Liangshan Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Qionghai Sea Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
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.
#freehotelstay #beachlife
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
The Ultimate Guide to a Breathtaking 'Xichang Jacaranda' Journey
💐In the spring of Xichang, jacaranda trees bloom profusely, turning the entire city into a dreamy realm of blue and purple hues. The jacaranda's floral language symbolizes tranquility, depth, elegance, and the hope for love amidst despair.
In this wonderful season, let's embrace the warmth and beauty of Xichang together and create the most beautiful memories.
🚉Transportation Guide:
Self-driving: Navigate to Xichang city center and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way.
High-speed train: Depart from Chengdu, with a one-way adult ticket costing about 100 yuan. Upon arrival in Xichang, you can choose to take a bus, public transport, or taxi to the city center.
🚇Transportation in Xichang City:
Public bus: Get a Xichang bus card from Alipay, and scan the code when boarding and alighting.
Tourist Line 106: Circles Qionghai Lake, covering all scenic spots around the lake, very convenient.
Best Time and Places for Flower Viewing:
🔺Blooming time: Expected around April 10th.
🔺Optimal viewing period: Mid to late April until the May Day holiday.
🔺Viewing spots: Hangtian North Road, First Ring Road, Binhe East Road, Dashiban Village, Jianchang Road, Wenhui Road, Binhe South Road, etc., with over 20,000 jacaranda trees.
✅Recommended Photo Spots:
🔺Hangtian North Road: Trees with longer age, clustered flowers, very suitable for photography.
🔺Jianchang Road: The ancient archway complements the jacarandas, offering great photo opportunities.
🔺Section 3 of Hangtian Avenue: The bridge next to Times Square, with white bridges and purple flowers, is romantically picturesque.
📸Photo Spot Suggestions:
🔺Near Tengyun Tower Hotel on Hangtian North Road, shoot from the bridge with jacarandas in the background.
🔺Capture natural moments when crossing the street.
🔺Stand at the edge of the flower bed, with jacarandas as the backdrop for photos.
🏨Accommodation Recommendation:
Qionghai 17 Degrees, opposite Wanda Plaza, surrounded by numerous delicacies. Close to city attractions, moderately priced, clean and sanitary.
📝Tips:
1️⃣ Apply sunscreen, bring a sun umbrella to protect against strong sunlight.
2⃣️ Obey traffic rules, do not obstruct others' passage.
3⃣️ Respect local culture and customs, protect the environment.
With this detailed guide to the Xichang jacaranda tour, let us together feel the warmth and beauty of the world and explore the beautiful spring of Xichang.
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Qionghai National Wetland Park Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
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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Yele Lake Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
The snow-covered Yele Lake | Once you're here, it's as if you're in Hokkaido
Many people have never encountered
the white snow-covered look here
Plan your trip with friends in advance
After checking the weather forecast
On the second day of snowfall
Arrive directly in 4 hours
The look after being covered by heavy snow is really awesome
📍Location: Yele Lake, Mianning County, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province
🏠Homestay: Shishan Jian (The boss is very nice, and they also provide two bowls of vegetarian noodles for breakfast)
🎫Ticket: Free (Not yet developed, you can enter if you book a homestay in advance)
⛰️Altitude: About 3000
This is a quiet place with few people
You don't have to queue up like other places or all are artificial traces
The original village atmosphere is rich
It is very suitable for friends who like niche or
willing to stay in a place for some time
It takes 20 minutes to drive to Menghuo City Scenic Area from here
It is recommended to arrange a 3-day and 2-night trip
You can ski and hike in Menghuo City
Yele Lake is good for lake view and walking
Camping and riding a motorcycle by the lake is really cool💯
Sichuan's Little Switzerland~YeLe Lake
Sichuan's Little Switzerland~YeLe Lake, Buddha said:
Only deep and profound fate
Can make us walk the same path over and over again, and go to the same place over and over again
YeLe Lake, which allows me to visit the same place twice, is one of them. I accidentally saw YeLe Lake on the Internet a few years ago
Indeed, it is a niche attraction that few people know about. It is in a semi-open state
You need to book a homestay in the scenic area in advance to enter the scenic area. There are very few homestays, and only one has good conditions
I like this semi-open state, which greatly controls the flow of people and will not disturb the lives of the original residents
It also enhances the experience of guests staying in the scenic area. The first time I went to YeLe Lake was during the Spring Festival in 2022. When other scenic spots were overcrowded
I experienced charter tourism at YeLe Lake (with winter photos)
The feeling is different in different seasons, it's worth me to travel a long way to see it. Today I saw the latest news about YeLe Lake, which is limited to 100 people per day
You can make an appointment online in advance, and you don't need to book a homestay in the scenic area to enter
Visited Yele Lake
Yele Lake | A lakeside worth revisiting
🕹️ Yele Lake is a reservoir located in the mountains of Mianning, with an altitude of 2600 meters. It boasts scenic views of mountains and lakes, situated in Yele Township of Mianning County, 320 kilometers from Chengdu, about a 4-hour drive, which is perfect for a weekend trip.
🚗 Transportation: After exiting the highway, the road to Yele Lake will climb a mountain pass, but the road condition is quite good, and the road is relatively wide. Just be aware of falling rocks.
✅ About reservation: Currently, there is no need to make a reservation or book a homestay to enter Yele Lake. You only need to register fire prevention information twice to enter.
🏠 Accommodation: There are several homestays and camping sites⛺️ inside, but the voltage may be unstable in the homestays.
🍲 Dining: There are no dedicated restaurants in Yele Lake. Meals can be pre-ordered from homestays. This time we chose to pre-order from Miye Inn, and the smoked meat stewed chicken soup pot we had was very tasty, recommended👍
🌲 Scenery: Yele Lake has pleasant scenery, with different views in each season. It has a quiet beauty that feels secluded from the world, with primitive villages of ethnic minorities, few people, beautiful views, and many animals. Along the way, there are monkeys🐒, cattle and sheep🐑🐂, pigs🐖. Snow-capped mountains are within easy reach, and when the weather is good and the sun is out, the lake shimmers beautifully. You can watch the sunrise and sunset🌄, and at night there are stars🌃. It's very relaxing, fun, beautiful, and photogenic by the lakeside. In summer, when the grass turns green, it should be even more beautiful.
I want to go again in winter.
Highly recommend camping⛺️
1️⃣ For camping, you can navigate to📍 Yele Lake Shepherd Tribe Camping Base. It costs 40 yuan/car to enter, plus 10 yuan per person. Camping overnight costs 100 yuan per car, and individuals are not charged. The campsite has toilets, hot water, and wooden platforms for tents⛺️, close to the mountains and lakeside, with nice views.
2️⃣ If you stay in your car for camping, you can navigate to📍 Miye Inn. There is a large open space in front of the inn where you can also camp for free, next to the lakeside, with beautiful scenery. You can borrow the toilet at the inn for washing, and you can also pre-order meals there. The owner is very nice, highly recommended!
Tips: The mountain road to Yele Lake is in good condition and friendly for beginners. Sedans can go up the mountain, but be careful of falling rocks⚠️
The temperature varies greatly between morning and evening, and the wind by the lake is also strong, so be prepared with thick clothes and a hat.
Yele Lake - A pristine beauty of nature
🏔️ - Yele Lake is a free natural attraction with a pleasant altitude and scenery. Remember to protect yourself from the sun and keep warm.
🚘 - About 330 kilometers from Chengdu, it takes approximately 4 hours to reach by car. Most of the journey is on the highway with good road conditions.
🐒 - There are many wild monkeys at the foot of the mountain. Visitors can choose to feed them, but safety should be a priority.
⛺️ - Yele Lake is especially suitable for self-driving tours, camping, group customization, and so on.
🌷 - In March, the pear blossoms bloom. You can visit the Jinchuan pear blossoms, Yele Lake, and surrounding attractions.
Day 1: Chengdu - Shimian - Yele Lake
Day 2: Yele Lake - Menghuo City - Chengdu
🏔️ - Chase the Yele Lake beneath the Maya Mountain, explore the pristine beauty deep in the Daliang Mountains~ Wander through the thousand-year-old Menghuo City, and comprehend the depth of the Yi people's Bimo culture. A great destination for photography enthusiasts~
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Big slate Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
I have visited here for you, and it's beautiful
Observation location: Hangtian North Road (the top choice for Jacaranda check-in) Blooming situation: The flowering trees are already very pretty, with the most and the deepest purple flowers at both ends of the road, and a slightly sparser purple in the middle, with a purple to green ratio of 3:1
Photo taken on: April 18th afternoon
Estimated best viewing time: After April 22nd until early May
Transportation: Bus/Self-driving (leave early to get a parking spot)/Taxi in the city, convenient transportation
Recommended flower viewing spots:
Hangtian North Road (no.1)/Along Hangtian Avenue/Jianchang Road/Siyuan Highway/Health Ring Road/Wenhui Road/Moon Landing Road/Dashi Ban ancient village
Check-in Tips:
Most of the check-in spots are streets, safety first and civilized photography, do not stand in the middle of the road just for photos
2. Essential Jacaranda-themed Liangshan Snow for check-in, the seasonal picture matches the Jacaranda streets perfectly for photos! After checking in, you can also enjoy a delicious yogurt drink, killing two birds with one stone
3. The trees are quite tall, try low-angle shots when taking photos of people~ It is not recommended to check in from 12-16 o'clock, as the light is strong and the temperature is high
4. Overall, light-colored clothes (except purple) look better in photos, and Xichang's highest temperature has already reached 30+ degrees, so wearing a skirt is totally fine~
All the above is from last year, this year's flowers have not bloomed yet.
Xichang Travel | Dashi Ban Ancient Village + Lingying Temple Strategy Copying Homework
|Dashi Ban Ancient Village + Lingying Temple Strategy Copying Homework. I've always longed for a city with ☀️ sunshine
Xichang trip is finally on the schedule
The first stop is Xichang's Sunshine Treasure Village and Temple‼️
📍Location: Dashi Ban Ancient Village
🎫Ticket: Free
🚌Transport: Take bus 106 Huanhai Line (Search for Xichang Yuecheng Electronic Bus Card on Alipay 🔍)
✔️Dashi Ban Ancient Village🍃
Dashi Ban is a newly popular attraction in Xichang, with distinctive and well-arranged architecture. Rows of orange walls make for great photo spots, and here you can see girls dressed in Yi ethnic costumes taking pictures, 100+🉑️ to rent a set of clothes
✔️Lingying Temple🍃
Lingying Temple, which is over 500 years old, is located in Dashi Ban Village. Its exquisite appearance exudes a strong Buddhist cultural atmosphere, adding a different scenery to the village
📷Photo Strategy
1. The orange walls make for an excellent photo background, with the sunshine🍃 and tree shadows creating a storytelling vibe
2. The downhill corner with a large expanse of orange wall
3. A big tree at the corner with an orange wall
4. The eaves behind Lingying Temple paired with the orange wall are very photogenic
🍽️: Muxi Yinlu
The restaurant is right at the entrance of the scenic area, with dining and coffee next to each other. The dishes tasted good without any disappointments, and the portions are very generous!
Travel to Xichang by high-speed rail from Chengdu directly to the treasure town!
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.
Homestays in the ancient villages of Liangshan Prefecture
Upon entering the Dashi Ban ancient village located in Hainan Street, Xichang City, this once secluded small village is now nestled among the mountains and waters, facing Qionghai Lake and backed by Luoji Mountain, the ancient village scenery is poetic and picturesque. The homestays here have different styles, courtyard-style homestays, a different view at every step, the courtyard corridors are quiet and elegant, very beautiful, extremely suitable for holiday rest.
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Xichang Ancient Town Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
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🎈~
A detailed guide to the explosively popular bus travel routes in Xichang
🔷 Everyone says that taking a taxi in Xichang is expensive, so why not try a combination of bus + sightseeing car + walking? Here's a detailed one-day itinerary (excluding climbing Lushan Mountain) that's all sorted out for you. Grab it now‼️
👣 Route: Jianchang Ancient City➡️Torch Square➡️Yanyu Luzhou➡️Bird Watching Island➡️Qionghai Park➡️Dashi Ban Village➡️Walnut Village➡️Jinlin Beach➡️Xiaoyu Village➡️Yanyu Luzhou➡️Jianchang Ancient City
🔶 Detailed route explanation:
1⃣️ Jianchang Ancient City➡️Torch Square➡️Yanyu Luzhou
✔️ Jianchang Ancient City➡️Torch Square: 15 minutes by taxi
✔️ Torch Square➡️Yanyu Luzhou: 15 minutes on foot, passing through Tang Garden, you can return to Torch Square and take bus 106
2⃣️ Torch Square➡️Bird Watching Island➡️Qionghai Park➡️Dashi Ban Village➡️Walnut Village
✔️ Take bus 106 for the whole journey, you can get on and off at the corresponding stops, 30 minutes from Torch Square to Bird Watching Island, and 5-10 minutes for each of the remaining stops
3⃣️ Walnut Village➡️Jinlin Beach➡️Xiaoyu Village➡️Yanyu Luzhou
✔️ Sightseeing car for the whole journey, Walnut Village➡️Jinlin Beach 5 minutes 10 yuan; Jinlin Beach➡️Xiaoyu Village 30 minutes 10 yuan, Xiaoyu Village➡️Yanyu Luzhou 15 minutes 10 yuan
‼️ Don't worry about whether to go to the east or west bank first, if you're not climbing Lushan Mountain, one day is enough. In the evening, you can also return to Jianchang Ancient City to see the night view~
📷 Scenic spot check-in:
✅ Jianchang Ancient City: You can stroll from morning to night in the ancient city, the night view is even more picturesque, and there are fewer people during the day~
✅ Tang Garden: Experience Xichang's 'Tang Dynasty Never Sleeps City'~
✅ Qionghai Wetland Park: Walk along the boardwalk from Bird Watching Island Wetland Park around the sea, stroll by the sea~ or have a cup of coffee~ It's really comfortable~ The flocks of seagulls in winter are so beautiful~
✅ Dashi Ban Village: Ancient village + Lingying Temple, check in for ethnic style photos~
✅ Jinlin Beach: Watching the sunset here in the evening, feeling the evening breeze, is so romantic~
Jianchang Ancient City - The Chang'an of the Liangshan people
Xichang Travel | Must-visit in Jianchang Ancient Town with travel guide
If you travel to Xichang, you must visit Jianchang Ancient City to experience the quaint streets, old-style black tile brick walls, towering ancient trees, and warm courtyards. It's peaceful and comfortable here!
Travel Guide
South Gate Datong Gate🌿
The entrance to the scenic area is the Great Wall. Climb the city tower to overlook the entire ancient city, but it's a bit hot when you stroll around without shade.
Yongquan Street🌊
There is a moment when you feel like you're in Lijiang, you must slow down and stroll around.
South Street🍁
During the day, it's the local life atmosphere, and at night, it's brightly lit, like lighting up history.
Dining🥤
Chef Down the Mountain
The must-order specialty is stir-fried pork, which is stir-fried with piglet meat. The taste is really good. The restaurant is courtyard-style, where you can eat while basking in the sun.
Tea Drinking🍵
Go to the "Fruit Fruit Juice" there, which is opened by a Yi girl named Guoguo. The taste and environment are amazing. I was attracted by the courtyard of this shop, because it is easy to find on the roadside of South Street. Enjoying the blue sky and warm sun in the courtyard and drinking your favorite tea is very comfortable~
Jianchang Ancient City in Xichang, Sichuan | An ancient city with a story
🏚️🏚️ Jianchang Ancient City, also known as Xichang Ancient City, is located on Shifu Street, Xichang City, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It was established in the 20th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1387) and has a history of more than 600 years.
🏚️🏚️ Jianchang Ancient City was a square in the Ming Dynasty, each wall was 1200 meters long, covering an area of 144 hectares. There are as many as 2400 cultural relics in the ancient city, and ancient sites, ancient tombs, ancient stone carvings, rock paintings, and ancient buildings are all over Xichang City.
🏚️🏚️ The existing area is about 130 hectares. The city is centered on the four archways, radiating in all directions. The north is called North Street, the south is called South Street, the west is Warehouse Street, and the east is Shifu Street. The four streets form a '十' shape. Ming Dynasty litterateur Yang Shen'an, Qing Dynasty calligrapher He Shaoji, Qing Dynasty Shilang Zha Jiantang, and modern educator Huang Yanpei all left their marks in Jianchang Ancient City.
🏚️🏚️ In 2021, Xichang fully launched the Jianchang Ancient City protection and renewal project, and comprehensively promoted the restoration and construction of Jianchang Ancient City. Jianchang Ancient City carries the memories of generations of Xichang people, is an important cultural heritage of Xichang City, and is also the home of the people of Xichang City.
📍Location: Shifu Street, Xichang City, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province
💷Ticket: Free
⏰Opening hours: All day
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