In summer, you must visit the back mountain of Qingcheng in Chengdu!

**🖥️【Location and Transportation】** The back mountain of Qingcheng is located in Dujiangyan City, Sichuan Province, about 70 kilometers from Chengdu. From Chengdu, you can choose various ways to get there: - **High-speed Rail**: Take the intercity express from Chengdu North Railway Station to Qingchengshan Station, the journey takes about 40 minutes. After exiting the station, transfer to bus 101 or 102 directly to Qingcheng Mountain. - **Self-driving**: Drive along the Chengguan Expressway and navigate directly to "Qingcheng Back Mountain" or "Taian Ancient Town", the whole journey takes about 1 hour. - **Bus**: Take a direct bus to Qingcheng Mountain from Chengdu Chadianzi Bus Station. The departure time is generally between 8:00 and 10:00 in the morning, and the ticket price is about 28 yuan. --- **🕹️【Recommended Attractions】** - **Taian Ancient Town**: This is the gateway to the back mountain of Qingcheng. The quaint town retains many traditional buildings, where you can experience authentic Sichuan style. - **Feiquan Valley**: The stream flows gently along the way, with waterfalls splashing, and the scenery along the way is breathtaking. - **Cuiying Lake**: The clear lake water reflects the surrounding mountains and forests, as beautiful as a painting. - **Longyin Gorge Plank Road**: Located in the canyon, walking through it feels like being in a fairyland. - **Youyicun**: A small village halfway up the mountain where you can take a break and taste local snacks. --- **🌿【Accommodation Recommendations】** - **Taian Ancient Town Inn**: Located in the center of the ancient town, convenient for visiting nearby attractions, with moderate prices. - **Mountain Residence**: Quiet environment, suitable for tourists who want to get away from the hustle and bustle. --- **🌸【Local Delicacies】** - **Qingcheng Old Bacon**: Unique taste, a traditional local delicacy. - **Tofu Rice**: Soft and glutinous, a favorite home-cooked dish of the locals. - **Pickles**: Sour and spicy, best paired with rice. - **Wild Vegetables**: Freshly picked wild vegetables, green and healthy. --- **🎋【Nearby Attractions】** - **Dujiangyan Irrigation System**: A world cultural heritage site, a great place to understand ancient water conservancy wisdom. - **Qingcheng Front Mountain**: Although different in style from the back mountain, it is also a cultural mountain worth visiting. - **Panda Base**: Get close to the national treasure giant pandas and feel their cuteness and clumsiness. ---