Jinchuan: The King of Beauty in Western Sichuan for Pear Blossoms

Jinchuan Pear Blossom Viewing Best Viewing Time The initial flowering period is from March 10th to 15th every year; the peak flowering period of Jinchuan pear blossoms is from March 15th to early April, lasting about one month. Viewing Locations • Sha'er Township: This is where the Jinchuan pear blossoms are most concentrated. There are Shida'an Observation Deck (where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of mist, smoke, and pear blossoms) and Shenxianbao (where you can overlook the river valley from the observation deck, with a wide view and magnificent scenery, taking in the vast expanse of pear blossoms, suitable for photography enthusiasts). • Songping Village Observation Deck and Pear Blossom Avenue: This is an excellent location to view the entire Jinchuan River Valley. The pear blossoms here are short and dense, suitable for taking photos. • Hetaoshanzhuang Shooting Spot near the county seat and Babu Li behind the county seat: You can enjoy the beautiful pear blossoms from different angles. • Zengda Township's Shimenzi and Anning Yubei Pavilion, where flowers bloom earlier: You can enjoy the blooming pear blossoms earlier here. Transportation Guide • External Transportation: ◦ Airplane: You can first arrive at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport or Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, and then transfer to other means of transportation to Jinchuan County. ◦ Train: You can first arrive at Chengdu Railway Station or Chengdu East Railway Station, and then take a long-distance bus to Jinchuan County at Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station or Chadianzi Bus Station. • Internal Transportation: ◦ Self-driving: Starting from Chengdu, head west, pass through the state government seat Malkang, enter National Highway 248 (formerly Provincial Highway 211), pass through Baiwan Tunnel, and follow the Dajin River Valley to reach Jinchuan County. ◦ Bus: Within Jinchuan County, you can take local buses to various flower viewing spots. Accommodation Recommendations • Jinchuan County Seat: There are various grades of hotels and guesthouses to choose from, with good accommodation conditions and convenient transportation. • Sha'er Township: There are some farmhouses and homestays with beautiful environments, where you can enjoy pear blossoms up close. • Other Townships: There are also some accommodation options in townships such as Leer Township and Qingning Township. You can choose a suitable accommodation location based on your itinerary. Food Recommendations • Jinchuan Pickled Cabbage: One of the local specialties, it has a delicious taste and can be used to make pickled cabbage fish soup, pickled cabbage with shredded pork, and other dishes. • Spring Sprouts: Fresh spring vegetables with a tender taste, which can be stir-fried, served cold, or made into soup. • Wolfberry Sprouts: They have the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, and improving eyesight. They can be stir-fried or made into soup. • Walnut Flowers: Rich in nutrients, they can be stir-fried or served cold. • Ixeris Chinensis: It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling blood, and stopping bleeding. It can be stir-fried or made into soup. • Wild Mushrooms: Jinchuan has a wide variety of wild mushrooms, such as matsutake, termite mushrooms, and porcini mushrooms, which are delicious and nutritious. Precautions • Weather Changes: Jinchuan has a large temperature difference between day and night, and strong ultraviolet radiation at noon. You need to prepare clothing, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, and other protective items. • Traffic Conditions: During the flower viewing period, there are many tourists traveling to Jinchuan, and traffic may be congested. It is recommended to plan your itinerary in advance and arrange your time reasonably. • Civilized Flower Viewing: During the flower viewing process, protect the environment, do not trample on flowers, plants, and trees, and do not litter. • Respect Local Customs: Jinchuan County is a Tibetan settlement. Respect local customs and religious beliefs, and do not engage in inappropriate behavior.