[2025 Xichang Attraction] Travel Guide for Qionghai Moon Bay (Updated Sep)

Sichuan's "Little Sanya"! Sunshine + Qionghai Lake + aerospace marvels make the perfect vacation✨ ------ ❶ Qionghai Lake and Lushan Mountain — The collision of a plateau lake and a sacred Buddhist and Taoist site 🌊 Must-do activities: Cycling around the lake & hiking Lushan to watch egrets Rent a bike to cycle around Qionghai Lake (💰20 RMB/hour), feel the lake breeze while watching migratory birds flutter; take the cable car up Lushan Mountain (💰35 RMB), and from the Guangfu Temple viewing platform, overlook the entire Qionghai Lake, its blue so unreal! 📜 Nature and cultural secrets Qionghai is the second largest freshwater lake in Sichuan, while Lushan Mountain integrates Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. The mountain houses ancient temples with thriving incense offerings, and at its foot is the Liangshan Yi Slave Society Museum, making it a treasure trove of both culture and nature🏔️ 📸 Photo tips ▪️ Wear a white long dress to shoot “seaside” style photos at Qionghai’s Moon Bay, with coconut trees and blue water resembling Sanya ▪️ Capture Zen-inspired silhouettes under the red walls and bamboo shadows of Guangfu Temple on Lushan Mountain; shoot the stunning Qionghai sunset in the evening ------ ❷ Xichang Satellite Launch Center — Touch the pride of China’s aerospace 🚀 Hardcore experience: Witness the rocket launch tower up close Visit the actual rocket factory and launch pad (💰120 RMB including guided tour) to feel the power of aerospace technology! If you catch a launch period (check schedule in advance), watching a rocket lift off from afar is a once-in-a-lifetime experience! 🇨🇳 Aerospace significance Known as "China’s Aerospace City," it undertakes major missions like the Chang’e lunar exploration. It’s a top spot for children’s science education, inspiring national pride! 📸 Cool photo ops ▪️ Take photos with the Long March rocket model (inside the launch site) ▪️ Try on astronaut suits for playful photos (rental available at the site) ------ ❸ Jianchang Ancient City — The revival of a 600-year-old Ming and Qing military city 🏮 Must-do night activity: Climb the city tower to see the glowing lights At dusk, climb the Datongmen city tower (💰free) to watch lanterns light up, reflecting on the bluestone roads, as if traveling back to a key southwestern border town of the Ming and Qing dynasties! 📖 A page of history Built during the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty, it was a military stronghold in the southwest. The ancient city walls, streets, and wells are well preserved. After recent restoration, tradition and modern trends blend perfectly. 📸 Ancient style photography ▪️ Rent Yi ethnic costumes (💰50 RMB/hour) to shoot ethnic-style photos in the old streets ▪️ Use lanterns as foreground in night shots to create the atmosphere of "The Longest Day in Chang’an" ------ ❹ Dashiban Ancient Village — The orange fairy tale town by Qionghai Lake 🍊 Unique experience: Afternoon tea under the red walls of Lingying Temple Sit on bamboo chairs under the orange earthen walls of the century-old temple, sipping a gaiwan tea (💰15 RMB), watching Yi elders bask in the sun and weave colorful clothes, time slows down~ 🌈 Village secrets The ancient village was founded in the Ming dynasty and once served as a station on the Southern Silk Road. The rustic Lingying Temple and the artistic guesthouses create a wonderfully relaxed vibe. 📸 Colorful shots ▪️ Wear contrasting colors (blue/white) to take sophisticated photos in front of Lingying Temple’s red walls ▪️ Find bougainvillea cascading in the alleys as a floral waterfall backdrop ------ 🗓️ Itinerary Day 1: Cycle around Qionghai Lake — Lushan Mountain viewing — Overnight by Qionghai Lake Day 2: Satellite Launch Center — Jianchang Ancient City night view — Stay in ancient city guesthouse Day 3: Tea and relaxation in Dashiban Ancient Village — Return ------ 🍢 Food list ▪️ Charcoal barbecue (a must! The small intestines and pork are amazing) ▪️ Drunken shrimp (fresh Qionghai live shrimp soaked in liquor, spicy and intoxicating) ▪️ Yi-style sauerkraut potato soup (refreshing and cleansing) ▪️ Baojiang tofu (crispy outside, tender inside with a burst of flavor) ------ 💡 Practical tips ❶ Xichang’s sun is strong! Sunscreen + sunglasses + hat are essential ❷ ID is required at the launch center; photographing confidential areas is strictly prohibited ❸ The ancient city and Dashiban Village are best visited after dusk to avoid the scorching sun ❹ To watch a rocket launch, check the schedule and book accommodation months in advance ------ Sichuan’s "City of Sunshine" truly lives up to its name! Qionghai is as blue as the sea, aerospace is hardcore, and the ancient city is healing~ 3 days to feel like a vacation✌️

Wuyuan Moon Bay Travel Guide, is Wuyuan Moon Bay worth visiting? Wuyuan Moon Bay Scenic Area is about five miles away from the county town, with a small island nestled between two banks, shaped like a crescent moon, which is Moon Bay, belonging to the closest free attraction on the eastern line of Wuyuan to the county town. Admission: Free Cable car ticket: 20 yuan/person Bamboo raft ticket: 50-100 yuan/person, bargaining required (20-30 minutes ride) Opening hours: 07:30-17:30, no entry after 4 pm Taxi fare from county town to entrance: about 20 yuan Parking fee: 0 yuan Duration of visit: 2-3 hours Scenic spot features: A crescent-shaped island, a classic representative of ink and wash Wuyuan, a paradise for photographers, free attraction, bamboo raft ride Best photography spot: There is a small hillside next to the highway, where you can see the panoramic view of Moon Bay, it is recommended to bring a wide-angle lens Scenic area situation: An internal walking trail has been made, it takes about 30 minutes to walk from the entrance of the scenic area to the bamboo raft point, two higher viewing platforms have been built for photo taking and check-ins, the scenic area is not large. Best time to visit: March-April is the best, summer is also possible, autumn and winter are suitable for shooting sunsets here Wuyuan Moon Bay Scenic Area, with its moon-like shape, the elegance of Huizhou-style dwellings across the bank, the surrounding beautiful scenery, and the golden rapeseed flowers in spring, presents a picture of ancient Chinese ink and wash landscape painting.

As a Sichuanese, I am not unfamiliar with Xichang Qionghai. Xichang is the 'Little Spring City' in the hearts of Sichuanese. Every winter, if there is time, we will make an appointment to spend the winter there. The barbecue, Lugu Lake, hot pot, and the warmth brought by the sun are enjoyable. I have been there many times, but I was amazed when I went to Moon Bay for the first time. The bustling fireworks, the quiet and leisurely greenway, the most beautiful thing is the sunset swaying in the sparkling water, changing the light and shadow, sometimes wild ducks fly over the lake surface and into the sky, a picture of the sea and sky! Moon Bay is located on the east bank of Qionghai, covering an area of 34,800 square meters. Because the lakeshore line is winding like a moon, it gets its name. It is the most outstanding spot among all the scenic spots around Qionghai.

Moon Bay is located on the east coast of Qionghai, covering an area of 34,800 square meters. It is named for its winding coastline that forms a moon shape, making it the most gentle and romantic spot among all the attractions around Qionghai. Moon Bay is nestled between mountains and sea, quiet and serene, with both pastoral farmhouses and lush forests, as well as vast blue waves and dotted fishing boats.

Moon Bay is located on the east coast of Qionghai, Named for the winding coastline into a moon, It is the most gentle and romantic place among all the scenic spots around Qionghai. Nestled in the mountains and by the sea, it is quiet and serene, with a vast expanse of clear water. This place is very suitable for watching the sunset~ Bus 108 can reach Taking a taxi from the city to Moon Bay is a bit expensive^_^ It is recommended to drive or ride together^_^ Take your time to enjoy the scenery, and feel the evening breeze of Qionghai...

#timetotravel We went to Xichang for a company retreat and we were given 1 day to just explore the place. We didn't intend to come to this beautiful place but we stumbled upon it and we thoroughly enjoyed our relaxing walk especially feeling the breeze coming from the lake. You can also rent a bike if you are not fond of walking . We did both because there are some areas that bikes aren't allowed. There are many placea for you to eat in around the lake so it is very convenient. We walked quite far from the main scenic area so there weren't a lot of tourists around us. If you like to admire the beauty of nature alon and without a lot of people around then I suggest not to linger in the main scenic spot. #mytripvlog #tripblazers #lakes #chinatravel #attraction