2025 Xichang Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in September)

For a May Day holiday destination within Sichuan, I highly recommend Xichang. A 3-hour high-speed train ride away, it offers delicious food and fun activities. During May Day, you can also immerse yourself in the beauty of jacaranda blossoms. Best Jacaranda Viewing Spots 📍Hangtian North Road (Classic Spot) ✔️Old trees line both sides of the road, creating a truly stunning scene. ✔️Jacaranda ice cream is a perfect photo prop. 📍Tingtao Town ✔️The most romantic jacaranda library. 📍Jianchang Ancient City + Tangyuan Garden ✔️Experience a blend of ancient architecture and a shower of purple blossoms. ✔️The light is softest after 4pm. 📍Qionghai Wetland Park ✔️Rent a bike and cycle along Qionghai Lake. ✔️Navigate to "Birdwatching Island" for the best views. 📍Dashiban Village ✔️Yi ethnic customs + purple sea of flowers. 📅Bloom Forecast ✅April 20 - early May ✅Rain will accelerate the blossoms' withering. 📸Photography Tips 🔹Outfit: White/light purple dresses are most photogenic. 🔹Technique: Jacaranda trees are tall, so find the right angle. 🚗Transportation Tips ▪️3-hour high-speed train from Chengdu to Xichang West Station. ▪️Taxis or electric scooter rentals are recommended within the city. ▪️Hangtian North Road has traffic control on weekends, making it better for taking photos. 🍜Must-try Food ♦️Barbecue (both fire pit and skewers are great). ♦️Mutton rice noodles. ♦️Huili shredded chicken. ♦️Liangshan snow yogurt (limited edition jacaranda packaging). 💌Tips 1. Xichang has strong UV rays! Pay attention to sun protection. 2. Hangtian North Road has heavy traffic in the morning, so be careful when taking photos. Escape the city this May Day holiday and join us in Xichang for this romantic purple spectacle! 🌸

Take a weekend trip from Chengdu to Xichang, Daliang Mountain! Direct high-speed train! Go to Daliang Mountain in November to enjoy spring! It's already beautiful to the next level...😭😭 When the sun is out, the live broadcast is so beautiful that I am speechless! There are few people in the off-season and the weather is good, so it's worth it~ Cycle around Qionghai Lake and go to Daliang Mountain to experience a drama feast~ - 1️⃣Time arrangement: Depart from Chengdu East Railway Station, take the high-speed train at 8 am, and arrive in Xichang at 11 am 2️⃣Accommodation: Because I want to go to the drama festival and cycle around Qionghai Lake! So I chose to stay near Torch Square, which is super convenient to go anywhere! It's also close to the high-speed train station~ 3️⃣Fun routes in Xichang, Daliang Mountain in November‼️ (The wonderful November is looking forward to the Daliang Mountain Drama Festival! It's worth it...) ✔️Daliang Mountain Drama Festival It's time for the annual drama festival, which is being held in Daliang Mountain... There are many wonderful and interesting dramas from November 8 to November 19! This time I watched "Bamboo Courtyard", which is very interesting. It was adapted from Kurosawa's movie version 🎞️ Rashomon! After watching it, I feel that the world is a huge mental hospital... The music and actors are very interesting~ ✔️Torch Square (watch drama + parade + torch) At Torch Square, you can not only watch dramas and experience various drama workshops, but also participate in local ethnic parades in the evening! Go to Torch Square at 6 pm to watch the live-action drama "Areniu", which is so shocking... You can also see the iron flower performance! Who is happy! It turns out to be me! ✔️Tingtao Valley (art collection block is so fun) This block is very rich~ There are dramas, pet parks, art exhibitions, bookstores, cafes, tea rooms... and hotels 🏨 Every place is suitable for taking photos 📸 You can also overlook Qionghai Lake from the top floor of many stores! The sky ladder is also here ✨ ✔️Qionghai Lake one-day tour 👭Route: Qionghai Hotel - Moonlight White Coffee - Bihai Yuntian Hotel to the seaside route - Moonlight Town - Qionghai Park - Baiyue Hotel - Yinlin Beach - Tingtao Town 💗Tips: Walk along the coast of Qionghai Lake! There are so many beautiful spots~~ You can get life photos in minutes! It is recommended that you wear beautiful dresses! It's really beautiful~ 4️⃣Food: Heizai BBQ, Zhangji BBQ, Xiaoyucun Spicy Fish Fillet... Other comments can be added hahahahaha! Liangshan Snow is also delicious~ I like this kind of yogurt drink . I really love my first trip to Xichang, Daliang Mountain! There are so many treasure spots, hurry up and collect them! There are so many types of drama performances that I am dazzled~ It's so interesting~ Two days and one night in Xichang, Daliang Mountain, just read this article~

First time for a drama festival I flew to 📍Sichuan Xichang Unexpectedly, in the gradually cold November, this place is still warm and overflowing. The azure and healing Qionghai Sea Ancient villages and towns with few people A treasure town where you can watch dramas and travel at the same time It's really worth a visit! - 🚩My 2 days and 1 night itinerary Day 1: Diaoyutai—Qionghai Hotel—Moon West—Tingtao Valley—Torch Square Day 2: Jianchang Ancient Town - Dashiban Ancient Village - How to play⁉️ 1️⃣Qiong Seaside (Daliangshan Drama Festival Lake Space) ✔️Around the lake: If the weather is good, the lake will be very blue and you can walk and play along the lakeside boardwalk, which is comfortable and healing all the way. ✔️Moon West: The cruise ship terminal and the Moon Goddess statue are all here. ✔️Diaoyutai: The wooden plank road leading to the center of the lake is great for taking photos. ✔️Qionghai Hotel: Surrounded by mountains and water, you can come here in the afternoon to drink coffee and enjoy the breeze, which is full of holiday feeling~ - 2️⃣Tingtao Valley (Daliangshan Drama Festival Mountain Space) ✔️It has the only valley theater in the country, a place that combines natural environment and art. Not only can you watch plays, but you can also go shopping. There are cafes, theaters, art galleries, and study rooms. There is an entire art district. Finally, you can go up to the observation deck and overlook Qionghai Lake! ✔️I watched the performance of "Guangling Jue Xiang" here in the afternoon and it was very enjoyable! In the evening, we watched the puppet show "Othello" from Georgia. The lively puppet performance drew constant applause from the audience! - 3️⃣Torch Square (Daliangshan Drama Festival City Space) A landmark building in Xichang City, the Daliangshan Torch Festival is held here every year! The 56 torch pillars represent 56 ethnic groups, and each pillar has a different totem. - 4️⃣ Jianchang Ancient Town Although it is in the city, there are not many people. You can overlook the entire ancient city by climbing the city wall. It is suitable for a niche ancient city citywalk! - 5️⃣ Dashiban Ancient Village The quaint village is very suitable for taking photos of the Yi people. There is also a Lingying Temple inside, and the orange-yellow walls are particularly bright. - ✈️About transportation ▪️Airplane: Can reach Xichang Qingshan Airport ▪️High-speed rail: arrive at Xichang West Station

Jinlin sand beach is a perfect location to enjoy the sun while making sand castles next to the water body. It’s easy to find a parking and there is a shuttle service to the beach. We also enjoyed a group cycle on our way back. Though it was tough to climb, the way down was equally fun. There is also a Buddhist temple nearby, the sound of prayers are soothing and relaxing. Suggest to take along a folding tent and plenty of drinking water and snacks with you. You can also take a walk along the Qionghai sea and enjoy the greenery. #freehotelstay #beachlife

Lushan Guangfu Temple is located in Xichang City, Sichuan Province. It was built in the Ming Dynasty and has a history of more than 600 years. The temple preserves a large number of cultural relics and historical sites from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Every March and April, the temple's cherry blossoms are in full bloom, like a painting by Hayao Miyazaki. It is said that these cherry trees were planted by Japanese monks in Guangfu Temple during the Ming Dynasty and have a history of more than 400 years. These cherry trees were introduced from Japan and are of the "Fuji Sakura" variety. #Mainland China Attractions

Lingying Temple was built in the Tang Dynasty and is located in Xichang City, Sichuan Province. It covers an area of ​​about 5,000 square meters. The building complex is mainly composed of the Main Hall, Heavenly King Hall, Sutra Library, Guanyin Hall, Bell and Drum Tower, etc. The Main Hall is a two-story brick and wood structure that houses a statue of Sakyamuni Buddha. The temple is located in a mountainous area and it is recommended to bring appropriate cold weather gear. #Mainland China Attractions

Don’t want to see “endless crowds” at popular tourist spots during the National Day holiday? Then listen to me and head straight to Xichang, Sichuan! This small city, favored by sunshine and blue skies, has no fast-paced rush, only leisurely romance and surprises hidden in everyday life. Whether chasing a sunset over the orange sea or having barbecue under the moonlight, you can let go of your fatigue and gain a full sense of happiness. Friends, quickly save this Xichang romance guide! 🌅 Chase a “city-exclusive” romantic sunset The romance of Xichang is the gentleness of being pampered by sunlight from sunrise to sunset. No need to fight the crowds at the beach; here you can enjoy the same “orange sea” sunset. The best viewing spot is the Qionghai West Coast Seaside Promenade. Head out around 4 or 5 PM with a gentle breeze, stroll along the lakeside, and watch the shimmering lake surface, like scattered gold flakes. As the sun sets, the sky gradually turns into a gradient of orange-red and pink-purple, and the lake “changes clothes” from deep blue to warm orange, with distant Lushan Mountain gilded in gold. At this moment, any snapshot you take will be atmospheric without filters. When the afterglow fades, the evening clouds linger for a long time, as if quietly saying, “Don’t rush to leave, the romance isn’t over yet.” After watching the sunset, don’t hurry away; the lakeside evening breeze carries the fresh scent of grass and trees, blowing away all irritations—this is what a holiday should feel like~ 🔥 Attend a “moonlit” fireworks and barbecue date Xichang’s romance is hidden in the night barbecue and fireworks. Known as the “Hometown of Chinese Barbecue,” locals’ love for barbecue is ingrained in their bones, and visitors never forget this joy on their taste buds. I recommend heading straight to the city’s barbecue street, where the rich aroma hits you as soon as you arrive. Be sure to order the pork skewers, grilled crispy outside and tender inside, dipped in dry chili powder for an explosion of flavor; also try grilled squab, grilled eggplant, and fermented tofu—each one hits the taste buds perfectly. For more atmosphere, pick a barbecue spot with a night view. Skewer in one hand, local beer in the other, under the bright moonlight, with sizzling deliciousness below and endless conversations around you—this smoky, lively romance is truly touching. 🛏️ Find a “peaceful haven amid the bustle” for comfort Having fun and staying comfortable is the perfect holiday. I strongly recommend Xichang Lihau Holiday Hotel, truly a “hidden gem” tailor-made for travelers. It’s located in the city center with unbeatable convenience. Whether going to Qionghai, Lushan, or the city’s food street, it’s just a few minutes by taxi, so you don’t waste time on the road. The most thoughtful part is the free parking service, so self-driving friends no longer have to worry about finding parking spots or paying fees—enjoy “parking freedom” with ease. The hotel surroundings are a food paradise, with authentic Xichang rice noodles, oil tea, and barbecue shops just a few minutes’ walk away. You can have a steaming local breakfast right after stepping out in the morning, and no detours are needed when you come back for skewers at night. The rooms are clean and tidy, fully equipped. After a long day, return here for a comfortable sleep, and wake up full of energy to unlock new adventures the next day. Friends, don’t hesitate about where to go this National Day! Xichang’s sunshine, sunsets, fireworks, and slow life are all waiting for you. Here, no need to rush your itinerary or squeeze through crowds—just slowly enjoy the small city’s romance. Pack your bags and set off for Xichang now~

Tang Garden in Xichang is truly fascinating. The entire garden features Tang Dynasty-style architecture, with green tiles, red walls, and intricately carved beams and painted rafters, exuding a classical charm. The courtyards within the garden are stunning, with small bridges, flowing streams, artificial hills, and ponds that create a serene and picturesque atmosphere. Walking through the garden feels incredibly relaxing. Everywhere you look, there are exquisite stone carvings, sculptures, and calligraphy works, adding a rich cultural vibe. The facilities in the garden are also very convenient, making it a great place for photography, leisurely strolls, or spending time with friends and family. Tang Garden beautifully blends classical architecture with modern design, allowing visitors to experience historical elegance while enjoying a laid-back ambiance. It's definitely worth a visit.

#9月好去地方2025 Just set your navigation to Jinlin Beach. Several paths lead down to the shore of Qionghai Lake, making it a convenient place to cycle. Bicycles and mopeds can easily access the wooden boardwalk and slowly pedal all the way to the beach. Once at Jinlin Beach, I highly recommend bringing a picnic mat. Spread it out on the sand and sunbathe—it's incredibly comfortable! If you're not afraid of getting dirty, you can even just lie on the sand—it's a perfect place to spend some time. Remember to bring some sand toys—they're perfect for taking photos, playing, or just passing the time. The scenery is beautiful, and it's not too crowded. Relaxing by the lake is incredibly relaxing!

Silver Scales Beach is located right by Qionghai Lake in Xichang, and it's an incredibly relaxing spot. The beach is quite spacious, with fine and soft sand that's delightful to walk on. Kids especially enjoy playing in the sand here, while adults can take leisurely strolls or bask in the sun. The lake water is crystal clear, and from a distance, you can see the reflection of the green mountains in the water, making it a perfect spot for photography. If you want to take a break, there are umbrellas and chairs available for rent along the beach. You can lie down, enjoy the lake view, and feel completely at ease. Be sure to stay until the evening—the sunset casts a golden glow over the lake, making the entire surface shimmer beautifully, creating an incredibly romantic atmosphere.

Dear friends! Say no to crowded places during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day, Xichang, this hidden gem city, is truly the perfect choice. 3 days 2 nights to unlock Xichang’s off-the-beaten-path photo spots and fun travel routes. Delicious food, fun activities, and relaxation—book it now‼️ 🚗 About transportation: 🚄 High-speed train from Chengdu to Xichang takes 3 hours. Download the “Yuecheng Bus” app for easy access to all attractions. You can also rent a small electric scooter 🛵, which is really convenient. Riding around Qionghai Lake is so relaxing! 🏨 About accommodation: Stay in downtown Xichang, where accommodations are cost-effective and not far from Qionghai Lake. 🗺️ Lazy travel route: Day 1️⃣: Dream back to the Tang Dynasty — Xichang Tang Garden Arrive in Xichang at noon, then visit Tang Garden in the afternoon. It’s recommended to change into a Hanfu outfit and makeup first. Stroll slowly around Huaiyuan Tower, Sunshui Bridge with its scenic pavilions and corridors, small bridges, and flowing water. Every photo spot looks like a classical masterpiece! After 7 PM, Tang Garden lights up at night with colorful and changing lights on Huaiyuan Tower, dazzling and magnificent, echoing the “Giant Moon Installation” on the city wall. At that moment, you suddenly understand the artistic conception of “A Moon Over Chang’an”—it’s truly beautiful!! When tired, head to the food street gathering delicacies from all over. Any restaurant you pick tastes great, no risk of disappointment. Sit with friends at a lakeside folk music bar, listen to songs, eat barbecue, sip drinks, and enjoy the night view of Tang Garden—it’s so cozy! During the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day, Xichang Tang Garden hosts many events: red song flash mobs, metaverse poetry plays, national style music and dance… You might even encounter Li Bai reciting poetry and guessing riddles, immersing yourself in the Tang Dynasty atmosphere to celebrate the motherland!!! Day 2️⃣: 🏝️ Encounter island vibes Diaoyutai — Qionghai Hotel — “Jeju Island Branch” — Tingtaogu — Style Town The sunrise at Qionghai Lake is breathtaking. It’s recommended to arrive at “Diaoyutai” by 7:30 AM to take atmospheric photos of the purple sky over the wooden boardwalk by Qionghai Lake—romantic beyond words! Walk along the lakeside towards Qionghai Hotel, taking photos along the way—it’s stunningly beautiful. At “Qionghai Hotel” and “Moonlight Town Pier,” you’ll find the “Jeju Island Branch.” Qionghai Lake, blue sky and white clouds, lush green grass, and white buildings—every frame looks like a painting. Your friends will be amazed on social media 👍. It feels like a vacation abroad. Order a cup of coffee ☕️, leisurely read a book, feel the breeze, and enjoy the beautiful view outside the window—it’s so comfortable you won’t want to leave! Day 3️⃣: Experience Yi ethnic culture Dashiban Village — Lingying Temple I really love this orange-hued century-old ancient village. It hides Lingying Temple, which is over 500 years old, adding a unique charm to the village. The bright orange walls look stunning under the sunlight. Be sure to change into Yi ethnic costumes for a photo shoot with strong ethnic characteristics. Photos taken by the orange walls and Lingying Temple gate 📷 are very photogenic. Don’t rush around during this double holiday. Instead of getting stuck on the highway, come to Xichang to soak up the sun, take photos, enjoy delicious food and fun activities without any risk! ⭐️ Tips: The UV rays are strong during the day. Remember to apply sunscreen, wear sun-protective clothing, and bring sunglasses and an umbrella! Community Creation Center

Did you know? Xichang is not only the birthplace of the Torch Festival but also a dazzling gem hidden on the Sichuan Plateau! Here, you’ll find breathtaking natural landscapes, rich ethnic culture, and an incredible feast of delicious food. Whether you’re an adventurous backpacker or a young artist seeking a slow life, Xichang can fulfill all your dreams!✨ 1. Why must you come to Xichang?🌟 The charm of the Torch Festival: Every summer during the Torch Festival, light bonfires, dance around the flames, and feel the passion and mystery of the Tibetan and Qiang peoples!🔥 Stunning natural scenery: Encounter Qionghai Lake, Lushan Mountain, and the Qionglai Mountain Range, and enjoy the freshness and vastness of the plateau!🏞️ Rich ethnic culture: Strong Tibetan and Qiang customs, experience authentic ethnic handicrafts and folk performances!🎭 Food paradise: Tibetan yak meat, roasted lamb, yogurt... you won’t want to stop eating!🍖🥛 2. Super practical itinerary guide📝 Day 1: Arrive in Xichang and feel the fiery atmosphere of the Torch Festival🔥 Transportation: Chengdu → Xichang by high-speed train/bus, about 2 hours, convenient and worry-free! Accommodation recommendation: A Tibetan-Qiang style hotel in the city center, experience ethnic characteristics while being convenient for travel. Day 2: One-day tour of Qionghai Lake and Lushan Mountain Qionghai Lake: Cycling, boating, photography, enjoy the lake and mountain scenery! It’s best to get up early to avoid crowds. Lushan Mountain: Hiking and sightseeing, overlook the entire Xichang city, don’t forget hiking shoes and water!⛺️ Special food: Snack stalls near Lushan Mountain, Tibetan-style barbecue and butter tea, warm your stomach and heart! Day 3: Ethnic culture experience day Torch Festival site: If it coincides with the festival, don’t miss the bonfire party and ethnic dances!🎉 Ethnic handicrafts: Visit Tibetan and Qiang villages, learn hand weaving, and bring home some souvenirs! Night market food: Roasted lamb skewers, highland barley wine, Tibetan cheese, definitely satisfy your taste buds!🍢🥂 Day 4: Explore the Qionglai Mountain Range and enjoy the plateau scenery Recommended route: Self-drive or charter a car, enjoy grasslands, forests, and Tibetan villages along the way. Photo spots: Plateau sunrise, sea of clouds, herds of cattle and sheep, absolutely stunning!📸 3. Travel tips📝 Best season: Spring and autumn (March-May, September-November), cool weather and the best scenery. Clothing advice: Large temperature difference between morning and night on the plateau, bring a thick jacket and sunscreen. Cultural respect: Respect ethnic customs, ask for permission before taking photos of locals. Safety first: Don’t ignore altitude sickness, rest appropriately and stay well hydrated. 4. Interactive Q&A time!🤔 What are you most looking forward to experiencing in Xichang? The passion of the Torch Festival? Or the purity of the plateau? Leave a comment to tell me, or share your Xichang story!👇✨ 5. Summary: Feel every bit of Xichang with your heart💖 Xichang is not just a travel destination, but a spiritual cleansing. Every piece of sky, every mountain, every culture here is waiting for you to discover. Bring your curiosity and passion, and start an unforgettable plateau journey!🚀🌈 **Like this guide? Quickly like, save, and share it to let more people discover the beauty of Xichang together!**💬

Jianchang Ancient City is located in the heart of the old town of Xichang City, Liangshan Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It is a Ming Dynasty garrison city with over 600 years of history. Cobblestone streets connect weathered brick and tile houses, fragrant old-style hotpot restaurants, and creative shops hidden in alleys. During the day, you can bask in the sun and relax, while at night, you can explore lantern markets—this place combines a sense of historical depth with a laid-back vibe, perfect for a slow-paced city walk! 【Opening Hours】Open all day for free! **Open all day** (no fixed closing time), recommended to visit during daytime and evening: **Morning to Afternoon**: Explore ancient architecture, take stunning photos, and try local snacks; **Dusk to Night**: Admire the silhouette of the ancient city at sunset and enjoy the atmosphere as the lights come on; Note: Some museums/exhibition halls may have separate opening hours (check on-site if needed). 【Ticket Prices】Free admission Currently, the ancient city does not require an entrance fee, though some individual attractions (like climbing the Bell and Drum Tower) may charge a nominal fee. During holidays, pay attention to crowd control notices in advance. 【Activities】; Must-see highlights & route planning ❶ **Core Scenic Route** (about 2 hours): **North Street → South Street**: The main streets retain Ming and Qing architectural styles, with highlights like carved windows and fire wall details; **Four Archway**: A landmark of the ancient city, with themed reliefs on each side, perfect for photos; **City Gates and Walls**: Climb the remaining city walls for a panoramic view of the ancient city, where red walls and gray tiles contrast with modern buildings for a stunning time-travel effect& **Erwu Alley**: A literary alley with cafes and craft workshops, highly recommended for stamp collectors! ❷ **Immersive Experiences**: **Costume Photography**: Rent a Hanfu or Yi ethnic costume and take atmospheric photos against the ancient alley backdrop; **Intangible Cultural Heritage Workshops**: Try silver forging or tie-dye techniques (reservation required) and take home a unique souvenir; **Night Tour on Jinjiang River**: Ride a traditional-style boat along the moat and listen to stories about the ancient city (winter nighttime light shows are especially romantic); Tip: Be cautious of overpriced specialty products in commercialized shops. 【Transportation Guide】 Multiple ways to get there | Departure Point | Recommended Transportation | Notes | |-----------------|----------------------------|-------| | Out-of-town Visitors | Fly to Xichang Qingshan Airport → Taxi to the ancient city (about 30 RMB) | The airport is very close to the ancient city | | | High-speed train to Xichang West Station → Shuttle bus/ride-hailing service | Clear signage at the station exit | | Local/Surrounding Areas | Bus routes 1 or 16 directly to "Jianchang Ancient City" stop | Avoid peak hours to reduce congestion | | Self-driving | Navigate to "Jianchang Ancient City Parking Lot" | Parking spaces are tight during holidays, arrive early | 【Itinerary Suggestions】 Nearby attractions + accommodation recommendations One-day itinerary: **Morning**: Cycling at Qionghai Wetland Park → **Noon**: Firepit BBQ in the ancient city → **Afternoon**: Strolling and craft workshops in the ancient city → **Evening**: Night walk at Lotus Pond ;Accommodation Options: **Budget-friendly**: Inns within the ancient city (5-star recommendation: [Gu Xi Li · Shu Yun] Inn—windows open to ancient streets, average price 150-300 RMB); **For quality seekers**: Boutique hotels outside the city (recommended rooms with viewing terraces)& Book at least half a month in advance during peak seasons! 【Preparation Tips】; Key checklist! **Documents**: Bring your ID card (required for some venues); **Outfit**: Light-colored long dresses + flat shoes (cobblestone streets are uneven); **Protection**: Sunscreen + mosquito repellent (essential in summer); **Electronics**: Power bank + camera (CCD filter matches the ancient city’s tones perfectly); **Others**: Small amount of cash (for emergencies), foldable umbrella/disposable raincoat. **Hidden Gem**: Around the 15th day of each lunar month, the ancient city hosts a traditional lantern festival, with thousands of palace lanterns lighting up the alleys for an unforgettable atmosphere! Check the dates in advance to plan your trip~

A Hidden Gem for Xichang Locals! The Gesang Flowers at Gaoshanbao Chen Family Courtyard Are Beautiful to the Core🌼 Still worried about having nowhere to go in Xichang this autumn? The Gesang flowers at Gaoshanbao Chen Family Courtyard have already bloomed into a fairy tale! As soon as you enter the courtyard, you’ll be amazed—vast fields of Gesang flowers stretch out under Xichang’s warm sun, with pink, white, and purple hues woven across the grass. When the wind blows, they gently sway as if greeting the sunlight~ The old courtyard’s blue bricks and black tiles complement the blooming flowers perfectly, creating a strong ancient vibe. Just standing by the flower fields for photos gives you an amazing atmosphere without needing to find special angles! We recommend wearing light-colored dresses or shirts. The best time to visit is after 4 PM when the sunset casts a soft glow on the petals, making your photos gentle and stunning. If you get tired of walking, you can stroll around the courtyard area, breathe in Xichang’s fresh air, and enjoy this slow-paced autumn romance—it’s so healing~ 📍Address: Gaoshanbao Chen Family Courtyard, Xichang 📌Tips: Bring sun protection and maybe a small prop (like a straw hat or bubble machine) for better photos

#mytraveldiary Xichang is a highland city in southwestern Sichuan, famous for its satellite launch center and beautiful Qionghai Lake. Visit the lake for boating and sunset views, and explore Yi ethnic culture in local villages. The city’s food includes grilled meats, spicy vegetables, and Yi-style dishes. Xichang’s mild climate and scenic surroundings make it ideal for leisure and cultural travel. Whether you're stargazing or enjoying lakeside serenity, Xichang offers a unique and peaceful escape.

Last week, I took the kids to check out Liangshan, with a summer temperature of 22°C and an amazing parent-child experience. Here’s a detailed nanny-level guide! Day 1: Head straight to Qionghai Lake, first dig in the sand at Jinlin Beach — the sand here is fine and soft, not rough on the feet. The kids ran barefoot for half an hour without getting tired, while I lay under the shade watching the lake view, enjoying a breeze cooler than air conditioning. In the afternoon, rent a parent-child bike to circle the lake, only 30 yuan/day, super cost-effective. The sunset over the Dreamlike Water Town section dyed the lake golden red, every snap was wallpaper-worthy. Stay at a guesthouse by Qionghai Lake in the evening; the family room has a small tent and picture books. The owner’s fresh Qionghai fish and shrimp were unbelievably delicious, and the kids ate two bowls of rice straight. Day 2: Rush to Luoji Mountain! Prepared a portable oxygen bottle for the kids in advance. As we slowly ascended by cable car, he excitedly pointed at the glacial relics outside the window. After getting off the cable car, we walked on wooden plank paths; over 50 alpine lakes scattered like blue sapphires in the forest. By Heilongtan (Black Dragon Pool), we even saw a little squirrel stealing food. The biggest surprise was the Jiushiuli Hot Spring Waterfall, where 40°C hot spring water flows down the cliff. We specially found a shallow area for the kids to step in the water. When he put his feet into the “Water Curtain Cave,” his eyes sparkled like stars in the pool. Stayed at Manzhou Century Hotel at night; Yi embroidery bedding was very distinctive, and the rooftop terrace offered starry sky views. The kids kept the owner busy telling Yi mythology stories until 9 pm. Day 3: Save half a day for Jianchang Ancient City, where the kids experienced Yi embroidery — a granny in a red dress taught him hand-in-hand to sew a small fish pattern, and finally helped turn his work into a keychain, which the kid treasured and hung on his backpack. Passing by Sihe Township Parent-Child Park, we stopped in; over 30 non-powered activities are free to play, and the newly added water park lets you touch fish. The 149.9 yuan four-person ticket is an absolute bargain, and the moms traveling together were busy stocking up on coupons. ⚠️ Parent-child tips: 1. Luoji Mountain is about 3600 meters above sea level; give the kids Rhodiola three days in advance, and the scenic area medical station can provide oxygen; 2. Big temperature difference between morning and evening, even in summer bring a windbreaker for the kids; 3. Recommend trying buckwheat baba, soft and not sweet, kids can eat it as a snack, and also buckwheat liangfen, spicy enough to make the kids gasp but they can’t help taking another bite. Liangshan is really perfect for taking kids, combining nature education + cultural experience all in one. Next time, I want to save time to visit Lugu Lake; I heard the Mosuo tribe’s small boats are super fun!

📅 Itinerary Day1：Arrived to Xichang and took a taxi to my hotel.Checked in and went to explore nearby places such as Tangyuan park spent some time there,enjoyed the atmosphere ,had some tea and headed to Wanda Plaza to have my dinner.In front of the shopping mall there are many places to eat,I have my favorite one: fish bbq ,I enjoyed my meal and headed to my hotel as I had a tiring day. Day2: Woke up in the morning and had some biking plans.Rented a bike and went to a Qionghai natural park,explored around , had picnic and spent my whole day there as I wanted to rest and enjoy that sunny day.In the evening visited the Torch square. Day3: I had to work ,so I took my laptop and headed to “Black Swan cafe”.Enjoyed outdoor time by the lake .Before heading back did some yoga by the lake and strolled around Lushan scenic spots. Evening I spent eating bbq in Jianchang old town and prepared to leave in the morning. 🏨 Accommodation Venice hotel 🍴 Food Recommendations 📌 Tips The ticket from Chengdu costs 149 yuan ,the whole trip takes 2:30-3:30 h. From train station there are also buses to different parts of the city( Apple map shows which bus to take and where to get out,the buses stop right in front of the exit from the train station).

🌿Xichang 4-Day Leisure Travel Guide｜Lugu Lake + Lushan Mountain + Ancient City || ✨【Itinerary】 Day 1: Arrive in Xichang → Jianchang Ancient City Night View → Stay in Xichang City Arrive in the afternoon and check in to a hotel near Qionghai Lake (recommended "Qionghai Hotel" or "Guanhai Tingtao Art Hotel") Evening stroll in Jianchang Ancient City: Datong Gate, Douya Well, Sipailou Ancient Street—great for photos📸 Must-try dinner: Li Xiaochang BBQ (main store) or Hu Sige Specialty BBQ Day 2: Xichang → Lugu Lake (4-hour drive) → Lake Tour Charter or carpool to Lugu Lake (book in advance!) Afternoon lake tour: Lige Peninsula Viewing Platform (classic photo spot), Walking Marriage Bridge and Caohai, Goddess Bay sunset Dinner: Steamed Stone Pot Fish (Mosuo specialty) Stay at Lugu Lake·Langfang Village (lakefront homestay recommended "Qie Man Resort") Day 3: Lugu Lake Sunrise → Pig Trough Boat Lake Tour → Return to Xichang 6:30 AM at the dock to take a pig trough boat to watch the sunrise (Huahai Dock → Liwubi Island, stunning!) Return to Xichang at 10 AM, afternoon rest + walk around Qionghai Lake Evening check-in: Black Swan Café (popular lakeside photo spot at Qionghai) Day 4: Lushan Scenic Area → Qionghai Wetland → Return Trip Cable car up Lushan Mountain (Guangfu Temple viewing platform overlooking Qionghai Lake) At the foot of the mountain, Qionghai Wetland Park (Dream Water Town boardwalk is very photogenic) Lunch: Wang Ji Qingxiang Beef Offal Noodles (highly recommended by locals!) End the trip before 2 PM for a relaxed return 📸【Photo Spot Recommendations】 Lugu Lake Lige Peninsula Viewing Platform: classic heart-shaped bay Walking Marriage Bridge Caohai: stunning in red/white long dresses Jianchang Ancient City Lantern Alley: atmospheric lantern wall at night Qionghai Black Swan Café: lakeside sofa + transparent small boat Lushan Guangfu Temple: red walls, green trees + panoramic view of Qionghai 🍜【Food List】 BBQ: Li Xiaochang (must-order small intestines), Hu Sige (tuotuo meat) Rice Noodles: Wang Ji Beef Offal Noodles (add mint leaves!), Luo Tian Beef & Lamb Offal Noodles Special Snacks: Huili Chicken Fire Threads, Rolled Rice Noodles, Drunken Shrimp (fresh shrimp marinated from Qionghai) Fruits: Sunshine Rose Grapes and Pomegranates in season from August to September! ⚠️【Tips to Avoid Pitfalls】 Lugu Lake drive has many curves, prepare motion sickness medicine Sun protection! Sun protection! Xichang has very strong UV rays (sunglasses + hat + SPF50+) Remember to bargain when shopping in the ancient city, split silver jewelry/shawls price in half Lushan monkeys are aggressive! Do not carry plastic bags/snacks by hand Choose official channels for lake tour car rental (about 300-400 RMB/car)

【Stunning! Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, this forgotten treasure is waiting for your exploration!】🔥 📌Did you know? In the southwest corner of Sichuan lies a secret paradise—Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture! This is not an ordinary tourist spot, but a treasure destination combining ethnic customs and natural wonders!🚀 Tired of the same old popular spots? Come to Liangshan and start a soul journey that forgets filters!🌄✨ 🌈【Must-Visit Reasons】 🎭 Living fossil of Yi culture: Here you’ll find the most authentic folk performances, the torch festival passed down through generations (Zhaojue County), and colorful Yi costumes—every snapshot is a cultural masterpiece!📸 🏞️ Visual shock natural wonders: - Butuo Grassland (Location: Butuo County, Liangshan Prefecture): Ride horses across the "Cloud Pasture," with a breathtaking 3000-meter altitude view waiting for your photos! - Meigu Grand Canyon (Location: Meigu County): China’s version of the Colorado! The cliffside glass walkway will thrill you to your knees~ 🍖 Yi cuisine delights: Must-try roasted suckling pig (about 80 RMB per person), sour soup fish hotpot, buckwheat pancakes! Foodies, get ready with a 256G stomach! 🚗【3 Days 2 Nights Nanny-Level Itinerary】 DAY1: Xichang Airport → Qionghai Wetland Park (free!) → Torch Square Night Market DAY2: Charter a car to Butuo Grassland (2-hour drive) → Experience herder life → Stargazing camping DAY3: Meigu Grand Canyon adventure → Visit Yi village families → Return trip 💡【Local Insider Tips】 ✅ Best season: September to November! Golden grasslands + clear skies, perfect for photography ❗ Altitude sickness alert: Some spots are over 3000 meters, bring oxygen bottles 📸 Photo hotspots: Early morning at Qionghai, dusk with grazing sheep on the grassland, night at the Torch Festival 🎒 Gear list: Sunscreen + sunglasses + hiking boots (UV rays are very strong!) 🏨【Stay in the Scenery】 ⭐ Luxury style: Xichang Qionghai Bay Baoli Hotel (by Qionghai, average 500+ RMB/night) 🎪 Deep experience: Yi Ren Lao Jia Inn (Yi-style wooden houses, includes folk performances) 💌 A heartfelt note: The charm of Liangshan is not in the itinerary, but in the smile of a Yi grandma by the bonfire, in the sea of clouds you see when you open the window in the morning, in the better self you find when you put down your phone❤️ Come and accept this invitation from Greater Liangshan!

Xichang, known as the "City Where Spring Rests" located in the southwest of Sichuan Province, is famous for its abundant sunshine, the highland freshwater lake Qionghai, the Buddhist sacred site Lushan, and the historic Jianchang Ancient City. This guide will help you explore these three shining gems. 1. Suggested Itinerary (2-3 days highlights tour) • Day 1: Leisurely life around Qionghai + Panoramic view of Lushan ◦ Morning: Arrive in Xichang and check into a hotel (recommended near Qionghai Hotel or Moonlight Style Town). Start from Moonlight Style Town, cycle or stroll along the ecological trail on the west shore of Qionghai, passing Birdwatching Island Wetland Park, enjoying the lake and mountain scenery. ◦ Noon: Find a lakeside restaurant to taste lake delicacies such as Qionghai Drunken Shrimp and Pumpkin Fish Head Soup. ◦ Afternoon: Head to Lushan. You can take the cable car up the mountain for an easy panoramic view of Qionghai. At the summit, there are ancient sites like Guangfu Temple and Wanghai Tower, bustling with incense and surrounded by ancient trees, making it an excellent spot for sightseeing and praying. ◦ Evening: After descending, go to the area near the Little Fishing Village Pier, one of the best sunset viewing spots. For dinner, enjoy the barbecue street in the Little Fishing Village and experience the charm of Xichang’s fire basin barbecue. • Day 2: Explore Jianchang Ancient City + Datongmen Night View ◦ Morning: Wake up naturally, then visit Qionghai Park or try water activities like sailing. ◦ Noon: Taste local Xichang snacks such as rolled rice noodles and buckwheat noodles. ◦ Afternoon: Visit Jianchang Ancient City. Start your exploration from Datongmen, stroll along the restored Yongquan Street, visit the ancient well and old residences, and experience the architectural style of the Ming and Qing dynasties. You can sit in a teahouse, have a cup of tea, and enjoy the slow pace. ◦ Evening: The ancient city’s night view is very charming, with lights creating a unique atmosphere. Find some local food inside or around the ancient city, then climb the Datongmen city wall to see the ancient city lights coming on. • [If Day 3 available] In-depth experience or surrounding expansion ◦ Option A (Natural Scenery): Visit the Dream Water Village Wetland or Walnut Village (Jinlin Beach) on the east shore of Qionghai to feel the tranquility and openness different from the west shore. ◦ Option B (Aerospace Enthusiasm): Visit the Xichang Satellite Launch Center; check opening information and make reservations in advance. ◦ Option C (Folk Culture): Visit the Yi Slave Society Museum at the foot of Lushan, an important window to understand Yi ethnic history and culture. ------ 2. Detailed Core Attractions 1. Qionghai ◦ Features: The second largest freshwater lake in Sichuan, a highland lake wetland landscape. The lake’s circumference is about 35 kilometers, perfect for cycling. ◦ Activities: Cycling, hiking, boating, birdwatching, sunbathing, eating lake delicacies. No need to cover the entire route; choose 1-2 highlight sections (such as Moonlight Town to Little Fishing Village). ◦ Tickets: Some areas of the wetland park are free, some charge admission (like Dream Water Village), about 30-50 RMB. 2. Lushan ◦ Features: Connected to Qionghai, known as the "Southern Sichuan Scenic Spot," combining natural scenery, Buddhist culture, and Taoist culture. ◦ Activities: Take the cable car (about 20 minutes up) or hike up. Burn incense and pray at Guangfu Temple, enjoy the full view of Qionghai from Wanghai Tower. There are many monkeys on the mountain; do not tease or feed them. ◦ Tickets: Lushan is free, Guangfu Temple ticket about 3 RMB. Cable car one-way about 35 RMB, round trip about 55 RMB. 3. Jianchang Ancient City ◦ Features: Built in the Ming Dynasty, over 600 years old, an important carrier of Xichang’s history and culture. After restoration, it recreates the original "Four Gates and Three Streets" layout. ◦ Activities: Wandering aimlessly is the best way. Focus on Datongmen and Andingmen city walls, walk along Yongquan Street and South Street, and look for old-brand snacks and unique cultural and creative shops hidden in alleys. ◦ Tickets: Free admission. ------ 3. Food Recommendations • Must-try specialties: ◦ Qionghai lake delicacies: Drunken shrimp (fresh and marinated, incredibly delicious), pumpkin fish head soup, whitebait fish, silverfish baked egg. ◦ Xichang barbecue: Fire basin barbecue (roasted piglet meat, beef, potatoes) is representative; net grilling and bamboo skewer barbecue are also distinctive. Little Fishing Village and areas around the ancient city are barbecue hubs. ◦ Yi ethnic flavors: Tuotuo meat, buckwheat pancakes, sauerkraut potato soup. ◦ Snacks: Rolled rice noodles, hand-pulled cold noodles, fermented tofu, fried potatoes. ------ 4. Practical Information • Best travel time: Suitable all year round. Winter (November to February) is perfect for avoiding cold and sunbathing; Xichang is known as the "Little Spring City." Summer is cool and a great summer resort. The Yi Torch Festival in the lunar June is grand but requires advance accommodation booking. • Transportation: ◦ External: Xichang has Qingshan Airport and Xichang West Station (high-speed rail). The high-speed train from Chengdu takes about 3 hours, very convenient. ◦ Internal: Public buses are well developed in the city and around Qionghai, supporting Alipay. Taxis are also convenient. You can rent bicycles or electric scooters for cycling around Qionghai. • Accommodation suggestions: ◦ Around Qionghai: Beautiful scenery, suitable for leisure vacations, such as Moonlight Style Town and near Qionghai Hotel. ◦ City/Ancient City area: More convenient for dining, shopping, and transportation, with good cost performance. • Notes: ◦ Xichang is about 1500 meters above sea level with strong UV rays; be sure to protect yourself from the sun (sunscreen, sunglasses, hats). ◦ The climate is dry; drink plenty of water and keep moisturized. ◦ Respect local ethnic minority customs. ◦ Monkeys on Lushan are wild; watch your belongings and avoid carrying plastic bags.

Sichuan's "Little Sanya"! Sunshine + Qionghai Lake + aerospace marvels make the perfect vacation✨ ------ ❶ Qionghai Lake and Lushan Mountain — The collision of a plateau lake and a sacred Buddhist and Taoist site 🌊 Must-do activities: Cycling around the lake & hiking Lushan to watch egrets Rent a bike to cycle around Qionghai Lake (💰20 RMB/hour), feel the lake breeze while watching migratory birds flutter; take the cable car up Lushan Mountain (💰35 RMB), and from the Guangfu Temple viewing platform, overlook the entire Qionghai Lake, its blue so unreal! 📜 Nature and cultural secrets Qionghai is the second largest freshwater lake in Sichuan, while Lushan Mountain integrates Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. The mountain houses ancient temples with thriving incense offerings, and at its foot is the Liangshan Yi Slave Society Museum, making it a treasure trove of both culture and nature🏔️ 📸 Photo tips ▪️ Wear a white long dress to shoot “seaside” style photos at Qionghai’s Moon Bay, with coconut trees and blue water resembling Sanya ▪️ Capture Zen-inspired silhouettes under the red walls and bamboo shadows of Guangfu Temple on Lushan Mountain; shoot the stunning Qionghai sunset in the evening ------ ❷ Xichang Satellite Launch Center — Touch the pride of China’s aerospace 🚀 Hardcore experience: Witness the rocket launch tower up close Visit the actual rocket factory and launch pad (💰120 RMB including guided tour) to feel the power of aerospace technology! If you catch a launch period (check schedule in advance), watching a rocket lift off from afar is a once-in-a-lifetime experience! 🇨🇳 Aerospace significance Known as "China’s Aerospace City," it undertakes major missions like the Chang’e lunar exploration. It’s a top spot for children’s science education, inspiring national pride! 📸 Cool photo ops ▪️ Take photos with the Long March rocket model (inside the launch site) ▪️ Try on astronaut suits for playful photos (rental available at the site) ------ ❸ Jianchang Ancient City — The revival of a 600-year-old Ming and Qing military city 🏮 Must-do night activity: Climb the city tower to see the glowing lights At dusk, climb the Datongmen city tower (💰free) to watch lanterns light up, reflecting on the bluestone roads, as if traveling back to a key southwestern border town of the Ming and Qing dynasties! 📖 A page of history Built during the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty, it was a military stronghold in the southwest. The ancient city walls, streets, and wells are well preserved. After recent restoration, tradition and modern trends blend perfectly. 📸 Ancient style photography ▪️ Rent Yi ethnic costumes (💰50 RMB/hour) to shoot ethnic-style photos in the old streets ▪️ Use lanterns as foreground in night shots to create the atmosphere of "The Longest Day in Chang’an" ------ ❹ Dashiban Ancient Village — The orange fairy tale town by Qionghai Lake 🍊 Unique experience: Afternoon tea under the red walls of Lingying Temple Sit on bamboo chairs under the orange earthen walls of the century-old temple, sipping a gaiwan tea (💰15 RMB), watching Yi elders bask in the sun and weave colorful clothes, time slows down~ 🌈 Village secrets The ancient village was founded in the Ming dynasty and once served as a station on the Southern Silk Road. The rustic Lingying Temple and the artistic guesthouses create a wonderfully relaxed vibe. 📸 Colorful shots ▪️ Wear contrasting colors (blue/white) to take sophisticated photos in front of Lingying Temple’s red walls ▪️ Find bougainvillea cascading in the alleys as a floral waterfall backdrop ------ 🗓️ Itinerary Day 1: Cycle around Qionghai Lake — Lushan Mountain viewing — Overnight by Qionghai Lake Day 2: Satellite Launch Center — Jianchang Ancient City night view — Stay in ancient city guesthouse Day 3: Tea and relaxation in Dashiban Ancient Village — Return ------ 🍢 Food list ▪️ Charcoal barbecue (a must! The small intestines and pork are amazing) ▪️ Drunken shrimp (fresh Qionghai live shrimp soaked in liquor, spicy and intoxicating) ▪️ Yi-style sauerkraut potato soup (refreshing and cleansing) ▪️ Baojiang tofu (crispy outside, tender inside with a burst of flavor) ------ 💡 Practical tips ❶ Xichang’s sun is strong! Sunscreen + sunglasses + hat are essential ❷ ID is required at the launch center; photographing confidential areas is strictly prohibited ❸ The ancient city and Dashiban Village are best visited after dusk to avoid the scorching sun ❹ To watch a rocket launch, check the schedule and book accommodation months in advance ------ Sichuan’s "City of Sunshine" truly lives up to its name! Qionghai is as blue as the sea, aerospace is hardcore, and the ancient city is healing~ 3 days to feel like a vacation✌️

Xichang Little Fishing Village Check-in Guide｜Local's lead, 100% photo success rate✨ Sisters! The locals in Xichang have discovered a treasure spot by Qionghai Lake👏 This stunning view takes it to the next level, save this guide and just go for it! 🌟 Core Check-in Spot • Location: Navigate to "Xichang · Little Fishing Village Scenic Area" • Starting point: Start from "Moonlight Style Town" or "Qionghai 17 Degrees," and you can encounter surprises while cycling or walking around the lake～🚴♀️ 🚗 Transportation Guide 1. Arriving from out of town: Fly to Xichang Qingshan Airport✈️ or take the high-speed train to Xichang West Station🚄, both very convenient! 2. From downtown: ◦ Taxi costs just a dozen yuan, saving time and hassle～ ◦ Take bus route 111, very cost-effective! ◦ Highly recommend renting a bicycle or electric scooter to circle the lake, free and romantic, with beautiful scenery all along the way🌊 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations 1. Xichang Xinhai International Hotel: Rooms are super spacious with no sense of confinement! The wooden style is cozy and great for photos📸, cleanliness is impeccable (a dream for neat freaks!), and it’s only a 10-minute drive to Little Fishing Village, very close! 2. Around Qionghai 17 Degrees: Right next to Wanda Plaza, super convenient for shopping and dining🛍️, close to Qionghai, and you can rent electric scooters downstairs, making travel very smooth! 📸 Photo & Play Tips • Best time: After 6 PM! The light is soft and warm, the sunset is simply divine🌅! The sky shifts from pink-blue to golden yellow and orange-red, the lake sparkles like it’s sprinkled with gold, breathtaking! A must-see for couples and besties, the romance level is maxed out💯! • Also spotted brides taking wedding photos here, truly an excellent outdoor location, every shot looks like a movie still～ 🍢 Local Delicacies • Little Fishing Village Drunken Shrimp: Fresh shrimp marinated in secret sauce, sour, spicy, sweet, and addictive! Brave sisters must try (those with sensitive stomachs, please be cautious～)🦐 • Little Fishing Village Skewers: The soul food of Xichang! Beef tendon, small intestines, beef, potatoes… sizzling with oil, so fragrant it’s dizzying🤤, costs just a few dozen yuan per person to eat until you can barely stand, great value! 💡 Practical Tips 1. Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen! The UV rays in Xichang are very strong, make sure to bring hats, sunglasses, and SPF50+ sunscreen, don’t get sunburned☀️ 2. Mosquito protection: There are many mosquitoes by the lake, be sure to bring mosquito repellent or you’ll get bitten badly～🦟 3. Local vibe: This isn’t a polished influencer spot, but a healing corner full of life and natural wild charm. Come on weekends to feel the breeze by Qionghai, watch the orange-flavored sunset, eat lots of meat, and throw all your worries into the lake～😌

When driving from Yunnan to Sichuan, most people choose to stay one night in Xichang, this satellite city. It truly gives a different feeling year after year. The first time you come, you’ll be fixated on the shores of Qionghai Lake. Next time, you’ll find the city itself is better because it’s really super convenient and there’s also a night view to enjoy. 【Is Jianchang Ancient City very similar to Dali Ancient City?】 I personally think yes, except for the architectural style. The travel photography, snacks, cuisine, and commercialization here look pretty much the same as anywhere else. Even Dali’s popular Ji Xin Old Bread is here, along with tie-dye, ethnic travel photography, barbecue shops, and grilled rice cakes. For a moment, it feels no different from Dali Ancient City. 【What’s special here?】 🎊 We discovered a large courtyard with a Republican-era style that’s very suitable for elderly and children — 【Heyi】. We stayed one night and couldn’t stop praising it. ✅ Value: Honestly, the scale and facilities are comparable to those in Dali of the same grade and period costing 700-800 yuan. But here in Xichang, it’s only solved for 300-400 yuan. ✅ Style: A Republican-era style building used as a guesthouse is actually rare in the Yunnan-Guizhou-Sichuan-Chongqing region. It’s more common in Fujian. So this unique style makes the courtyard feel even more precious. As the elders say, “antique and charming.” ✅ Food hunting + sightseeing convenience, yet peaceful amid the bustle: As for location, this place is right on the busiest main street. Self-driving guests have a “pass” to drive in, but be sure to arrive before dinner time. Otherwise, it’s too crowded and hard to drive. There are many snack and food options. Even if you don’t want to stay in the ancient city, just drive 2-3 kilometers out and there are plenty of delicious choices. Inside, there’s “Li Small Intestine” and “Chef Descends the Mountain.” Watching people come and go outside, the courtyard remains peaceful and serene. Having barbecue under the moonlight, drinking tea in the courtyard is so cozy. ✅ Family rooms, truly family-friendly: The shower and sink are at baby height, laundry and drying are no problem, and breakfast is abundant. It takes care of children and elders, and young people will enjoy it too. 😍 Ancient city sightseeing route: Starting from the guesthouse, walk along South Street toward Datong Gate, then turn left at 【Chef Descends the Mountain】 toward Anding Gate. Then climb the ancient city wall at Anding Gate and walk back to Datong Gate. You’ll get a beautiful night view. Few people, no tiring walking.

🌟[Xichang Treasure Hunt] A French Romantic Hotel + an Art Town: A Perfect Vacation! 🇨🇳 Hi, ladies! I just got back from Xichang and can't wait to share this stunning gem! The elegant French hotel and the artistic Tingtao Town are a perfect combination! Save it now! ✨ 🏨[Mercure Xichang Qionghai Wetland] – A French Romantic Experience 📍Address: No. 20, Section 5, Hangtian Avenue, Xichang (diagonally across from Wanda Plaza) This hotel, which opened in 2021, is truly stunning! ✨ Ambience and Facilities: Modern French decor in Morandi colors, exclusive fragrances, custom-made wines, and French music provide a comprehensive experience of French elegance and romance. Fully intelligent rooms and international brand mattresses ensure a super comfortable sleep! ✨ Special features: Free welcome fruit upon arrival, free drinks in the in-room mini-bar, free laundry service, 24-hour fitness center ✨ Location: A 3-minute walk to the popular Xingyue Lake check-in spot, a 6-minute walk to Wanda Plaza, and a 12-minute drive to Qionghai Fishing Village—super convenient! ✨ Special bonus: Free admission to the General's Residence Museum! 🏞️ [Tingtao Town]—A perfect blend of art and nature Tingtao Town is located within the Qionghai Lushan National AAAA-level Tourist Scenic Area, offering stunning views of the sea from its mountaintop setting! 🎨 Art Experience: Art Home: 29 traditional Sichuan courtyard houses, housing exhibition halls, museums, and calligraphy and painting galleries. Art galleries, bookstores, and cafes are must-sees for arty young people. The Sky Stairs and Starry Sky Valley Theater are popular check-in spots beyond the movie. 👉 Recommended Route: Take a taxi (fastest and easiest) Route Overview: Mercure Xichang → Tingtao Town (near the Guanhai Tingtao Art Hotel). From the Mercure, you'll typically drive along Hangtian Avenue Section 5, turn onto Haibin Middle Road, and continue along Qionghai Lake to reach Tingtao Town. Time: Approximately 15-20 minutes. Fee: Approximately 15-20 yuan (for reference only, please refer to the actual taxi app price). Advantages: Convenient and fast, saves time, and provides sun protection. 📌[Practical Tips] Best Season: Xichang has a pleasant climate all year round. Transportation: Buses 10 and 21 are available at the hotel's entrance and connect to the city center. Reservations: Book in advance during peak season, as the hotel is often fully booked. Essentials: Sunscreen, sunglasses, and comfortable walking shoes. Budget: Moderately priced, great value. This trip was truly relaxing! Spending the day immersed in art and nature in Tingtao Town, and then relaxing in the elegant French-style hotel at night—it was a truly perfect experience! Ladies, plan your trip now!

Thank you 🥹 for staying at Life Hotel Really too good at playing 🔥 ✔ Watch the sea of ​​tangerines from the terrace ✔ NFC fridge sticker unlock exclusive playlist ✔ Band party to eat seafood This is the way summer should open! ! 🌇 The fourth floor pick up the light sea view terrace directly become a god! Stepping on the golden beach facing the sea, from the evening, the sea breeze + music + sunset directly triple blitz The sky transitions from orange to pink and purple, taking a filter blockbuster in one second📸 There is also a band flash performance at the scene, the atmosphere directly pulls full ~ 🧜🏻‍♀ Summer collaboration events are too popular! InterContinental Hotels Group x NetEase Cloud Music 🎁 Limited edition NFC refrigerator sticker at your stay, mobile phone sticker with playlist in seconds Room to lie down and listen to exclusive BGM to fall asleep, who understands! Super romantic~ 🦞 Happy Seaside Stomach: ▪ Sea view terrace party: Brazilian barbecue burst juice + seafood buffet, eat out the music festival visual sense ▪ Neighboring the Sea Restaurant: Fresh seafood + delicious Chinese food all there, the sound of the waves as background sound, too healing ▪ Lobby Bar: Coffee + dessert with light and shadow wavy ceiling, a casual shot is a video ✨ 🏨 The hotel is overall marine-style design, with a sense of detail everywhere: The lobby walls and suspended ceilings are wavy, which is super "neighborhood culture" The room is smart system + unbeatable sea view, stayed in really do not want to check out Celebrity infinity pool must be photographed, the hotel is very friendly location, easy to go anywhere ~

**1. Inner Mongolia · Ulanhada Volcano — Interstellar Love Song** 📍Address: Chahar Right Rear Banner, Ulanqab City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region ✨【Itinerary Highlights】 - Day 1: Stay at the volcano camping base⛺️ Watch the volcanic crater sunset together🌄 + Qixi bonfire party🔥 - Day 2: Shoot creative photos in astronaut suits👨🚀 Explore the volcano museum🌋 - Day 3: Horseback riding on Huitengxile Grassland🏇 💤Recommended accommodation: N7·Starry Sky Camping Site (luxury tents with bathroom) 🍴Must-eat: Freshly roasted hand-held mutton🍖 + salty milk tea 💰Budget: 3k-4k RMB/couple 🏮 **2. Yunnan · Shaxi Ancient Town — Time Love Letter** 📍Address: Jianchuan County, Dali Prefecture, Yunnan Province ✨【Itinerary Highlights】 - Day 1: Watch the herds return at Yujin Bridge🌅 Night talk at the ancient theater stage🎭 - Day 2: Write love letters at Pioneer Bookstore💌 Make tie-dye scarves by hand🎨 - Day 3: Explore the stone caves at Shibao Mountain🗿 💤Recommended accommodation: Jixia Mountain·Shaxi (renovated century-old house) 🍴Must-eat: Matsutake mushroom chicken hotpot🍲 💰Budget: 2.5k-3.5k RMB/couple 🌊 **3. Zhejiang · Qushan Island — Sea Breeze Romance** 📍Address: Daishan County, Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province ✨【Itinerary Highlights】 - Day 1: Chase the waves at Shalong Beach🏖️ - Day 2: Shoot photos at the wind power platform📸 Pray at Guanyin Mountain💕 - Day 3: Watch the sunrise at the rocky beach🌅 💤Recommended accommodation: Guancanghai Homestay (sea view room) 🍴Must-eat: Scallion oil swimming crab🦀 💰Budget: 2k-3k RMB/couple 🌙 **4. Sichuan · Qionghai Wetland — Moonlight Love Boat** 📍Address: Xichang City, Liangshan Prefecture, Sichuan Province ✨【Itinerary Highlights】 - Day 1: Couple cycling around the lake🚴 - Day 2: Barbecue in the fishing village + night tour of Qionghai🌊 - Day 3: Pray for love at Lushan Mountain🙏 💤Recommended accommodation: Qionghai Hotel (prime lake view) 🍴Must-eat: Qionghai drunken shrimp🦐 💰Budget: 2k-3k RMB/couple 💡【Universal Qixi Tips】 ✅Book rooms 2 weeks in advance! The popularity is beyond imagination! ✅Secretly prepare surprise gifts🎁 (recommended: starry sky projector lamp) ✅Choose the destination together👫 to maximize the sense of ceremony 💌 This Qixi, elope with your loved one to the ends of the earth for a romantic love story! (Each destination includes specific address, recommended homestay name, must-eat food icons, more prominent budget labels, and tips listed with ✅ emoji for a cleaner overall visual~)

This place is the sweetest taste of heaven. As a family of five we enjoyed three rooms on our own floor with a massive outdoor space/balcony. All private and super relaxed. Such a gorgeous hotel and the most excellent service imaginable. Highly recommend. Within a short 15 min walk is the lake where you can see ancient relics and take a dip in the water of Qiong Hai. Also a local bus takes you anywhere in the area, like to the ancient town of Bashiban. Stay 3-7 days for the full experience. #familytrip #特色住宿

Preparation - Documents: Bring valid IDs such as ID card, student card, senior citizen card, etc., for ticket discounts. - Clothing: Prepare a windbreaker, light down jacket, and non-slip hiking shoes. The temperature at the summit is low, and there is frequent rain and snow, so clothes should be warm, waterproof, and slip-resistant. - Items: Carry a portable oxygen bottle and altitude sickness medication to cope with high-altitude reactions; prepare a raincoat, sunglasses, high-SPF sunscreen, sun hat, etc.; also bring some high-calorie foods like chocolate and beef jerky. Transportation Guide - Self-driving: Depart from Xichang city, drive along National Highway G248, about 2 hours in total. From Chengdu, take the Yaxi Expressway → Xichang → Luoji Mountain, about 6.5 hours by car. - Public Transport: Take a shuttle bus from Xichang Tourism Passenger Center to Puge County, then transfer to local vehicles to the scenic area; during peak season, there is also a direct tourist line from Xichang to the scenic area. Attractions Introduction - Heilongtan (Black Dragon Pool): The iconic glacial lake of Luoji Mountain, at an altitude of 3,671 meters. The lake water changes color with the light, and you can enjoy the lake and mountain scenery by walking around the lake on the plank road. - Pearl Lake Group: Composed of dozens of small lakes connected together, with crystal-clear water like a mirror, surrounded by primitive fir forests and rhododendron seas. Best viewed from April to July. - Glacial Horn Peaks and Ancient Glacial Cirques: Explore Quaternary glacial relics here, observe geological wonders such as horn peaks and arêtes. The glacial cirques are rare geological textbooks. - Xiancao Lake and Hand-in-Hand Lake: Xiancao Lake has beautiful scenery and requires about a 1-hour hike to reach; Hand-in-Hand Lake is a high-altitude wetland ecological landscape, easy to visit. Accommodation - Luoji Mountain Town: Offers Yi family inns with log cabin structures, where you can experience fire pit tea brewing and Yi ethnic costumes. Affordable prices, about 150 RMB/night. - Xichang City: Has Xichang Qionghai Hotel, Fanzhu Designer Homestay, etc., with beautiful environments and complete facilities, prices starting from 300-500 RMB/night. Food Recommendations - Yi Ethnic Tuotuo Meat: Made from free-range mountain pork or lamb, cut into chunks and cooked, sprinkled with seasoning, eaten by hand. - Baola: Pork belly cut into pieces, marinated, then stuffed into pig stomach and smoked and roasted, with a rich aroma. - Buckwheat Series: Such as buckwheat baba, steamed with a slightly bitter and sweet aftertaste; buckwheat cold noodles, sour and spicy, a refreshing summer snack. Itinerary - 1-Day Tour: Arrive at the scenic area at 9:00, purchase tickets and cable car tickets, take the cable car up the mountain; arrive at Heilongtan at 10:00; head to Pearl Lake Group at 11:00; visit Glacial Horn Peaks and Ancient Glacial Cirques at 12:00; lunch and rest from 12:30 to 13:30; at 13:30, choose to visit Xiancao Lake or Hand-in-Hand Lake based on your energy; take the cable car down at 14:30. - 2-Day Tour: Spend the whole first day exploring the main scenic area, stay overnight at a Yi ethnic homestay in Luoji Mountain Town, experience a fire pit dinner, etc.; on the second day, visit Luowu Valley Yi Village in the morning, soak in hot springs in the afternoon, and join the torch carnival in the evening.