Panzhihua Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
Gesala Ecotourism Area Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
Sichuan Panzhihua Sunshine Tour
Panzhihua City, also known as Dukou, Steel City, is located in the southwest of China at the junction of Sichuan and Yunnan, at the southernmost point of Sichuan Province. It borders Hui, Dechang, and Yanyuan, 3 counties of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province to the east and north, and Ninglang, Huaping, and Yongren, 3 counties of Yunnan Province to the west and south. It is located in the middle and southern section of the Panxi Rift Valley, with a long summer, indistinct seasons, and distinct dry and rainy seasons.
Panzhihua City is the only city in the country named after a flower, enjoying the reputation of 'a city is a flower, and a flower is a city'; it is the first city in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, where the Jinsha River and Yalong River converge; it is the southern gateway of Sichuan, the nearest point from Sichuan to South Asia and Southeast Asia; it is the only subtropical fruit production base in Sichuan, producing mangoes, loquats, wax apples, pomegranates, strawberries, cherries and other characteristic fruits; there are tourist attractions such as Gesala Ecological Tourism Area and Ertan National Forest Park within the city.
Location: Panzhihua City, located at the junction of Sichuan and Yunnan in southwest China, where the Jinsha River and Yalong River converge, is the nearest point from Sichuan Province to South China and Southeast Asia along the border and coastal ports.
Topography: Panzhihua City is located in the middle and southern section of the Panxi Rift Valley, with high mountains and deep valleys, and a basin distribution. The terrain slopes from northwest to southeast, and the mountain range is nearly north-south, which is the southern extension of the Daxue Mountain.
Climate: Panzhihua City has a variety of climate types from the South Asian tropics to the North Temperate Zone, known as the 'vertical climate based on the South Asian tropics', with long summers, indistinct seasons, distinct dry and rainy seasons, large diurnal temperature differences, dry climate, concentrated rainfall, long sunshine, strong solar radiation, large evaporation, and complex and diverse microclimates.
Origin of the name: Panzhihua is located on the bank of the Jinsha River, originally named Shang and Xia Ba Village, formed around the eighth year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty (1869), because there is an ancient and tall Panzhihua tree at the entrance of the village, hence the name 'Panzhihua Village'.
Scenic spots
Gesala Ecological Tourism Area: Located in the northwest of Panzhihua City, about 110 kilometers away from the city. The scenic area has 'four unique' features: tens of thousands of acres of pines, rhododendron seas, Yi ethnic customs, and sinkholes.
Ertan National Forest Park: Located next to Yanbian County, about 20 kilometers away from the city, located on the hot tourist line of Chengdu-Emei Mountain-Xichang-Panzhihua-Kunming. The scenic area is full of strange mountains, beautiful waters, and secluded forests, known as 'the mountains are like the Three Gorges, and the water is better than the Lijiang River'. The magnificent power station, the vast Bihu Lake, the green mountains around, and the vast primitive forests form an extraordinary and refined natural ink landscape painting, like a fairyland on earth, known as the 'Hundred Mile Gallery, Ink Ertan'.
Mi Yi Zhuanxu Long Cave: Located in Baima Town, Mi Yi County, about 5 kilometers east of the G5 Beijing-Kunming Expressway Gualang Exit, about 90 kilometers away from the city, facing the Anning River in front and leaning against the Longzhu Mountain in the back, it is named after the hometown of Zhuanxu.
Famous and special products: Panzhihua snacks are mainly Sichuan flavor, the most popular in this place is mutton rice noodles, the rice noodles boiled in pure mutton soup, plus bean paste, pepper, millet spicy and other seasonings, the taste is unique and very representative. Panzhihua also produces tropical rare fruits such as mango, wax apple, dragon fruit, pineapple shijia, etc. 'Panzhihua Mango', 'Panzhihua Loquat', 'Datian Pomegranate', 'Hongge Navel Orange' and other registered agricultural product geographical indications.
Warm winter sun
Post time: December 18, 2023
Weather: Sunny and warm
Travel days: 3 days
Number of people: 4
Per capita consumption: 2000 yuan
On this winter day, I embarked on a journey to Sichuan, with the destination being Hongge Copper Hot Pot Street and the surrounding scenic spots: Ertan, Gesala and Hongge. I was full of anticipation for this trip. Hot pot, the passion and life on this land, always seems to ignite people's taste buds and emotions.
Hongge Copper Hot Pot Street
As soon as I entered Hongge Copper Hot Pot Street, I felt like I had stepped into an ancient world. On both sides of the street, smoke wafted from the copper hot pot shops, emitting an enticing aroma. The hot pot here is different from the common Sichuan spicy hot pot. Its soup base is rich, using special seasonings and broth, coupled with fresh ingredients, it is unforgettable.
I chose a hot pot shop that looked quite historical to sit down. The copper hot pot in the shop emitted a faint golden light, which was interesting with the wooden tables and chairs. With the dancing flames, the soup in the pot was rolling, and the aroma was overflowing. I picked up a piece of tender lamb and put it into the pot. In an instant, the aroma of the meat and the taste of the soup base perfectly blended.
While tasting the delicious food, I chatted with the shop owner about the history of Hongge copper hot pot. It turns out that the hot pot culture here has a long history and was popular as early as the Qing Dynasty. The shop owner proudly said that the hot pot here is not only unique in taste, but also rich in nutrition. Many people from other places even drive here to taste it.
Ertan Scenic Area
Leaving Hongge Copper Hot Pot Street, I went to Ertan Scenic Area. This is a national forest park located in Panzhihua City, Sichuan Province, known for its majestic mountains, clear lakes and dense forests.
Walking in Ertan Scenic Area, I felt like I was in a landscape painting. The lake was rippling with blue waves, reflecting the blue sky, white clouds and the surrounding mountains. Occasionally, a few water birds skimmed over the lake, leaving a string of ripples.
Walking along the lake, I came to the viewing platform of the scenic area. Standing here, the entire beauty of Ertan is in sight. The mountains in the distance are undulating, and the lake nearby is like a mirror, everything is so peaceful and harmonious.
Gesala Eco-tourism Area
Leaving Ertan Scenic Area, I came to Gesala Eco-tourism Area. Located in Yanbian County at the junction of Sichuan and Yunnan, it is a tourist attraction that integrates natural landscapes, folk culture and outdoor sports.
Entering Gesala, what came into view was a continuous hilly grassland. The grassland was green and lush, with wild flowers competing for beauty, like the palette of the earth. In the distance, herds of cattle and sheep were leisurely walking, contrasting with the blue sky and white clouds.
In addition to the beautiful natural scenery, there are also rich outdoor activities. I chose to ride through the grassland to feel the freedom and joy. As the wheels of the bicycle rolled, the wind on the grassland gently brushed my cheeks, taking away the fatigue of the day.
Hongge Hot Spring Resort
On the last day of the trip, I came to Hongge Hot Spring Resort. Located in the southern part of Panzhihua City, it is a resort that integrates hot springs, leisure and sightseeing.
Coming to Hongge Hot Spring, I couldn't wait to change into a swimsuit and throw myself into the embrace of the hot spring. The hot spring water here is clear and contains a variety of minerals, which are said to be beneficial to the skin and health. I closed my eyes, felt the gentleness of the hot spring water sliding over my skin, and listened to the sounds of nature around me - the birdsong and the sound of water intertwined into a hymn of nature.
After soaking in the hot spring, I wandered around the resort. There are various entertainment facilities and food stalls, people are playing in the water or tasting local snacks, enjoying this rare leisure time. I tasted a bowl of local special cold noodles, the taste was smooth and delicious, which put a perfect end to this trip.
Gesar's self-recognition and humanistic journey
We drove deep into Gesar, first we went to the primeval forest, where towering trees blocked the sun, accompanied by damp air, the sunlight dappled on the ground, forming patches of light and shadow. The crisp and pleasant song of the birds in the forest intertwined with the babbling sound of the distant stream, forming a hymn of nature.
We stepped on the rotten leaves, taking deep breaths of the fresh air mixed with soil and trees, as if our bodies and minds were purified. As the altitude increased, the scenery became more and more magnificent.
The sky was clear, the clouds were fluffy, and the distant snow-capped mountains shone with silvery light under the sun. Standing on the top of the mountain, overlooking the mountains, I couldn't help but marvel at the wonders of nature.
Then we came to the sinkhole and ground leak scenic area of Gesar. Standing on the edge of the sinkhole, we saw the greenery in the pit, like a green lake hidden on the earth. The ground leak is like the eye of the earth, deep and mysterious. We stared quietly at this spectacle, feeling the infinite power and charm of nature.
Finally, we deeply experienced the local Yi family style. In the Yi village, we tasted the authentic Yi dishes, watched the passionate ethnic song and dance performances, and had intimate exchanges with the local Yi people.
The hospitality and unique customs of the Yi family made me deeply feel the rich ethnic culture on this land.
After a day of playing, we were physically and mentally exhausted, but when we arrived at the Yi family, we seemed to be relieved of our fatigue by their enthusiasm. This trip was so happy and tired, it left a deep impression on everyone, and everyone hopes for the next play.
In the green stone forest, many huge ground depressions can be seen. This is because Gesala is located in the Panxi Rift Valley. The billions of years and the geological role of the strong cracks have created the karst karst geological landscape of Gesalaqit. There are more than 600 such tiankeng floor drains in the entire Gesala area, as well as underground underground rivers with a huge flow and 40 million cubic meters of underground cavern reservoirs, which are rare in the world, making the Panxi Rift Valley more quaint. The vicissitudes of life are quite spectacular. Walking around the tiankeng floor drain, these tens of thousands of years of crater, do not know how many secrets are hidden under the ground, whether there is also an unknown underground world.
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Er'tan National Forest Park Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
Panzhihua off-the-beaten-path travel destination
Yanbian County Lisu Ethnic Group Intangible Cultural Heritage Training Center is located in Santan Village, Hongguo Yi Ethnic Township. In 2019, it was rated as the first batch of 'Ethnic Unity Education Base' in Panzhihua City; in August 2020, it was named by the Sichuan Provincial Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Association as the first batch of excellent inheritance and development bases for intangible cultural heritage in Sichuan Province; in November 2020, it was awarded as the second batch of branches of the Panzhihua City Museum system, and at the same time, it was named 'Youth Home' and 'Women's Micro Home'. Since 2019, the Yanbian County Lisu Ethnic Group Intangible Cultural Heritage Training Center has continuously carried out activities such as static cultural relics exhibitions and dynamic cultural inheritance experiences, forming a cultural attraction that integrates intangible heritage display, training, and experience, allowing more tourists to feel the charm of the Lisu ethnic group's intangible heritage up close, and continuously enhancing the popularity of the training center.
🌟Highlights: Intangible cultural heritage experience, ethnic songs, taste the Lisu ethnic group's hand-grabbed rice
🚉Travel strategy: Self-driving or chartered car
🗓Itinerary: Depart from the city to Er Tan National Forest Park, enjoy the natural scenery of 'Hundred Miles Gallery, Ink and Wash Er Tan' along the way, and finally arrive at the training center to participate in the intangible heritage experience, ethnic songs and dances, and taste the local special hand-grabbed rice!
Sichuan Panzhihua Sunshine Tour
Panzhihua City, also known as Dukou, Steel City, is located in the southwest of China at the junction of Sichuan and Yunnan, at the southernmost point of Sichuan Province. It borders Hui, Dechang, and Yanyuan, 3 counties of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province to the east and north, and Ninglang, Huaping, and Yongren, 3 counties of Yunnan Province to the west and south. It is located in the middle and southern section of the Panxi Rift Valley, with a long summer, indistinct seasons, and distinct dry and rainy seasons.
Panzhihua City is the only city in the country named after a flower, enjoying the reputation of 'a city is a flower, and a flower is a city'; it is the first city in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, where the Jinsha River and Yalong River converge; it is the southern gateway of Sichuan, the nearest point from Sichuan to South Asia and Southeast Asia; it is the only subtropical fruit production base in Sichuan, producing mangoes, loquats, wax apples, pomegranates, strawberries, cherries and other characteristic fruits; there are tourist attractions such as Gesala Ecological Tourism Area and Ertan National Forest Park within the city.
Location: Panzhihua City, located at the junction of Sichuan and Yunnan in southwest China, where the Jinsha River and Yalong River converge, is the nearest point from Sichuan Province to South China and Southeast Asia along the border and coastal ports.
Topography: Panzhihua City is located in the middle and southern section of the Panxi Rift Valley, with high mountains and deep valleys, and a basin distribution. The terrain slopes from northwest to southeast, and the mountain range is nearly north-south, which is the southern extension of the Daxue Mountain.
Climate: Panzhihua City has a variety of climate types from the South Asian tropics to the North Temperate Zone, known as the 'vertical climate based on the South Asian tropics', with long summers, indistinct seasons, distinct dry and rainy seasons, large diurnal temperature differences, dry climate, concentrated rainfall, long sunshine, strong solar radiation, large evaporation, and complex and diverse microclimates.
Origin of the name: Panzhihua is located on the bank of the Jinsha River, originally named Shang and Xia Ba Village, formed around the eighth year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty (1869), because there is an ancient and tall Panzhihua tree at the entrance of the village, hence the name 'Panzhihua Village'.
Scenic spots
Gesala Ecological Tourism Area: Located in the northwest of Panzhihua City, about 110 kilometers away from the city. The scenic area has 'four unique' features: tens of thousands of acres of pines, rhododendron seas, Yi ethnic customs, and sinkholes.
Ertan National Forest Park: Located next to Yanbian County, about 20 kilometers away from the city, located on the hot tourist line of Chengdu-Emei Mountain-Xichang-Panzhihua-Kunming. The scenic area is full of strange mountains, beautiful waters, and secluded forests, known as 'the mountains are like the Three Gorges, and the water is better than the Lijiang River'. The magnificent power station, the vast Bihu Lake, the green mountains around, and the vast primitive forests form an extraordinary and refined natural ink landscape painting, like a fairyland on earth, known as the 'Hundred Mile Gallery, Ink Ertan'.
Mi Yi Zhuanxu Long Cave: Located in Baima Town, Mi Yi County, about 5 kilometers east of the G5 Beijing-Kunming Expressway Gualang Exit, about 90 kilometers away from the city, facing the Anning River in front and leaning against the Longzhu Mountain in the back, it is named after the hometown of Zhuanxu.
Famous and special products: Panzhihua snacks are mainly Sichuan flavor, the most popular in this place is mutton rice noodles, the rice noodles boiled in pure mutton soup, plus bean paste, pepper, millet spicy and other seasonings, the taste is unique and very representative. Panzhihua also produces tropical rare fruits such as mango, wax apple, dragon fruit, pineapple shijia, etc. 'Panzhihua Mango', 'Panzhihua Loquat', 'Datian Pomegranate', 'Hongge Navel Orange' and other registered agricultural product geographical indications.
Sichuan | Panzhihua | You're too beautiful
🌷Panzhihua, a city worth visiting three times
Perhaps you only know it as a steel city, but what you don't know is that it's also a flower city, and it's like spring in winter.
Winter tourist destination
🚄Transportation: Chengdu-Panzhihua 🕐5h 🎫190 yuan Chengdu self-driving-Panzhihua: Estimated time: 8h or so (stop and go)
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❇Yishala
Yishala, known as the 'first village of the Yi people in the world', has a history of more than a thousand years. It was an important post on the ancient South Silk Road and a major junction between Sichuan and Yunnan. It is the largest ethnic minority village in Sichuan and a village where Han and Yi customs are highly integrated.
📍Location: Pingdi Town, Renhe District, Panzhihua
Tour time: 3-4h
🎫Ticket: None
Surrounding scenic spots: Jinsha River Grand Canyon
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❇Third Line Construction Museum
This is a modern museum that showcases China's important infrastructure construction from the 1950s to the 1970s. The museum has a large number of precious historical relics and photos, showing the courage and wisdom of the builders at that time.
📍Location: No. 1 Rongjiang Road, New District, East District, Panzhihua City
⏰Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (stop admission at 16:30, closed on Mondays)
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🎫Ticket: None (you can collect stamps, remember to bring your travel stamp book)
It is recommended to visit the Lotus Pond Bridge + Ferry Bridge together, the city bus is convenient.
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❇Donghua Mountain,
Overlooking Panzhihua City from the top,
📍Location: Direct navigation to the Forestry Bureau of the Eastern District, estimated time 1h🉑
🎫Ticket: None
❇Er Tan National Forest Park, located in Panzhihua City, the Er Tan Hydropower Station has the world's third, China's first high double-curvature arch dam, Asia's largest underground plant cave group, installed 3.3 million kilowatts, is the largest hydropower station fully completed in the 20th century - Er Tan Hydropower Station is here.
❇Ju Que Inkstone Museum
The only museum in the country with Ju Que inkstone as the main collection, Panzhihua cultural and creative products are recommended to start - inkstone.
【Food Recommendation】
✨Mutton Rice Noodles: Yiman Lang '+ mint, millet spicy, dry chili powder'
✨Small Pot Rice Noodles: Luo's True Taste Small Pot Xiao Guo Rice Noodles and Stinky Tofu Rice Noodles are both good You can also try bait pieces with a Yunnan flavor
✨Hui Li Chicken Shredded Bait
✨Net Roast: Golden Triangle, Yanbian Wang's Eyes Remember to order 'small intestine potato 🥔, leek wrapped in fat intestine'
✨Fire Drift Beef (never eaten, but friends say it's delicious)
✨Dumb Rabbit
✨Copper Hot Pot
Tips:
1⃣️The temperature difference between day and night is large, prepare a coat, it's hot at noon and you can wear a T-shirt.
2⃣️On Sundays, the Renhe Farmers Market is bustling!
3⃣️Fruit wholesale market to buy fruit is cheaper (can bargain haha)
4⃣️The ultraviolet rays are strong, pay attention to sun protection and hydration💦......
【Panzhihua City 2-Day Tour Guide】
Destination: Panzhihua City, a beautiful city in Sichuan Province. It has a rich history and culture, unique Yi ethnic style, and magnificent natural scenery.
Transportation: Depart from Chengdu, take the high-speed rail or drive to Panzhihua City. The high-speed rail journey takes about 5 hours, and driving takes about 8 hours.
Main attractions:
1️⃣Yi Sha La: A Yi ethnic village with a thousand-year history, it is an ancient ferry station on the Southern Silk Road. Here you can experience the simple Yi culture and unique local customs. The visit takes about 3-4 hours, and admission is free.
2️⃣Third Line Construction Museum: It displays China's important infrastructure construction from the 1950s to the 1970s, with precious historical relics and photos in the museum. Open from 9:00-17:00, closed on Mondays, and admission is free.
3️⃣Donghua Mountain: Climbing Donghua Mountain, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire Panzhihua City and feel the magnificence and grandeur of nature. The estimated time is 1 hour, and admission is free.
4️⃣Er Tan National Forest Park: It has the world's third and China's highest double-curvature arch dam and Asia's largest underground plant cave group. It is a perfect combination of nature and human wisdom.
5️⃣Ju Que Yan Museum: A museum with Ju Que Yan as the main exhibit, where you can learn about the history of Ju Que Yan, the manufacturing process, and appreciate various precious inkstones. It is recommended to buy cultural and creative products inkstones.
🌦Precautions: Panzhihua City is warm all year round, it is a winter resort and a good place for leisure. It is recommended to visit the Lotus Pond Bridge and the Ferry Bridge together, and the city's public transportation is convenient. If you only have 2 days and 1 night, it is recommended to go directly to Yi Sha La Village.
Summary: Panzhihua City is a city worth visiting, with both rich historical and cultural heritage and unique natural scenery. Whether you are a history and culture enthusiast or a natural scenery fan, it can meet your needs.
Panzhihua·Sichuan
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Yishala Village Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
A cultural ancient village with a history of over a thousand years - Yisala
Located near Panzhihua, by the Jinsha River, lies the quaint, primitive, and beautiful ancient village - Yisala.
Yisala is the largest natural village of the Yi people, known as 'Little Shangri-La' due to its extensive and tiered red houses.
Recommended reasons:
1. A super photogenic place, where even overcast skies do not diminish its beauty;
2. Few tourists, limited developed areas in the village, still retains its original charm;
3. Just 2km away is the Jinsha River Grand Canyon, with extremely magnificent scenery;
Yisala Historical and Cultural Scenic Area
Located in Pingdi Town, Renhe District, Panzhihua
Time🕰: All day
Visiting time: 2-3h
Transportation🚘: 1.5h self-drive from Kunming, 1.5h self-drive from the center of Panzhihua
Sichuan | Panzhihua | You're too beautiful
🌷Panzhihua, a city worth visiting three times
Perhaps you only know it as a steel city, but what you don't know is that it's also a flower city, and it's like spring in winter.
Winter tourist destination
🚄Transportation: Chengdu-Panzhihua 🕐5h 🎫190 yuan Chengdu self-driving-Panzhihua: Estimated time: 8h or so (stop and go)
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❇Yishala
Yishala, known as the 'first village of the Yi people in the world', has a history of more than a thousand years. It was an important post on the ancient South Silk Road and a major junction between Sichuan and Yunnan. It is the largest ethnic minority village in Sichuan and a village where Han and Yi customs are highly integrated.
📍Location: Pingdi Town, Renhe District, Panzhihua
Tour time: 3-4h
🎫Ticket: None
Surrounding scenic spots: Jinsha River Grand Canyon
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❇Third Line Construction Museum
This is a modern museum that showcases China's important infrastructure construction from the 1950s to the 1970s. The museum has a large number of precious historical relics and photos, showing the courage and wisdom of the builders at that time.
📍Location: No. 1 Rongjiang Road, New District, East District, Panzhihua City
⏰Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (stop admission at 16:30, closed on Mondays)
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🎫Ticket: None (you can collect stamps, remember to bring your travel stamp book)
It is recommended to visit the Lotus Pond Bridge + Ferry Bridge together, the city bus is convenient.
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❇Donghua Mountain,
Overlooking Panzhihua City from the top,
📍Location: Direct navigation to the Forestry Bureau of the Eastern District, estimated time 1h🉑
🎫Ticket: None
❇Er Tan National Forest Park, located in Panzhihua City, the Er Tan Hydropower Station has the world's third, China's first high double-curvature arch dam, Asia's largest underground plant cave group, installed 3.3 million kilowatts, is the largest hydropower station fully completed in the 20th century - Er Tan Hydropower Station is here.
❇Ju Que Inkstone Museum
The only museum in the country with Ju Que inkstone as the main collection, Panzhihua cultural and creative products are recommended to start - inkstone.
【Food Recommendation】
✨Mutton Rice Noodles: Yiman Lang '+ mint, millet spicy, dry chili powder'
✨Small Pot Rice Noodles: Luo's True Taste Small Pot Xiao Guo Rice Noodles and Stinky Tofu Rice Noodles are both good You can also try bait pieces with a Yunnan flavor
✨Hui Li Chicken Shredded Bait
✨Net Roast: Golden Triangle, Yanbian Wang's Eyes Remember to order 'small intestine potato 🥔, leek wrapped in fat intestine'
✨Fire Drift Beef (never eaten, but friends say it's delicious)
✨Dumb Rabbit
✨Copper Hot Pot
Tips:
1⃣️The temperature difference between day and night is large, prepare a coat, it's hot at noon and you can wear a T-shirt.
2⃣️On Sundays, the Renhe Farmers Market is bustling!
3⃣️Fruit wholesale market to buy fruit is cheaper (can bargain haha)
4⃣️The ultraviolet rays are strong, pay attention to sun protection and hydration💦......
【Panzhihua City 2-Day Tour Guide】
Destination: Panzhihua City, a beautiful city in Sichuan Province. It has a rich history and culture, unique Yi ethnic style, and magnificent natural scenery.
Transportation: Depart from Chengdu, take the high-speed rail or drive to Panzhihua City. The high-speed rail journey takes about 5 hours, and driving takes about 8 hours.
Main attractions:
1️⃣Yi Sha La: A Yi ethnic village with a thousand-year history, it is an ancient ferry station on the Southern Silk Road. Here you can experience the simple Yi culture and unique local customs. The visit takes about 3-4 hours, and admission is free.
2️⃣Third Line Construction Museum: It displays China's important infrastructure construction from the 1950s to the 1970s, with precious historical relics and photos in the museum. Open from 9:00-17:00, closed on Mondays, and admission is free.
3️⃣Donghua Mountain: Climbing Donghua Mountain, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire Panzhihua City and feel the magnificence and grandeur of nature. The estimated time is 1 hour, and admission is free.
4️⃣Er Tan National Forest Park: It has the world's third and China's highest double-curvature arch dam and Asia's largest underground plant cave group. It is a perfect combination of nature and human wisdom.
5️⃣Ju Que Yan Museum: A museum with Ju Que Yan as the main exhibit, where you can learn about the history of Ju Que Yan, the manufacturing process, and appreciate various precious inkstones. It is recommended to buy cultural and creative products inkstones.
🌦Precautions: Panzhihua City is warm all year round, it is a winter resort and a good place for leisure. It is recommended to visit the Lotus Pond Bridge and the Ferry Bridge together, and the city's public transportation is convenient. If you only have 2 days and 1 night, it is recommended to go directly to Yi Sha La Village.
Summary: Panzhihua City is a city worth visiting, with both rich historical and cultural heritage and unique natural scenery. Whether you are a history and culture enthusiast or a natural scenery fan, it can meet your needs.
Panzhihua·Sichuan
A spontaneous one-day tour of Panzhihua, a trip that you can take on a whim
On the way back to Kunming, we will pass through Panzhihua
So we arranged a spontaneous one-day tour of Panzhihua
Because of the tight schedule, we had a meal in the city after getting off the high-speed rail,
Then we went straight to Yishala Ancient Village
⛰️Entertainment
The Jinsha River Grand Canyon is a must-visit❗️
Free🆓
You can reach it by walking or by bus (it's quite hard to walk up)
Glass viewing platform + original landscape
🌟Yishala Ancient Village
An undeveloped Yi village, if you don't like the countryside, don't go, you will find it boring, the red house is a feature, it really looks a bit like Xiaoseda.
🚗Transportation
Panzhihua Renhe Bus Station - Pingdizhen - Jinsha River Grand Canyon - Yishala
💰70-80/person
The best way is to ask, let the bus station driver take you to the Jinsha River for a tour and then to Yishala.
Remember to leave the driver's phone number, you can call the driver to pick you up from Yishala back to Panzhihua city.
Others have shared that you can call a tricycle, but to be honest, I haven't seen it myself, I feel that the bus station master is reliable during the off-peak tourist season.
🏠Accommodation:
There are only 2-3 homestays in Yishala, we chose Yishanlan which is about 1 kilometer from the center of the village, another one is in the village, both can provide meals, there is also a Zheng's sisters in the village (anyway, it's called something sisters), providing simple farmhouse meals and ethnic clothing rental for 50 yuan a day.
🏨Yishanlan is quite good for taking pictures, but the price is high, the cheapest room is almost 400, generally 400➕ or 500➕, in terms of facilities, it's really average
We took a look at the other homestay later, it's not bad, the price is 200➕ per room.
✨Summary
Panzhihua is delicious, Yishala is okay~
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Panzhihua Park Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
Hiking on the Panzhihua Park Trail
Panzhihua Park, located at the foot of Bingcao Gang Jingshi Mountain, currently has the Hero Monument, amusement project area, rare animal zoo area, and other scenic spots, making it a large public place that combines leisure and entertainment.
A few years ago, Panzhihua constructed a national-level trail, and Panzhihua Park is the entrance to this trail. Entering from the main gate of the park, you can see the trail marker posts on the road, indicating 500 meters to the main gate of the park and 22 kilometers to the airport. It turns out that the rubber path underfoot is the national-level trail.
Following the trail to the Ailanthus Pavilion, the road ahead allows one to overlook a corner of the city, although the view is somewhat limited. Climbing up to the Panhua Pavilion offers a panoramic view of the entire city, broadening the horizon and allowing one to appreciate the mountains, rivers, and old friends, and to take pride in the builders.
Panzhihua Hero Monument commemorates the heroes of the Third Front Movement era. The inscriptions on the nearby stone steles are catchy, such as the doggerel by the great mathematician Hua Luogeng, which is as humorous as the one from his time at the Southwest Associated University, finding joy amidst hardship without losing optimism.
The Panzhihua Park trail is roughly 4 kilometers in circumference, with an ascent of about 200 meters, all laid with rubber paving. It is also very enjoyable to take a walk after dinner if you live nearby.
When visiting Panzhihua, it is highly recommended to take a walk and have a look at Panzhihua Park. This is the first park built for the citizens' leisure in this barren land by the heroic city. The chairlift (now changed to a box-type) cable car was once a popular sightseeing spot that even the provincial capital did not have, and it is worth reminiscing.
Hiking up to Donghua Mountain Park in Panzhihua, chasing the first ray of dawn in 2024
Breaking through the darkness of dawn, seeing the light, believing in the light, chasing the light...
Who are you chasing the first ray of dawn in 2024 with...
Sometimes, doing something doesn't require too many reasons, just do it if you want to, it's that simple.
Set the alarm clock, get up in the morning, change into climbing clothes, and set off. The morning air in the industrial town is mixed with the unique smell of industry. Starting from the foot of the mountain, climbing up the cement road behind Pan Da Xi Yuan, the slope is a bit steep but there are no steps, for those who live in the mountain city and climb slopes every day, no steps is the greatest happiness .
The first thing that comes into view after walking 500 meters is the night view of Bing San District, with high-rise buildings and bright lights against the deep blue night sky. There are already sporadic lights on in the residential buildings, and there are not a few early risers.
Crossing the hill opposite the 501 power plant (now Bo Mei Building Materials City), the sky has turned light blue. Looking far away at Nan Shan, Du Kou, Hua Shan, Fifty-four, the night is mixed into a mess and you can't tell who is who, you can only guess where is where. That's where I lived as a child, but it has changed a lot, both familiar and strange.
Continuing on, halfway up the mountain, the horizon facing Bing Si District already has an orange halo, the brightest morning star in the night sky heralds the coming of sunrise, speeding up to today's sunrise viewing point ~ Half Mountain Coffee. There are quite a few people waiting for the sunrise, everyone is crowded together, the excitement is beyond words, the coffee shop built along the mountain is well arranged for taking pictures, everyone who comes here is holding a mobile phone in various poses, so happy!
Waiting is for a better future, when the orange horizon turns into fish belly white, the sun begins to slowly rise, in an instant, ten thousand rays of light, it's the eagerly anticipated 2024! The happy atmosphere is brought to the peak!
See the light, believe in the light, chase the light, all unhappiness and troubles will vanish!
🌟Highlights:
Donghua Mountain Sports Park in Panzhihua was completed in 2023, a sports park mainly for climbing. There are cement trails, climbing wooden ladders, and elevators that go straight to the top of the mountain. From the top of the mountain, you can see Bing San, Bing Si District, Da Du Kou, Fifty-four, Mi Di Bridge, Jin Sha River passing through the city... The park has several photo spots, it's a good place for leisure and exercise.
The route is all cement road, no steps.
After Pan Da Xi Yuan, enter the emergency passage - Half Mountain Coffee - Steel Pavilion - City Eye - Olympic
🎫Ticket: None
Sightseeing elevator 🎫 price: one way up or down 6 yuan/person, round trip ticket 10 yuan/person
Sightseeing elevator operating hours: 9:00~12:00 in the morning 16:00~22:00 in the afternoon
⏳Play time: recommended 2~3 hours
🦶Full walk without stopping: 1~1.5 hours
📝Note tips:
1. The road condition is good, the slope is large, wear comfortable shoes
2. December enters the forest fire prevention period, do not bring fire into the mountain
3. It's too sunny at noon, suitable for climbing in the morning and evening.
4. The temperature difference is large in the morning and evening, bring clothes to add or subtract.
Hongge Hot Spring Resort Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
I fell in love with a city, Panzhihua, this winter
I fell in love with this city ~ Panzhihua this winter.
🌟Highlights:
When you come to Panzhihua, you will find that in the cold December and January, the streets are still full of blooming flowers, the sun is shining every day, the temperature is over 20 degrees, it's simply too comfortable.
There are flowers in all seasons here, and there are beautiful scenes everywhere.
You can enjoy the flowers happily with a few friends
Maybe you are shivering in the cold wind in Chengdu.
Panzhihua is here in the bright sun
If you don't know where to go for the Spring Festival, you can consider coming to Panzhihua to bask in the sun and feel the winter sun
Flowers bloom in Panzhihua all year round, and you can see a sea of flowers everywhere. Panzhihua, Jacaranda, Bougainvillea, Firecracker Flower... Bombarding in turns all year round, you can be amazed every day! Brush your friends' circle
👍Most recommended:
Come to check in Panzhihua to feel this world of flowers, after basking in the sun, go to soak and enjoy the southernmost sunshine of winter. The star-rated winter first choice for a sunny trip
It is recommended to stay in Hongge Hot Spring Holiday Hotel for a great experience, the Spring Festival price is a bit expensive, take the whole family and set off👫
Hongge Town has very rare hot springs, with gentle and dry sunshine and clean and clean streets.
Sunshine, the red square town of the four seasons like spring, subverts my impression of winter...
Stay in Hongge Hot Spring Resort, warm room, complete equipment, welcome to the warm winter sun Natural hot springs, enjoy the gift of nature.
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