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Qionghai's Most Beautiful Autumn Scenery Check-in Spot

Xichang Qionghai|A healing travel destination with a unique charm even on rainy days 🌊 🌿 The backyard garden of Xichang! Qionghai is the second largest freshwater lake in Sichuan, quieter and more pristine than Erhai Lake~ 📍 Address: South Section of Xincun, Xichang City, Sichuan Province ⏰ Opening Hours: Open all year round, 24/7 🚌 Transportation Tips: 1. About 30 minutes by taxi from Xichang Qingshan Airport 2. Direct access by bus routes 17/22 from downtown 📸 Must-visit spots: 1️⃣ Bird Watching Island Wetland Park - Tens of thousands of migratory birds rest here in autumn and winter; bring a telephoto lens for great shots - 🐈 You might also encounter stray cats sunbathing (surprise in photo 6) 2️⃣ Moon Bay - A crescent-shaped peninsula, the lake water is as blue as the Maldives on sunny days - The three-level wooden viewing platform is perfect for photos (tested in photo 3) 🎒 Preparation before the trip: ✅ Sunscreen + sunglasses (strong UV rays on the plateau) ✅ Light jacket (big temperature difference between morning and night) ✅ Spare camera batteries (you won’t want to stop capturing the beautiful scenery) 💡 Travel tips: - Electric carts and bicycles are available for rent around the lake - Recommended to visit early morning to avoid crowds; the morning mist on the lake is magical - The lake scenery on cloudy days has an ink painting-like charm (photo 1 is a real shot) 🍲 Local delicacies: 1. Drunken shrimp (Qionghai specialty, marinated live shrimp) 2. Penpen barbecue (Xichang specialty, top choice for late-night snacks) 3. Buckwheat cake (healthy whole grain, perfect with butter tea)
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