2025 Liangshan Prefecture Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

✅**Sichuan Liangshan Travel Guide: Torch Festival and Luoji Mountain's Bizarre Adventure** ✅ --- ### **【Must-Visit Attractions in Liangshan】**(With Xichang Bonus!) 1. **Qionghai Wetland Park**(Xichang) - Free! Free! Free! Important things must be said three times! - Cycle around the lake, pretend you're the lead in a TV drama, but beware of seagull "air raids" (they're super aggressive when fighting for bread). 2. **Luoji Mountain** - At 4,359 meters elevation, taking the cable car is recommended, otherwise your legs will issue a "resignation warning." - The glacier lake at the summit is as beautiful as a Windows desktop background. Remember to shout "Wow!" at the lake (the echo is free). 3. **Lugu Lake (Sichuan Section)** - The Mosuo walking marriage bridge won't help singles find love, but photos taken here will get you plenty of likes. - When rowing a dugout canoe, learn a few Mosuo love phrases from the boatman, like "you smell better than grilled fish" (effectiveness unknown). 4. **Torch Festival**(July-August annually) - Thousands of people celebrating with torches, the atmosphere rivals a "primitive rave scene." - Don't mistake the torches for barbecue skewers - don't ask how I know this. --- ### **【Xichang Food Hits】** ✅**BBQ Scene**: - **Xiaoyu Village BBQ**: The "night snack boss" by Qionghai Lake, their grilled fish is illegally tender, chili powder is the soul of the dish, best paired with a bottle of Liangshan Snow (yogurt) to cool down. - **Li Xiaochang**: Their signature grilled intestines are as crispy as chips, but don't eat them on dates—chewing ferociously might get you secretly photographed. 🍜 **Must-Try for Rice Noodle Lovers**: - **Huili Chicken Fire Silk**: Chicken soup + ham + rice noodles, so delicious your tongue will curl. The owner might even encourage you to "slurp your noodles loudly!" ✅**Street Food Code**: - "Boss, one order of baozhuang tofu!" — Crispy outside, bursting inside. Remember to wipe your mouth after eating, or you'll look like you've been caught stealing cheese. --- ### **【Budget Accommodation Tips】** ✅Xichang Recommendations: - **Qionghai International Youth Hostel**: 50 yuan/night, a gathering place for artistic youth. At night, you might hear "someone snoring like Torch Festival background music." - **Old Town Guesthouses**: Around 100 yuan, the owner might treat you to homegrown pomegranates (Liangshan pomegranates are sweeter than first love). --- ### **【Fun Facts】** ✅Liangshan UV rays are strong enough to bake sweet potatoes - apply sunscreen like you're plastering a wall. ✅The moon in Xichang is rounder than elsewhere (really! The aerospace city has excellent air quality). ✅When Yi people offer you a toast, those with low alcohol tolerance can take tactical sips, or you'll end up "drunk in folk songs" from their hospitality. --- ✅**Summary**: Liangshan = beautiful scenery + delicious food + hiking, Xichang = BBQ + Qionghai Lake + relaxation. ✅**Cost Reference**: Daily average of 150 yuan can keep you well-fed and entertained (unless you can't control your BBQ cravings). Hurry up and go, or you'll have to wait until next year for the Torch Festival bonfire and grilled intestines!

｜This is Liangshan, Sichuan. I came to western Sichuan to hike and accidentally discovered this secret place Now when I think about it, it still feels like a scene from a movie The specific location is near the Lingshan Scenic Area in Mianning It takes about five hours by car from Chengdu This is the first time I have seen such a primitive moss forest. Tree trunks, rocks and even the ground are covered with green velvet blankets When the sun shines through the fir trees It really feels like entering a fantasy world. Not many people know about it now. The villagers I met on the road were all picking mushrooms. With experienced hikers who are heavy-loaded Forest path covered with old pine needles The creaking sound when you step on it is particularly healing. ▫️The starting point of the hike is behind Lingshan Temple It is recommended to ask a local guide to lead the way (the villagers we found to collect herbs) It’s easy to get lost on a road with many forks. Safety first. ▫️The one-way trip takes about four to five hours Those with good physical strength can walk to the top of the mountain to see the lake We chose to camp in the fir forest halfway up the mountain. The next day, it was much easier to climb the summit with light luggage ▫️There are more than a dozen alpine lakes on the top of the mountain. If you are lucky, you can see the peak of Gongga Snow Mountain. It is recommended to pitch the tent in the leeward direction At 3am, I couldn't sleep because of the beauty of the Milky Way ⚠️A few practical reminders: Trekking poles and non-slip shoes are a must! Mossy stones are slippery The altitude is 4000 meters but the vegetation is not obvious You can also pick up matsutake mushrooms in September (the guide taught us how to identify them) Leave No Trace Principle: Garbage must be taken down the mountain This hike completely refreshed my understanding of the forests in western Sichuan Even my dog ​​was so excited that he rolled around on the moss.

Liangshan is a place we explored that completely amazed us with its diverse ethnic culture, breathtaking landscapes, and unique traditions. Whether you love stunning lakes, ancient villages, or mountainous scenery, there are plenty of incredible spots for photography. We would recommend visiting in the morning or late afternoon for the best lighting and a more peaceful experience. 📍 Address: Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan, China One of the most mesmerizing places we visited was Lugu Lake, a stunning high-altitude lake on the border of Sichuan and Yunnan. The deep blue waters, surrounding mountains, and floating islands made it one of the most beautiful lakes we’ve ever seen. The best time for photos is early morning when the water reflects the soft morning light, creating a peaceful and dreamlike atmosphere. Taking a traditional canoe ride with the Mosuo people was an unforgettable experience! 📍 Address: Lugu Lake, Yanyuan County, Liangshan, Sichuan, China We also explored Xichang Qionghai Wetland Park, a paradise for nature lovers with its crystal-clear lake, lush wetlands, and vibrant birdlife. Walking along the wooden boardwalks, we captured stunning shots of the calm waters reflecting the sky. The best time for photos is at sunrise or sunset when the golden light turns the lake into a mirror of the sky. We highly recommend taking a boat ride to fully enjoy the beauty of the wetlands! 📍 Address: Qionghai Wetland Park, Xichang City, Liangshan, Sichuan, China Another incredible place we visited was Luojishan, a lesser-known but breathtaking mountain with snow-capped peaks, alpine meadows, and ancient forests. The panoramic views from the summit were absolutely stunning! The best time for photos is in the morning when the rising sun casts a golden glow over the mountain ridges. Hiking here was one of the most rewarding experiences of our trip! 📍 Address: Luojishan, Puge County, Liangshan, Sichuan, China #discoverchina #travel #travel

Come to Liangshan, enjoy the mouth-watering internet-famous barbecue, and deeply experience the Mosuo culture. You will be shocked by being there. Don’t forget to experience the 360-degree tour around the lake to take in the beautiful scenery, which is refreshing. I sincerely recommend this 4-day tour plan to you. I believe you will fall in love with this charming place like me. The colorful Yuexiu in the west and the customs and culture in the south will both make you scream with excitement! Come and experience this rich style unique to Liangshan! -- 💃Route Overview: D1: Lugu Lake, Sichuan Now our journey begins, and our first stop is the beautiful Lugu Lake in Sichuan. The picturesque scenery by the lake will set the stage for your journey! D2: Lugu Lake, Sichuan -> Pig Trough Boat Now you can play in Lugu Lake all day, drive around the lake, enjoy the 360-degree lakeside scenery, and feel the unique charm of the lake and mountains. Not only that, we also have the opportunity to experience the pig trough boat ⛵, moving along the waves of the lake, and enjoying the real lake life~ D3: Lugu Lake, Sichuan -> Moonlight Town To start a new day, we will move to the Moonlight Style Town. The night here is so beautiful that it seems like poetry and the distance. Joy and tranquility meet here, which will definitely leave you with countless beautiful memories. D4: Moonlight Town -> Xichang -> Chengdu The final destination is returning to Chengdu from Xichang. The scenery along the way is a beautiful collection of our trip. Get ready and say goodbye~ In this process, we will also enjoy the Internet celebrity barbecue 🍖, which will not only satisfy your taste buds, but also let you deeply experience the Mosuo culture 𠱸. After about 6 hours of travel, we will arrive in Chengdu and end this pleasant journey! -- Attractions to visit: 🌊Lugu Lake, Sichuan: The ocean of Mosuo culture is beautiful and mysterious, and it is definitely worth a look! 🌃Moonlight Town: Under the protection of the Moon Goddess, the sunset glows like a fairyland. Feel the charm of Moonlight Town with your heart! -- 🎒Travel checklist: must-have items for visiting Liangshan 👕Clothing: Considering that the temperature in Liangshan is still very low in March, everyone should remember to bring thick winter clothes, such as down jackets, cotton coats, scarves and hats. Also, add a pair of non-slip shoes for hiking or other outdoor activities. 🔆Sunscreen: Although the weather is cold, it is a plateau area after all, and the ultraviolet radiation is strong. Don't forget to bring sunglasses and sunscreen to protect your skin and eyes. 💊First aid medicines: Minor health problems are unavoidable during travel. Especially because Liangshan is a plateau area, there may be altitude sickness, so don't forget to bring some common cold medicines, painkillers, Band-Aids and other common medicines, as well as anti-altitude sickness medicines such as Rhodiola rosea and oral liquid. 📷Photographic equipment: When you arrive in Liangshan, you must take more photos as souvenirs, so don’t forget to bring your camera and charger. If you are a mobile photography enthusiast, a backup battery or a mobile power bank is also a must. 📝Documents & Cash: Mainland China ID card, bank card, and some cash are essential when going out. Especially in some remote areas, credit cards may not be easy to use, so it is very necessary to have some cash on hand. 🍫Energy supplements: Outdoor activities such as climbing mountains and hiking will consume a lot of physical energy. When you are hungry, portable nutritious foods, chocolate and other snacks can help you replenish energy quickly. I hope this list can help you travel more conveniently and comfortably in Liangshan, get closer to nature, and enjoy the fun of traveling! -- 🎉Just sharing this, I hope you will have deep memories of every moment in Liangshan~

The Qingming Festival holiday is here! For those who want to visit Liangshan, we've got you covered! Here's a super practical 4-day travel guide just for you! Experience the unique pig trough boat and enjoy the charm of Liangshan~ Don't miss out! / 🏞️Travel Route: Day 1: Depart from Chengdu—Pass through Xichang—Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Yalong River along the way—Arrive at the picturesque Lugu Lake🌊. After about 11 hours of driving, you can finally immerse yourself in the natural scenery of Lugu Lake and feel the tranquility and harmony of nature. Day 2: Explore Caohai (Grass Sea) for the whole day. The stunning scenery here is truly unforgettable. Take your time to admire the beauty of Caohai and enjoy nature's gifts.🌿 Day 3: Enjoy a free day at Lugu Lake, or take a boat trip on the lake and experience the fun of paddling a traditional pig trough boat🛶—Then head to Xichang and visit the beautiful Qionghai Lake. After about 6 hours of driving, experience the tranquility and beauty of Qionghai Lake to end the day. Day 4: Visit the spectacular Luojishan Jiushishili Hot Spring Waterfall Scenic Area⛲. Here, you can enjoy the comfort of the hot springs and the magnificent waterfalls, bringing a perfect end to this trip. / Travel Checklist:🎒Going to Liangshan? Don't forget these! 👕 Clothing: Liangshan has large temperature differences in March, so bring a light down jacket, thermal underwear, a windproof jacket, and quick-drying pants to cope with the changeable weather. 🎩 Accessories: Hats, sunglasses, and scarves are essential for sun protection and style. Don't forget comfortable sneakers so you can walk anywhere without fear. 🆔 Documents: ID card, student ID, driver's license, etc., it's always better to be prepared for a worry-free trip. 🧴 Daily necessities: Sunscreen and lip balm are essential for both moisturizing and sun protection. Bring some common medicines just in case. Oh, and don't forget a power bank to keep your phone charged! / This concludes our Liangshan journey. We look forward to exploring more unknown beauty and charm with you next time!

📍 Location: Luoji Mountain Ninety-Nine Mile Hot Spring Waterfall Scenic Area 🅿️ Parking fee: CNY 10/car (scan the code to pay before parking) ⌚️ Duration: 3–5 hrs 🎫 Ticket price (sectionally charged, including admission + round-trip sightseeing bus): - Morning ticket (7am–9:30am): CNY 140/person - Day ticket (7am–12am): CNY 190/person (CNY 200 on-site) - Evening ticket (5:30pm–11:59pm): CNY 140/person The sightseeing bus departs when full and takes about 6 mins one way. 📝 Tips: - There are many waterfall hot spring pools. It is recommended to change clothes and start from the mountaintop waterfall hot spring (P4) down. - The mountaintop waterfall hot spring is a 20-min walk away. There are well-maintained steps. The water temperature is 39°C year-round, and there are few people. - The cave hot springs (P6–P10) offer the best experience. You can see stalactites and natural algae when you look up. - There are also cave hot springs and constant temperature swimming pools. - The scenic area has changing rooms and showers. Bathrobes and slippers are provided with the ticket. - Snacks and drinks are sold in the outdoor area of the scenic spot. Instant noodles, hot noodles, and jelly are CNY 10/serving. Free hot water is not provided. - There are relatively few people, and it is not crowded even during National Day, but the hot spring pools are small. It is recommended to go in the first batch in the morning when there are fewer people and the water quality is better. 🚥 Essentials: 1. Waterproof mobile phone bag 2. Slippers and bathrobes are not allowed in the hot springs, but you can take them at will after you come out (they may be wet or dry, so bring your own towel if you mind). 3. It is cold in the evening in October, so it is recommended to bring a towel to dry off. 👀 Notes: - Luoji Mountain and Luoji Mountain Ninety-Nine Mile Hot Spring Waterfall are different scenic areas. - Some tourists bring dogs into the hot springs. It is uncertain whether pets are allowed. - Swimwear can be rented or purchased at the entrance of the scenic area. You can wear close-fitting clothing into the hot springs. - The lights in the scenic area are turned on at 5pm. - Scan the code to store and retrieve items in the changing room. The deposit is CNY 10 + usage fee CNY 10. The deposit can be refunded on the official account after use. The management and supporting facilities of the scenic area need to be improved, but as the world's largest waterfall hot spring, it is worth experiencing. Seeing the hot waterfall with your own eyes is both wonderful and shocking!

The sunshine and water of Ligu Lake are truly as beautiful as poetry and painting, adding immense beauty to our journey, allowing the mind to be stretched and released in this warm land, refreshing and enjoying the tranquility and good times. 📍📍📍Yunnan | The strongest strategy for taking pictures in Ligu Lake❗️❗️||| "Half in Sichuan, half in Yunnan" I saw the dark blue secret in Mayuan Poet Song. It can be said that Lake Ligu is the most relaxing place on this trip to Yunnan. Winter-only seagulls, sunrise and morning mist, turquoise and deep blue lake water, and hospitable Mosuo people are the picture of the journey. If you don't want to miss this season's Lake Ligu Please keep this guide 🍺🍺 🎬Tickets 70💰 🏰 Chartered car, the choice is a seven-seater car, 3.5 hours one way from Lijiang 🍗 Lake Ligu is 2690 meters above sea level, and is generally not high 🦆 Feeding seagull season: November to March of the following year 🚘🚘My route Lake Ligu Observation Deck ➡️Flower Sea Pier ➡️Walking Bridge ➡️Grass Sea ➡️Goddess Bay ➡️Sichuan Lover Beach ➡️Gem Goddess Mountain ➡️Liger Peninsula ➡️Yunnan Lover Beach ➡️Daluoshui Village 🎬🎬🎬 About taking pictures 1⃣️ Those who wake up early in the morning fog must wear more clothes! Extremely cold! 2⃣️ Feed the seagulls remember to bring some bread and biscuits, grab shots are very good 3⃣️ Other places you take pictures, whatever you want to take pictures will look good. I call it the place that struck me during my trip to Yunnan. 🫕🫕🫕🫕Special dishes and delicacies Wooden turkey, steam stone pot fish The taste is almost the same, you can feel free to find one with the right budget

The most successful time to follow the trend in Xichang! Qionghai Lakeside Restaurant! The beautiful lakeside rice I had recently at Qionghai Beach in Xichang🍃 was really delicious and photogenic! I was praised for bringing friends here for a long time! When dining by the lake, you can have an unobstructed view of the entire Qionghai Sea. The romantic atmosphere is full of green trees, European architectural style, and the landscape is next level... The interior is cave-style, high-end, mysterious and stylish🍴Mini beef burger🍔There are so many chubby ingredients, the beef is juicy and juicy! Spaghetti with Bolognese Sauce 🍝 Q is chewy and the sauce is rich! Meat lovers must not miss the meat platter 🍖The portions are generous...you can order any dish without being overjoyed Eating here is comfortable and pleasant, whether it’s a dinner party with friends or a date for a couple🥳 I’ll eat here next time 🏠: Qionghai Hotel·Shuiyunjian·Lakeside Western Food 📍: No. 115 Haibin Road (near Qionghai Lushan Scenic Area)

Xichang Qionghai Bay Boyue Hotel is a unique resort hotel. It is located in the Qionghai Bay International Tourism Resort on the southwest bank of Qionghai Lake. The hotel is beautiful and quiet, with plenty of greenery, as if you are in a scenic area. When you walk out of the hotel, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Qionghai Lake and the natural scenery. The hotel combines "Yi culture" with "European and American fashion culture", and the ecological concept runs through it, forming a unique international tourism resort theme style. The interior of the lobby is themed with migratory birds, and the landscape pool is naturally connected to the sea surface of Qionghai Lake, creating a relaxing holiday atmosphere with a view of the water and sky. The hotel is large in scale and has a variety of room types, including resort rooms and hotel-style apartments, with a total of 265 rooms. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, with complete facilities. Some rooms are equipped with independent bathtubs, dry and wet separate bathrooms, etc., creating a comfortable resting space. The hotel is equipped with basic facilities such as free parking, elevators, restaurants, and luggage storage. It also has a gym, tennis court, bicycle rental, meeting rooms, etc., to meet the various needs of guests. - Dining service: A rich breakfast is provided, as well as various restaurants, bars, etc., where you can enjoy delicious food and wine while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Qionghai Lake.

No need to squeeze with the crowds in Xinjiang anymore, just around Chengdu, you can make a weekend trip, a completely pristine natural scenic area, yet it has the beauty of the grasslands and cattle and sheep, just like a mini Xinjiang Whether it's a rainy day or a sunny day, it will give you a different experience~

Liangshan Prefecture, a mysterious corner worth visiting again and again. Xichang, Liangshan, the most overlooked and underestimated treasure town in Sichuan, is also the most secluded paradise in the mountains. Xichang is known as the backyard of Sichuan, where it is spring all year round, the sky is blue, and it is also a city full of ethnic colors. Here, Qionghai is better than Hainan, but it is more cost-effective.

Baicaopo, in the Yi language, is called 'Yi Hawei Jue', which means a large grass slope with lush water and grass. Most of the territory of Jinyang County is mountainous and canyon, but there is such a flat and vast alpine meadow with an area of 25,000 hectares. Baicaopo is rich in wild animal and plant resources, and rare animals such as forest musk deer, red pandas, black bears, and antelopes often appear here. Baicaopo is a sacred place in the hearts of the local Yi people. There is a pond here that never dries up. It is said that this pond was dug by a Bimo for his daughter when he passed by here. Bimo once chanted sutras and performed rituals by the pond, so the pond never dries up. This spring has become the divine spring of Jinyang County. Jinyang County's Baicaopo has a hundred miles of grassland, a hundred grasses grow, a hundred trees are lush, a hundred flowers compete, a hundred beasts appear, a hundred birds compete, a hundred streams form a river. As the name suggests, Baicaopo, the northeast is Ahuowatuo Mountain, the northwest is Cailuo Mountain, and the southwest is surrounded by Lion Mountain. It is a place where tourists yearn for. Baicaopo is a good place for horse riding enthusiasts. When you come to Baicaopo, as long as you want to ride a horse, notify the farmers and herdsmen at the foot of the mountain. People who can't ride horses are best not to ride horses. The horses here have grown up on these lawns since they were young, and they are particularly fast to ride through the training of Yi boys. The lush Baicaopo is also a good place for photography enthusiasts. Photography enthusiasts trek through mountains and rivers, eat and sleep in the open air to come here to shoot Lion Mountain snow scenes, grassland sunrise, Swallow Cave, Stone Girl Mountain and other tourist attractions. Tips: It is recommended to drive by yourself and bring your own dry food and drinking water.

Xichang Visit the ancient temples in the mountains of Shanghai!. 🔸This Lushan is not that Lushan, Lushan is also known as Frog Mountain, it is one of the provincial scenic spots in Sichuan, known as the "Southern Sichuan Scenic Area". 🔸There are ancient trees on the mountain, and there are Guangfu Temple, Mengduan Shrine, Sanjiao Nunnery, Ancestor Hall, Guanyin Pavilion, Queen Mother Hall, Jade Emperor Hall, Qingyang Palace, Wuzu Nunnery and other ancient temples built in the Han, Tang, Ming, and Qing dynasties hidden in the dense shade. These ancient temples belong to Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism. Although their doctrines, philosophical thoughts, etc. are not the same, they can live in harmony in a mountain for thousands of years, and each teaches their own teachings, which is rare in the country, and unique. 🔸Here is the spiritual clock, and it is also praised by monks and Taoists as a good mountain for enlightenment. More than a dozen Buddhist temples and Buddhist palaces are scattered in the dense forest, and the ancient temple buildings are built according to the situation, each occupying a secluded place, majestic and spectacular, with carved beams and painted buildings, which are fascinating. It is often said that "Guanyin Pavilion is winding and winding, Yaochi Palace is high and sunny, Jade Emperor Hall is dangerous and majestic, and Wuzu Nunnery is secluded and deep". Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism built temples on a road in the mountain, there are five temples on the mountain, four Taoist temples, a total of nine ancient temples, reflecting the religious purpose of "three religions in one" of Empress Wu of the Tang Dynasty. Emei is all Buddha, Qingcheng is pure Tao, only Xichang Lushan is unique, Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism coexist, forming a tourist attraction where natural and cultural landscapes gather. 🔸Ming Dynasty's top scholar Yang Shengan stayed in Lushan on the night of the Torch Festival. After seeing the beautiful scenery of Lushan and the grand occasion of the Torch Festival, he chanted the famous verse here: "The old man stays in Lushan tonight, and the sky gate is not closed at night. Who smashed the universe, the stars fell to the earth". 🔸The main peak of Lushan (Shamao Xiang) is 2317 meters above sea level, with a relative height difference of about 800 meters from the surface of Qionghai, and it is about eight kilometers from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain. Lushan Mountain is strange and beautiful, with towering ancient trees. It is the natural green barrier of Xichang. There are many rare species of animals and plants in the forest. There is the Jiu Long Han Cypress, one of the ten "Bashu Tree Kings" with a history of two thousand years. It is unique in the world.

The Jinkou River Grand Canyon is also known as the Dadu River Grand Canyon. As the name implies, the river in the middle of the valley is the Dadu River. After the construction of the hydropower station, the river of the Dadu River is very gentle. The grand canyon is located at the junction of Leshan Jinkou River, Ya'an Hanyuan and Liangshan Ganluo. It runs from the Jinkou River to the Us River in the east, with a total length of 26 kilometers. The canyon is less than 200 meters wide and the valley is 2,600 meters deep. It is steep and magnificent, comparable to the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River and the Grand Canyon of the United States. The two peaks of the gorge on the banks of the gorge, the gorge of the canyon, the geological astronomical book, has been rated as one of the "Top Ten Gorges in the Country" by China National Geographic magazine.