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The fireworks of the Southern Silk Road Post Station through 600 years of time and space

🌈Attractions: Dashiban Ancient Village is a 600-year-old village on the shore of Qionghai Lake in Xichang. It was once an important town on the Ancient Tea-Horse Road and the Southern Silk Road. Here, bluestone roads crisscross, mud-walled and gray-tiled houses are scattered in an orderly manner, ancient trees are towering, and streams are gurgling, just like a pastoral painting of "leisurely seeing the Nanshan Mountains". The Lingying Temple, a landmark attraction in the village, has become a popular Trip Moments spot with its bright "Hermes orange" exterior and Buddhist paintings, while the remains of the Ancient Tea-Horse Road, the ancient theater, and the Five Provinces Guild Hall tell of the past when the village was crowded with merchants. The ancient village perfectly combines Yi culture, natural scenery and modern homestays. You can cook tea around the stove and listen to Sanskrit chanting, or wear Yi costumes and take photos. It is the "poetry and distance" that urban people yearn for. 📅Travel route: Day Trips: Morning: Trip Moments at the Orange Wall of Lingying Temple→Exploring the Alleys of the Ancient Village (Zhou Family Courtyard, Tea-Horse Posthouse)→Tasting Snacks at the Tea-Horse Market Afternoon: Cycling in Qionghai Lake/Watching the sunset at Jinlin Beach→Bonfire Party (only in winter) Two-day tour: Day 1: In-depth tour of the ancient village (Lingying Temple + Five Provinces Guild Hall + White wax handmade experience) → Overnight at the lakeside B&B Day 2: Hiking in Luoji Mountain/Photography in Huanglian Earth Forest → Return 👨👩👧👦Theme route: 🔷Family trip: Flower Sea Train→Interaction with cute pets in Binhai Park→DIY crafts in Geometry Bookstore 🔷Trip Moments Party: Yi ethnic costume experience → Ancient trees/orange walls/rammed earth houses → Sunset silhouette 🚗Self-driving tips: 1. Route: Xichang City → Drive south along G108 National Highway for about 10 kilometers and navigate to "Dashiban Ancient Village" 2. Parking: Free parking lot at the entrance of the village. It is recommended to arrive early on weekends (before 9:00) Tips: The stone road in the village is narrow, it is recommended to walk or rent an electric car (about 68 yuan/half hour) ⛱️Must-see attractions: 1️⃣ Lingying Temple: 500-year-old temple, orange walls + Buddhist paintings beyond the picture, the stone statue in front of the temple is said to suppress the water monster 2️⃣ The Ancient Tea-Horse Road: A bluestone alley that can only accommodate one horse, and the history of camel bell business travel 3️⃣ Qionghai Jinlin Beach: 10 minutes drive away, Sichuan "Little Sanya" to see the beautiful sunset 4️⃣ Five Provinces Guild Hall: The meeting place of the five provinces merchants in Ming and Qing Dynasties, the woodcarving couplets hide the trade code 5️⃣ Boiling tea around the stove: Bask in the sun under the ancient trees at Linglong Pavilion, with local buckwheat tea and roasted potatoes 🏨Accommodation tips: 🔸High-end experience: Howard Johnson Hot Spring Hotel (family paradise + private hot spring), Baiyulan B&B (Qionghai panoramic terrace) 🔸Literary first choice: Geometry Bookstore B&B (cultural and creative handmade experience), Yunli B&B (free Trip Moments + Ba Duan Jin teaching) 🔸Cost-effective choice: Ancient Village Inn (100-yuan courtyard house), Yuedong Hotel (near Binhai Park) ⚠️Booking is required 2 weeks in advance during peak season, and light luxury rooms are available for 150 yuan per person during off-season 💗Other tips: 1. 🌞Best season: March to May (cherry blossoms + greenery), September to November (autumn colors + warm sunshine), also good for summer vacation 2. 📸Trip Moments avoid pitfalls: choose a store with clearly marked prices, and the contract states that all negatives are free + no secondary consumption 3. 🍲Food punch-in: Copper hot pot cured pork ribs, pickled cabbage and potato chicken, grilled fish and tofu, the snack stall next to Lingying Temple is the most authentic 4. 🎁Recommended souvenirs: Yi embroidery bags (50-200 yuan), white wax handicrafts, buckwheat tea 5. ❗Notes: Respect Yi customs (do not touch headwear), prevent stone roads from slipping, and sun protection is a must on the plateau!
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Posted: Mar 19, 2025
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