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First of all, the environment is very good, the waiter's attitude is great, we were arranged next to the air conditioner as soon as we arrived, there are many dishes, a lot of beef offal! And the seasoning is very flavorful, a very good experience, thank you waiter

An In-Depth Travel Guide to Ya'an, Sichuan Province I. Recommended Must-See Attractions (Including Off-the-beaten-path Options) Bifengxia Scenic Area (5A-rated) Highlights: Panda Base + Canyon Waterfall + Wildlife Park Admission: Panda Base + Canyon: 118 RMB Wildlife Park: 180 RMB Less Crowded: Weekday Mornings (Entry Before 9:00 AM) Mengding Mountain (4A-rated) Highlights: Birthplace of World Tea Culture, Millennium-Old Tea Trees Admission: 45 RMB (Cable Car Excluded) Less Crowded Weekday afternoons during the rainy season (July-August) Shangli Ancient Town Highlights: Ming and Qing Dynasty architectural complex, an ancient town reminiscent of an ink painting in western Sichuan Admission: Free (10 RMB for the Han Family Courtyard) Least Crowded: Early mornings on non-holidays Niubei Mountain Highlights: "Asia's Most Beautiful Viewing Platform," a sea of ​​clouds and starry skies Admission: 160 RMB (includes sightseeing bus) Least Crowded: November-March (less crowded in winter but extremely cold) Longcanggou Forest Park (less popular) Highlights: Primeval forest and waterfalls, summer A popular summer resort Admission: 58 yuan Less crowded: Quiet year-round Jinfengshan Park (Downtown) Highlights: Overlooking Ya'an's scenic area, Xishu Sky Ladder Admission: Free Less crowded: Weekday mornings II. Accommodation Recommendations (including transportation accessibility) Area Recommended Hotels Price (per night) Transportation Accessibility Suitable Groups Downtown Ya'an Yucheng Holiday Inn 250-400 yuan ★★★★★ (near bus hub) Family/Business Bi Fengxia Panda Forest Hotel 400-800 RMB ★★★ (Within the scenic area) Family Travel Shangli Ancient Town Shuimo Shangli Inn 150-300 RMB ★★★★ (Center of the ancient town) Artistic Youth Niubei Mountain Xingpo Resort Hotel 600-1200 RMB ★★ (Off-road vehicle required for ascent) Photography Enthusiasts Budget Hanting Hotel (Ya'an Station Branch) 120-200 RMB ★★★★ Students III. Transportation Guide 1. External Transportation High-speed Rail: Chengdu West → Ya'an (1 hour, second-class seat 54 RMB) Bus: Xinnanmen Station → Ya'an (2 hours, 50 RMB) Self-driving: Chengdu → Ya'an (1.5 hours, Beijing-Kunming Expressway) 2. City Transportation Bus: 2 RMB (Alipay accepted) Route 5: Railway Station → Bifengxia Route 6: Downtown → Shangli Ancient Town (transfer to a rural bus at the terminus) Direct Bus to the Scenic Area: Tourism Station → Niubei Mountain (80 RMB/person, departs daily at 7:30 AM) Ximen Station → Longcanggou (30 RMB, twice daily) Taxi: Starting fare 5 RMB (6 RMB at night), approximately 40 RMB from downtown to Bifengxia IV. Local Cuisine Map Three Must-Try Dishes Yayu: Clay Pot Yayu Soup (80-12 RMB per person) 0 yuan) Recommended: Gan Lao Si Ya Yu Restaurant (Yucheng District) Ta Ta Noodles: Handmade wide noodles with sauerkraut (10-15 yuan/bowl) Recommended: Liu Lao Er Ta Ta Noodles (Zhongda Street) Yin Jiang Chicken: Braised chicken with a secret sauce (35 yuan/jin) Recommended: Cai Dasao Yin Jiang Chicken (Qiangjiang South Road) Specialty Snacks Pepper and Salt Pancakes (3 yuan/piece): Crispy and salty Sweet Water Noodles (8 yuan/bowl): Noodles in brown sugar and sesame sauce Clay Pot Chuan Chuan (40 yuan per person): A local's favorite late-night snack V. Best Time to Visit ✅ Recommended Seasons: April-May (Bifengxia azaleas in bloom) September-October (clear autumn weather, fewer tourists seeking refuge from the summer heat) ⏰ Least Crowded Times: Weekdays (Tuesday-Thursday) December-February (winter off-season, excluding Niubei Mountain) Six-Day Off-Peak Itinerary Day 1: Natural Wonders Tour 7:00 Bifengxia Panda Base → 10:00 Canyon Hike → 1:00 pm Farmhouse Retreat → 3:00 pm Jinfeng Mountain Climb → 6:00 pm Yayu Feast Day 2: Cultural Hidden Land Tour 8:00 pm Mengding Mountain Tea Picking Experience → 11:30 am Zen Tea Vegetarian Restaurant → 2:00 pm Shangli Ancient Town Sketching → 4:00 pm Han Family Courtyard → 6:00 pm Night view of the covered bridge VII. Practical Tips Tips for watching pandas: They are most active between 9 and 10 a.m. and tend to sleep at noon. Avoid pitfalls with Ya fish: Look for the "sword" on the fish skull (the hallmark of a genuine Ya fish). Note for Niubei Mountain: Accommodation reservations are required in advance (limited availability). Off-the-beaten-path activity: Hiking in the Longcanggou forest (bring waterproof shoes). Budget recommendation: 2 days, 1 night, 500-800 yuan per person. Avoid summer vacation and Golden Week holidays! #SichuanTravel #SichuanTravelStrategy #SichuanYa'an #Ruge'sJourney

[2-Day, 1-Night In-Depth Tour of Xinjin] This hidden gem near Chengdu offers a hidden gem of slow life you never knew existed! As a travel blogger who's been spending years in western Sichuan, I'm here to show you a seriously underrated destination near Chengdu: Xinjin! Just a 30-minute drive from downtown Chengdu, it boasts the vibrant atmosphere of an ancient town, the ecological beauty of a park city, and mouth-watering authentic cuisine. Follow my guide to avoid the crowds and experience the best of Xinjin! 🚗 Transportation Guide Driving: From Chengdu, take the Chengya Expressway, exit at Xinjin. The journey takes approximately 40 minutes (recommended! Parking is convenient at the scenic area). Bus: Take Metro Line 10 to Rulin Road Station, then transfer to the Xinjin Bus (we recommend downloading the "Tianfutong" app and scanning the QR code to board). High-speed Rail: Chengdu West Station to Xinjin Station (18 minutes, but the station is quite far from the scenic area). 🌟 Itinerary (2-Day, 1-Night Highlights) Day 1: Cultural Immersion + Foodie Rush Morning: Baodun Ruins Archaeological Park (Free) The ruins of the ancient Shu civilization, dating back 4,500 years, are even older than Sanxingdui! Must-see: Ancient City Wall Cross-Section Exhibition Hall (Archaeological Experience Area Highly Recommended for Children) 📸Photo Spots: Rice Paddy Plank Road (Seasonal Only), Ruins Observation Deck ⏰Suggested Visit: 2 Hours Lunch: Zhang Clay Pot (A Long-established Restaurant in Xinjin) 📍Address: No. 48 Zhengbei Street, Wujin Subdistrict 🍲Must-Orders: Pickled Fish Clay Pot (The broth is incredible!), Cured Pork Ribs Clay Pot 💡Tips: Arrive before 11:30 AM to avoid the line and eat as much as you can for 40 yuan per person. Afternoon: Zhi Art Museum (Admission: 30 yuan) The "Water Shadow Museum," designed by Kengo Kuma, is a breathtaking display of light and shadow! Current Exhibition: Permanent Exhibition "Everything" (Interactive Installations Are Super Fun) 🚌 Transportation: Taxi Recommended (15 minutes from the city) ⏰ Suggested Tour: 1.5 Hours Evening: Laojun Mountain (Free) A Taoist Holy Land, Chengdu's "Qingcheng Mountain" Hiking Route: Mountain Gate - Hunyuan Hall - Sanqing Hall (1.5 hours) 🌇 Sunset Observation Deck: Bagua Pavilion (Panorama of the Minjiang River and the city) Dinner: Yellow Croaker Street 📍 Recommended: Fish Head Hotpot (Deng's or Wang's are both excellent) 🐟 Must-Try: Xinjin Yellow Croaker (Tender and Fresh!), Agastache Crucian Carp 🍺 Side Dishes: Local "Xinjin" Tianjin Beer (refreshing and spiciness-relief) Day 2: Eco-friendly Leisure + Family Time Morning: Banzhulin Scenic Area (free) The 300-year-old Nanmu Forest, the best camping spot near Chengdu 🌳Special Experiences: Kayaking (water system next to the large lawn) Taiwanese Food Street (authentic oyster omelets) 🚲Bike rentals available (the scenic area is huge!) Lunch: Zhou Pig's Feet (a local's secret favorite) 📍Address: Next to the Xingyi Town Vegetable Market 🍖Must-Tries: Medicinal Pig's Feet (with secret dipping sauce), Cold Chicken Salad 💡Tips: Pig's Feet may sell out after 12 PM, so go early! Afternoon: Dancing Flowers (Must Visit in March-April) Southwest China's Largest Azalea Sea (Spring Only!) 🌸Other Seasonal Activities: Glass Suspension Bridge (High-Aerial Thrill Experience) Cute Pet Paradise (Great for Bringing Kids) 🎫Tickets: Pre-order online for a discount (45 yuan for adults) Recommended Souvenirs: Xinjin Fermented Tofu ("Zheng Tofu" is the most authentic) Zhang Beef (Five-Spice Beef Jerky, Vacuum-Packed) Handmade Palm Weaving (Intangible Cultural Heritage Craft, Available at the Foot of Laojun Mountain) 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations High-End: Xindao Paradise Resort Hotel (Enclosed in a Bamboo Forest, Excellent Environment) Value-for-Money: Shangdao Hotel (Near Wujin Subway Station, Newly Opened in 2023) Specialty: 318 RV Campground (Great for Families/Group Buildings) 💡 Blogger's Secret Tips: Every Sunday morning, there's an open-air market on Wujin Old Street, where you can buy fresh river seafood. If you want to take aerial photos of the Baodun Ruins, I recommend going in the morning (for better light and fewer crowds). Xinjin's city-wide shared electric bike service makes short trips extremely convenient. In March, you must try the Spring Bamboo Shoots Banquet (available at farmhouses in Xingyi Town). This hidden gem, located half an hour from Chengdu, boasts rich cultural heritage and a cozy rural lifestyle. Crucially, it's sparsely populated, beautiful, and affordable! Don't just go to Huanglongxi next time; save this guide and discover a different Xinjin! 📢 Time for interaction: What's your favorite Xinjin activity? Let me know in the comments. I might include an in-depth review in the next issue! #XinjinFlowersDancingRenjian #ChengduXinjinBambooLinScenic ...