Xichang Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Qionghai Sea Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Jinlin Sand beach
Jinlin sand beach is a perfect location to enjoy the sun while making sand castles next to the water body. It’s easy to find a parking and there is a shuttle service to the beach. We also enjoyed a group cycle on our way back. Though it was tough to climb, the way down was equally fun.
There is also a Buddhist temple nearby, the sound of prayers are soothing and relaxing.
Suggest to take along a folding tent and plenty of drinking water and snacks with you.
You can also take a walk along the Qionghai sea and enjoy the greenery.
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May Day 3-Day Tour in Xichang
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.
Xichang!! A super detailed two-day and one-night leisurely weekend trip
Don't want to be a special forces soldier, this time it's a more relaxed trip of eating, drinking, and taking photos. Sisters, come and copy the homework~
Day1:
Depart from Chengdu South, arrive in Xichang after 12 noon
Diaoyutai➡️Moonlight Town➡️Treading Waves Boardwalk➡️Jinlin Beach➡️Qionghai 17 Degrees Barbecue
p2-p7 Diaoyutai Moonlight Town Treading Waves Boardwalk
Actually, there's no need to squeeze in crowded places to take photos. I took a taxi to Diaoyutai and found it really crowded, so I slowly walked along the seaside and found that the whole way was very photogenic. Less crowded places are really more photogenic~
p8-p10 Jinlin Beach
A landmark check-in spot, but it's really crowded... Personally, I think it's better to watch the sunset in less crowded places for a better experience.
p11 Qionghai 17 Degrees, the small fishing village's tender fish slice barbecue
Stayed at Qionghai 17 Degrees, there are many snacks and barbecues downstairs of the hotel. Seeing that everyone said that any random choice would not be a mistake, I randomly picked one. Overall, it was a bit spicy but the taste was still good. Personally, I think the grilled white melon, grilled corn, and grilled chicken wings were the most delicious. The grilled fish slices that everyone recommended were just so-so. Of course, you still have to drink Liangshan Snow, which tastes like Jule yogurt haha
Day2: Breakfast Chicken Fire Silk➡️Jianchang Ancient Town
p12 Longan Huili Chicken Fire Silk Nanyuan Store
This is really delicious!! I went to a branch, just in time for the opening. The chicken soup was very fresh and fragrant, and it was the most satisfying meal of the trip.
p13-16 Jianchang Ancient Town, Guoguo Juice
There are not many delicacies in the ancient town, suitable for a light stroll and sunbathing. If you go, you must try Guoguo Juice! This shop is too comfortable. It's a Chinese-style courtyard, and every corner is beautiful. When I went, it had just opened for business. I chose to sit by the window on the second floor, enjoying the breeze and the sun. The quiet courtyard with music and birdsong is very healing. You must try their sugarcane juice, which is freshly squeezed and very sweet!!
Other than that, I quite liked Xu Guokui. The taste of their sweet Guokui is like scones. The oil tea was so-so, a bit greasy.
⚠️Note:
1⃣️Taking a taxi in Xichang is indeed quite expensive. Personally, I think the current weather is not very suitable for renting electric bikes, too sunny and windy. I think the bus is the most ideal mode of transportation. Download 'Yuecheng Bus', which has detailed route planning. There are many bus trips, and the speed is usually faster than estimated, and the arrival time is also much earlier than expected.
2⃣️Now there is a new lake circuit to Jinlin Beach, you can directly get to the 'Jinlin Beach' stop, which is much more convenient than before.
3⃣️Personally, I think there's no need to go to Dashiban Village if you're not taking Yi ethnic group photos.
4⃣️Be sure to do good sun protection and bring sunglasses. The sun is really strong and a bit dazzling, and the wind is very strong. My umbrella was blown away several times.
5⃣️The temperature difference between morning and evening is big, remember to bring a thin coat.
Qionghai Lushan | When you get to Xichang, you must take a trip to Lushan
| 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
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Xichang Budget Travel Guide | Three Days and Two Nights | Average Cost 600+
🚅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
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🎏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
Winter is the best time to vacation here
Xichang does not have a harsh winter. In early spring, the waves of Qionghai Lake ripple gently. Under Xichang's standard blue sky, flowers bloom abundantly, and trees have already sprouted new buds. Qionghai Wetland Park is the largest urban wetland park in China. Walking on the boardwalks of Qionghai Wetland, every step offers a view, allowing you to experience the romantic spring of Qionghai at 17 degrees.
Qionghai National Tourism Resort
Qionghai, located in Xichang City, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, is the second largest freshwater lake in Sichuan Province, formerly known as Qiongchi, and is an early Quaternary rift lake. Its shape is like a snail, stretching 11.5 kilometers from north to south, 5.5 kilometers wide from east to west, with a circumference of 35 kilometers, and a water area of about 30 square kilometers; the average depth of the lake is 14 meters, with the deepest point at 34 meters; the water surface elevation is between 1507.14 and 1509.28 meters; the water level fluctuation is small, with a catchment area of about 27 square kilometers. In terms of water system, it belongs to the Anning River, a tributary of the Yalong River, which is a branch of the Jinsha River, a main stream of the Yangtze River, and the lake water drains into the Anning River.
A tree of golden yellow warms the heart, and the garden is full of wind chimes, drunk with the light of spring
Spring days are busy with flower viewing, time flows by like water, sunlight spreads over mountains and fields, the spring breeze brushes the face, bringing endless tenderness.
Spring blossoms and autumn fruits, summer greens and winter withers, a year's wait turns into this moment of blooming. The Qionghai Wetland Park in spring is the stage for the yellow bellflower trees, clusters and bunches, thousands of golden bellflowers hang from the treetops, intense and bright.
The plum garden attraction of the Qionghai Wetland Park is where the large flowers of the yellow bellflower trees, shaped like trumpets, hang full on the branches, shining against the blue sky and white clouds, forming a splendid and colorful spring scroll.
Whether standing on the pavilion overlooking or strolling on the stone steps looking up, one will be attracted by this bright yellow, feeling endless joy and anticipation in the heart.
Qionghai Wetland Park is full of spring, and the yellow bellflower trees display their beauty. Please come to Qionghai Wetland Park to check in! Let the golden verses of the yellow bellflower trees treasure all the beautiful memories in the bottom of our hearts, accompanying us through a gorgeous spring.
Along the streets, rows of yellow bellflower trees stand tall and graceful, with golden flowers blooming in competition, turning Yuehai Road into a golden 'flower road'. Although it lacks the grandeur of 'the city is full of golden armor', it has the elegance and vivacity of 'flowers seen on branches without leaves'.
On the branches, each 'little wind chime' saturates itself, blooming lively under the sunlight, a large expanse of gold, the clusters of flowers on the trees sway gently with the rhythm of the breeze, each sway overflowing with the enthusiasm of spring.
The bright flowers hang full on the branches, as bright and dazzling as the sun, and in their wanton blooming, they also carry warmth that goes straight to the heart. Look, those bright flower branches extend into the boundless blue sky, like an oil painting by a master, amazing!
Now, large patches of bright yellow light up the city streets and brighten the entire city, becoming a beautiful landscape in Xichang city. Such a beautiful scene does not require posing, a casual snap is a masterpiece!
Flower viewing address: The entire stretch of Yuehai Road
Warm reminder: The yellow bellflower trees are planted on both sides of the road. Please pay attention to safety when viewing flowers and taking pictures, and do not shoot on the road.
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Xichang Travel | Lock in your photo-taking strategy for Dashi Ban in Xichang this May Day! Taking photos at Dashi Ban is really popular!
| Lock in your photo-taking strategy for Dashi Ban in Xichang this May Day! Taking photos at Dashi Ban is really popular! Xichang Travel | Lock in your photo-taking strategy for Dashi Ban in Xichang this May Day! Taking photos at Dashi Ban is really popular! Sisters who want to take photos, lock this in!
✅ 📷Photo spots:
Walk around Lingying Temple, there are many different shooting spots. There are quite a few people taking photos 📷, so get there early to avoid queuing, and the light and shadow on the red walls are better for photos in the early morning!
✅Photo 📷
Makeup photo 160/person, 👗costume rental for 2 hours
Photographer 📷
299/person (6 retouched photos, all originals provided), family photo for one adult and one child 499 (8 retouched photos, all originals provided)
📍: Lingying Temple, Dashi Ban Village, Xichang
🕐Opening hours: Open all day for free
🚌Public transportation: Take the lake circuit bus No. 106 or the lake circuit tourist bus from the city center, get off at the 'Dashi Ban' station, and walk for about
3 minutes to arrive.
🚗Self-driving: Navigate to 'Dashi Ban Ancient Village', about 20 minutes along the Qionghai Ring Road from the city area, with several parking lots at the entrance, ample parking spaces.
Xichang Dashiban Ancient Village in Sichuan~ A Key Town on the Silk Road
Introduction: Dashiban Ancient Village is located in the Qionghai National Tourist Resort in Xichang, Sichuan, facing Qionghai Lake and backed by Luoji Mountain, surrounded by mountains on three sides, with beautiful scenery. The area now covers 38.27 square kilometers.
The village was originally built during the Ming dynasty and rebuilt in the Daoguang era of the Qing dynasty, with a history of nearly 600 years. It was a key town and post station on the ancient 'Southern Silk Road' and the Tea Horse Road. To this day, it still retains rich historical and cultural marks, vibrant ethnic culture, and a diverse natural ecology.
At the foot of Lushan Mountain, beside Qionghai Lake, the ancient Dashiban is endowed with unique natural ecological resources and distinctive Tea Horse Road culture, becoming the most dazzling pearl on the shore of Qionghai Lake, attracting countless tourists to stop and take photos.
Cost: Free all day
Transportation: Multiple bus routes provide direct access, and you can also reach by riding a bike around the lake.
Recommended visiting time: Half a day, or you can stay in a hotel in the ancient village for one night to experience a different ancient village life and culture
May Day 3-Day Tour in Xichang
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.
The ancient village of Dashiban stands around Qionghai Lake
With a history of 600 years, Dashiban ancient village is surrounded by mountains and faces Qionghai Lake, boasting an excellent Feng Shui environment. It serves as a model village for poverty alleviation efforts in Liangshan. Layer upon layer of houses are adorned with bright flowers, each one a homestay or restaurant, bustling with men and women dressed in Yi costumes for travel photography. The 500-year-old Lingying Temple has been refurbished to shine brilliantly, and its orange walls have become a popular backdrop for photos. Amidst the worldly hustle and bustle, where is the serenity of the Buddhist realm? A 300-year-old Huanglian tree stands quietly, still bearing traces of ancient times.
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Xichang Jianchang Ancient City in Sichuan - Simplicity amidst prosperity
Introduction: Jianchang Ancient City, also known as Xichang Ancient City, is located in Xichang, Sichuan Province, and was established in the 20th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1387). During the Ming Dynasty, it was a square shape, with each wall being 1200 meters long, covering an area of about 144 hectares.
Despite the current area being reduced to about 130 hectares, it still retains perfect simplicity amidst today's blooming flowers: The city is centered around four archways, with four streets radiating outwards in a cross shape. The north and south are respectively called North Street and South Street, the west is Cang Street, and the east is Fu Street. There are more than 2400 cultural relics distributed within, including ancient sites, tomb clusters, ancient stone carvings, rock paintings, ancient buildings... Ming Dynasty litterateur Yang Sheng'an, Qing Dynasty calligrapher He Shaoji, and modern educator Huang Yanpei, among others, have all left precious inscriptions here.
Jianchang Ancient City has a history of more than 600 years to date. It has witnessed the development and prosperity of Xichang and is an important cultural heritage of Xichang City, as well as a national 4A-level tourist attraction.
Cost: Free, but various eating and drinking projects inside the ancient city walls are not free, haha.
Transportation: Multiple buses go directly
Suggested visiting time: Half a day
Other suggestions: Climbing up the city walls in the early morning, I found it almost deserted, which was exciting because the place is usually crowded with tourists. I took many rare photos (as shown in the photos), and I hope you can also encounter the scenery with no one around - and be as happy as I was.
Exploring Jianchang Ancient City: Old City with a New Flavor, More Beautiful at Night
The story of Jianchang Ancient City dates back to the Tang and Song dynasties, once a famous military and administrative stronghold. Now, despite renovations, the old city walls, gates, and those ancient houses and shops all exude a strong sense of history.
The renovated old city may seem a bit messy and increasingly commercialized, but it's still quite interesting. Although some renovations have sparked much debate, if you're looking for a place to take photos and make memories, Jianchang Ancient City is definitely worth a visit. Especially after 10 p.m., when there are fewer people, the scenery is beautiful, and the lighting is good, it's perfect for taking pictures.
If you plan to stay overnight in the ancient city, 'Thousand Miles Solo Rider Hotel' is recommended. This niche hotel perfectly integrates with the local style, offering a unique accommodation experience.
The Underrated Ancient City | Xichang Jianchang Ancient City
We love a city because of its history and culture. Jianchang Ancient City is a place with historical connotations, scale, and beauty. It has come from more than six hundred years ago, quiet yet bustling, mundane yet mysterious. Every brick, tile, and wall here is marked with the traces of history, and you will surely grow to love it once you are here.
Located in the old town of Xichang, Jianchang Ancient City was an important node on the 'Southern Silk Road' and is a concentration area of the 'ultimate Xichang' elements. The fan-shaped city, built during the Ming and Qing dynasties, is centered on a cross-axis with four gates for defense, 'warding off external threats and ensuring internal security.' Centered around four archways, with straight streets and winding alleys, the roads crisscross each other. The city is dotted with ancient streets, ruins, stone carvings, and buildings, with more than 2,400 cultural relics distributed, earning it the reputation of one of 'China's Top Ten Most Beautiful Ancient Cities.'
The ancient city is located in the urban area, with convenient food, accommodation, and transportation, no entrance fee, and particularly beautiful night views in the evening.
A Hidden Gem in Western Sichuan More Beautiful Than Lugu Lake—Xichang
In Sichuan, there is a secret small city known as "Little Spring City," which attracts countless Sichuanese to escape the cold when winter arrives🤩, and that is Xichang!! This place is known as Sichuan's backyard💐, with warm winters and cool summers, spring-like all year round. Come to this treasure of a small city and bask in the sun🕶~
Qionghai
Dali has Erhai, and the small city has Qionghai. Qionghai is not a sea, but it has the vastness and gentleness of the sea🌊. On every clear day, the lake is as blue as the sea, the white sandy beaches sparkle, and the dense coconut trees sway in the wind🌴. Whether boating on the lake or cycling around it🚴, it's equally pleasant and leisurely. The area is also rich in lake delicacies such as fish, shrimp, and crabs🦀, which you can enjoy at the lakeside restaurants~
💡When visiting Qionghai, it is recommended to stay overnight, boat on the lake, fish by the shore, eat vegetarian meals in Qinglong Temple, enjoy lake delicacies in the fishing village, and play mahjong to experience the leisurely life of the locals.
Lushan
Next to Qionghai is Lushan, known as the "Secret of Southern Sichuan," and together with Qionghai, they form one of the major scenic areas in southwestern Sichuan🔥. Lushan is home to more than ten ancient temples built during the Han, Tang, Ming, and Qing dynasties, belonging to Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism🎞. It is bordered by the mirror-like Qionghai to the east, the winding and beautiful Anning River to the west, the historic city of Xichang to the north, and the towering Luoji Mountain to the south.
💡There are wild monkeys on Lushan, so try not to carry drinks and food in your hands, and it's better to carry a dark-colored backpack~
Luoji Mountain
When visiting Xichang in autumn and winter, you must not miss Luoji Mountain⛰. You can come for a hot spring soak or go hiking, and in winter, there will be vast white snow. In addition, Luoji Mountain is also a "Quaternary Ancient Glacier" museum, with ancient glacial relics scattered throughout. Climbing to the top of the mountain to overlook the world's largest ancient glacial trough is a major highlight👍, and along the way, there are strange magma caves, "Immortal's Cave."
💡The only way to visit Luoji Mountain is to take a sightseeing bus at the entrance of the scenic area, then take a cable car directly to Heilongtan🚡, and walk along the lakeside plank road to the opposite shore.
Jianchang Ancient City
This place encapsulates over 600 years of history, like a unique business card of Xichang📇. During the day, the ancient city bus shuttles between the walls of history; at night, the lights outline the contours of the ancient city, where past and present wonderfully merge✨. When the lights come on, the big red lanterns light up the entire ancient city🏮, the city walls are towering, the old trees are swaying, and the stone roads are uneven, creating a grand and unique atmosphere, as if you are in a time tunnel💫.
💡Sunset and the moment when the lights are first lit are great times for photography!
For those who fear the cold, consider picking a weekend to say goodbye to the chill and spend a few lazy days here🎈~
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Xichang, a city filled with blooming Jacaranda trees
When the Jacaranda trees are in full bloom across the city,
experience the romance of sunrise and sunset in Qionghai,
explore the beauty of Xichang in a world of flowers.
🛎Transportation and Accommodation
🚅High-speed train: Take a 3h ride from Chengdu East Station to Xichang West Station to start your journey
🚗It's convenient to take a taxi in Xichang city, or you can take a bus. To go to the Gukede Soma Flower Sea, you need to drive yourself
🏨Recommended to stay in a hotel near Hangtian North Road, where Jacarandas are blooming nearby
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🌳How to play in Xichang!
1⃣Jianchang Ancient City
With over 600 years of history, the ancient city has existed since the Ming and Qing dynasties. It's quiet and suitable for hanging out with friends, with local architectural styles and beautiful night views. There's also the Gospel Church nearby for photo ops
2⃣Hangtian North Road
April and May in Xichang is the season to see Jacarandas. Hangtian North Road is filled with romantic purple Jacarandas, and there's even a special area set up for photo ops
3⃣Tang Garden
Travel back to the city of Xizhou in the year 1300 and enjoy the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty. The Huaiyuan Tower and Xizhou Pavilion in Tang Garden are very photogenic, and the night view is also worth capturing
4⃣Diaoyutai
If you like to watch the sunrise, don't miss this place. You can see a beautiful sunrise right by the Qionghai Lake
5⃣Lushan Mountain
The tallest mountain in Xichang city area. Be careful of the many monkeys on Lushan Mountain. You can take the cable car down from the top to enjoy the scenery
6⃣Dashi Ban Village & Lingying Temple
The niche and photogenic Dashi Ban Village. Don't miss the Lingying Temple here, with its orange-red temple and exquisite architectural style, it's really great for photos
7⃣Jinlin Beach
Here you can see the most beautiful sunset in Xichang. It's best to arrive early, and the surrounding area is also very scenic. After watching the sunset, don't miss the evening glow
8⃣Bird Watching Island Wetland Park
The wetland park by the Qionghai Lake, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Qionghai all the way, and also take photos of the popular seaside plank road and the crooked-neck tree
9⃣Gukede Soma Flower Sea
The niche and treasured Soma Flower Sea, with endless romantic purple flowers covering the hills. Here I found a new reason to come to Xichang
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🍢How to eat in Xichang!
Xichang barbecue, fire pot barbecue, Huili chicken silk, Liangshan snow yogurt, mint rice noodles, and pot edge potatoes are all local delicacies. Different seasons bring different fruits to the market
AdventureAcrossBorders#777 Xichang Three-Day Two-Night Travel Guide/Eat well, have fun, take beautiful photos|
|。Hi, I'm Croissant, I love traveling outdoors, and I love taking photos📷. Welcome to today's Xichang travel photography📷 guide
📷Great places to take photos:
🍃Qionghai (so many beautiful spots) It's worth taking a whole day to stroll around slowly, Diaoyutai, Moonlight Town, Wetland Park, Black Swan Coffee... so beautiful!
🍃Jinlin Beach (watch the sunset)
The sunset at Jinlin Beach is super beautiful, I love it so much, it feels like Sanya. It's usually around 6 pm, so I suggest getting there at 5:30 pm!
🍃Dashiban Village: Spend 100 yuan to rent a set of Yi ethnic clothing for photos, there is a Lingying Temple in the village, and the orange walls there are very photogenic!
🍃Yinlin Beach
The white sand beach with blue sky and white clouds is also very healing (suitable for watching the sunrise in the morning)
🍃Jianchang Ancient Town: Walk along the city wall, have a walk, blow the wind, and have a cup of tea
🍃Lushan: Hike up the mountain, take the cable car down when descending, and slowly enjoy the view of Qionghai from above! Very healing! You can see monkeys up close, although the monkeys on Lushan will snatch things, they are not as impolite as the monkeys on Emei Mountain, be careful not to hold food in your hand, it will be snatched!
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Food Recommendations‼️ Xichang friends took me to eat: Liangshan Snow, Liangshan Burger, Si Hu Fresh Toast, Zhaojue Birch Forest Tilapia, Grass Fan Tomato🍅, Niu Niu Niu Barbecue, Wei Yi Shu (formerly Yizhi Chun Rice Noodle Shop), Cang Street No. 88 Teppanyaki
Day 1: Chengdu——Xichang—Jianchang Ancient Town
Day 2: Lushan——Dashiban Ancient Village——Yinlin Beach—Jinlin Beach
Day 3: Bird Watching Wetland Park——Diaoyutai——Black Swan Coffee——Moonlight Town
Qionghai Lushan | When you get to Xichang, you must take a trip to Lushan
| 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
Xichang's Guangfu Temple, a blessed place for prayers, offers an experience of the charm of diverse religious cultures
During a trip to Xichang, in addition to Qionghai, Lushan is also a must-visit attraction. Guangfu Temple on Lushan is right above Qionghai, known as the 'Scenic Spot of Southern Sichuan', and is a great place for a panoramic view. Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and other religions have coexisted on Lushan for a thousand years, and the incense at Guangfu Temple on the mountain is particularly prosperous, making it a treasured place for locals to pray annually.
It is recommended to take the cable car up the mountain, enjoy the scenery along the way, and after reaching Guangfu Temple halfway up the mountain, you will need to get off and walk. Going down the mountain, you can choose to take the slide, which saves a lot of effort. The monkey troops are also a major feature of Lushan, and in terms of both numbers and liveliness, they are not inferior to those on Mount Emei. There is a small shop above Guangfu Temple where you can buy some peanuts to feed the monkeys.
If you happen to be there in the evening, you can also wait at the viewing platform for a stunning sunset, feeling the afterglow of the setting sun, the gentle breeze, and the Buddha's presence, comfortable and at ease. The address is Qionghai Lushan National Scenic Area, with free admission, 35 yuan for a one-way cable car ride, and 55 yuan for a round trip. Warm tips: There are many playful monkeys on Lushan, so remember not to carry bags in your hands when climbing, or they may be snatched away, haha!
Lushan
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