2025 Mabian Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

After 33 trips to Western Sichuan, I found another place in Southern Sichuan that I can't bear to share. Not only did we find the original and niche natural scenery here, but also coincided with the traditional Yi New Year, and had the most unique New Year~ . 👇Share our super niche 3-day tour guide with you~ . ✅3-day 2-night itinerary ▪️Day 1 Arrive in Leshan for lunch➡️Go to Kasha Vacation Area➡️Learn Yi embroidery and play New Year games➡️Sunset barbecue bonfire ▪️Day 2 Get up early for sunrise and sea of clouds➡️Yi costume experience➡️Yangtianwo hiking camping tea➡️Return to Kasha in the evening ▪️Day 3 Sleep until naturally wake up➡️Visit Yi village to feel the atmosphere of Yi New Year➡️Return . 1⃣️Kasha Rural Resort 📍2 hours drive from Leshan 🚗Suggest self-driving or contact in advance for pick-up and drop-off 🔖We stayed in the tree house for two nights here, and really didn't want to leave on the last day, a comfortable and authentic unique experience! 🛏️In addition to the tree house, there are also courtyards suitable for family or friends gatherings. 🈶️Although it is in the mountains far away from the city, there are various local activities and experiences here, which are really suitable for vacation. 📅Now in November, it happens to be the Yi New Year, and the homestay has activities such as bonfires and blessings, which can be freely participated in. . 2⃣️Yi ethnic experience The lunar October happens to be the Yi New Year, which is a traditional festival in the Xiaoliangshan area. ✔️Kill the New Year's pig, eat the pig rice ✔️Make small year cakes, bake buckwheat pancakes ✔️Smoked bacon, make sausages, bend pig's feet 🧨This is also our first time to participate in the festival of ethnic minorities, very lively! Fresh and fun! We also changed into Yi costumes, feeling super ceremonial, and took hundreds of photos! . 3⃣️Yangtianwo 📍Navigate to "Dazhubao Township" 🔖Super niche alpine pasture, there are alpine grasslands and herds of cattle and sheep here. ✔️You can bring your own equipment for camping, and the feeling of contracting a whole mountain forest is really unique! ⚠️But the environment here is primitive, if you don't have rich outdoor experience, it is recommended to leave before dark. . 👇Other tips ❶There are only 4 tree houses, so be sure to book early! ❷But the small courtyard includes dinner and afternoon tea; the tree house only has breakfast, and you can go to the restaurant in the resort for meals. ❸Yangtianwo can't be found on the map, you can ask for directions after arriving at Dazhubao Township, the road conditions are complicated, it is recommended to go with others. ❹If you come in other seasons, there will be more outdoor activities, such as digging bamboo shoots, picking, etc. ❺Before you leave, remember to bring back the Yi New Year's bacon~~

The road from Mabian County to Xiaoguxi is in good condition. The road winds through the mountains, and you can feel the warmth and greenery of the mountains in the car, which is a great relaxation for people who are used to living in concrete houses. Mabian Aranya B&B makes the most of the natural scenery of the mountain village and frames it in the windows, which is the biggest surprise Xiaoguxi has brought me! The bedding is always well received, and the quiet mountain village makes it easy to get a good night's sleep. The next day, the clouds and mist surround the village, making it look like a fairyland. The barbecue at night and the wontons in the morning are delicious! The smiles of the children around the B&B are very pure, and a single candy can make them smile happily, which is probably what we could only see when we were kids. Although I only stayed here for one night, I felt the joy of "returning to nature after being in a cage for a long time." I like Aranya B&B, and I will continue to experience other Aranya stores one by one.

It's a great place to relax with friends. The facilities exceeded my expectations. The room was clean and well-equipped. The price was great value for money. The air was fresh and the surroundings were quiet. The host was very friendly and provided detailed information about the route, parking, and dining options. The service was excellent and comparable to a star-rated hotel. The journey was long, but the road was good. The highway goes all the way to Mabian County. The road up the mountain is a two-way asphalt road with many curves, so drive carefully at night. The homestay offers Yi ethnic clothing for guests to try on. The tea mountains and villages nearby are great for taking photos. The starry sky at night was beautiful. You can eat at the homestay or drive half an hour to the county. The homestay's prices were reasonable. We had a barbecue on the rooftop, which was delicious. The breakfast was Mabian-style wontons, which were better than regular wontons. There weren't any particularly stunning views, but the overall experience was relaxing and enjoyable. It's a great place to unwind.

|The Sky City on the Clouds. Mabian, Sichuan | The Sky City on the Clouds Live in the mountains and be close to the clouds The scenery that mountain people are used to has become a landscape that makes us happy Breakfast, tea And the breath of morning and dusk Are all stained with the wet mountain forest flavor On the mountains The Yi people are still here, they are reclaiming tea fields and quietly guarding the ancient crafts Remember The bamboo pickers living in plastic sheds at the end of the yellowing forest in Yangtianwo, and Deep in the tea fields of Fulai Village The bright smiles of Awu and Xiaoli On the mountains The gradually dimming bonfire is the last twilight of the mountains, after a burst of noise Ayuzhe sang a lonely Yi song

📍Fulai Village, Laodong Town, Mabian, Leshan, Sichuan 🌳Environment ✅Kashasha is located in the deep mountains of Mabian, Leshan ✅Hidden in the Xiaoliang Mountain in southwestern Sichuan ✅Located on the top of a mountain at an altitude of 900 meters surrounded by thousands of acres of tea fields ✅Enjoy the unbeatable mountain and forest views and sea of clouds ✅Enjoy a private and secluded vacation experience 🛏️Rooms 11 unique rooms for a private vacation ✅7 independent courtyards From two-bedroom to four-bedroom, fully equipped, suitable for group gatherings and family trips ✅4 forest treehouses Southeast Asian-style treehouses, all with king beds, suitable for couples and friends ⭐️Facilities Visitor Center: Multi-functional leisure room for movies, reading, tea, meetings, etc. Restaurant (Reception Center): Can accommodate 60 people Multi-functional exhibition space: Local specialty products for sale, Yi ethnic clothing experience Tea Gallery Leisure Area: Open tea gallery for 50 people, next to the tea fields Treehouse Cafe: A nostalgic cafe hidden in the dense forest of the treehouse area 🍽️Dining ✅You can dine in the courtyard/restaurant ✅Breakfast, afternoon tea, dinner, etc. are available ✅Fresh ingredients, taste Mabian/Yi ethnic specialties 🎡Activities ✅The homestay offers a variety of unique experiences ✅Yi ethnic clothing experience, tea garden hiking, fruit and vegetable picking ✅Outdoor hot spring, pot throwing game, grass swing ✅Plant dyeing, fire making, bonfire party ✅Praying, DIY Mabian wonton, bamboo rice, barbecue 👣Nearby ✅Xuekou Mountain Rafting: About 25 minutes ✅Zhangba Market: About 30 minutes ✅Mabian Yantianwo: About 1 hour ✅Ma'er Mountain Forest Park: About 1 hour

Go to the forest oxygen bar and breathe freely! ❤️ The second season of the recently aired "B&B in China" came to Mabian County, Leshan, Sichuan. The production team visited Kashasha, the most popular fairy homestay in Sichuan. Here is some information about Kashasha Homestay. ✅ Kashasha has two types of accommodation: treehouses and private courtyards. There are also various shared areas and a wide range of nearby activities. ✅ There are only 4 treehouses, each with one bedroom and one living room, including breakfast. ✨ Each of the four rooms faces a different direction, offering different views. They are not disturbed by each other. The balcony views are really beautiful, and the prices are not high. ✅ Treehouses are the first choice for couples, as they have been very popular since opening, so be sure to book in advance. ✨ The treehouse also has a treehouse café, which is open to guests staying in the courtyard. Enjoy a cup of coffee, read a book, and enjoy every day. ✅ There are 7 courtyards, with 2 to 4 bedrooms to meet various needs, including breakfast, dinner, and afternoon tea. ✨ Each courtyard has its own exclusive view and a different world. Almost all courtyards are equipped with outdoor surfing bathtubs. Soak in the hot spring in the fairyland, and take a photo to capture the moment! ✅ Butler service, reception hall, spiritual space, multimedia space, viewing trail platform, and special tea gallery. ✨ Kashasha has very complete homestay facilities, whether for family travel, honeymoon, traveling with children, or company team building, all the necessary facilities are available. 💞

It's not abroad! It's a cool and secluded place around Chengdu (I posted a photo on my social media, and everyone asked me when I went abroad). √ Independent wooden house/sea of clouds, green mountains, and a thousand acres of tea garden √ Private hot spring pool √ Ethnic customs √ Firefly forest Located in a border town around Chengdu - Mabian, an ancient and simple Yi village The environment is very similar to a vacation in Southeast Asia All the buildings are mushroom houses and independent villas, with lawns, green plants, and banana trees everywhere. Whether it's the entire park or the room, the appearance is online, and every corner is a magazine cover! Half of the wall is glass, and I was moved to tears when I opened the curtains Panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, and a super large terrace facing the distant mountains and wilderness. There is a private hot spring pool on the balcony; in good weather, you can see the beautiful sunset in the room, and on rainy days, you can open the window to see the ink painting with clouds and mist, the holiday atmosphere is great! It's so cool that you have to wear long sleeves, it's really comfortable It's especially cool in the morning and evening, and you have to cover yourself with a quilt at night without turning on the air conditioner. It's sunny during the day, but it's not hot indoors or in the shade, it's really comfortable to escape the heat and play in the water. Yi Torch Festival in July and August, full of strong ethnic customs You don't have to go to Xichang to squeeze with people, the simple and enthusiastic Yi people here will take you to participate in the most grand torch festival. Make torches, touch charcoal ash, have a bonfire party, sing Yi songs, and dance Yi dances, and you can't stop! There is a thousand-acre tea garden in front, which is great for taking photos. There is a stream passing through the back, and you can hike upstream to catch crabs. At night, there will be a night firefly viewing event, and you can see the little night elves flying in the bushes in just five minutes! The service is attentive and enthusiastic! Each courtyard is equipped with an exclusive butler. The butler will contact you in advance, and the park provides free ethnic costumes and matching straw hats for taking photos Nearby attractions: Yingtianwo The scenery is similar to western Sichuan, with alpine meadows, herds of cattle and sheep, and strange rocks, a very primitive and dreamy camping site Xuekoushan Rafting About 8 km, the water is super clear, the slope is constant, suitable for all ages, and the price is affordable Address: Kashasha Country Resort Navigation: Fulai Village, Laodong Town, Mabian County, Leshan

| Kashasha Country Homestay. Poetic living, with mountains as neighbors... this is the place. Located in the deep mountains of the northwest of Mabian County, Leshan, Sichuan, a peach blossom paradise. In the morning, the clouds and mist linger in the mountains, and you can walk along the mountain path, pick pine nuts, brew bitter tea, and paint under the bamboo window. The mountains are as quiet as ancient times, and the days are as long as a small year. In the morning, watch the sea of clouds rolling, and in the evening, watch the sunset and explore the mysterious nature. Move crabs, catch butterflies, pick bamboo shoots, dig wild vegetables, pick tea in the tea garden, soak in the pool on the terrace, and experience Yi costumes. Courtyard barbecue, pasture camping, fruit and vegetable picking, bonfire party, Zhongba market, and Yi festivals... Yi people The Yi people are a minority here. Yi New Year means New Year. It is a traditional Yi festival in the Daliangshan and Xiaoliangshan areas. The Yi New Year lasts for three days. On the first day, they kill a pig and eat steaming hot pork rice, and take a sip of homemade wine. It is the satisfaction of a year's harvest. On the second day, they drink a bowl of steaming hot heart and lung soup, and take the divided pork to visit the elders and worship the sacred tree together. On the third day, they bake buckwheat cakes. They visit relatives from afar, bid farewell to the old and welcome the new, and change the horse reins. The homestay experience is amazing. Whether it's for a family trip or a vacation, it's a great place to relax. The Yi New Year starts in October of the lunar calendar.

Autumn is here, I want to get rid of the "class taste" Enjoy your trip in style~ Come to this small and beautiful place, Sichuan Leshan Kashasha Country Resort A forest fairy tale that seems to have come out of a Hayao Miyazaki movie Bamboo forest plank road, thousands of acres of tea mountains, and endless sea of ​​clouds It is only 3 hours away from Chengdu by car, and it is a small but popular place. Stay in a beautiful hotel in the cloud, enjoy the Yi customs and delicious food, and feel relaxed, which will instantly drive away all your fatigue!

I spent two days in the mountains during the National Day holiday. I didn't want to go out and get caught in the crowd. I just wanted to lie down quietly. I booked the Kasa Treehouse No. 1 more than 20 days in advance. Before booking, I read a lot of travel guides. There are only four treehouses in total. Everyone says that No. 1 is the highest and has the best view. The treehouses are actually quite close to each other. No. 1 is indeed slightly higher, but the other treehouses also have their own characteristics and are quite good. Kasa also has several courtyards. Although I didn't experience them, they look very good. They are very suitable for several families to play together. It feels very comfortable to have a barbecue, drink, and chat in the courtyard! There is also a free Yi costume experience, which is really beautiful! About the journey: It takes about 3.5 hours to get there from Chengdu. The last nearly 5 kilometers is uphill. The road conditions are very good and it is very suitable for a weekend trip.

1. Preparation ● Documents: Bring valid ID such as ID card. ● Clothing: Kasha Sha Country Resort is located in Mabian Yi Autonomous County, Leshan, Sichuan Province. The temperature difference between day and night is large in mountainous areas. Please prepare clothes suitable for different temperatures, such as thin jackets, long-sleeved shirts, long pants, etc. You can also bring some ethnic costumes for taking photos. ● Sunscreen: The sun is strong in mountainous areas. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hat, etc. ● Other items: Prepare personal toiletries, commonly used medicines, camera, etc. If you are traveling with children, please bring their commonly used items. 2. Transportation Guide ● Self-driving: It takes about 3 hours to drive from Chengdu. You can navigate to "Kasha Sha Country Resort". There is a parking lot in the resort, parking is convenient. ● Public transportation: First take public transportation to Mabian County, then take a taxi or local transportation to the resort. However, this method is relatively inconvenient. It is recommended to choose self-driving first. 3. Accommodation options: ● Characteristic courtyard: There are a total of 7 characteristic courtyards, ranging from two-bedroom to four-bedroom, suitable for family outings or friends gatherings. The courtyard retains the architectural style of traditional southern Sichuan residences, with wooden structures hidden in the forest. The indoor area has large glass windows, offering panoramic views of the distant mountains. Each courtyard is equipped with a dedicated butler, providing attentive service. ● Treehouse: There are 4 half-mountain treehouses, with Southeast Asian style. The three-sided floor-to-ceiling windows are spacious and bright, with a wide view. The treehouse has its own terrace, offering views of the sea of clouds. The living experience is unique. 4. Food and dining ● Local specialties: The meals provided by the resort have local characteristics, such as Mabian dumplings, with thinner skin and more filling, with a delicious taste; Ye'er pao is made of glutinous rice flour wrapped in sesame paste sweet filling or fresh meat salty filling, and wrapped in fresh tangerine leaves, fragrant and moist. ● Characteristic hot pot: In winter, the hot pot is worth trying. There are various options such as cured ribs pot, mutton pot, and free-range chicken pot, but it needs to be booked in advance. ● Roasted piglet: Selected alpine free-range pigs, roasted whole, with special seasonings, color and fragrance are tempting, but this dish may require an additional charge. 5. Entertainment activities: ● Ethnic cultural experience: Change into Yi costumes and start an immersive experience to feel the Yi customs. You can participate in the experience of making Mabian specialties, such as hand-rubbed ice powder and Mabian dumplings. You can also participate in traditional Yi activities, such as singing and dancing around a bonfire. ● Natural exploration: The natural environment around the resort is beautiful. You can hike in the mountains, get close to nature, and breathe fresh air. Alternatively, you can go to the back mountain forest to explore the stream, play in the water, and pick wild fruits. ● Tea culture experience: Mabian is an ancient tea town. The resort has a thousand acres of organic tea fields. You can go to the tea field to experience tea picking, learn about tea culture, and taste local tea in the tea lounge. ● Parent-child activities: If you are traveling with children, the resort has many parent-child activities suitable for children, such as making green dumplings and rubbing ice powder. You can also follow the butler to chase fireflies. 6. Nearby attractions: ● Zhongba Market: Not far from the resort, you can go to the market to experience the Yi customs and buy some local specialties. ● Yanfeng Yi Village: One of the largest new Yi villages in Sichuan Province. The village has a folk culture museum, where you can learn about the unique living customs, religious culture, and architectural art of the Yi people.

|Environment Hidden in the Xiaoliang Mountains in southwest Sichuan, about 900 meters above sea level Surrounded by thousands of acres of tea fields, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of mountains, forests, sea of ​​clouds, etc. . |Guest Rooms Own a tree house and a two- to four-bedroom detached courtyard A variety of room types to meet the needs of different travel groups The rooms are well-equipped and all have large viewing windows. You can check in the beautiful mountain scenery in the room, which is very comfortable . |Package There is a restaurant that can accommodate 60 people 🍲 Visitor center with its own multimedia space🕵️ Specialty stores selling agricultural and sideline products A tea lounge and spiritual space suitable for relaxation💁 A nostalgic coffee shop hidden in the woods☕ . |Play Tea picking in tea garden 🌿 Fruit and vegetable picking 🌾 Yi costume experience Hiking in the mountains🐾Plant rubbing🌿DIY food . |Surroundings Xuekou Mountain Rafting and Zhangba Market Maershan Forest Park . |Transportation Chengdu - about 3 hours drive Leshan High-speed Railway Station - about 2 hours drive

As a major tourist province, Sichuan has green mountains and clear waters, snow-capped mountains and plateaus, as well as unique cuisine and ethnic culture. The Mabian Yi Autonomous County in Leshan is an underestimated niche travel destination. A natural landscape composed of green mountains and green waters, and fresh air with a faint scent of flowers and earth. Walking through the bustling alleys, you can feel the unique folk customs. Deep in the alleys are timeless legends, and those heart-wrenching stories seem to still linger before your eyes. Mabian is a mysterious destination and a paradise. About the B&B: "Kashasha" is the most frequently used expression of thanks in the northern dialect of modern Yi language. Special activities for the Yi Nationality Year will be organized throughout November, including learning the Yi language, Yi embroidery, toasting songs, bonfires on the grass, praying on the tea mountains, changing into Yi costumes, etc. Poetic residence, next to the mountains Kashasha Country Resort is located in the deep mountains northwest of Mabian County, Leshan, Sichuan, and belongs to the hinterland of Xiaoliangshan in southwestern Sichuan. Supporting facilities: 7 characteristic courtyards, 4 tree houses, 1 visitor center, as well as tea lounges and spiritual spaces. Room: The exterior is a traditional house immersed in the mountains, with wooden beams. Accompanied by bamboo and rattan, it is very artistic. But inside, there is a different world, full of style, lying on the big bed with a view, and the mountains are outside the window , it’s like falling into eternal tranquility, listening to the sounds of flowers blooming and withering. Itinerary suggestion (three days and two nights): Day 1: Visit and eat in Leshan, stay at Kashasa (special welcome ceremony), have afternoon tea, learn Yi language, Yi embroidery, change into Yi costumes, watch the sunset from the observation deck, have a terrace dinner, and have a barbecue to watch the stars. Day 2: Get up early to enjoy the sea of ​​clouds, breakfast, forest adventure/tea field walk, grass bonfire Day 3: Breakfast, tea experience/seasonal picking/buying rural flavors at Zhongba market and return trip During the Yi Nationality Year, some activities are limited in time, so please ask in advance. Mabian Food: Mabian native chicken, Mabian wonton, Mabian tofu, Tuotuo chicken, Tuotuo pig, spicy hot pot, barbecue, Yi pickled cabbage, horse chicken... Transportation: Drive to Muma Expressway, from Muma Expressway to G348, and from G348 to Kashasha Country Resort. Price: Different room types have different prices, starting from ￥980~

The B&B is located in a Yi village in Xiaoxi Valley. It was renovated from a former primary school and was jointly built by OCT and Alanli. Away from the hustle and bustle, but also very quiet. The design style of Yuyan Hotel is simple and bright, recreating the beauty of a rural courtyard. The light and shadow are intertwined downstairs, and you can sleep quietly upstairs, not deliberately catering but never neglecting, just simple comfort and romance. Here, the whole person feels separated from the daily trivialities and awakens the pure nature in the heart. It is a place where you can dream. It is a rare pleasure to make a cup of Mabian green tea on the terrace of Chashan, put on Yi costumes and drink tea and chat with friends. 🧡

B&B: [Mabianxidi Alanruomeisu] Address: Group 3, Xiaoguxi Village, Minzhu Town, Mabian I spent 2 days in Chengdu and CityWalk was wet for two days🌧️. After driving for 4 and a half hours, we arrived at Mabian and continued to get wet ☔️. . Just changed the place to watch and listen to the rain. Hey😑…! . In the courtyard of the homestay, we ate hotpot, grilled our own barbecue, and stared blankly ♠️🎴♦️🃏. If it doesn't rain, there is a small trail next to the B&B where you can hike. The hiking route is relatively unpopular. You can stop and walk to experience the countryside and get close to nature🍃. . . After having Mabian wonton for breakfast, let’s return to Chengdu. . .

Compared to the popular destinations filled with throngs of people, I prefer unique and niche travel spots with their own charm🤭 These 6 lesser-known and off-the-beaten-path cities each have their own beautiful scenery, convenient transportation, and a strong local atmosphere🌿 They are perfect for a May Day holiday trip with your family to avoid the crowds, and here's a well-prepared travel guide for you to save❤️ 1️⃣ Guangyuan This is an ancient city with a history of over 4000 years, the hometown of China's only female emperor Wu Zetian, and a strategic point on the difficult Shu Road; it not only has numerous historical sites but also rich local cuisine and lively streets that are great for exploring, playing, and photographing ✅Specialty Foods: Tofu Banquet, Hot and Cold Noodles, Walnut Cakes ✅Must-visit: Jianmen Pass, Huangze Temple, Thousand Buddha Cliffs, Mingyue Gorge, Qingxi Ancient Town, Zhaohua Ancient City, Tangjia River, Zengjia Mountain, Cuiyun Corridor 2️⃣ Daocheng Daocheng County in the heart of Western Sichuan boasts snow-capped mountains🏔️, dense forests🌲, lakes, grasslands, and magnificent temples🛕. Not only is the scenery beautiful, but it's also less crowded, making it a rare find during the holidays ✅Local Cuisine: Dried Beef, Wild Mushroom Soup, Yak Meat Hot Pot ✅Places to Visit: Yuke Grassland, Yinka Temple, Jia Yila Tso, Yinka Happy Platform, Liuli Sea 3️⃣ Anyue Known as the hometown of Chinese stone carving art, it has thousands of stone Buddha statues carved during the Tang and Song dynasties. There are not only exquisite stone carvings that have lasted for a thousand years but also ancient temples in the mountains! ✅Must-visit: Mingshan Temple, Thousand Buddha Fort, Reclining Buddha Temple, Pilu Cave, Huayan Cave, Yuanjue Cave 4️⃣ Danleng The place where Su Shi studied in his youth, it has the Poetry Hall that integrates the poetry and calligraphy art of Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu and Northern Song Dynasty calligrapher Huang Tingjian; it also has a paradise like the one described by Tao Yuanming, and the sister peak of Mount Emei, Lao'e Mountain⛰️, with rich natural and cultural landscapes ✅Specialty Foods: Danleng Frozen Rake, Bowl Bowl Lamb, Oranges, Rice Candy ✅Must-visit: Danleng White Pagoda, Bamboo Forest Temple, Golden Gorge, Happy Ancient Village, Longhu Mountain, Lao'e Mountain 5️⃣ Mabian A Yi minority town where even the wontons are considered intangible cultural heritage, located at the junction of Leshan, Yibin, and Liangshan, it blends distinctive ethnic customs; It has the openness of Zoige and the rugged beauty of Moshishan Park ✅Specialty Foods: Mabian Wontons, Tuo Tuo Meat ✅Must-visit: Zhangba Market, Kasha Kasha Rural Resort, Xuekou Mountain Rafting, Yangtianwo, The First Fort of Liangshan 6️⃣ Yibin A small city accessible by high-speed train, where the majestic Yangtze, Minjiang, and Jinsha Rivers converge. It has green mountains and waters, ancient towns, and millennium-old temples ✅Specialty Foods: Burning Noodles, Lizhuang White Meat, Baba Burn, Glutinous Rice Cake; ✅Must-visit: Lizhuang Ancient Town, Hawaii, Hejiang Gate, Cuiping Mountain, Wuliangye Scenic Area, Southern Sichuan Bamboo Sea, Xingwen Stone Sea

Compared to the popular destinations filled with people, I prefer unique and less-known tourist spots🤭 These 6 off-the-beaten-path cities each have their own beautiful scenery, convenient transportation, and are full of life🌿 They are perfect for a May Day holiday trip with the family to avoid the crowds, and here's a well-prepared travel guide for you to save❤️ 1️⃣ Guangyuan·Sichuan This ancient city with over 4000 years of history is the hometown of China's only female emperor Wu Zetian, and a strategic point on the difficult Shu Road; it not only has numerous historical sites but also rich local cuisine and lively streets that are great for exploring, playing, and photographing ✅Specialty food: Tofu banquet, hot and cold noodles, walnut cakes ✅🉑Must-visit: Jianmenguan Pass, Huangze Temple, Thousand Buddha Cliffs, Mingyue Gorge, Qingxi Ancient Town, Zhaohua Ancient City, Tangjia River, Zengjia Mountain, Cuiyun Corridor~ 2️⃣ Daocheng·Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture Daocheng County in the hinterland of Western Sichuan boasts snow-capped mountains🏔️, dense forests🌲, lakes, grasslands, and magnificent temples🛕. Not only is the scenery beautiful, but it's also sparsely visited, making it a rare retreat during the holidays ✅Cuisine: Dried beef, wild mushroom soup, yak meat hotpot ✅Places to visit: Yuke Grassland, Yerkalo Monastery, Jiala Lake, Yerkalo Happy Platform, Liuli Sea 3️⃣ Anyue·Ziyang Known as the hometown of Chinese stone carving art, it preserves thousands of stone Buddha statues carved during the Tang and Song dynasties. Not only are there exquisite stone carvings that have passed through a millennium, but also ancient temples in the mountains! ✅🉑Must-visit: Mingshan Temple, Thousand Buddha Fort, Reclining Buddha Temple, Pilu Cave, Huayan Cave, Yuanjue Cave 4️⃣ Danling·Meishan The place where Su Shi studied in his youth, it has the Poetry Hall that integrates the poetry and calligraphy art of Tang Dynasty's poet sage Du Fu and Northern Song Dynasty's great calligrapher Huang Tingjian; it also has a paradise like the one described by Tao Yuanming, as well as the sister peak of Mount Emei, Lao'e Mountain⛰️ Rich in natural and cultural landscapes～ ✅Specialty food: Danling frozen rake, bowl of lamb, oranges, rice candy ✅🉑Must-visit: Danling White Pagoda, Bamboo Forest Temple, Golden Gorge, Happy Ancient Village, Longhu Mountain, Lao'e Mountain 5️⃣ Mabian·Leshan A Yi minority town where even the dumplings are considered intangible cultural heritage, located at the junction of Leshan, Yibin, and Liangshan; it blends distinctive ethnic customs; It has both the vast beauty of Zoige and the rugged beauty of Moshishan Park ✅Specialty food: Mabian dumplings, Tuo Tuo meat ✅🉑Must-visit: Zhangba Market, Kasha Kasha Rural Resort, Xuekou Mountain Rafting, Yangtianwo, Liangshan's First Fort 6️⃣ Yibin·Sichuan A small city accessible by high-speed train, where the magnificent Yangtze River, Min River, and Jinsha River converge; it has green mountains and rivers, ancient towns, thousand-year-old temples, and more～ ✅Specialty food: Spicy noodles, Lizhuang white meat, Ba Ba roast, glutinous rice cake; ✅🉑Must-visit: Lizhuang Ancient Town, Hawaii, Hejiang Gate, Cuiping Mountain, Wuliangye Scenic Area, Southern Sichuan Bamboo Sea, Xingwen Stone Sea

I prefer unique and niche tourist destinations to popular destinations with huge crowds of people. These 6 unpopular cities have their own unique scenery, convenient transportation, and a lively atmosphere. As for accommodation, I recommend booking in advance on Tujia Homestay. The price-performance ratio is high, and there are also activities on May Day! It is very suitable for taking your family on a trip to avoid the crowds during the May Day holiday. Please save the guide I have compiled in a few days. 1️⃣ Guangyuan This is an ancient city with a history of more than 4,000 years. It is the hometown of Empress Wu Zetian of my country and the throat of Shu where the road is more difficult than ascending to heaven. It not only has many scenic spots and historical sites, but also has rich special food and streets full of fireworks. You can go shopping, play and take pictures. Specialties: Tofu feast, hot and cold noodles, walnut cakes ✅You can check in: Jianmen Pass, Huangze Temple, Thousand Buddha Cliff, Mingyue Gorge, Qingxi Ancient Town, Zhaohua Ancient City, Tangjiahe, Zengjiashan, Cuiyun Corridor~ 2️⃣Daofu Daofu County in the hinterland of western Sichuan is home to snow-capped mountains, dense forests, lakes, and grasslands. The magnificent temples are not only beautiful but also sparsely visited by tourists. ✅Check-in places: Yuke Grassland, Yinka Temple, Jiayi Lacuo, Yinka Happy Terrace, Liuli Lake 3️⃣ Anyue Known as the hometown of Chinese stone carving art, it preserves thousands of stone Buddha statues carved in the Tang and Song dynasties. There are not only exquisite stone carvings that have spanned thousands of years, but also ancient temples in the mountains! ✅Please check in: Mingshan Temple, Qianfo Village, Reclining Buddha Courtyard, Pilu Cave, Huayan Cave, Yuanjue Cave 4️⃣Danling When Su Shi was young, he studied in the Poetry and Calligraphy Hall, where the great Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu and the Northern Song Dynasty calligrapher Huang Tingjian combined poetry and calligraphy, as well as the idyllic paradise described by Tao Yuanming, and the sister peak of Mount Emei, Mount Lao E Rich natural and cultural landscapes 🐰Special delicacies: Danleng frozen basil, bowls of mutton, oranges, rice candy ✅Please check in: Danling White Pagoda, Zhulin Temple, Golden Gorge, Xingfu Ancient Village, Longhe Mountain, Lao'e Mountain 5️⃣ Mabian A small Yi town where even Chao Shou is called an intangible cultural heritage, located at the junction of Leshan, Yibin and Liangshan, integrating the unique The ethnic customs are stacked; It has both the open beauty of Ruoergai and the ruggedness of Moshi Park. 🐰Special food: Mabian wonton, Tuotuo meat ✅Check in: Zhangba Market, Kashasha Country Resort, Xuekou Mountain Rafting, Yangtianwo, Liangshan First Village 6️⃣Yibin The small town directly accessible by high-speed train, where the magnificent Yangtze River, Minjiang River and Jinsha River meet, has green mountains and clear waters, ancient towns, thousand-year-old temples, etc. 🉐Special delicacies: burning noodles, Lizhuang white meat, Baba Shao, glutinous rice cake; ✅Please check in: Lizhuang Ancient Town, Hawaii, Hejiangmen, Cuiping Mountain, Wuliangye Scenic Area, Shunan Bamboo Sea, Xingwen Stone Sea

Driving along the winding mountain road, you will pass steep cliffs and dense forests. When you reach the top of the mountain, you will see a large alpine meadow. The surrounding mountains and forests make this grassland look very special. Herds of cattle and sheep graze freely, and the sea of ​​clouds in the distant mountains add a sense of mystery. ^I saw some people taking wedding photos and some camping and picnicking. It seems that there are not many tourists at the moment. Yangtianwo, Mabian Yi Autonomous County, Leshan City Self-driving from Chengdu 3.5h, Leshan 2h : Navigate to "Dazhubao Township". When you are almost there, turn right and take an uphill road. You can ask the local villagers, and they all know the entrance. It took about 50 minutes to drive on the mountain road. I drove slowly. The road in the front was narrow and it was difficult to pass other cars. The winding mountain road behind was well built, but some guardrails were still under construction. The road conditions were generally good and our sedan had no problems. :It's a great place to take photos, dress nicely! Because this is not a scenic spot, protecting the environment is everyone's responsibility, so please take your trash with you. Recommended niche routes around Chengdu: Day 3: Drive to Yangtianwo in Chengdu, enjoy the scenery, take photos, and stay at Alanruo B&B in Mabianxidi at night. The decoration style of the homestay is good, and the photos are also very good. For dinner, we grilled Yi-style barbecue on the rooftop terrace of the homestay, blowing the mountain

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This place can certainly be considered off the beaten path. Just navigate to "Dazhubao Township", and once you arrive, ask the locals how to get up there. The turn-off is on the right-hand side, and it's a bit small, so it's easy to miss. (There's a registration spot at the entrance where they'll check. Be mindful not to bring any barbecue equipment, as fire is not allowed.) The road up the mountain is quite narrow in parts, so be careful when driving. The view at the top is quite nice, though. You can camp, set up a tarp, and sit back to enjoy some tea and the breeze, which is very relaxing. Remember to take your trash with you when you leave, as it's not a well-developed tourist spot and lacks facilities, so we should still take care of the environment.

|The most anticipated fairy residence in Sichuan, officially check in. 'Kasha' is the phonetic translation of 'thank you' in Yi language, and it is also the spiritual power learned here. Kasha Homestay Homestay location: Fula Village, Labor Town, Mabian Yi Autonomous County, Leshan City, Sichuan Province Transportation: Self-driving is recommended (only 3h drive from Chengdu) Homestay facilities: The homestay currently offers 7 independent courtyards and 4 tree houses. Accommodation Introduction The current 7 independent courtyards, each has its own scenery, a different world No. 2 courtyard has two bedrooms upstairs and downstairs, a heatable surfing bathtub, suitable for all seasons No. 3 courtyard is located on high ground, with excellent view, and the endless sea of clouds outside the window No. 4 courtyard has a delicate three-room, wonderfully matched with the Yi ethnic tea space No. 5 courtyard has a super large terrace, where you can have a meal, soak in the spring, and do anything you want No. 6 courtyard layout is tall enough, sufficient lighting, enjoy the view, the viewing corridor even locks the time inside the house No. 7 courtyard is the most suitable for home, two rooms with super large space, highlighting the noble status, private terrace and tatami tea room, even more surprising No. 8 only has 4 tree houses, which are the hardest rooms to book in Kasha. The 4 tree houses face four directions, ensuring independence and privacy, and highlighting personality and difference No. 9 all four rooms are king rooms, each viewing terrace is a world, sitting on the lounge chair and having a small drink, this is the secluded life No. 10 the interior is also unique, the bed canopy, the corner desk, the separate wet and dry bath, all reveal the Southeast Asian design style No. 11 the matching of the tree house cafe, also wants to let more guests, can feel the comfort of the tree house life In addition to the accommodation area, the homestay also provides comprehensive supporting facilities. The independent restaurant can accommodate up to 60 people for dining at the same time, and will also be used as a reception center in the future to make everyone's stay more convenient. Special tea gallery, so that guests who pick tea flawlessly, can also drink organic tea grown in local tea gardens. There is a small shop at the edge of the cloud, where various agricultural and sideline products and cultural and creative products from Mabian County and the homestay will be displayed and sold. Spiritual space, multimedia space, viewing trail platform and other supporting facilities, waiting for us to discover. Homestay Service The small courtyard is a private butler service, with local aunts selected to take care of everything for the guests, including afternoon tea, dinner and breakfast. The tree house currently only provides special breakfast, meals need to be selected in the restaurant, breakfast has Mabian wontons to choose from. The toiletries in the homestay are a full set of L'Occitane, even the comb is a good wooden comb. Inside the homestay, you can experience making Mabian wontons, hand-rolled ice powder and other special delicacies. The small courtyard with a soaking pool can be heated in winter, and you can enjoy playing in the water at any time Back mountain hiking, tea field walking, bamboo shoot picking, kiwi picking, sky nest, lookout, and various Yi ethnic activities are waiting for you to participate. Very good👍👍👍

Move into the dream love court, live the ideal life I've been longing for a long time, and finally arrived by car on a weekend. After staying in the city for a long time, there is always a heart that wants to live in the countryside. I want to take the children to feel the insects and birds in nature, and the green mountains. There is a courtyard in the mountains, with transparent large floor-to-ceiling windows. When you open the window and push the door, there are mountains and wind. This is probably my ideal life. Everything I dream of is here. Elegant original wooden furniture, white decoration, a large front yard, and a green view of rolling hills. I can't help but sigh how comfortable it would be to live for a year and a half. This has become one of my favorite places this year, it is called "Kashasha", which means "thank you" in Yi language. See you next time Chengdu. Leshan·Mabian: Kashasha Rural Resort It takes about three hours to drive from Chengdu

A small border town in Sichuan, Mabian, an ancient and simple Yi village... Book a courtyard for a holiday~ Location: Kasha Rural Resort Area Sea of clouds and bamboo forests, green mountains chasing waves. Kasha is located at an altitude of 900 meters in Fula Village, Mabian Yi Autonomous County, Xiaoliangshan area of Sichuan, with 7 courtyards and 4 treehouses growing out of the dense forest. The mountains nurtured by the Mabian River, the ancient Yi people have lived here for thousands of years, it is a place of original ecological secret! The homestay is fully equipped, each courtyard is equipped with a kitchen, the aunt cooks authentic farmhouse dishes one-on-one, and there is also a special afternoon tea! You don't have to go to Sanya to sleep in the same treehouse, it's so comfortable~

In the Yi people of Leshan, Sichuan, take a special trip of minority experience... Experience the New Year in Xiaoliangshan, root behind the land, be a special 'local' and enjoy with the villagers~ Yi New Year: As a traditional festival of the Yi people that has lasted for thousands of years, it integrates many folk customs such as ancestor worship, sports competitions, dining and entertainment, and clothing display. It is a living witness to the ancient festival civilization and ancestor worship of the Yi people, showing a strong Yi style. Accommodation: Kasha Rural Resort, a very beautiful homestay, with independent courtyards and tree houses, different landscape orientations, and strong privacy. The interior is Southeast Asian style, with a canopy on the big bed, and the room is equipped with a desk, TV, wardrobe, and the bathroom is dry and wet separated... Children especially like this house that is close to nature and are extremely excited! The homestay also has various activities, such as forest exploration, terrace soaking pool, Yi experience, courtyard barbecue... Adults can lie flat here, and children can explore nature... Service: Each yard is equipped with an exclusive butler, and the aunts are local villagers who have become professional homestay butlers after professional training. From cleaning to preparing meals, everything is meticulous, the key is that the cooking is delicious! Location: Kasha Rural Resort Address: Group 6, Fulaicun, Laodong Town, Mabian Yi Autonomous County, Leshan City, Sichuan Province

Daydreaming in the tree house overlooking the sea of clouds! This fairy-like homestay in Leshan is too amazing Hidden in the dense forest is the tree house Hotel Casasa Rural Resort CASASA VILLAGE RESORT Fulai Village, Laodong Town, Mabian County, Leshan, Sichuan Preface In the Yi language, Casasa means 'Thank you'. The resort is located in the deep mountains at an altitude of 900 meters northwest of Mabian County, Leshan, Sichuan. It belongs to the small Liangshan covered area in southwestern Sichuan. Here is a paradise above the clouds with mountains, water, tea gardens, sea of clouds, tree houses, and strange rocks, Danxia landform... Design 7 small courtyards and 4 tree houses grow out of the dense forest. The courtyard design retains the traditional village layout as much as possible. There are thousands of acres of organic tea fields surrounding the outdoor. Yi embroidery elements can be seen everywhere indoors. Here, in addition to the unique natural landscape, you can also experience Yi customs and agricultural experiences

| Stayed for one night, my parents insisted on retiring here. The family came to Chengdu for the New Year My parents said that seeing me playing and taking photos everywhere They also want me to take them for a walk around One weekend, I took them to this small village with a strong Yi ethnic style The village is not big, but it is independent of the world My mom kept saying: Is this house for sale? I want to retire here √The village is 3h away from Chengdu and 1.5h away from Leshan √The small village has been transformed into a resort area, so it is clean and tidy, with a view at every step √The homestays are all single-family, simple and elegant, and have local ethnic style √This is the Mabian Yi Autonomous County, so the Yi ethnic style is strong. Here you can change into Yi ethnic costumes and take big photos. My mom and aunt had a lot of fun and it was a very interesting experience √The village is surrounded by green plants, and the most amazing thing is the view in front of the window, surrounded by mountains, it is indeed pleasant √We live in a single-family courtyard, with a dedicated housekeeper responsible for three meals a day. My dad said that the Sichuan cuisine made by the eldest sister is not inferior to the restaurant, and the taste is so good that I want to pack it √The village is surrounded by vast tea gardens, and it is very comfortable to take a walk √At the foot of the mountain is Mabian Town, it is very lively to visit the market, and the price is cheap √You can go to Leshan for a trip on the weekend It's really comfortable, my parents said this is the retirement life they aspire to

Poetic dwelling, neighbor with the mountain... This is the place. Located in the deep mountains in the northwest of Mabian County, Leshan, Sichuan. What a paradise. Wake up in the morning mist, stay in the deep mountains, walk leisurely on the mountain path, pick pine and cook bitter tea, return to the bamboo window, splash ink and paint the universe, the mountain is as quiet as ancient times, and the day is as long as a small year. Wake up in the morning to watch the sea of clouds rolling, in the evening to watch the sunset, explore the mysterious nature, move crabs, catch butterflies, break bamboo shoots, dig wild vegetables, pick tea in the tea garden, soak in the terrace pool, experience Yi costumes, barbecue in the small courtyard, camp in the pasture, pick fruits and vegetables, bonfire party, Zhongba market, and Yi festivals... The Yi people are the minority here. Yi New Year means New Year. It is a traditional sacrificial and celebratory festival of the Yi people in Liangshan. The Yi New Year lasts for three days. On the first day, kill the New Year pig and eat the steaming pig rice. Take a sip of homemade bubble water wine. That's the satisfaction of a year's harvest. On the second day, drink a bowl of steaming heart and lung soup, take the divided pork, go to the elders' house to celebrate the New Year, and worship the god tree together. On the third day, bake buckwheat cakes, pay New Year's greetings to relatives in the distance, say goodbye to the old and welcome the new, change the horse's reins. The experience of the homestay is too great. Whether it's walking the baby or vacationing, it's a good place to relax. The Yi New Year starts in October of the lunar calendar. Recommended travel itinerary⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Day1️⃣: Leshan shopping and eating - check in Casa - afternoon tea time - diy gourmet handmade - watch the sunset in the tea mountain - terrace dinner - star gazing barbecue - good night Casa Day2️⃣: Get up early to admire the sea of clouds - Casa breakfast - forest adventure/tea field walk - Casa lunch - pasture light camping - good night Casa Day3️⃣: Casa breakfast - tea picking experience/seasonal picking (bamboo shoots or wild leeks)/Zhongba market shopping for rural flavors - return Transportation: ✈️: From Shuangliu Airport to Leshan Station, take the B2 entrance at the airport, 40-50min to Leshan Station. 🚄: High-speed rail from Leshan Station to the homestay, about 120min, the homestay can arrange a car, the cost is self-paid. 🚗: Self-driving takes the Mumahighway, 43.1 kilometers.