This Spring City just 3 hours from Chengdu is perfect for a relaxing getaway

June sunshine is just right 💦 Qionghai Lake shimmers with sparkling ripples Palm trees sway by the sandy shore 🌴 This "Little Spring City" has romance etched in its DNA 🚶‍➡️ A weekend trip is all you need for maximum fun Bookmark this freshly baked guide now! 💯 Must-visit spots: 🌅 Qionghai Lake A freshwater paradise! Cycling around the lake is incredibly therapeutic. Catch sunrise at Bird-Watching Island in the morning – the boardwalk photos look like seaside shots~ The Black Swan Café by Qionghai is lovely too, with vast lawns perfect for coffee and chilling 🏖️ Jinlin Beach Living up to its "Sichuan's Little Sanya" reputation! Coconut groves + white sand + azure lake waters. Best light after 4pm 🏡 Dashiban Ancient Village 600-year-old Yi ethnic village! Orange walls with blue tiles – the saffron walls of Lingying Temple make phenomenal photo backdrops 🏯 Jianchang Ancient City Night views are UNMATCHED! Ascend Datong Gate for panoramic city lights, with alleys full of artsy boutiques 🏔️ Nearby attractions: 🌾 Gukede Alpine meadows + purple azalea seas (June) – breathtakingly beautiful ❄️ Luojishan Mountain Inky-blue lakes + primeval forests. The cable car ride through sea of clouds is awe-inspiring ♨️ Jiushijuli Waterfall Hot Springs 40℃ thermal waters cascade down cliffs – soak while rainbows form 🍖 Xichang delicacies: Firepot BBQ, Xiaoyucun grilled fish, Liangshan burgers, lamb rice noodles, Dechang rolled noodles, Liangshan Snow yogurt, Mianning local cuisine, drunken shrimp. Plus amazingly cheap and delicious fruits! 🚶‍♀️‍➡️ Weekend bullet train itinerary: DAY1: Chengdu → Xichang → Qionghai Lake → Jianchang Ancient City DAY2: Dashiban Village → Jinlin Beach → Return Pack your bags this weekend For sunbathing, BBQ feasts, and flower oceans! 🎉🎉 Feeling tempted, fellow travelers? Click → "Chat with TA" at bottom left to customize your perfect trip!