(Renshou Three Days Two Nights Tour)

Explore the "Secret Realm of Central Sichuan" within 8,000 RMB on a 3-day, 2-night trip to Renshou Ming Sheng Gujie. Discover ancient villages, hike through wild mountains, experience Zen living, and savor intangible cultural heritage cuisine—a slow life healing journey hidden deep in the hills! I am a travel blogger. Today, we step into Ming Sheng Gujie in Renshou County, Sichuan, a treasure barely marked on the map. It’s not a 5A tourist attraction, but it hides a thousand-year-old village, Ming Dynasty stone carvings, century-old houses, bamboo Zen temples, and ecological farms, a "spiritual backyard garden" privately cherished by locals. Over 3 days and 2 nights, we will: ✅ Stroll through Ming Sheng Village, exploring Ming Dynasty ancient village walls, stone steps, and century-old fig trees ✅ Hike the wild trails of Gujie Mountain, passing through bamboo groves, valleys, and tea gardens, breathing in negative oxygen ions ✅ Stay in a mountain Zen-style guesthouse, soak in private hot springs, copy sutras, listen to the wind, and stargaze ✅ Taste authentic "Renshou Three Treasures": vine pepper chicken, sesame rabbit, and cured meat sausage ✅ Experience intangible cultural heritage: Renshou pottery, handmade doubanjiang (fermented bean paste), and traditional oil pressing The budget is controlled within 8,000 RMB (including transportation, accommodation, meals, and experiences), suitable for couples on vacation, families with children, Zen lifestyle enthusiasts, and light hikers, taking you into— "A village, a world; a step, a clear heart"—the hidden aesthetic of Central Sichuan. [Itinerary Overview: Ming Sheng Gujie Deep Slow Travel Route] - Day 1: Depart from Chengdu → Arrive at Ming Sheng Gujie area (about 1.5 hours) → Check into mountain guesthouse → Afternoon stroll along Ming Sheng Village ancient path, visit old houses and stone carvings → Enjoy a Zen-style farmhouse dinner in the evening - Day 2: Morning Zen meditation/copy sutras → Morning hike on Gujie wild trail (bamboo grove → valley stream → tea garden) → Afternoon intangible cultural heritage experience: pottery or traditional oil pressing → Evening soak in private hot spring, stargazing - Day 3: Morning cloud and mist mountain views → After breakfast, visit Renshou intangible cultural heritage workshops → Lunch and return to Chengdu ✅ Suggestion: Keep a slow pace throughout, ideal for a "disconnected" healing trip; ✅ Can be paired with Heilongtan (30-minute drive) for a "lake + mountain wild" dual experience! [Budget Details Total Approx. 7,820 RMB] (more cost-effective when shared by 2 people) Item | Cost Details | Amount Transportation (self-drive or charter) | 1,600 RMB – fuel + tolls Chengdu ↔ Renshou Ming Sheng Gujie (round trip approx. 200 km) | 500 RMB – optional charter 7-seat business van for 2 days approx. 1,100 RMB (including driver) | 1,100 RMB Entrance Fees | Free or low charge | 120 RMB – Ming Sheng Village Free (maintained by villagers) – Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience Center Pottery experience 60 RMB/person × 2 = 120 RMB Accommodation | 2 nights mountain Zen guesthouse | 2,400 RMB – Recommended: "Yunqi·Ming Sheng," "Zhuli Courtyard," "Guixin Cottage" with private hot springs, scenic rooms, breakfast, quiet environment Meals | 5 main meals + 2 breakfasts + snacks | 1,800 RMB – Must-try list: - Vine pepper chicken (fresh, numbing, and refreshing): 120 RMB - Sesame rabbit (Renshou specialty): 98 RMB - Cured meat sausage stir-fried with garlic sprouts: 80 RMB - Old cured meat stewed with radish: 70 RMB - Handmade tofu pudding: 40 RMB - Wild vegetable scrambled eggs, bamboo shoot braised pork: 50 RMB each - Drinks: Renshou loquat tea, eagle tea, homemade rice wine Other Experiences | Zen meditation, intangible cultural heritage, insurance, cultural products, etc. | 1,900 RMB – Optional: Guesthouse Zen classes, copying sutras, meditation, Tai Chi (free or 50 RMB/person) – Intangible cultural heritage experiences: pottery making (including firing and mailing) 120 RMB Traditional oil pressing experience: 80 RMB/person × 2 = 160 RMB Doubanjiang making experience: 60 RMB/person × 2 = 120 RMB | 400 RMB – Optional: Wild hiking guide 200 RMB/day (suitable for families) – Travel insurance 50 RMB × 2 = 100 RMB – Cultural shopping: Renshou pottery, rattan baskets, handmade doubanjiang, vacuum-packed sesame rabbit ≈ 600 RMB – Snacks & drinks: roadside loquats, iced jelly, grilled corn ≈ 100 RMB ✅ Total budget: 7,820 RMB (2 people), about 3,910 RMB per person, strictly controlled within 8,000 RMB! [Core Highlights In-Depth Analysis] 1️⃣ Ming Sheng Village: Rare Ming Dynasty ancient village remains in Central Sichuan - Said to have been built during the Ming Dynasty to defend against bandits, with existing stone village gates, ancient wall foundations, and bluestone paths - Inside the village are century-old fig trees, old houses, and wells, as if time has stopped - Photography tip: Shoot the ancient path in the early morning mist, with dappled light and shadow, like entering a painting 2️⃣ Gujie Mountain Wild Hiking: Pristine ecological corridor - Route: Guesthouse → bamboo grove trail → valley stream → tea garden → return - About 5 km total, easy hiking, suitable for families - Wildlife sightings: wild rabbits, squirrels, egrets, tits; excellent ecology 3️⃣ Zen Mountain Residence: A healing space "living inside the scenery" - Guesthouses mostly renovated old houses, preserving Western Sichuan residential style - Rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, private hot springs, tea areas, stargazing at night - Offers copying sutras, meditation, Tai Chi, and other calming activities 4️⃣ Renshou Intangible Cultural Heritage Cuisine: Central Sichuan flavors on the palate - Vine pepper chicken: Renshou specialty vine pepper, numbing but not drying, fragrant - Sesame rabbit: crispy rabbit meat coated with sesame, perfect with drinks - Cured meat sausage: farmhouse wood-smoked, full of festive flavor - Renshou pottery: provincial intangible cultural heritage, handmade wheel-thrown, rustic and substantial [Travel Tips] - Best seasons: - March to May: spring tea picking, blooming wildflowers - September to November: clear autumn weather, pleasant climate, ideal for terrace stargazing - Winter: gather around the stove for tea, experience "mountain stove night talks" - Clothing advice: - Big temperature difference between morning and evening in the mountains, bring a windbreaker and fleece - Wear non-slip shoes for hiking, bring rain gear - Bring change of clothes for soaking in private hot springs - Pitfalls to avoid: - Ming Sheng Gujie is a non-commercialized scenic area with no unified guides; it’s recommended to arrange a guide through the guesthouse - Intangible cultural heritage experiences require advance booking (pottery firing takes 10 days for mailing) - Most guesthouses are family-run; book early, especially during holidays - Respect villagers’ lives; do not enter private courtyards without permission - Family-friendly suggestions: - Bring children to try pottery, feed chickens, pick vegetables, and make doubanjiang - Prepare picture books, binoculars, and small shovels to enhance exploration fun In summary: Ming Sheng Gujie, is not a trendy check-in spot, but a place where time slows down. Over 3 days and 2 nights, we listen to the wind in the ancient village, copy sutras in the bamboo forest, taste the smoke and craftsmanship of Renshou on our tongues, and finally understand— true travel is not about going far away, but about letting the heart return to its original place.