Jinchuan Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
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Sichuan - A Traveler's Paradise in Western Sichuan
Western Sichuan is the real traveler's paradise! 5-day tour guide
The Qingming Festival, May Day, and summer vacation are approaching, where do you plan to go?
When it comes to Sichuan, most people think of Chengdu without hesitation.
To check in at Chunxi Road, to have a morning tea in the Wide and Narrow Alleys.
But the real beauty of Sichuan is in Western Sichuan, this is the paradise for travelers.
The summer snow mountains, grasslands, colorful flowers, streams and lakes, scattered cattle and sheep, forest hideaways, cultural landscapes, countless sceneries are overwhelmingly beautiful.
Everyone should take the time to visit Western Sichuan, but it's inevitable to encounter some pitfalls when going out to play.
Today, combining the strategy I made and some of my own travel insights about Western Sichuan, I hope to help those who are going to play there.
Transportation:
To go to Western Sichuan, you start from Chengdu.
It is recommended for people from all places to arrive in Chengdu 1-2 days in advance to experience the local atmosphere.
Depart at 6:00 am the next morning, pass through Tianquan Service Area, where you can check in at National Highway 318, and after a brief rest, arrive in Kangding at 11 am, then start on the S434 road.
If you choose to drive yourself, it is recommended to use a powerful SUV, as many secret spots in Western Sichuan are inaccessible by sedan (you can join a pure play group, self-driving in Western Sichuan is very tiring).
Some experiences of playing in Western Sichuan:
1⃣️ Prepare a 24-27 inch suitcase, and even in summer, be ready with a thick coat, the plateau wind is strong, and it really can cause a cold.
2⃣️ The area is at high altitude, almost everyone experiences altitude sickness, it's better to prepare oxygen bottles in advance, they cost 30 yuan each locally, which is a bit expensive.
3⃣️ Rhodiola doesn't really work, just eat less, drink more water, and don't exercise vigorously, don't get too excited when you see beautiful scenery.
4⃣️ It's not recommended to wash your hair or take a bath for the first 3 days on the plateau, if you catch a cold, you basically can't play.
5⃣️ The signal is very poor, Mobile is slightly better, the other two are basically 'out of reach'.
6⃣️ Prepare some change, many scenic spots charge a cleaning fee, not an entrance fee.
7⃣️ You basically can't see marmots from April to June, if you want to see them, it's recommended to go in July and August.
8⃣️ It's not recommended to buy beef jerky on the roadside, nor the barbecue, we tried a few times and got diarrhea every time.
9⃣️ Western Sichuan turns green around the end of May, if you go in April, you can only see withered yellow, but the scenery is still very nice.
🔟 For Seda, you currently need to book tickets 3 days in advance, and locally you can only book for the next day, so don't make a wasted trip.
1⃣️1⃣️ During the peak season, you must book hotels 3-5 days in advance, otherwise, you can only stay in Tibetan homestays (which only have electric blankets).
【Share a 5-day tour itinerary】
1: Chengdu - Airport Road - Gedelaram/Yuzixi - Xinduqiao
2: Along Jia Genba - Moon Lake - Xinduqiao
3: Xinduqiao - Seda Buddhist College - Stay in Seda County
4: Seda - Jinchuan - Guanyin Bridge - Danba
5: Danba - Shuangqiao Valley of the Four Girls Mountain - Balang Mountain - Chengdu
Remember these check-in spots and even photography novices can become masters
⛰️Chongqing, this three-dimensional city, is really good to shoot, with its high and low layout, even photography novices can take big shots.
📷Guanyin Bridge check-in spot Guanyin Bridge Pedestrian Street
📍Beicheng Tianjie L3 Skybridge Beicheng Tianjie (Jiangbei District)
The electronic screen of 【I'm in Chongqing】, the subtitles will play with the ads, wait a few minutes and it will appear.
📍The Taxi🚕 waiting point under the Beicheng Tianjie Skybridge
There are often a long line of taxis there, you can take a row, or close-up of people
📍Beicheng Tianjie L2 viewing rooftop (Naixue's Tea)
You can shoot the popular intersection from above
📍Entrance of Starlight 68 Plaza Starlight 68 Plaza (Yanghe First Road Store)
There will always be a tram🚃 on the slope, the theme will be changed every once in a while
📍Star Gui Square🌟
There is a super large ❤️ balloon, which is very photogenic whether it's day or night. The green belt also has heart-shaped lights, which are very beautiful when they are turned on at night.
🎨Hand in hand to teach you how to keep only monochrome photos?
The simplest 【Some Picture Show】app, choose【Color】➡️【Color】➡️【HSL】➡️If you only keep yellow, just adjust the saturation of all colors other than yellow to 0, and it's OK.
It was early in the morning, starting from Jinchuan Guanyin Temple
Jinchuan Guanyin Temple, also known as the second Potala Palace
the beginning of the mountain, it was amazing by the road scenery, the same car people have been feeling This mountain is infinitely good. There is a flavor in the city overlooking it. I dont know if anyone mentioned the road outside the window. Everyone started to worry about it.
The car seems to walk on a cliff,
This pilgrimage road is really not very simple,
everyone is probably thinking like this
The scenery after going up the mountain is shocking
down or looking to the mountains and mountains It is also possible to see the uphill vehicles driving against the cliffs, as if we were there,
up to the high hopes to go to Guanyin Temple to restore the atmosphere, even if there is no faith, people will give birth to awe.
Cigarettes lingering outside the temple, people coming to the pilgrimage are endless, everyone is full of piety
Even if there is no faith in the heart,
will feel the power of faith here.
Qingren Hai Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
I declare, this is listed as a must-visit destination in Western Sichuan!
Jinchuan Lover's Sea, a small and unpopular place,
Without the hustle and bustle of 318, it has gathered many beauties of Western Sichuan
🌟Navigation: Jinchuan Lover's Sea
🎫Tickets: Free
The road condition of the whole Lover's Sea is very good except for some narrow sections. Cars can go without pressure. There is a free parking lot. At present, there is no scenic spot, so the friends who want to come to experience should hurry up. There are several homestays in the village, but no restaurants, so you need to bring your own dry food.
In addition to the sea, Lover's Sea also has a long stretch of colorful forest, highway, lake, colorful forest, stream, no need to go to crowded scenic spots.
【Chengdu Departure 5-Day Autumn Viewing Route Recommendation】
D1: Chengdu-Liangtaigou-Maerkang
D2: Maerkang-Lover's Sea-Yuke Grassland-Dangling Village
D3: Dangling Village-Hulu Sea-Danba County
D4: Danba-Yala Snow Mountain-Tagong Grassland
D5: Tagong-s434-Chengdu
Jinchuan Lover's Sea, you can go even if you're not a lover!
This Lover's Sea, located near Jinchuan County, Sichuan Province, is known in Tibetan as 'Saerjiao Co'. It was originally a beautiful river, but because it eventually flows into the famous Dadu River, many people have forgotten its name. It is said that the name comes from a beautiful love story~ Every time you go there, you can see different beauty emerging, and if you're lucky in winter, you can even encounter blue ice~ It has its unique beauty in every season.
Lover's Sea is not just one sea. The colorful forest along the 20 kilometers to Lover's Sea is a gift from nature. Here, you don't need to go to crowded scenic spots to see the beautiful scenery, you can take enough photos at once!
⏰Best travel season: all year round
✅Travel guide
🚙Transportation: self-driving | group tour
📍Address: Inside Saerjiao Village, Akeli Township, Jinchuan County, Aba Prefecture. Search for 'Lover's Village' on the map navigation to reach the parking lot.
🎫Ticket: Free
🚗About the road condition: There are many gravel on the road here, it is recommended to use SUV for self-driving, it is best not to go on rainy days.
🗺️Tour suggestions
The source of the Sun River is Lover's Sea. Going upstream along the Sun River, there are high mountains and valleys on both sides, and the original forest is dense. The waterfall by the road is really spectacular!!
You can view the lake from different angles along the plank road by the lake, and you can take pictures with the background of the snow mountain.
You can drive or walk to the viewing platform on the hillside to overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire Lover's Sea! If you continue to drive forward, there is a parking lot and a large grassland~
You can prepare picnic equipment🏕, you can sit by the lake where no one is watching the snow mountain🏔️ and lake view, it's too beautiful.
📎Tips:
✅There are no inns or hotels near Lover's Sea, you can drive to Guanyin Bridge Town or Maerkang City to stay.
✅There are no restaurants or hotels here, it is recommended to bring your own meals and water to avoid hunger.
✅The altitude of Lover's Sea is about 3800m, please do not exercise vigorously.
✅You should check the weather before you go, the ice you see under the blue sky and sunshine will be blue!!
✅When playing on the ice surface, remember to observe the solidity of the ice before going down, do not take risks easily.
✅Please take your garbage with you.
✅The temperature difference between morning and evening is quite large, remember to bring more thick clothes and keep warm.
It is recommended to bring anti-skid chains for emergencies.
📅Reference route:
D1: Depart from Chengdu—Guer Gou hot spring——Guer Gou (stay overnight)
D2:Guer Gou—Lover's Sea—Maerkang (stay overnight)
D3:Maerkang—Partridge Mountain—Chengdu (stay overnight)
Even if you don't have a boyfriend, you can still go to Jinchuan Lover's Sea to see the colorful forest
It's a great place to see flowers in summer, colorful forests in autumn, and blue ice in winter.
Ticket price: 0 yuan
Highlights: Golden autumn colorful forest, plateau lakes, winter blue ice, snow mountains, etc.
Route:
Chengdu--Wenchuan--Miyaluo--Maerkang-Mao Ri Township People's Government
Transportation: Depart from Chengdu and navigate to 'Mao Ri Township'. Along the main road in front of the township government, there is a noticeable archway on the left, which is the Lover's Sea.
Continue along the main road for about one kilometer, there is a left-hand mechanized road leading to the Niu Gan Ma Fei Sea. Drive along the mechanized road for about 7 kilometers to reach the Niu Gan Ma Fei Sea (this place can only be reached on foot before the road is open).
Food and accommodation: This area is still an undeveloped scenic spot, it is recommended to bring your own dry food. For those departing from Chengdu, it is recommended to choose accommodation in Guanyin Bridge, where there are relatively more places to eat and stay.
Tips:
1. There is a small village by the lake, but there are only places to eat during the peak season, so friends who are going there, please prepare dry food. It is recommended to eat and stay at Guanyin Bridge.
2. The altitude of Lover's Sea is about 3800 meters, and the Niu Gan Ma Fei Sea is above 4000 meters, so don't run or jump after reaching the destination, as it is easy to get altitude sickness.
3. Be sure to keep warm when traveling in autumn and winter. The wind is strong here, the temperature difference between day and night is large, and if you drive here in winter, be sure to pay attention to the hidden ice along the way and be safe. Bring mosquito repellent in summer.
4. There are also many fun places around Lover's Sea. It is recommended to reserve 2-3 days to play slowly. If you find it troublesome to drive by yourself, join us to play
Jinchuan Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
March 15, 2024, Chengdu to Jinchuan
This morning at 8:30, we set off from Chenggao on a camping RV, taking the highway to Ma'erkang. Along the way, we could see many rapeseed flowers in full bloom, filled with the air of spring. After a long journey, we arrived in Jinchuan. According to the local residents, in three more days, it will be the best time to photograph the pear blossoms. The special thing about this trip is that we rented a camping RV, which means we both eat and sleep on the vehicle. Cooking on the vehicle is different from at home, but the most important thing is that we can enjoy our own taste. The Pear Blossom Avenue in Jinchuan is also very lively at night, and the night view of Jinchuan county is pretty good.
Thousand trees and trees pear blossoms - Jinchuan
Sichuan is the most suitable place to see pears, it must be Jinchuan County. There are tens of thousands of ancient pear trees in Jinchuan County, which are scattered all over the house. Almost every yard is filled with pear trees. On the weekend, I went to Jinchuan with my friends. I was shocked by the pears. The roads were all pears. Under the breeze of the spring breeze, like "a sudden spring breeze, thousands of trees and pears bloom." In spring, flowers will go to Jinchuan.
tips:
1)Chengdu to Jinchuan traffic, you can drive for more than 4 hours, you can also take a bus at Chengdu Xinnanmen Station, Chadianzi Station, about 8 hours, fare At around 150 yuan. Be sure to bring all kinds of food, the road is really boring.
2) The flowering period of pear blossoms is relatively short. Generally, in one month, this year, pear blossoms are expected to end in the Ching Ming Festival. Everyone must go early!
3) When Jinchuan is in the peak season, accommodation must be fixed in advance!
The road from Danba to Jinchuan is more difficult to walk, not only the 18th bend of the mountain road, but most of them are pits and pits, and the bumps are like sitting on the cradles, but fortunately our driver Chen Ge drives. The technology is great. After the Onda, the road began to flatten, and a few groundhogs and monkeys were pulled out from time to time outside the window.
All the way to the groundhog and the monkey became the biggest fun we have on the road today.
Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Jinchuan is in full bloom with pear blossoms, rush to Western Sichuan this weekend!
Jinchuan has always been known as the "Home of China's Snow Pears", and it is also the largest pear blossom area in the country. Clusters of snow-white pear blossoms form a picturesque scene, stretching for over a hundred kilometers, presenting a spectacle of 'thousands of trees and tens of thousands of pear blossoms in bloom'.
Why go to Jinchuan to see the pear blossoms🌸
🌟The trees are tall and the flowers are abundant
The pear trees in Jinchuan are tall, with the oldest one growing for more than a hundred years and still thriving. The clusters of pear blossoms are very lush, with soft petals, exuding an elegant and luxurious temperament
🌟Harmony of natural landscape
The beauty of Jinchuan pear blossoms is not only reflected in the blossoms themselves but also in their harmonious coexistence with the surrounding environment. The snowflakes on the mountaintops and the pear blossoms in the valleys compete in beauty, with the pear blossoms presenting a tranquil and pure stunning scenery
🌟Messenger of spring
While the snow-covered plateau is still deep in winter's embrace, the pear blossoms on both sides of Jinchuan are already blooming simultaneously. With their grand scale and majestic presence, they become the most dazzling scenery on the Aba plateau
🌟Viewing flowers in the mist
In the pear orchards, with a thin mist, the hazy flowers combined with the drifting fog create a pure world, allowing one to indulge in the light fragrance of pear blossoms while letting thoughts drift with the wind
Initial bloom period: March 10th - March 15th
Peak bloom period: March 15th - April 1st
Final bloom period: April 1st - April 10th
❗️Little tips:
1. Jinchuan is a plateau area, and although it is not very high in altitude, the ultraviolet rays are also strong
2. The temperature difference between morning and evening is still quite large, so pay attention to adding clothing, using the layering method
3. It takes about 5h from Chengdu, so if you are driving yourself, be sure to arrange your time reasonably
Travel in Western Sichuan | You can always trust the pear blossoms in Jinchuan
Suddenly, as if a spring breeze has come overnight, thousands of trees are blooming with pear blossoms.
Every March, the banks of the Dajinchuan River Valley, stretching over a hundred kilometers, are covered with pear blossoms, starting from Danba County in the south to Ma'erkang in the north, cluster by cluster, layer by layer, filling the entire spring.
The pear blossoms all over the mountains and fields, together with the blue sky, white clouds, rivers, residential houses, and watchtowers, paint a beautiful picture of 'Pale pear blossoms and deep green willows, with thousands of trees flowering when the willow catkins fly.'
At this time, Jinchuan transforms into a true 'pear garden outside the world.'
The pear blossoms in Jinchuan are different from those elsewhere. The pear trees in Jinchuan are tall, with the oldest one being over a hundred years old. They are still growing well today, with clusters of flowers blooming very vigorously, and the petals are as soft as velvet.
The pear blossoms blooming on both sides of the road naturally form a natural barrier, and the passing vehicles and people under the trees have long been enclosed in this paradise. The neatly arranged trees are full of snow-white pear blossoms and tender buds symbolizing the colors of spring, full of life and spring vitality.
The Shenxianbao viewing platform is the best place to view the grand scenery of pear blossoms, with a 360° unobstructed view of the most beautiful flower sea in Western Sichuan. Especially in the morning, when the sun just rises and peeks out of the clouds, the side backlight of the sun penetrates the snow-white pear blossom petals, outlining their soft contours, one by one, making it very suitable for photography. Therefore, this place is also a must-visit spot for countless photographers.
🚗 Itinerary:
D1: Chengdu—Ma'erkang County Town
D2: Ma'erkang—Ka'er Township—Sha'er Township (Shenxianbao)—Jinchuan County Town
D3: Jinchuan County Town—Shenxianbao—Pear Blossom Avenue—Xisuo Residential Area—Chengdu
✅ Natural combination of pear blossoms and pastoral scenery—Sha'er Township
✅ High terrain, broad view, overlooking the beautiful scenery—Shenxianbao
⌛ Playtime: 2.5 days (depart after work on Friday)
🎫 Ticket: Free
🏠 Accommodation: Stay in Ma'erkang County Town on the first night, and in Jinchuan County Town on the second night
⚠️ Notes:
① The county towns are relatively small, so it's essential to book accommodation in advance during the peak season.
② Nearby attractions such as Lovers' Sea, Niu Gan Ma Fei Sea, Guanyin Bridge, and Guangfa Temple in Jinchuan are also great travel destinations. If time permits, you can visit them.
Tujiqinbo Guanyin Temple Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Let's go to the Guanyin Temple in Jinchuan to pray for wealth
Today, I mainly introduce the Guanyin Bridge Scenic Area. The Guanyin Bridge Scenic Area is located in the hinterland of the northwestern plateau of Sichuan on the southeastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It is a combination of plateau grassland and highland mountains. It is located in Jinchuan County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province, including Guanyin Bridge Town, Akeli Township, Maori Township, Taiyanghe Township, etc., one town and six townships, with a total area of up to, and an altitude of 2500 to 5300 meters.
There is a Guanyin Temple in Guanyin Town. The Guanyin Temple is named after the four-armed Guanyin enshrined in the temple. It has a history of more than 1300 years and now covers an area of nearly 30,000 square meters. The Guanyin Temple also enshrines the Lotus Born Master, Amitayus Buddha, Amitabha Buddha, God of Wealth, Lama Sman Chorten, and the footprints of Xiangba Living Buddha.
We have traveled thousands of miles to come here. It happened to be the 19th day of the sixth lunar month when we went. It was the day when Guanyin Bodhisattva became enlightened. It can be seen that we are all sincere people! It is said that Princess Miaoshan became enlightened and proved the fruit on the 19th day of the sixth lunar month, and now shows the appearance of the Thousand-Handed Thousand-Eyed Guanyin Bodhisattva. Therefore, later generations set this day as the day when Guanyin Bodhisattva became enlightened. The common people believe that chanting Buddha, chanting sutras, chanting mantras, and releasing life on the day when Guanyin Bodhisattva became enlightened are particularly auspicious and have great merit.
Compared to Hongcun, I prefer the autumn scenery of this small town in southern Anhui
As we enter November, southern Anhui has reached its most beautiful autumn season. Everyone is looking for a suitable place to enjoy the autumn. Compared to the crowded Wuyuan and Hongcun, I prefer this small town in southern Anhui with fewer people and beautiful scenery. ✔ Direct high-speed rail ✔ Enjoy autumn and hot springs 🌈Practical information Location: Yongquan Town, Tongling 🚗Transportation: Self-driving from Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai for 1-3 hours, free parking for accommodation after getting off the highway 🚅High-speed rail: 'Tongling North Station' taxi 10min, free pick-up and drop-off for guests staying at the North Station; 'Tongling Station' taxi 30min~ 🌈2-day 1-night tour guide Remember Jiangnan 12 Scenery☞Jiubao Hot Spring☞Jiangnan Snack Street☞Hot Spring Hotel☞Town Walk 1 Remember Jiangnan 12 Scenery Walking up the valley, babbling streams, ancient tree corridors, as if walking into a paradise. There are many Ming and Qing buildings along the way, Jinggong Book Hall, Ye Zhenren Enlightenment Cave, Qixingzhai, etc., not Jiangnan is better than Jiangnan. Especially after entering autumn, wujiu, maple fragrance, maple leaves have begun to change color, really more beautiful than the oil painting world, very good for taking pictures. Finally, you can see the bunker and Guanyin Temple, Wangjiang Pavilion, etc. at the top, with beautiful scenery in your eyes, and feel the smallness of all mountains. 2 Jiubao Hot Spring After going down the mountain, it is Jiubao Hot Spring. After 9 years of exploration, the well is 2000 meters deep, rich in minerals, just to relieve the fatigue of climbing, and there are functional hot springs such as Ai Grass Bath. 3 Jiangnan Snack Street Here you really return to ancient times in a second. You need to exchange copper coins at the money house to consume. I really like this immersive experience; the dishes on the snack street are very rich, especially recommend copper pot shabu meat and spicy crab, and many other southern Anhui specialties. 4 Hot Spring Hotel The rooms all have private soup pools, and you can enjoy it in the room. And provide three meals a day buffet with hundreds of dishes to choose from; for more people, there are villas and homestays to choose from, the scenery outside the window is really beautiful like a landscape painting. 5 Town Walk There are pavilions and Jiangnan buildings everywhere in the town, as well as children's playgrounds and water parks, rich play facilities, suitable for friends of all ages~ If you are tired of crowded scenic spots, then Yongquan Town will be a good choice, eating, drinking and playing, enjoying autumn and hot spring one-stop holiday experience, find a weekend to relax
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