise, fruits with increased sweetness And the fire pit barbecue I've been talking about I like the climate here, warm in winter and cool in summer, just like Dali You can go there in a weekend~ Departing from Chengdu: 🚗Self-driving | 5.5h 🚄High-speed train | 3h (Second class: 298/person/round trip) ❶ Diaoyutai A suitable place to watch the sunrise, there are many trees of various shapes by the lake, and each one looks good in photos~ The best moment of the sunrise light is just before and after the sun rises, the lake is reflected orange by the sky, and the silhouette is also very atmospheric. Walking along the right side of the lake, there is a boardwalk that extends into the lake, which is an excellent spot for watching the sunrise ❷ Dashiban Ancient Village After watching the sunrise, you can go to Dashiban Ancient Village. The ancient village is not big, and in the morning you can encounter many fresh fruit stalls, achieving freedom with blueberries, cherries, mangoes! Unexpectedly, walking along the main road, both sides are lined with jacarandas, I can't imagine how beautiful it is during the blooming season! ❸ Lingying Temple Located in Dashiban Ancient Village, just walk a few hundred meters along the main road and you can see it, the perimeter is an orange wall, and the inside is filled with incense, which looks too beautiful with the jacarandas on the street side ❹ Jinlin Beach I've been to Xichang several times and finally went to Jinlin Beach this time. The place is not big, with coconut groves and white sandy beaches. I took a few photos and my friends thought I was in Sanya hh, but actually, the best time to go there is at sunset~ 🏷️ 🔆Xichang is not big, the basic attractions are all around Qionghai, 1-2 days is enough for sightseeing, and it is recommended to cycle around Qionghai 🔆Xichang cuisine has a combination of Sichuan and Yunnan flavors, with a taste that tends to be sour and spicy, like Mianning local cuisine restaurant, fire pit barbecue, Xiaoyucun one fish multiple dishes specialty store, etc. are all good choices 🔆Xichang's climate is similar to Kunming, with an average annual temperature of around 20 degrees Celsius, warm in winter and cool in summer, so it is also called 'Little Spring City'

You won't want to leave once you come to this city in Sichuan, Xichang, a city you won't want to leave once you come~ The weather in Xichang is often clear and sunny, with blue skies and white clouds. On the streets of Xichang in winter, you can see locals sunbathing everywhere. Today I'm going to share with you a travel guide to Xichang Transportation: High-speed rail Chengdu-Xichang West, about 3 hours, second-class seat ticket price 149 Recommended attractions: ◎Qionghai Dashi Ban Village Jianchang Ancient City Qionghai: Half a day tour of Qionghai is enough, but if you have enough time, I really recommend taking a leisurely walk along the shore of Qionghai, because the scenery is too beautiful, and the view of the sunrise and sunset is very wide! I recommend renting an electric car or an electric bicycle, so you can see more scenery around Qionghai. At sunset, I recommend going to ◎Jinlin Beach, between 6 and 7 o'clock to watch the sunset. 2 Dashi Ban Village: This place is very suitable for taking pictures, and the little sisters who like to take pictures can rent a set of Yi ethnic costumes in the scenic area, which is very photogenic! 3 Jianchang Ancient City: Friends who like ancient towns can take a walk in Jianchang Ancient City, to feel the ancient city walls and quaint streets. Tangyuan: The night view is very beautiful, you can go for a walk at night. 4 Suggestions: The ultraviolet rays in Xichang are very strong, everyone should pay attention to sun protection

Early March, took the little sisters for a 💫Xichang adventure 3 days and 2 nights, a relaxed itinerary for two adults and two kids Enjoying the breeze and sunshine, ready to go at a moment's notice 🍃 🛏 About Accommodation 1. The area around 17 Degrees Hotel near Qionghai is quite bustling, convenient for food and lodging, and cost-effective, but it's a bit far from the lake tour or Lushan, and Xichang roads are generally narrow and prone to traffic jams, which should be considered when traveling with children. 2. Dashiban Village is not recommended unless you're driving, as it's far for taxis and often requires dispatching vehicles. 3. For families with children and a sufficient budget, consider Xichang Qionghai Hotel, located at the core of the lake tour, convenient for children to take a nap at noon, with clean and sanitary hotels, not crowded during the off-season, and surrounded by convenient dining options. Day1️⃣ Arrive in Xichang by high-speed train in the afternoon - Check into the hotel We chose the high-speed train after lunch If you can get up early, you can enjoy more local activities on the first day In the late afternoon, when the sun is gentler Walking around the lake, stopping and taking pictures is very comfortable In 2 hours, you can capture most of the spots mentioned in the guides Day2️⃣ Visit Xichang Qionghai Hotel's Black Swan Cafe in the morning when it's less crowded Stroll leisurely in Qionghai Hotel: Walk with peacocks, relax at the sunken water bar The early-blooming Jacaranda trees sway gracefully against the backdrop of Qionghai... Lunch - Tonghuoguo Xichang Xiaojiaozhuang (Qionghai Lushan Scenic Area Store) A secluded courtyard, 188 yuan for 2 adults and 2 kids, still full with leftovers Walk back to the hotel for the children's 1.5-hour nap Just in time to avoid the harshest midday sun Take a taxi to Yinyin Beach in the late afternoon, adults take photos Children happily play in the sand, easily entertained for 2 hours Dinner - Chen's Small Intestine Special Fire Pot Barbecue (Haimen Fisherman's Village Food Street Store) You can request non-spicy dishes for the children Day3️⃣ Take a taxi to Dashiban Village Rent Yi ethnic clothing for the little ones to take pictures, 50 yuan/2 hours We didn't book a professional photoshoot, just DIY However, the children lost patience after a short while Well, that leaves us time to stroll around the ancient village Lunch - Gunzhongpo Local Cuisine Restaurant, the red soup sour fish tastes good The owner says the fish is from the clear waters of Qionghai Leave Xichang by high-speed train in the afternoon 👗About Clothing 1. It's recommended that children bring two windproof jackets, such as windbreakers/jackets, with T-shirts/single pants underneath, and girls can also wear a vest dress or a one-piece dress, as the temperature varies greatly in the morning and evening. 2. Be prepared for sun protection, sunscreen/sunglasses/hats (children need one that covers the back of the neck, as it's a vulnerable area when playing in the sand), and reapply sunscreen as needed. 3. Another tip, it was my first time trying Anessa sunscreen with makeup, and I didn't expect Anessa to smudge makeup so much, by the afternoon my face was patchy, so beauty-loving sisters please avoid this combination. 🚗About Transportation As many guides have mentioned, Wanshun is the preferred taxi service in Xichang (accessible via a mini-program, no need to download an app), Didi is rare, and it's hard to dispatch for distant places; for users who rarely use Wanshun, you need to prepay the fare when ordering, and the system will prompt for a refund or additional payment after the trip This time, because we were focused on a leisurely trip with the kids We didn't go to Lushan to take the cable car or visit Yuegu Manor Nor did we go to the farther Jianchang Ancient City In a while, when Xichang is full of blooming Jacaranda trees, it will be even more beautiful Before summer arrives, everyone, go for it~

Xichang Visit the ancient temples in the mountains of Shanghai!. 🔸This Lushan is not that Lushan, Lushan is also known as Frog Mountain, it is one of the provincial scenic spots in Sichuan, known as the "Southern Sichuan Scenic Area". 🔸There are ancient trees on the mountain, and there are Guangfu Temple, Mengduan Shrine, Sanjiao Nunnery, Ancestor Hall, Guanyin Pavilion, Queen Mother Hall, Jade Emperor Hall, Qingyang Palace, Wuzu Nunnery and other ancient temples built in the Han, Tang, Ming, and Qing dynasties hidden in the dense shade. These ancient temples belong to Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism. Although their doctrines, philosophical thoughts, etc. are not the same, they can live in harmony in a mountain for thousands of years, and each teaches their own teachings, which is rare in the country, and unique. 🔸Here is the spiritual clock, and it is also praised by monks and Taoists as a good mountain for enlightenment. More than a dozen Buddhist temples and Buddhist palaces are scattered in the dense forest, and the ancient temple buildings are built according to the situation, each occupying a secluded place, majestic and spectacular, with carved beams and painted buildings, which are fascinating. It is often said that "Guanyin Pavilion is winding and winding, Yaochi Palace is high and sunny, Jade Emperor Hall is dangerous and majestic, and Wuzu Nunnery is secluded and deep". Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism built temples on a road in the mountain, there are five temples on the mountain, four Taoist temples, a total of nine ancient temples, reflecting the religious purpose of "three religions in one" of Empress Wu of the Tang Dynasty. Emei is all Buddha, Qingcheng is pure Tao, only Xichang Lushan is unique, Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism coexist, forming a tourist attraction where natural and cultural landscapes gather. 🔸Ming Dynasty's top scholar Yang Shengan stayed in Lushan on the night of the Torch Festival. After seeing the beautiful scenery of Lushan and the grand occasion of the Torch Festival, he chanted the famous verse here: "The old man stays in Lushan tonight, and the sky gate is not closed at night. Who smashed the universe, the stars fell to the earth". 🔸The main peak of Lushan (Shamao Xiang) is 2317 meters above sea level, with a relative height difference of about 800 meters from the surface of Qionghai, and it is about eight kilometers from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain. Lushan Mountain is strange and beautiful, with towering ancient trees. It is the natural green barrier of Xichang. There are many rare species of animals and plants in the forest. There is the Jiu Long Han Cypress, one of the ten "Bashu Tree Kings" with a history of two thousand years. It is unique in the world.

| When you get to Xichang, you must take a trip to Lushan. Lushan Forest Park is really a treasure park It's primitive and not commercialized Rich vegetation! Tall trees There are also the super popular internet-famous cable cars, slides And lots of cute monkeys Transportation 65 RMB/person (includes uphill cable car and downhill slide) Online ticket purchase and on-site ticket purchase are the same channel You have to queue for both Children under 1.2m are free One adult can only bring one child for free Seniors aged 65 and above can only take the cable car when going downhill 🗺Address: Lushan Road, Xichang City, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province ⏰Opening Hours: 8:00-19:00

|||. Recently, Chengdu is too cold, take a high-speed train to Xichang🚄 It takes three hours to reach Xichang from Chengdu The weather in Xichang is so comfortable, it's completely okay to wear normal spring and autumn clothes at noon, it will be a bit cooler in the morning and evening, you can add a coat🧥 Taking pictures by the Qionghai Sea is very photogenic, especially if you walk a little further from the Black Swan Cafe, there is a small wooden bridge, which is particularly photogenic☕️ 🍜 In addition to the pleasant scenery and suitable temperature in Xichang, there are also many delicious foods. For barbecue, I would recommend Li Xiaochang, as well as beef and mutton rice noodles... 🍓 It's the season for eating strawberries recently, they are very sweet and fresh! It is recommended to go to the vegetable market to buy fruits. The fruit wholesale market feels more expensive than the vegetable market because too many people from other places go there

| Treasure of Spring: A Guide to Flower Viewing, Miss It and Wait Another Year. Life that has lain dormant through a winter is quietly awakening. In spring, a sea of flowers is truly the most heart-healing sight. Keep this flower viewing guide close, follow the fragrance, and move forward, Whether in the city or a distant place, You will always find a sea of flowers blooming just for you! Flowers bloom on the roadside, quietly waiting for your arrival... Qionghai Wetland Tulip Exhibition 'Late day rivers and mountains are beautiful, spring breeze brings the fragrance of flowers and grass.' Every year in February and March, Social media feeds are filled with beautiful pictures and videos of tulips.

It takes 3 hours to depart from Chengdu, and it's comfortable to experience the 20-degree winter. Dali is too far, it's better to go to Xichang. Go to the edge of Qionghai to bask in the sun. Waiting for a sunrise in the morning glow. It's a happy thing this winter. Although it's not as famous as Erhai. But Qionghai is really worth a visit. Riding along the sea line, taking photos. In addition to the popular photo spots, there are many beautiful sceneries worth checking in. I didn't go to Yinlin Beach, there were too many people. Stop and take photos wherever you think the scenery is good. Free and leisurely. Location: Qionghai