[2025 Xichang ] Travel Guide for Qionghai 17 Degrees (Updated Apr)

| Flower Sea, Ink Lake, Yi Village Charm. ‌🌤️Weather and Outfit Guide‌ ‌Climate‌: Altitude 3,000-4,000m, large temperature difference between day and night. Summer summit temperature is around 10-15°C, winter can be as low as -5°C.‌ ‌ 🎒Essential Gear‌: Windproof and Warm: Hiking jacket/light down jacket + quick-drying base layer for high-altitude wind and cold protection.‌ Hiking Boots: Non-slip hiking boots (lots of gravel and muddy sections).‌ Protective Gear: Sunglasses, sunscreen (strong UV rays), raincoat (rainy season June-September). ‌ 🚶Day 1 Xichang → Erze'e Village → Ink Lake Round Trip‌ ‌Transportation‌: Drive to Erze'e Village (approx. 2.5h drive). You need to pass a fire prevention checkpoint at the village entrance. Non-local vehicles need to contact a guide (fee approx. CNY 200/group) and be led up the mountain by a villager.‌ ‌Hiking Section‌: Starting Point: Village parking lot → 10km gravel road (can be driven slowly) → Hiking trailhead.‌ Core Attractions: ‌Alpine Rhododendron Sea‌🌸 (full bloom in June, pink and white flowers intertwined with the sea of clouds).‌ ‌Ink Lake‌: A glacial lake reflecting the surrounding peaks. On a clear, windless day, you can capture symmetrical compositions.‌ Duration: Approx. 4 hours round trip (altitude 3,000m+, slow walking recommended).‌ ‌ 🚶Day 2 Xiaoxiangling Tea-Horse Trail → Today Mountain Scenic Area‌ ‌Cultural Hiking Route‌: Walk through the Xiaoxiangling Tunnel (3.5km) and experience the "Ten Miles, Different Skies" climate phenomenon.‌ Climb to the "Today Mountain" viewing platform to photograph the warhorse sculptures and the landscape.‌ Lunch Recommendation: Yi farmhouse restaurant on the mountainside. Try buckwheat pancakes + sour vegetable and potato soup (approx. CNY 40 per person).‌ ‌🍜 Food Guide‌: Breakfast from Xichang‌: [Dechang Laobing Mutton Restaurant]: Mutton rice noodles + mint leaves, rich and flavorful soup (search term: Dechang mutton rice noodles).‌ ‌Hiking Snacks‌: Roasted potatoes from the Yi guide's home, dipped in chili paste + pepper powder (portable and filling).‌ ‌Dinner after Descent‌: [Qionghai 17 Degrees Fire Pit BBQ]: Small intestine wrapped bean curd + Tuo Tuo meat (dipped in soybean chili powder).‌ [Erze'e Farmhouse Restaurant]: Firewood chicken + wild mushroom soup (approx. CNY 60 per person).‌ ‌⚠️ Safety and Environmental Tips‌: ‌Mandatory‌: No solo hiking. Must follow a guide (to prevent getting lost + deal with sudden weather changes).‌ ‌Water Source‌: Ink Lake water is not drinkable. Bring at least 2L of drinking water.‌ ‌Leave No Trace‌: Take away all trash, protect the alpine rhododendrons and the virgin forest.‌ 🚗Alternative Route Suggestions‌: If you have limited physical strength, you can wait for the new road to open (estimated completion by the end of 2025), which will lead directly to the trailhead.‌ Combined Itinerary: Xiaoxiangling + Luojishan (hot springs to relieve hiking fatigue).‌ Xichang Xiaoxiangling, an unspoiled plateau, reveals its natural beauty and rich culture to those who explore it on foot.✨

💜Chengdu 3️⃣ hours, who understands the golden value of this romantic purple moment❗ 🟣Jacaranda flower language: [Waiting for love in despair!] 【Waiting for love in despair!】 In two months, it will be the peak flowering period of jacaranda, You can easily check in the fairytale-like purple romance without leaving Sichuan❗ 🟣Flowering period: Mid-April to early May 🚄High-speed rail: Chengdu-Xichang, about 3 hours 🚌Bus: Xichang City will open a free 🆓 bus line for flower viewing "Blue Flower Smile" from mid-April to May Day, daily operation time: 9:30-21:30, starting point (Xichang West High-speed Rail Station) - Terminal (Xichang Wanda Plaza) 🏨Accommodation: It is recommended to stay at "Qionghai No. 17" opposite Wanda Plaza, there are many hotels and homestays to choose from, the location is convenient, and the terminal of the free flower viewing bus is here. 🛵Electric car: It is not recommended to rent an electric car to each check-in point, because the price is relatively expensive, generally 50-100 yuan/person/day, and the cost performance is not high. Xichang City is not big, and the way of taking a taxi + walking will not cost so much money. The cost of taking a taxi back and forth every day is about 30-40 yuan.

Xichang Qionghai 17° Island Xiaoranju Boutique Resort is definitely your perfect vacation choice! The surrounding scenery is picturesque, and you can walk to Qionghai Wetland Park to enjoy the beautiful sunset. Rent a car and drive around the sea, easily visit Jianchang Ancient City (only 3 kilometers away), and enjoy the historical charm. Shopping enthusiasts can go to the Wanda Plaza, which is nearly 10,000 square meters, to satisfy your shopping needs. Don't miss the Ajie Niu Performing Arts Center, only 3 kilometers away from the Fire Square, which will bring you a stunning performance experience. The Qionghai Scenic Area is only 4 kilometers away from the resort, allowing you to explore the beauty of nature. Come and experience the unique charm of Xiaoranju and start your Xichang journey!

Tourist Attraction Check-in Guide Day 1: It takes about 3 hours from Chengdu East to Xichang West. Due to the holiday, it's hard to get a taxi outside the station, so it's recommended to take the bus, which is very convenient. We stayed at Qionghai 17 Degrees, and you can take the BBQ Festival bus line, which is free and goes directly to the final stop without any intermediate stops. In the afternoon, upon arriving in Xichang, you can experience the BBQ Festival. We left our luggage and took a taxi directly to Xiaoyu Village. After 17:30, you can't take the boat as the staff is off duty. It's recommended to take the boat in the morning when there are no waves. We ate at Xiao Xu BBQ in Xiaoyu Village, and the taste was good. For those who can't eat spicy food, be cautious as the food here is quite spicy. Day 2: In the morning, take a taxi to Xiaoyu Village Pier and take a boat to Moonlight Town. It's also close to Lushan, and the scenery along the way is beautiful. You can walk around and take pictures. We randomly found a snack shop for lunch, and the taste was okay. There are many small carts selling fruits in Qionghai, and you can buy some. The sugarcane here is particularly sweet. In the afternoon, go to Black Swan Coffee to enjoy a slow life with a cup of coffee. The last stop is to wait for the lake loop bus line. This bus comes every hour and can take you directly to Jinlin Beach. Arrive by 6:30 PM, and the sunset is around 6:50 PM. After watching the sunset, take the bus back. There will be a lot of people, but don't worry about not getting a seat. You can wait for the bus, as many off-duty buses will take people to transfer points. Finally, we had Hu Sige's special BBQ for dinner. It's cost-effective and tastes good. Each portion is large, so if you have a small appetite, you can order a little first and then order more if needed. Day 3: Buy fruits at Nantang Market. The fruits here are not very cheap, so buy a little. After shopping, go eat Xiong's beef and lamb offal rice noodles. It's also convenient to take the bus to Xichang West Station from here. Walk 500 meters to the bus stop and take the K1 bus, which takes about 40 minutes to arrive. Summary: The cost of living in Xichang is quite high, especially transportation. It costs dozens of yuan for 10 kilometers, so it's recommended to drive yourself for convenience. Be sure to bring a power bank, as many rented power banks are not fully charged due to the large number of people.

🚅Major Transportation: Chengdu East-Xichang West ¥149*3 Xichang West-Chengdu East ¥135*3 🚖Other Transportation: ¥152 🫕Meals: ¥500 🏡Accommodation: ¥400 🏷️Entertainment: ¥150 🔺Total: ¥2054 Average per person: ¥685 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 🎏Itinerary ➡️D1: Qionghai Park - Dashiban Village - Walnut Village - Jinlin Beach Dashiban Village: An ancient village where you can check in at the red wall of Lingying Temple for photos, and there are many Yi ethnic group photo studios in the village. Jinlin Beach: A great spot to watch the sunset, you can enter with your ID card, the sightseeing car costs 10 yuan per person, and there are time limits for the sightseeing car rides, so pay attention to the last return trip time. ➡️D2: Qionghai Park - Tang Garden - Jianchang Ancient City - Torch Festival Tang Garden: Personally, I feel that the whole garden is artificially created. It's worth visiting for Hanfu photography, but not necessary for sightseeing. The Torch Festival: An event that only happens in August, spread across several locations. You can directly enter the Torch Plaza, and for the Torch Festival at Xingyue Lake Park, you need to book in advance at the 'Daily Torch Festival' by Xiaochengxu. ➡️D3: Little Fishing Village - Moonlight Town - Lushan Mountain Little Fishing Village: You can take a boat from the dock, with the lowest price at 30 yuan per person, from the Little Fishing Village to the opposite Moonlight Town. 📍Recommended Accommodation: Lao Haiting/Qionghai Park/Qionghai 17 Degrees/Near Torch Plaza

For those sisters who are going to Xichang recently, you must do a good job of sun protection!! The sun is dazzling and the ultraviolet rays are extremely high⚠️ Essential sun protection jacket/sunscreen spray/sun umbrella/sunglasses (I really regret wearing a camisole on the first day, the exposed skin was sunburned and stinging) day1 1⃣️.Chengdu🚄Xichang about 3 hours💰298 (round trip) 2⃣️.Stay in Qionghai 17 degrees area, convenient to go anywhere (Yijian Homestay💰190) 3⃣️.Transportation: Yuecheng Bus🚌& Didi Taxi🚖 (easy to get a taxi and not expensive) 4⃣️.First went to the Diaoyutai (Picture 2), there is a black swan by the small lake☕️ 5⃣️.Take a taxi to Walnut Village, sightseeing car 10/person to Jinlin Beach - the most photogenic 6⃣️.Went to Jianchang Ancient City in the evening and strolled around (Not highly recommended, if you want to take pictures of ethnic costumes, you can go and see) day2 1⃣️.Lushan Cableway + Slide💰65/person (you can buy your own combination) 2⃣️.You have to go up the mountain from the middle of the temple/you can see a lot of monkeys🐒 (Don't hold water and food in your hand, they are still very cute) 3⃣️.The slide down the mountain is not recommended for sisters with less strength!! It's very tiring 4⃣️.Finally went to the Ximenpo Market to eat old-fashioned Liangfen + buy fruit (Average 800+ excluding transportation and accommodation + bought fruit; Daily expenses for two days are about 300, overall it's cost-effective, dining is not expensive, but fruits in Xichang are not cheap, but they are really delicious)