A Niche Travel Route: Qingcheng Mountain

A Two-Day Family Trip to Qingcheng Mountain Itinerary Day 1 Morning: - **Departure for Qingcheng Mountain**: Depart from home in the morning and drive to Qingcheng Mountain. If you choose public transportation, you can first arrive at Qingchengshan High-speed Railway Station, and then take a bus or taxi to the scenic area. - **Arrival at the Front Mountain Scenic Area of Qingcheng Mountain**: After arriving, purchase tickets at the visitor center (you can book online in advance) and enter the scenic area. The Front Mountain mainly features Taoist culture and cultural relics. The whole family can walk slowly along the hiking trail, admire the ancient buildings along the way, such as Jianfu Palace and Tianshi Cave, and experience the profound historical heritage. Noon: Have lunch at the rest area or restaurant in the scenic area and taste the special delicacies of Qingcheng Mountain, such as white-fruit stewed chicken, Qingcheng bacon, and Dongtian milk wine. These delicacies are not only delicious but also have local characteristics, allowing the family to fully experience the local food culture. Afternoon: Continue to visit other scenic spots in the Front Mountain, such as Yuqing Palace and Chaoyang Cave. After reaching Laojun Pavilion on the top of the mountain, you can overlook the magnificent scenery of Qingcheng Mountain. Afterwards, choose to take the cable car down the mountain (if the elderly or children are exhausted, you can also take the cable car up and down the mountain throughout the journey) to save energy. Evening: Check in at Qingcheng Garden Hotel, take a short rest, and take a walk around the hotel after dinner to enjoy the night view of Qingcheng Mountain, breathe the fresh air, and feel the peace and tranquility. Day 2 Morning: - **Head to the Back Mountain Scenic Area of Qingcheng Mountain**: The Back Mountain mainly features natural scenery, with green mountains and clear waters, and charming scenery. - **Enter the scenic area to play**: After entering the scenic area, walk along the Jinli Cableway, and you can choose to take the cable car up the mountain (you can also hike up the mountain, but the journey is long and physically demanding) to reach Baiyun Ancient Village. Here you can admire the simple and unsophisticated houses of western Sichuan and experience the local folk customs. Then head to Youyicun Village. You will pass some waterfalls and streams along the way, and the scenery is very beautiful. Noon: Have lunch at Youyicun Village or a nearby farmhouse restaurant, and taste the local farmhouse dishes, such as scrambled eggs with wild vegetables and stone-ground bean curd. The price is reasonable and the taste is delicious. Afternoon: Depart from Youyicun Village and descend the mountain towards Tai'an Ancient Town. Tai'an Ancient Town is an ancient town with a long history. There are various specialty shops and snack stalls on both sides of the street. The family can stroll through the ancient town, buy some souvenirs, and taste local snacks, such as Yeerba and Tangyouguozi. Finally, return home. Things to note: **Safety first**: Pay attention to the road under your feet during the mountain climbing process, especially be careful when walking in slippery places. Take care of the elderly and children to avoid accidents. **Reasonable time arrangement**: According to the physical strength and interests of your family, reasonably arrange the visiting time for each scenic spot. Do not make it too tight to avoid travel fatigue. **Eco-friendly travel**: Qingcheng Mountain is a national scenic spot. Protect the environment, do not litter, and keep the scenic area clean.