Liangshan Prefecture Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Qionghai Sea Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Jinlin Sand beach
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
Xichang Qionghai Wetland Park
Tulips.
Dream Water Town Wetland Park South Gate → About 2km into the park
Wetland Park. Free admission + Tulip exhibition 30 yuan
The weather is very good. The sun is strong, it's best to prepare a sun hat and sunglasses
Qionghai
Qionghai Hotel: The Lake View Gem of Xichang
Qionghai Hotel: The Lake View Gem of Xichang
In the enchanting city of Xichang, there lies a captivating secret haven—Qionghai. I had the fortune to stay at the Qionghai Hotel, a state guesthouse that dates back to 1958. It is not only a witness to history but also a guardian of Xichang's beautiful scenery.
The coffee shop within the hotel is like a gift from nature, boasting a stunning lake view. In the afternoons, when the sunlight sprinkles over the shimmering lake, I always sit here quietly, basking in the tranquility and beauty. The aroma of coffee mingles with the freshness of the lake, creating a unique atmosphere that intoxicates and makes one linger for a long time.
The ambiance here is truly amazing, as if you are in the midst of a beautiful painting. Whether it's the quiet moments of savoring coffee alone or the joyful times with friends, you can find the most perfect experience here.
Qionghai Hotel is not just a place to stay; it is a haven for the soul to relax and be nourished. Here, I have felt the unique charm of Xichang and have gathered unforgettable memories.
athena_cordeliawillowdale Sichuan-Liangshan | Xichang Two-Day Tour Exquisite Guide
《Xichang Travel Guide📖》
**I. Destination Overview✨**
Xichang, located in the Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province, not only boasts stunning natural scenery but also rich ethnic customs🎪. Xichang has a mild climate, with spring-like weather all year round, earning it the nickname 'Little Spring City'🌸. Qionghai Lake is like a pearl set in its midst, and there are many beautiful wetland parks around for touring🦢. In addition, attractions such as Lushan Mountain and Jinchang Ancient City are also very attractive🧐.
**II. Best Time to Visit🕙**
Spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit Xichang, when the climate is comfortable and the scenery is charming🌈. During April to May, when the jacarandas are in full bloom, Xichang is even more filled with a romantic atmosphere💐.
**III. Transportation Guide🚌**
1. **Airplane🛫**: Xichang Qingshan Airport has frequent flights to and from major cities.
2. **Train🚂**: Xichang Station is a major railway station with several trains stopping by.
3. **City Transport🚕**: The city's public transport network is extensive, and you can take a bus by scanning a code through the WeChat mini-program 'Bus Code' or the 'Yuecheng Public Transport' WeChat official account. Taxis and ride-hailing services are also very convenient🚗.
**IV. Itinerary Planning🗺️**
- **Day1**: Xichang Station🚉 - Qionghai National Wetland Park🌳 - Moonlight Style Town🌙 - Dashi Ban Ancient Village🛖 - Torch Square🔥
- Morning: After arriving in Xichang, head to Qionghai National Wetland Park to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery.
- Noon: Taste local cuisine in Moonlight Style Town.
- Afternoon: Visit Dashi Ban Ancient Village to feel the charm of the ancient village.
- Evening: Go to Torch Square to experience the enthusiasm of the Yi people.
- **Day2**: Hotel🏨 - Lushan Mountain⛰️ - Tang Garden🎑
- Morning: Head to Lushan Mountain to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the mountain.
- Noon: Have lunch on the mountain.
- Afternoon: Visit Tang Garden to experience the architectural style of the Tang Dynasty.
- Evening: Taste local cuisine nearby.
**V. Food Recommendations🍱**
1. **Fire Pot Barbecue🥩**: Xichang's special barbecue, with a unique taste.
2. **Drunken Shrimp🦐**: Fresh and tasty, with a unique flavor.
3. **Tuotuo Meat🍖**: A traditional Yi ethnic food, with delicious meat quality.
4. **Wild Mushroom Soup🍲**: Nutritious and deliciously fragrant.
**VI. Precautions⚠️**
1. Pay attention to weather changes and bring appropriate clothing🧥.
2. Respect local ethnic customs and travel civilly🙌.
3. When tasting food, pay attention to food hygiene and consume in moderation💰.
The above is a Xichang travel guide, which you can adjust according to your own preferences and time🎈. Hope you have a pleasant and unforgettable holiday in Xichang🎉!
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Yele Lake Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
The snow-covered Yele Lake | Once you're here, it's as if you're in Hokkaido
Many people have never encountered
the white snow-covered look here
Plan your trip with friends in advance
After checking the weather forecast
On the second day of snowfall
Arrive directly in 4 hours
The look after being covered by heavy snow is really awesome
📍Location: Yele Lake, Mianning County, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province
🏠Homestay: Shishan Jian (The boss is very nice, and they also provide two bowls of vegetarian noodles for breakfast)
🎫Ticket: Free (Not yet developed, you can enter if you book a homestay in advance)
⛰️Altitude: About 3000
This is a quiet place with few people
You don't have to queue up like other places or all are artificial traces
The original village atmosphere is rich
It is very suitable for friends who like niche or
willing to stay in a place for some time
It takes 20 minutes to drive to Menghuo City Scenic Area from here
It is recommended to arrange a 3-day and 2-night trip
You can ski and hike in Menghuo City
Yele Lake is good for lake view and walking
Camping and riding a motorcycle by the lake is really cool💯
Sichuan's Little Switzerland~YeLe Lake
Sichuan's Little Switzerland~YeLe Lake, Buddha said:
Only deep and profound fate
Can make us walk the same path over and over again, and go to the same place over and over again
YeLe Lake, which allows me to visit the same place twice, is one of them. I accidentally saw YeLe Lake on the Internet a few years ago
Indeed, it is a niche attraction that few people know about. It is in a semi-open state
You need to book a homestay in the scenic area in advance to enter the scenic area. There are very few homestays, and only one has good conditions
I like this semi-open state, which greatly controls the flow of people and will not disturb the lives of the original residents
It also enhances the experience of guests staying in the scenic area. The first time I went to YeLe Lake was during the Spring Festival in 2022. When other scenic spots were overcrowded
I experienced charter tourism at YeLe Lake (with winter photos)
The feeling is different in different seasons, it's worth me to travel a long way to see it. Today I saw the latest news about YeLe Lake, which is limited to 100 people per day
You can make an appointment online in advance, and you don't need to book a homestay in the scenic area to enter
The closest Xinjiang to Chengdu! It's really so beautiful!
The closest Xinjiang to Chengdu is truly breathtaking! I must live stream it in real time! It's right around Chengdu, at the border of Mianning and Shimian! It's indescribably beautiful, like a perfect combination of Western Sichuan, Xinjiang, and Switzerland, a synonym for all things wonderful!
This place is Yele Lake! A completely pristine natural scenic area, where summer temperatures only reach 20 degrees, and the higher you drive up the winding mountain roads, the cooler it gets! The highland meadows are filled with herds of cattle and sheep, and there are jelly-like emerald lakes... You can drive right up to the lake, or set up a tent by the lake and zone out, feeling like you've become a part of the beautiful scenery, with every casual snapshot looking like a beautiful pictorial!
Here's a quick 2-day, 1-night travel guide:
Day1 Chengdu - Shimian - Mianning - Yele Lake
Day2 Yele Lake - Ya'an - Chengdu
(Suitable for a short weekend getaway)
Reminders:
① If it rains, it's not recommended to go, as the mountain roads can be slippery;
② There's a big temperature difference between morning and evening, so remember to bring a coat;
③ The area is quite primitive, with no facilities, so you can bring your own dry food and snacks;
④ There are homestays and guesthouses in the scenic area, and camping is also possible, but remember to take your camping trash with you and protect the ecological environment!
Live broadcast｜Sichuan Xiaosailimu Lake is less crowded and the scenery is beautiful, May is a good time to visit
I've always wanted to go to Yele Lake
So I took advantage of the May Day holiday to make a trip
It really has the feel of Xiaosailimu Lake
Herds of cattle, sheep, and horses🐎
Mountain ranges⛰️ and lakes
Grasslands and forests full of green
The kids loved it
(While riding a horse, we even saw a horse🐎 peeing,
which was super novel and kept us talking all the way)
About tickets🎫 and reservations
No tickets required🎫, free of charge🆓
Currently, in the off-season, you just need to register at the entrance of Shepherd Valley
No reservation needed
Travel tips
Be sure to choose a sunny day☀️ otherwise the lake water won't look nice
There are three main places to visit
One is the Shepherd Tribe Camping Base
(There's a swing inside, and it's free to play)
One is the Shepherd Valley Film and Television Base
10💰 per person, 40💰 per vehicle
One is the grassland opposite the lake
This place is relatively less crowded
40💰 per 🚗
Camping⛺️ is charged
It's best to book in advance
We took the kids
Staying in a homestay was more convenient
Can you take kids?
The answer is yes❗️
Kids can run freely on the grass
Along the way, they'll see monkeys🐒, horses🐎, cows🐮, sheep🐑, and boars🐗
The children were dazzled
They even wanted to touch the sheep🐑
Unfortunately, the sheep ran too fast
Is the grass green yet?
Now is the dry season for Yele Lake
Some land is exposed, which is also a different kind of scenery
The grass on the hillside is already green
The grassland by the lake is mostly green
The most beautiful season is of course July and August, the high water period
But now is also not bad
Precautions【Attention】
✅ The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, and the weather changes quickly from cloudy to sunny, recently you should bring a thin down jacket
✅ The commercial atmosphere inside is very light, there are not many restaurants and supermarkets, you need to eat at homestays or Shepherd Valley
On the road from Shimian to Yele Lake, there are roasted potatoes, corn🌽, and meat🍖 for sale, the roasted corn is super delicious, sweet and tender
✅ The road down to the lakeside is a bit specific, small cars🚗 be careful not to scrape the chassis
✅ The lake is very wide, some parts are cliffs with a large height difference, pay attention to safety❗️
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Sichuan-Liangshan | Xichang Two-Day Tour Exquisite Guide
《Xichang Travel Guide📖》
**I. Destination Overview✨**
Xichang, located in the Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province, not only boasts stunning natural scenery but also rich ethnic customs🎪. Xichang has a mild climate, with spring-like weather all year round, earning it the nickname 'Little Spring City'🌸. Qionghai Lake is like a pearl set in its midst, and there are many beautiful wetland parks around for touring🦢. In addition, attractions such as Lushan Mountain and Jinchang Ancient City are also very attractive🧐.
**II. Best Time to Visit🕙**
Spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit Xichang, when the climate is comfortable and the scenery is charming🌈. During April to May, when the jacarandas are in full bloom, Xichang is even more filled with a romantic atmosphere💐.
**III. Transportation Guide🚌**
1. **Airplane🛫**: Xichang Qingshan Airport has frequent flights to and from major cities.
2. **Train🚂**: Xichang Station is a major railway station with several trains stopping by.
3. **City Transport🚕**: The city's public transport network is extensive, and you can take a bus by scanning a code through the WeChat mini-program 'Bus Code' or the 'Yuecheng Public Transport' WeChat official account. Taxis and ride-hailing services are also very convenient🚗.
**IV. Itinerary Planning🗺️**
- **Day1**: Xichang Station🚉 - Qionghai National Wetland Park🌳 - Moonlight Style Town🌙 - Dashi Ban Ancient Village🛖 - Torch Square🔥
- Morning: After arriving in Xichang, head to Qionghai National Wetland Park to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery.
- Noon: Taste local cuisine in Moonlight Style Town.
- Afternoon: Visit Dashi Ban Ancient Village to feel the charm of the ancient village.
- Evening: Go to Torch Square to experience the enthusiasm of the Yi people.
- **Day2**: Hotel🏨 - Lushan Mountain⛰️ - Tang Garden🎑
- Morning: Head to Lushan Mountain to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the mountain.
- Noon: Have lunch on the mountain.
- Afternoon: Visit Tang Garden to experience the architectural style of the Tang Dynasty.
- Evening: Taste local cuisine nearby.
**V. Food Recommendations🍱**
1. **Fire Pot Barbecue🥩**: Xichang's special barbecue, with a unique taste.
2. **Drunken Shrimp🦐**: Fresh and tasty, with a unique flavor.
3. **Tuotuo Meat🍖**: A traditional Yi ethnic food, with delicious meat quality.
4. **Wild Mushroom Soup🍲**: Nutritious and deliciously fragrant.
**VI. Precautions⚠️**
1. Pay attention to weather changes and bring appropriate clothing🧥.
2. Respect local ethnic customs and travel civilly🙌.
3. When tasting food, pay attention to food hygiene and consume in moderation💰.
The above is a Xichang travel guide, which you can adjust according to your own preferences and time🎈. Hope you have a pleasant and unforgettable holiday in Xichang🎉!
Xichang Travel | Lock in your photo-taking strategy for Dashi Ban in Xichang this May Day! Taking photos at Dashi Ban is really popular!
| Lock in your photo-taking strategy for Dashi Ban in Xichang this May Day! Taking photos at Dashi Ban is really popular! Xichang Travel | Lock in your photo-taking strategy for Dashi Ban in Xichang this May Day! Taking photos at Dashi Ban is really popular! Sisters who want to take photos, lock this in!
✅ 📷Photo spots:
Walk around Lingying Temple, there are many different shooting spots. There are quite a few people taking photos 📷, so get there early to avoid queuing, and the light and shadow on the red walls are better for photos in the early morning!
✅Photo 📷
Makeup photo 160/person, 👗costume rental for 2 hours
Photographer 📷
299/person (6 retouched photos, all originals provided), family photo for one adult and one child 499 (8 retouched photos, all originals provided)
📍: Lingying Temple, Dashi Ban Village, Xichang
🕐Opening hours: Open all day for free
🚌Public transportation: Take the lake circuit bus No. 106 or the lake circuit tourist bus from the city center, get off at the 'Dashi Ban' station, and walk for about
3 minutes to arrive.
🚗Self-driving: Navigate to 'Dashi Ban Ancient Village', about 20 minutes along the Qionghai Ring Road from the city area, with several parking lots at the entrance, ample parking spaces.
Xichang Dashiban Ancient Village in Sichuan~ A Key Town on the Silk Road
Introduction: Dashiban Ancient Village is located in the Qionghai National Tourist Resort in Xichang, Sichuan, facing Qionghai Lake and backed by Luoji Mountain, surrounded by mountains on three sides, with beautiful scenery. The area now covers 38.27 square kilometers.
The village was originally built during the Ming dynasty and rebuilt in the Daoguang era of the Qing dynasty, with a history of nearly 600 years. It was a key town and post station on the ancient 'Southern Silk Road' and the Tea Horse Road. To this day, it still retains rich historical and cultural marks, vibrant ethnic culture, and a diverse natural ecology.
At the foot of Lushan Mountain, beside Qionghai Lake, the ancient Dashiban is endowed with unique natural ecological resources and distinctive Tea Horse Road culture, becoming the most dazzling pearl on the shore of Qionghai Lake, attracting countless tourists to stop and take photos.
Cost: Free all day
Transportation: Multiple bus routes provide direct access, and you can also reach by riding a bike around the lake.
Recommended visiting time: Half a day, or you can stay in a hotel in the ancient village for one night to experience a different ancient village life and culture
May Day 3-Day Tour in Xichang
May Day holiday is coming soon, and for those who don't have much time and want to relax, a 3-day trip to Xichang, the Moon City, is a good choice. D1: Take a high-speed train or drive to Xichang, you can arrive by the afternoon and check in at Hangtian North Road to see the Jacaranda trees. Before evening, head to Jianchang Ancient City (which has over 600 years of history with exquisite Ming and Qing architecture, and is even more beautiful at night). If time permits, you can also visit Tang Garden (Tang Dynasty-style architecture). Stay overnight by Qionghai Lake or in Dashiban Ancient Village, where there are many homestays suitable for photography. D2: Qionghai Wetland Park, you can watch the sunrise by the lake in the Moonlight Town on the west side in the morning, and enjoy the sunset at Moon Bay and Jinlin Beach on the east side in the evening, both are very beautiful. During the day, you can take photos in Dashiban Ancient Village, where Yi and other ethnic costumes are available for rent, especially taking photos against the orange-yellow walls around Lingying Temple is particularly impressive. D3: You can climb Qiong Mountain or cycle or walk in Qionghai Wetland Park before heading back. Must-try foods in Xichang include fire pot barbecue, rice noodles, etc., with a variety of dining options in the old town area, Xiaoyu Village, and Wanda Plaza. Seasonal fruits like strawberries and cherries are especially delicious.
Accommodation prices will rise during the May Day holiday, so it's advisable to book in advance. May is the hottest month in Xichang, so be sure to protect yourself from the sun and stay cool in the shade.
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Qionghai National Wetland Park Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Xichang Budget Travel Guide | Three Days and Two Nights | Average Cost 600+
🚅Major Transportation:
Chengdu East-Xichang West ¥149*3
Xichang West-Chengdu East ¥135*3
🚖Other Transportation: ¥152
🫕Meals: ¥500
🏡Accommodation: ¥400
🏷️Entertainment: ¥150
🔺Total: ¥2054 Average per person: ¥685
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🎏Itinerary
➡️D1: Qionghai Park - Dashiban Village - Walnut Village - Jinlin Beach
Dashiban Village: An ancient village where you can check in at the red wall of Lingying Temple for photos, and there are many Yi ethnic group photo studios in the village.
Jinlin Beach: A great spot to watch the sunset, you can enter with your ID card, the sightseeing car costs 10 yuan per person, and there are time limits for the sightseeing car rides, so pay attention to the last return trip time.
➡️D2: Qionghai Park - Tang Garden - Jianchang Ancient City - Torch Festival
Tang Garden: Personally, I feel that the whole garden is artificially created. It's worth visiting for Hanfu photography, but not necessary for sightseeing.
The Torch Festival: An event that only happens in August, spread across several locations. You can directly enter the Torch Plaza, and for the Torch Festival at Xingyue Lake Park, you need to book in advance at the 'Daily Torch Festival' by Xiaochengxu.
➡️D3: Little Fishing Village - Moonlight Town - Lushan Mountain
Little Fishing Village: You can take a boat from the dock, with the lowest price at 30 yuan per person, from the Little Fishing Village to the opposite Moonlight Town.
📍Recommended Accommodation: Lao Haiting/Qionghai Park/Qionghai 17 Degrees/Near Torch Plaza
Winter is the best time to vacation here
Xichang does not have a harsh winter. In early spring, the waves of Qionghai Lake ripple gently. Under Xichang's standard blue sky, flowers bloom abundantly, and trees have already sprouted new buds. Qionghai Wetland Park is the largest urban wetland park in China. Walking on the boardwalks of Qionghai Wetland, every step offers a view, allowing you to experience the romantic spring of Qionghai at 17 degrees.
Qionghai National Tourism Resort
Qionghai, located in Xichang City, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, is the second largest freshwater lake in Sichuan Province, formerly known as Qiongchi, and is an early Quaternary rift lake. Its shape is like a snail, stretching 11.5 kilometers from north to south, 5.5 kilometers wide from east to west, with a circumference of 35 kilometers, and a water area of about 30 square kilometers; the average depth of the lake is 14 meters, with the deepest point at 34 meters; the water surface elevation is between 1507.14 and 1509.28 meters; the water level fluctuation is small, with a catchment area of about 27 square kilometers. In terms of water system, it belongs to the Anning River, a tributary of the Yalong River, which is a branch of the Jinsha River, a main stream of the Yangtze River, and the lake water drains into the Anning River.
A tree of golden yellow warms the heart, and the garden is full of wind chimes, drunk with the light of spring
Spring days are busy with flower viewing, time flows by like water, sunlight spreads over mountains and fields, the spring breeze brushes the face, bringing endless tenderness.
Spring blossoms and autumn fruits, summer greens and winter withers, a year's wait turns into this moment of blooming. The Qionghai Wetland Park in spring is the stage for the yellow bellflower trees, clusters and bunches, thousands of golden bellflowers hang from the treetops, intense and bright.
The plum garden attraction of the Qionghai Wetland Park is where the large flowers of the yellow bellflower trees, shaped like trumpets, hang full on the branches, shining against the blue sky and white clouds, forming a splendid and colorful spring scroll.
Whether standing on the pavilion overlooking or strolling on the stone steps looking up, one will be attracted by this bright yellow, feeling endless joy and anticipation in the heart.
Qionghai Wetland Park is full of spring, and the yellow bellflower trees display their beauty. Please come to Qionghai Wetland Park to check in! Let the golden verses of the yellow bellflower trees treasure all the beautiful memories in the bottom of our hearts, accompanying us through a gorgeous spring.
Along the streets, rows of yellow bellflower trees stand tall and graceful, with golden flowers blooming in competition, turning Yuehai Road into a golden 'flower road'. Although it lacks the grandeur of 'the city is full of golden armor', it has the elegance and vivacity of 'flowers seen on branches without leaves'.
On the branches, each 'little wind chime' saturates itself, blooming lively under the sunlight, a large expanse of gold, the clusters of flowers on the trees sway gently with the rhythm of the breeze, each sway overflowing with the enthusiasm of spring.
The bright flowers hang full on the branches, as bright and dazzling as the sun, and in their wanton blooming, they also carry warmth that goes straight to the heart. Look, those bright flower branches extend into the boundless blue sky, like an oil painting by a master, amazing!
Now, large patches of bright yellow light up the city streets and brighten the entire city, becoming a beautiful landscape in Xichang city. Such a beautiful scene does not require posing, a casual snap is a masterpiece!
Flower viewing address: The entire stretch of Yuehai Road
Warm reminder: The yellow bellflower trees are planted on both sides of the road. Please pay attention to safety when viewing flowers and taking pictures, and do not shoot on the road.
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Xichang Ancient Town Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Xichang Jianchang Ancient City in Sichuan - Simplicity amidst prosperity
Introduction: Jianchang Ancient City, also known as Xichang Ancient City, is located in Xichang, Sichuan Province, and was established in the 20th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1387). During the Ming Dynasty, it was a square shape, with each wall being 1200 meters long, covering an area of about 144 hectares.
Despite the current area being reduced to about 130 hectares, it still retains perfect simplicity amidst today's blooming flowers: The city is centered around four archways, with four streets radiating outwards in a cross shape. The north and south are respectively called North Street and South Street, the west is Cang Street, and the east is Fu Street. There are more than 2400 cultural relics distributed within, including ancient sites, tomb clusters, ancient stone carvings, rock paintings, ancient buildings... Ming Dynasty litterateur Yang Sheng'an, Qing Dynasty calligrapher He Shaoji, and modern educator Huang Yanpei, among others, have all left precious inscriptions here.
Jianchang Ancient City has a history of more than 600 years to date. It has witnessed the development and prosperity of Xichang and is an important cultural heritage of Xichang City, as well as a national 4A-level tourist attraction.
Cost: Free, but various eating and drinking projects inside the ancient city walls are not free, haha.
Transportation: Multiple buses go directly
Suggested visiting time: Half a day
Other suggestions: Climbing up the city walls in the early morning, I found it almost deserted, which was exciting because the place is usually crowded with tourists. I took many rare photos (as shown in the photos), and I hope you can also encounter the scenery with no one around - and be as happy as I was.
Exploring Jianchang Ancient City: Old City with a New Flavor, More Beautiful at Night
The story of Jianchang Ancient City dates back to the Tang and Song dynasties, once a famous military and administrative stronghold. Now, despite renovations, the old city walls, gates, and those ancient houses and shops all exude a strong sense of history.
The renovated old city may seem a bit messy and increasingly commercialized, but it's still quite interesting. Although some renovations have sparked much debate, if you're looking for a place to take photos and make memories, Jianchang Ancient City is definitely worth a visit. Especially after 10 p.m., when there are fewer people, the scenery is beautiful, and the lighting is good, it's perfect for taking pictures.
If you plan to stay overnight in the ancient city, 'Thousand Miles Solo Rider Hotel' is recommended. This niche hotel perfectly integrates with the local style, offering a unique accommodation experience.
The Underrated Ancient City | Xichang Jianchang Ancient City
We love a city because of its history and culture. Jianchang Ancient City is a place with historical connotations, scale, and beauty. It has come from more than six hundred years ago, quiet yet bustling, mundane yet mysterious. Every brick, tile, and wall here is marked with the traces of history, and you will surely grow to love it once you are here.
Located in the old town of Xichang, Jianchang Ancient City was an important node on the 'Southern Silk Road' and is a concentration area of the 'ultimate Xichang' elements. The fan-shaped city, built during the Ming and Qing dynasties, is centered on a cross-axis with four gates for defense, 'warding off external threats and ensuring internal security.' Centered around four archways, with straight streets and winding alleys, the roads crisscross each other. The city is dotted with ancient streets, ruins, stone carvings, and buildings, with more than 2,400 cultural relics distributed, earning it the reputation of one of 'China's Top Ten Most Beautiful Ancient Cities.'
The ancient city is located in the urban area, with convenient food, accommodation, and transportation, no entrance fee, and particularly beautiful night views in the evening.
A Hidden Gem in Western Sichuan More Beautiful Than Lugu Lake—Xichang
In Sichuan, there is a secret small city known as "Little Spring City," which attracts countless Sichuanese to escape the cold when winter arrives🤩, and that is Xichang!! This place is known as Sichuan's backyard💐, with warm winters and cool summers, spring-like all year round. Come to this treasure of a small city and bask in the sun🕶~
Qionghai
Dali has Erhai, and the small city has Qionghai. Qionghai is not a sea, but it has the vastness and gentleness of the sea🌊. On every clear day, the lake is as blue as the sea, the white sandy beaches sparkle, and the dense coconut trees sway in the wind🌴. Whether boating on the lake or cycling around it🚴, it's equally pleasant and leisurely. The area is also rich in lake delicacies such as fish, shrimp, and crabs🦀, which you can enjoy at the lakeside restaurants~
💡When visiting Qionghai, it is recommended to stay overnight, boat on the lake, fish by the shore, eat vegetarian meals in Qinglong Temple, enjoy lake delicacies in the fishing village, and play mahjong to experience the leisurely life of the locals.
Lushan
Next to Qionghai is Lushan, known as the "Secret of Southern Sichuan," and together with Qionghai, they form one of the major scenic areas in southwestern Sichuan🔥. Lushan is home to more than ten ancient temples built during the Han, Tang, Ming, and Qing dynasties, belonging to Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism🎞. It is bordered by the mirror-like Qionghai to the east, the winding and beautiful Anning River to the west, the historic city of Xichang to the north, and the towering Luoji Mountain to the south.
💡There are wild monkeys on Lushan, so try not to carry drinks and food in your hands, and it's better to carry a dark-colored backpack~
Luoji Mountain
When visiting Xichang in autumn and winter, you must not miss Luoji Mountain⛰. You can come for a hot spring soak or go hiking, and in winter, there will be vast white snow. In addition, Luoji Mountain is also a "Quaternary Ancient Glacier" museum, with ancient glacial relics scattered throughout. Climbing to the top of the mountain to overlook the world's largest ancient glacial trough is a major highlight👍, and along the way, there are strange magma caves, "Immortal's Cave."
💡The only way to visit Luoji Mountain is to take a sightseeing bus at the entrance of the scenic area, then take a cable car directly to Heilongtan🚡, and walk along the lakeside plank road to the opposite shore.
Jianchang Ancient City
This place encapsulates over 600 years of history, like a unique business card of Xichang📇. During the day, the ancient city bus shuttles between the walls of history; at night, the lights outline the contours of the ancient city, where past and present wonderfully merge✨. When the lights come on, the big red lanterns light up the entire ancient city🏮, the city walls are towering, the old trees are swaying, and the stone roads are uneven, creating a grand and unique atmosphere, as if you are in a time tunnel💫.
💡Sunset and the moment when the lights are first lit are great times for photography!
For those who fear the cold, consider picking a weekend to say goodbye to the chill and spend a few lazy days here🎈~
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