[2024 Xichang Stay] Travel Guide for Qionghai Hotel (Updated Oct)
Current situation of Xichang during the holiday.
Current situation of Qionghai, Xichang during National Day | Very beautiful but really crowded‼️
⚠️ Precautions at the end!
From the moment I couldn't get a ticket, I knew I was done!
However, at 8️⃣am, I found that there were very few people by the Qionghai (photo taken at Qionghai Hotel). Even on a cloudy day, the sea breeze makes you feel peaceful and serene🍃🍃. However, due to other arrangements, I didn't get to explore properly, but for someone who has never seen the sea, I am still very satisfied. It's really beautiful!☁️☁️
Around 9️⃣am, the crowd starts to grow, so if you want to take a picture without people, it's recommended to go at 8am. It's really comfortable when there's no one around～
There are also many places to have afternoon tea by the sea. It's also a good idea to enjoy the slow pace of life during the National Day holiday.
Tips：
1. It's getting colder, so be sure to bring a coat🧥, or you might catch a cold! (It was already cold in Xichang on October 1st, especially on cloudy days when the wind is strong.)
2. There are fewer people between 8 and 9 am!
3. If you want to see the sunrise, it's best to arrive at the best fishing spot in Qionghai before 7.10 (remember to check the weather in advance, there is no sunrise on cloudy days, for example, I didn't get to take a picture today, it's near Qionghai Hotel, there are also crooked neck trees along the way, choose whichever one you like, if you go late, you might have to queue to take a picture📷 by the tree)
4. If you are not staying at Qionghai Hotel, it is recommended not to walk through Qionghai Hotel to the sea. After 8.30am, there is a door禁, you need to scan your face to pass, there is a fence, not very good for taking pictures of people and scenery together.
hale_gwendolynjuniper
The location is great and the view is beautiful. That's it.
As soon as you enter Xichang Qionghai Hotel, you can feel the strong "government guesthouse" atmosphere - a huge garden-style layout with many buildings of different eras and styles, plus a large conference center, high-standard tennis courts, hot spring water therapy halls, lakeside villas and other facilities, it is easier to determine the positioning of the hotel.
I found out that this place was indeed the "Lushan Guesthouse" which was not open to the public, and now as the Xichang Qionghai Hotel, it is even more known as the "Liangshan State Guesthouse". For this reason, it is not surprising that Xichang Qionghai Hotel has the best location around Qionghai. The entire hotel is backed by mountains and faces the sea. The hotel is very lively during the day. In addition to hotel guests, there are also many tourists who come to check in and take photos, eat and consume.
EmberWhisper6666
I "oxygen" you in Xichang.
Qionghai Hotel in Xichang is located in Xichang City, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, adjacent to the beautiful Qionghai Lake. It is a tourist resort that combines natural beauty and comfortable accommodation. Here, you can enjoy the tranquility of the lake and mountains, experience the rich Yi culture, and it is an ideal place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and seek peace of mind.
Qionghai Hotel is known for its elegant environment and high-quality service. The architectural style of the hotel combines modern and traditional elements, harmoniously blending with the surrounding natural landscape, providing tourists with a quiet and comfortable living environment. From the rooms or public areas of the hotel, you can enjoy the charming scenery of Qionghai and feel the tranquility of the lake and the beauty of the mountains.
The hotel is fully equipped and offers a variety of room types to meet the needs of different tourists. Whether it is a family outing, a friend gathering or a business trip, Qionghai Hotel can provide intimate service and comfortable accommodation experience. In addition, the hotel may also provide catering services, allowing tourists to taste authentic Sichuan cuisine and Yi special dishes.
At Qionghai Hotel, you can also participate in various outdoor activities, such as walking by the lake, cycling around the lake, watching Yi song and dance performances, etc., to fully experience the local culture and natural beauty. There are also many tourist attractions around the hotel, such as Lushan Mountain, Xichang Satellite Launch Center, etc., which add more choices to your trip.
Qionghai Hotel in Xichang is your ideal place to stay in Xichang. We look forward to your visit and make your journey full of warmth and good memories.
RAQUEL ALEXANDER
Xichang's most beautiful hotel lives up to its name!!
Thanks to the high-speed rail! Xichang can be visited 500 more times!!
Since the high-speed rail opened... sometimes I impulsively buy a ticket to Xichang, it's really much more chill than Chengdu.
And you don't have to go to too many places, just take a walk by Qionghai Lake, lie on the lawn, sit on a chair by the lake and look at the sky, it's already very healing.
When walking by Qionghai Lake, the sun is quite scorching, drinking a cup of ice-cold yogurt cools you down instantly!
Sichuan people are really too blessed... you don't even need to leave the province to find such refreshing beauty, everything you see is pure.
Reed Isabella]47
A place 3 hours from Chengdu that you'll fall in love with as soon as you land
Want to just get up and go but don't know where to have fun? Highly recommend ➡️ Xichang
3 hours by high-speed train from Chengdu, come here to see the sea, climb mountains, bask in the sun, and eat delicious food, it's definitely a healing travel experience!
Travel recommendations:
▶️🌄 Morning visit: Lushan
In the morning, it's recommended to visit Lushan, where the air is fresh! Come here to feed monkeys, take the cable car, and slide down, it's fun!
📍 Navigation: Self-driving, hiking, and taking the sightseeing bus, self-drive navigation to: "Lushan", the bus stop name is: "Qionghai Hotel" station.
📍 Take the cable car up the mountain, self-drive navigation to: "Lushan Cable Car Slide", the bus stop is "Qionghai Park" station.
The monkeys here are particularly mischievous, remember not to hold food or drinks in your hand, otherwise, the monkeys will really snatch them.
▶️🌞 Daytime visit: Qionghai (Fishing Platform ➡️ Black Swan Coffee ➡️ Moonlight Town ➡️ Silver Scale Beach)
Opposite Lushan is Qionghai, very convenient
➡️ "Fishing Platform" to feed seagulls
Seagulls are in Xichang from November to March every year. If you come to Xichang during this period, remember to bring bread in the morning to the fishing platform to take a boat and feed the seagulls, it's definitely a highlight of the trip.
➡️ "Black Swan Coffee" to bask in the sun and drink coffee
Come to the coffee shop at noon to rest for a while, just to avoid the most intense sun. There are snack shops selling cold noodles and other snacks next to the coffee shop, which taste good and can solve lunch.
The coffee shop is inside Qionghai Hotel. If you are not staying at Qionghai Hotel, the entrance is not easy to find.
📍 Entrance tips: Walk forward from the popular long bridge for a while, there is a 🚻 sign on the right hand, walk towards it, and you will see "Qionghai Hotel". Enter through the pedestrian entrance with face recognition, turn left and you're there!
➡ Keep walking and you'll reach "Moonlight Town"
➡️ "Silver Scale Beach" to play in the sand and see the sea (Take a few minutes bus ride from Moonlight Town to "Baiyue Hotel", get off and the beach is inside the hotel)
▶️🌆 Evening visit: "Dashi Ban Village"
Come in the evening, the light is most suitable for photography! The orange background wall of Lingying Temple has a 100% photo success rate, and there are snacks and drinks everywhere, which also taste good!
▶️🌛 Night visit: "Tang Garden", "Jianchang Ancient Town", "Torch Square"
▶️🍜 Food:
Xiong's Beef and Lamb Rice Noodles
Huili Chicken Fire Silk
Li's Special Barbecue
🚌 Transportation: The travel experience in Xichang is very good, Lushan, Qionghai, and Dashi Ban Village are all on one line, and the transportation is very convenient.
Tang Garden, Jianchang Ancient Town, and Torch Square are in the city, and you can visit them all at once.
🏨 Accommodation recommendation: Most attractions are around Qionghai, it is recommended to stay at Qionghai Hotel.
💌 I am Owen's mom, I will share fun places and useful strategies with everyone here...
For specific strategies for each route, see the notes on the homepage, looking forward to every trip!
Hope to exchange ideas with everyone, remember to follow me after reading!
Yuna - Matcha
Experience a vacation abroad in Xichang Citywalk, Sichuan
Xichang|🌴Jeju Island Branch Island🥥 Photo Spot Strategy is here~|||Super photogenic!! Xichang is so avant-garde
High-speed rail🚄: Arrive in 3 hours
1️⃣📍Tingtao Town
Xichang's 'Santorini'🕌, currently under construction, some areas are not yet developed, not much to visit, but! The town is full of artistic style, casually snap a photo and it's a masterpiece! There are art galleries🎨, libraries📖, coffee shops☕️ The white and red stairs are also very photogenic📷
2️⃣📍Jinlin Beach
Choose the right weather☁️ to go to Jinlin Beach🏖️ it's really beautiful! The lake water is blue and clear, it is recommended to walk about a hundred meters towards Moon Bay🧭 from Jinlin Beach, the forest area there is less crowded and more photogenic📷
3️⃣📍Qionghai Hotel🏨
You can enter without staying! Qionghai Hotel is really big, there are peacocks🦚 roaming freely, you can get up close. The environment is great for taking photos📷, the popular Black Swan Cafe is also inside, the average cost is around thirty to forty💰
4️⃣Moonlight Style Town
It's near Qionghai Hotel, there are popular photo spots like the internet-famous boardwalk and the crooked tree, and the Jeju Island Branch Island is also nearby, but it's currently under construction, the ground is dirty, not recommended to visit.
There's also a beverage shop🍹 Moonlight White is very
The average cost is around thirty to forty💰 There are three floors in total, the second floor has sand and sitting by the window is more photogenic, the third floor is open-air, but the service feels average.
5️⃣Dashi Ban Village
So many places are suitable for sisters with straw hats and headscarves~ Bring them along
There are so many beautiful spots along the Qionghai shore, casually take a photo and it's gorgeous
Totally gives off the vibe of Dali
Don't be afraid to take a taxi🚗 just use Didi /no problem at all (and it's easy to get a taxi everywhere)
ExplorerExpeditions
Xichang Two-Day Two-Night Travel Guide!
Hello everyone, I'm Shusheng. This time I'm sharing a 2-day and 2-night travel guide to Xichang City in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan! The Jacaranda trees in Xichang are in full bloom from April to May, which is incredibly beautiful. Everyone should hurry to Xichang to take photos📷 and check in~ I feel a sense of déjà vu to Dali, it's like Dali for people from Sichuan haha~
Transportation:
·High-speed train from Chengdu South to Xichang West
149r (about 3h in total) ps. We took the earliest train, departing at 8 am and arriving at 11 am
Train from Chengdu South to Xichang West
64.5r (about 6h in total)
·Taxis in Xichang city are a bit expensive, and it's not easy to hail one. I saw online that locals use Wanshun Taxi, but it's really a bit pricey. You can take the bus (get a bus card in advance)
Scenic Spots
Around Qionghai Lake: Fishing Platform→Qionghai Hotel→Lushan Scenic Area→Dashiban Ancient Village→Walnut Village→Jinlin Beach
·Fishing Platform: Watch the sunrise with a wooden bridge leading to the sea, tree trunks submerged in water, great for taking photos📷
·Qionghai Hotel: Next to Qionghai Park, with Black Swan Coffee right outside. I didn't stay at Qionghai Hotel, just took a photo outside
·Lushan: Take the cable car to see monkeys, the monkeys🐒 are a bit aggressive, one of them snatched my water when I was there
·Dashiban Ancient Village: Come here for portrait photography, filled with photo studios
·Walnut Village: Watch the sunset, the sea here is very clean, and it's not crowded! You can walk along Qionghai to Jinlin Beach, about 30 minutes
·Jinlin Beach: Watch the sunset, a large stretch of beach, walk to the palm trees in the afternoon and quietly wait for the sunset
Three common ways to go around Qionghai Lake:
①Walking + bus🚌 Free to take photos wherever you want, if you get tired, find a chair to sit. There is a bus that goes around the lake but it comes every 30 minutes, so be patient waiting for the bus (the day I went there was traffic control, I waited a long time without seeing a bus, I had to ask a sanitation worker to find out)
②Ride an electric bike, very free and not tiring, but some scenic spots don't allow electric bikes, you have to park outside and walk in, take photos, then walk back to ride the bike
③Ride a bicycle🚲 around the lake, about 35 kilometers in total, it's recommended to rent a mountain bike which is not very tiring, a regular bike will be exhausting
⚠️Note: Actually, there are more than three ways to go around the lake, I've listed the three most common ones, you can also drive/charter a car/take a taxi, etc.
Jianchang Ancient Town: Come at night! It's convenient to eat, the city wall is very photogenic at night, and you can also see the sunset. Choose an off-peak season to take portraits
Tangyuan: Come at night! Free to visit, you can buy tickets on the first floor of Huaiyuan Tower, take the elevator to the top of the tower to view the panorama of Tangyuan. I passed by while eating, you can come here for a stroll after dinner, the night view is beautiful and comfortable
Food & Drink: I had fire pot barbecue, Xichang 'hamburger', rolled rice noodles, Liangshan snow, etc., as well as distinctive Yi cuisine, drunken shrimp, Huili chicken silk, beef offal rice noodles, pot-side potatoes, etc.
Owen McGregor68
Xichang Plog|Early Summer Blue Jacarandas and Orange Ancient Temples, spend a bright early summer
Early Summer Blue Jacarandas and Orange Ancient Temples, spend a bright early summer. Dashiban Ancient Village:
The orange 'Hermès' walls of Dashiban Ancient Village are quite popular recently
Many young ladies dressed in Yi ethnic costumes are taking portraits here
Costume rental 100/2 hours
Blue Jacarandas:
Every year from April to May is the blooming season of blue jacarandas,
The busiest is Hangtian North Road
Besides, there are less crowded places like Wenhui East Road and Chuangye Road
Hotel: Qionghai Hotel
It is an old state guesthouse, and its location is truly unbeatable,
Just a few steps away from the plank road by the Qionghai Lake, there is also a large lawn and a swimming pool
The key is the internet-famous Black Swan Coffee, which is also part of the hotel
JourneyJunkie
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
The current situation in Xichang for May Day
|||I've been to Xichang countless times! Here's a summary of a 2-day, 1-night travel guide to Xichang for the May Day holiday~ I recommend this place!! The scenery is super beautiful~ Fun, delicious, and photogenic🏞️
Xichang is a place that doesn't lose out to Yunnan~ On average, 600💰 for two days of fun.
▪️About transportation: Day❶ At 8:00 in the morning, take the high-speed train🚄 from Chengdu South to Xichang in 3 hours, then download the 'Yuecheng Bus'🚌 app for convenient travel to attractions.
▪️About accommodation: Stay in the downtown area of Xichang, where the accommodation is cost-effective and not far from Qionghai. Accommodation near Qionghai is expensive during holidays!
▪️Itinerary:
Day❶: Jianchang Ancient Town➠Lushan Cableway➠Moonlight Town➠Sailing Base➠Moon Bay Sunset
Day❷: Yuegu Winery➠Xibo Fish Restaurant➠Qionghai Bay➠Yinlin Beach➠Dashi Ban Village
▪️Attractions:
📍Jianchang Ancient Town
The reddish-brown earth walls, bougainvillea by the city walls, the play of light and shadow in the streets under the sunlight, and the view of the entire ancient town from atop the city walls
📍Lushan Cableway
Take the sightseeing car up the mountain, and the single-person cableway down the mountain for a bird's-eye view of the entire Qionghai, the view is too nice, and the slide is super fun! You can control the brakes on the way down, but be careful not to carry a backpack, as monkeys may snatch it...
📍Moonlight Town, Sailing Base
Located at the 'Little Jeju Island' of Qionghai, navigate to Moonlight White Coffee nearby, with its seaside coconut trees and pebble paths, reminiscent of Korean streets~
Walk straight to the right to check in at Qionghai Hotel, Black Swan Coffee, Fishing Platform
📍Moon Bay Sunset🌄
A less crowded place to watch the sunset, free of charge, accessible by bus, and a great spot for sisters who don't want to walk, perfect for photos~
📍Yuegu Winery
A garden full of grapevines, sporadic roses, benches under the shade of trees, orange-colored cabins, European-style architecture, and straight roads all speak of the romance here~ Great for taking photos!
📍Xibo Fish Restaurant, Qionghai Bay, Yinlin Beach
Check in at these three spots together, they are very close to each other, with a lonely tree by the lake, white sandy beaches, and for a detailed guide, see my previous post on Qionghai photo spots~
📍Dashi Ban Village, Lingying Temple
The orange ancient temple buildings are super nice to visit and photograph. Many people come here to take Yi ethnic group portraits, but I think it's cliché and unnecessary; you can create your own makeup and find places to take pictures. For a detailed guide, see the main page!
▪️Food recommendations🍜:
Xichang Fire Pot Barbecue (Hu Sige), Liangshan Snow, Lamb Rice Noodles, Huili Chicken Silk, Xiaoyu Village Barbecue (Grilled Fish Slices!), Potato Burgers, and you can also go to the farmers' market to buy seasonal fruits, the ones with plenty of sunshine are just delicious~
efficientleona
Xichang Qionghai Two-Day Special Forces Tourism Guide
Xichang Qionghai Two-Day Special Forces Tourism Guide
Wake up at 5:30 on the second day
🪧Route 1 bus 50min/walk 55min/bike 32min
🚘🧨6:20 Bird Island Wetland Park - Fishing Platform (Sunrise) - Xichang Qionghai Hotel - Moonlight Town (viewing Bird Island🍞) - Jeju Island Slope Corner - less than 2 hours of photo taking, Bihae Cloud Sky Hotel
🪧Walk 45min/bike 20min
🧨Yinlin Beach
🪧Walk 45min/bike 20min/bus 306, Xichang 158, 106 route around the lake bus 26min
🧨Return to the hotel to pack
🪧Back to Bird Island - Hotel
🍵Zhang's Orchard (fish served in three ways, less than 70 per person) located in Walnut Village
Okay, because I went to bed late the night before, I missed the sunrise in the morning, packed up directly, checked out, and didn't leave for Bird Island Wetland Park until after ten. There's a parking lot nearby, then took photos along the way, and went to Zhang's Orchard for a meal. Seeing that it was getting late, I skipped Yinlin Beach and drove back to Chengdu after eating.
Remember, be sure to bring bread🍞, so you can see flocks of seagulls. Alright, that's all for my share, feel free to ask any related questions
EMMY DICKERSON
Day 2 of Xichang Parent-Child Tour checked in at Bird Island Wetland Park
Day 2 of Xichang Parent-Child Tour checked in
Bird Island Wetland Park
Hello, I am QiQi's mom
I set off again with 4-year-old QiQi Mei, and our destination this time is Xichang. I have been to Xichang once before, and as a single parent, my focus is on a relaxing trip, ensuring the child has good food and fun~
The photo spot at Bird Island Wetland Park is the Fishing Platform, which is super photogenic. This road is one of the most beautiful scenic routes around Qionghai Lake.
The scenery along the way is nice, and you can also feed the seagulls. If you keep walking, you'll reach the Moonlight Romance Town. Friendly reminder:
When feeding the seagulls, remember to bring your own bread, don't buy cookies from the aunties and grannies, because the seagulls won't eat them
HarperSinclair73
Xichang 3 Days 2 Nights Pure Play Efficient Edition
Day 1 Depart from Chengdu South, arrive in Xichang in 4h, take the tourist bus at Xichang West, very fast. No stops on the way, 10 yuan/person, 0.5h to reach the Tourist Distribution Center, then take a taxi to Qionghai Hotel to drop off luggage, have lunch, and sunbathe on the rooftop.
Then at 6:00 PM, take a taxi to Jianchang Ancient Town, the ancient town is even more charming under the night lights.
Day 2 After breakfast at the hotel🏨, rent an electric bike next door and cycle around Qionghai, 🚴♀️ bring a picnic mat, pass by Yinlin Beach, Jinlin Beach, Moon Bay, rest and replenish on the grass if tired, the scenery is beautiful, especially at 3 PM when clouds☁️ surround Qionghai, with a gentle breeze, it's refreshing. At 5:30 PM, arrive at Wanda, there are many barbecue restaurants downstairs, good taste, various grills, in the evening cycle🚴♀️ around Xichang city, buy fruits.
Day 3 Sleep in, enjoy the sun🌞 shining through the window into the room, take a few deep breaths, the air is sweet, then have breakfast, stroll to the seaside, take a boat🚢 to the center of the sea to feed seagulls, at noon the sun🌞 is too strong and seagulls won't come out.
Go up to Lushan Mountain, it's crowded, need to queue, there are strawberries🍓 for sale at the entrance, cable car🚡 up the mountain 8min, slide down the mountain 8min, but have to queue for about 1h each, thrilling and fun.
Have a buffet at Qionghai Hotel, a full day ends🔚.
In the evening, take the high-speed train🚄 directly back to Chengdu South.
JosephScott789^
Is it worth spending two days in Xichang Qionghai? - Worth it! Qionghai travel guide
Xichang Qionghai, alpine lake~~~
Blue sky, white clouds, breeze,
You can feel the rowing boat at the "Fishing Terrace", super romantic!
The top1 popular photo spot is at the "Fishing Terrace Wooden Plank Road", behind the "Qionghai Hotel", and the "Xichang Jeju Island" in the middle of the Moonlight Town to Qionghai Park!
The top2 popular photo spot: The Lingying Temple in Dashiban Village is very photogenic, you can rent Yi ethnic costumes to take a set of beautiful portraits, the rental costume is generally 80-100 yuan.
Sunrise point: Fishing Terrace; Sunset point: Jinlin Beach
⭐Xichang Qionghai Travel Guide⭐⭐
🚗: Take a taxi to the "Fishing Terrace" or Qionghai Hotel parking lot, you can directly go to the wooden plank road and rowing boat, you need to swipe your ID card or "Love Xichang app" to enter
🚲: It is recommended to ride a bicycle to tour Qionghai, you can rent an electric-assisted bicycle near the Torch Square for a slow tour around the lake, it is about 40 kilometers around the lake, stop and go, slowly look, there is a view at every stop.
🌈: It is recommended to go in the morning or in the evening, the light is very soft, and the photos are very beautiful.
♨: Although the temperature in Xichang is not high, the ultraviolet rays are strong! Be sure to do a good job of sun protection for your face, hands, and neck!
🚩Local transportation:
1⃣Bus: Take the "Yuecheng Bus" mini program to take the bus, 106, 108, and the lake loop line, you can reach every scenic spot you want to go
2⃣Taxi: Metered taxi, Gaode taxi, "Wanshun".
👉【Routes, points worth visiting】👈
1、Bird Watching Island—Qionghai Hotel—Moonlight Town—Qionghai Park (one line, you can play together); Moonlight Town is Lushan, you can climb the mountain to see monkeys, you can climb higher to overlook the entire Qionghai scenery.
2、Silver Scale Beach—Dashiban Village, Lingying Temple—Walnut Village—Qinglong Temple—Jinlin Beach—Moon Bay;
3、You can choose to go to the small fishing village to see the scenery in the afternoon, and try the barbecue there in the evening, grilled fish slices, grilled fish steaks, drunk shrimp, grilled potato slices, grilled eggplant and so on... The taste is good!
There are more beautiful points waiting for you to unlock, and then tell me, I will ride a bike to go~~~
NovaStarlight33
Xichang Parent-Child Weekend Trip, Immersed in the Spring of Moon City
Early March, took the little sisters for a 💫Xichang adventure
3 days and 2 nights, a relaxed itinerary for two adults and two kids
Enjoying the breeze and sunshine, ready to go at a moment's notice 🍃
🛏 About Accommodation
1. The area around 17 Degrees Hotel near Qionghai is quite bustling, convenient for food and lodging, and cost-effective, but it's a bit far from the lake tour or Lushan, and Xichang roads are generally narrow and prone to traffic jams, which should be considered when traveling with children.
2. Dashiban Village is not recommended unless you're driving, as it's far for taxis and often requires dispatching vehicles.
3. For families with children and a sufficient budget, consider Xichang Qionghai Hotel, located at the core of the lake tour, convenient for children to take a nap at noon, with clean and sanitary hotels, not crowded during the off-season, and surrounded by convenient dining options.
Day1️⃣
Arrive in Xichang by high-speed train in the afternoon - Check into the hotel
We chose the high-speed train after lunch
If you can get up early, you can enjoy more local activities on the first day
In the late afternoon, when the sun is gentler
Walking around the lake, stopping and taking pictures is very comfortable
In 2 hours, you can capture most of the spots mentioned in the guides
Day2️⃣
Visit Xichang Qionghai Hotel's Black Swan Cafe in the morning when it's less crowded
Stroll leisurely in Qionghai Hotel:
Walk with peacocks, relax at the sunken water bar
The early-blooming Jacaranda trees sway gracefully against the backdrop of Qionghai...
Lunch - Tonghuoguo Xichang Xiaojiaozhuang (Qionghai Lushan Scenic Area Store)
A secluded courtyard, 188 yuan for 2 adults and 2 kids, still full with leftovers
Walk back to the hotel for the children's 1.5-hour nap
Just in time to avoid the harshest midday sun
Take a taxi to Yinyin Beach in the late afternoon, adults take photos
Children happily play in the sand, easily entertained for 2 hours
Dinner - Chen's Small Intestine Special Fire Pot Barbecue (Haimen Fisherman's Village Food Street Store)
You can request non-spicy dishes for the children
Day3️⃣
Take a taxi to Dashiban Village
Rent Yi ethnic clothing for the little ones to take pictures, 50 yuan/2 hours
We didn't book a professional photoshoot, just DIY
However, the children lost patience after a short while
Well, that leaves us time to stroll around the ancient village
Lunch - Gunzhongpo Local Cuisine Restaurant, the red soup sour fish tastes good
The owner says the fish is from the clear waters of Qionghai
Leave Xichang by high-speed train in the afternoon
👗About Clothing
1. It's recommended that children bring two windproof jackets, such as windbreakers/jackets, with T-shirts/single pants underneath, and girls can also wear a vest dress or a one-piece dress, as the temperature varies greatly in the morning and evening.
2. Be prepared for sun protection, sunscreen/sunglasses/hats (children need one that covers the back of the neck, as it's a vulnerable area when playing in the sand), and reapply sunscreen as needed.
3. Another tip, it was my first time trying Anessa sunscreen with makeup, and I didn't expect Anessa to smudge makeup so much, by the afternoon my face was patchy, so beauty-loving sisters please avoid this combination.
🚗About Transportation
As many guides have mentioned, Wanshun is the preferred taxi service in Xichang (accessible via a mini-program, no need to download an app), Didi is rare, and it's hard to dispatch for distant places; for users who rarely use Wanshun, you need to prepay the fare when ordering, and the system will prompt for a refund or additional payment after the trip
This time, because we were focused on a leisurely trip with the kids
We didn't go to Lushan to take the cable car or visit Yuegu Manor
Nor did we go to the farther Jianchang Ancient City
In a while, when Xichang is full of blooming Jacaranda trees, it will be even more beautiful
Before summer arrives, everyone, go for it~
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Xichang【Qionghai 2-Day Laid-Back Tour Guide】
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Chengdu's gloomy weather, planned a three-day trip to Qionghai to bask in the sun
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Chengdu——Xichang West Station 💰250
Chose first-class seats this time, as there are a lot of people coming from Xichang to Chengdu for work or school near March, and first-class was the right choice
After exiting the West Station, took a taxi directly to the hotel
📍Qionghai Hotel
Looked around and chose the old-brand Qionghai Hotel, which is right by Qionghai. The scenery is endlessly beautiful, but the service is terribly poor...
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Qionghai——Moonlight Style Town——Dashi Ban Village
❶Spent all three days sunbathing by Qionghai, each scenic spot is not far from each other, all within walking distance
❷The popular Little Jeju Island is near the Style Town, just a stroll away, and it really feels like Jeju Island when the weather is good—very photogenic
❸Dashi Ban Village is just a village where you can wander around at will, remember to buy strawberries, the mini strawberries are very sweet
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· Black Swan Cafe | Qionghai Hotel's own cafe, the ice cream is delicious, and the cakes sell out by noon every day, the coffee is average
· Guanhai Hotpot | Expensive and not tasty, but the scenery is good
· Authentic Huili Chicken Filament (Longyan Well Store) | Must go to the old store to eat, a bowl is very large, the soup is pure, the chicken filament is slightly salty, chose fine rice noodles
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Going to Xichang for the Spring Festival in the Year of the Dragon, it's enough to read this article when you travel at night!
Spring Festival is coming, everyone can come to Xichang to play, the weather is also very warm
I have specially organized a 2-day and 1-night travel guide for Xichang for your reference!
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🚶🏽【My 2-day 1-night itinerary】
Day1: Chengdu→Xichang→Dashiban Village→Jianchang Ancient City→Jinlin Beach
Day2: Yinlin Beach→Yuese Fengqing Town→Qionghai Hotel→Bird Watching Island→Chengdu
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🚗【About transportation】
1️⃣Chengdu→Xichang: Take a high-speed train from Chengdu, and you can get there in 3h
2️⃣Within Xichang:
✔️It is recommended to take the bus, the taxi is more expensive, use Alipay to get the "Yuecheng Bus" travel code, there is a bus around the lake, which goes around Qionghai, and will pass the main attractions.
✔️Rent an electric car: 50-80 yuan/day, I personally do not recommend going around the whole lake, the lakeside of Qionghai is almost the same, just go to those main attractions.
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🏠【Accommodation recommendation】
The first choice is Qionghai 17°, convenient transportation; Lao Hai Ting, affordable, can live around 100 yuan; Yuese Fengqing Town, walk for 3 minutes to see the sunrise of Qionghai
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🧣【About dressing】
Recommend winter coat + thin sweater, no need to bring down jacket and thick sweater. Definitely do not bring a straw hat, the wind is strong in winter, and the hat will be blown away.
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🍰【About eating】
I don't have any special requirements for eating, as long as I can fill my stomach, but I must eat these three snacks: sour yogurt Liangshan snow, potato hamburger, and roll heart powder. Especially the potato hamburger, with folded ear root and chili powder in the middle, it's super delicious.
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🍃【Recommend some places worth checking in】
📍Dashiban Village
Dashiban Village is not big, but the orange-red wall of Lingying Temple is more photogenic, it is recommended to come in the morning, there are many people in the afternoon. You can rent a set of local ethnic costumes for photos, 299 yuan for makeup and clothes for photos, only 80 yuan for renting clothes, limited to 2h.
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📍Jinlin Beach
Here you can watch the sunset, there are more people, you can go in, the more you go in, the fewer people, one person can package. The sunset time in winter is around 18:30, you can arrive before 18:00.
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🍃Yuese Fengqing Town
Here you can watch the sunrise, the sunrise time is around 8:00, it is recommended to arrive at 7:30. The popular check-in wooden plank road here, you need to queue up for photos, there are more people.
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📍Jianchang Ancient City
Standing on the city wall, you can overlook the entire Jianchang Ancient City. The city wall starts to clear at 17:40, and you can't go up, and the door is closed at 18:00. You can take a few photos of the empty city wall when you clear the field.
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Depart from Chengdu and reach the sea in Xichang in three hours|||
|||. Recently, Chengdu is too cold, take a high-speed train to Xichang🚄 It takes three hours to reach Xichang from Chengdu
The weather in Xichang is so comfortable, it's completely okay to wear normal spring and autumn clothes at noon, it will be a bit cooler in the morning and evening, you can add a coat🧥
Taking pictures by the Qionghai Sea is very photogenic, especially if you walk a little further from the Black Swan Cafe, there is a small wooden bridge, which is particularly photogenic☕️
🍜 In addition to the pleasant scenery and suitable temperature in Xichang, there are also many delicious foods. For barbecue, I would recommend Li Xiaochang, as well as beef and mutton rice noodles...
🍓 It's the season for eating strawberries recently, they are very sweet and fresh! It is recommended to go to the vegetable market to buy fruits. The fruit wholesale market feels more expensive than the vegetable market because too many people from other places go there
GABRIELLE MORALES
Self-driving to Xichang [Strolling in Lingying Temple/Dashiban Village]
📍Dashi Ban Village
✨Came to Xichang because of the blue jacaranda flowers.
✨I never expected that the Dashi Ban Village located by the Qionghai Lake would bring such a big surprise.
✨Located here is the Lingying Temple with over 500 years of history. The temple and its orange walls are a sight to behold, making you want to take out your phone and snap a photo~
✨Climb up along the winding steps, where several ancient trees stand guard over this old village house. Sit down at the tea house under the yellow vine tree, or watch the leaves sway in the wind and paint on the yellow walls, or lie on the sofa and sleep in the breeze, how comfortable~
📍Qionghai Wetland
✨The boardwalk by the Qionghai Lake is extremely beautiful. Staying at the Qionghai Hotel, it's very comfortable to walk along the long scenic route in the evening and early morning.