Mianyang Snow Viewing and Hot Spring Dual Guide

2025 Mianyang Winter Travel Guide: Ice and Snow Hot Springs + Cultural Healing Journey Mianyang's winter, centered around "Sisi Ruyi · New Cultural Tourism Offerings," brings together 8 major winter travel scenarios, over 30 check-in spots, and nearly 100 events, unlocking a limited-time warm winter trip interwoven with ice and snow, warm springs, and culture. I. Core Activities: 8 Major Scenarios at a Glance - Snow Viewing Tour: Jiuhuang Mountain Skiing, Pingwu Wanglang Rime Ice (best from December to February of the following year). After enjoying the snow, soak in hot springs for a dual ice and fire experience. - Hot Spring Tour: Luofu Mountain's medicinal hot mineral springs are outstanding. Mianzhou Hot Spring Hotel and Taifengyuan European Hot Spring Hotel are excellent choices. Enjoy warm springs peacefully accompanied by the sound of ancient temple bells. - Historical Site Tour: Explore Li Bai's Former Residence, Ba'en Temple Intangible Cultural Heritage, and the Shu Road cultural heritage at Qiqu Mountain Grand Temple. Free admission for primary and secondary school students, 50% off for accompanying parents. - Family Fun Tour: Fantawild Oriental Heritage night show for 99 yuan (original price 168 yuan). New Year's Day and Chinese New Year feature "Mountains and Seas Lanterns Chinese New Year," with plenty of fun family activities. - Original Aspiration Tour: Two Bombs City Red Study Tour, Mianyang Science and Technology Museum VR Aerospace Experience. Free admission for students and half price for parents before the end of December. - Urban Leisure: Taste snacks at Majia Alley, enjoy coffee at 126 Cultural and Creative Park. View red-billed gulls and admire ginkgo trees at Sanjiang Peninsula and Jinxi Lake. - Residential Tourism: Luofu Mountain Hot Spring Resort, Laohegou B&B Cluster. Immerse yourself in the aesthetics of slow living. - Study Tour: Explore Li Bai's culture, Wanglang Forest nature study tour. Experience the charm of Baima Tibetan intangible cultural heritage. II. Limited-Time Events: Exclusive Winter Experiences - 2025 Spring Festival Lantern Fair (Jan 17 - Feb 12, closed on Chinese New Year's Eve): Over 100 lantern sets will be displayed at Xiajian Ecological Wetland Park, enhanced by drone shows and the intangible cultural heritage of "Dahuo Hua" (iron flower performance). Early bird tickets start from 35.9 yuan. A Spring Festival market will sell intangible cultural heritage goods. - Li Bai Cultural Season: Musicals "Li Bai Returns" and "Poet Immortal Li Bai" will be staged in rotation, exploring the poet immortal's connection with Mianyang. - Intangible Cultural Heritage and Museum Feast: An intangible cultural heritage market will feature a special food banquet, and museums will host Spring Festival-themed activities, blending festive cheer with culture. III. Great Deals: Travel Guide with Benefits - 3 million yuan in cultural tourism consumption vouchers (available for snatching online daily at 10 AM from Dec 6-31), covering scenic spots, dining, accommodation, and shopping. - Ten thousand free tickets: 5,000 tickets on the "Winter Tour Sichuan" platform, 4,000 tickets in the Trip.com special zone, and 1,000 tickets via Fuliang Cultural Tourism All-in-One Card live stream. - Scenic Spot Special Offers: Luofu Mountain and Baishui Lake tickets for 1 yuan; Ba'en Temple offers free admission for "Black Myth: Wukong" players, Jiuhuang Mountain offers free admission for Li Ziqi fans. IV. Itinerary and Practical Guide Featured Routes - One-Day Tour: Culture Route (Mianyang Museum → Yuewang Tower → Majia Alley), Scenery Route (Jiuhuang Mountain → Yuanwang Cave). - Two-Day Tour: Jiuhuang Mountain snow viewing → Luofu Mountain hot springs → Li Bai's Former Residence historical visit. - Three-Day Tour: Fantawild family fun → Hot spring healing → Two Bombs City study tour. Transportation and Accommodation - Transportation: High-speed rail from Chengdu East/South Station to Mianyang takes 1.5-2 hours, tickets 70-90 yuan; taxis are convenient within the city, chartering a car is recommended for remote scenic spots. - Accommodation: High-end (Xianhai Jinshuo Resort Hotel 500-800 yuan/night), Boutique (Jianshan Tancheng Hotel 300-500 yuan/night), Value (Shangkeyoupin High-speed Rail Station Store 200-300 yuan/night). Must-Try Foods Jiangyou Fatty Intestines, Mianyang Rice Noodles, Majia Alley Cold Dipped Snacks, Multi-filling Guokui. Tong'an Alley and Honggao Market hide local street food delights. Tips Bring warm clothing for low temperatures in mountainous areas; shower before soaking in hot springs; book tickets and accommodation for popular scenic spots in advance. This winter, come to Mianyang to seek the romance of ice and snow, enjoy the comfort of warm springs, and appreciate the cultural heritage, for an unforgettable winter rendezvous.