Pause the hike for a moment, I have to make a trip to Yanbian first. The wildest party this summer—the Yanbian Torch Festival—is simply legendary! Hiking on hold, just go for it!

Pause the hike for a moment, I have to make a trip to Yanbian first. The wildest party this summer—the Yanbian Torch Festival—is simply legendary! 🔥 Hiking on hold, just go for it! 🗓️ Main venue locked · Gesala Yi Ethnic Township ⏰ July 16 1️⃣ 13:30-14:30 Thousand-People Duoluohe Performance: Ethnic minority girls twirling their skirts, intangible cultural heritage dance so stunning it takes your breath away 2️⃣ 15:30-18:30 Traditional Competitions: Wrestling + Cockfighting + Sheep Fighting, go cheer loudly outside the arena 3️⃣ 19:20-19:50 Ten-Thousand-People Guozhuang Dance: Hold hands with strangers and dance wildly, even social anxiety won’t scare you 4️⃣ 19:50-20:30 Bimo Blessing Ceremony: Hundreds light the fire, thousands send the fire, tens of thousands gather around the bonfire, the whole scene explodes with energy 5️⃣ 20:30-21:00 Drone Show: Lighting up the starry sky with technology, a must-see Bonus: Visit the Gongfu Market in the afternoon (bring home Yanbian specialties); camp under the starry sky at night ✨ super romantic 🏞 Nearby Recommendations 🍃 Gesala Ecotourism Area: Right next to the main venue! Hike through the primeval forest and breathe fresh air, instantly entering a fairyland 🍃 Green Stone Forest Scenic Area: Dark green strange rocks create a mysterious vibe 🍃 Ertan National Forest Park: See the hydropower dam, truly spectacular 🍽️ Don’t forget the food Yanbian Pickled Fish: Sour and spicy soup base, addictive with every bite! Yanbian Barbecue: Charcoal-grilled on the spot 🍖, the aroma will make the next table drool! Yanbian Beef: Eat big chunks of meat and feel amazing! Dipping in chili powder is perfect 🔥 For late-night snacks, head straight to the barbecue stalls! The lively atmosphere is the soul 🚄 Transportation: 🚘 Self-driving: About 6-7 hours from Chengdu to Yanbian County (be careful during the rainy season) 🚅 High-speed train: About 4.5 hours from Chengdu to Panzhihua South Station, then transfer at Panzhihua Passenger Center to a bus from Panzhihua to Yanyuan, get off at Gesala Ecotourism Area on the way 💡 Hard-earned Tips: ✅ Check the weather, bring sunscreen + light jacket + umbrella ✅ Wear comfortable shoes! Dancing and jumping for 3 hours is no dream ✅ Bring a power bank! It’s hard to borrow one on site ✨ There are no bystanders at the Torch Festival, only revelers. See you at Gesala on 7.16! 🔥