Sichuan Peppercorns Are Ripe

Located in the southern part of Ya'an, Sichuan, this is a treasure town that combines natural scenery and historical culture! Not only is it known as the "Hometown of Chinese Sichuan Peppercorn," but it also hides countless surprising spots to check out✨

🚗 Transportation Guide:
【Self-driving】
Chengdu → Chengya Expressway → Yaxi Expressway, options:
1️⃣ Exit at Jiuxiang (recommended!) to reach Jiuxiang Ancient Town/Sea of Flowers and Fruit Village🌼, about 2.5 hours total
2️⃣ Exit at Hanyuan → take Provincial Road 306 to Jiaoding Mountain⛰, about 1.5 hours by car

【Public Transportation】
🚌 From Chengdu Xinnanmen/Shiyangchang Bus Station → Hanyuan County (80 RMB/3.5 hours)
After arrival, you can take local transport to various attractions; downloading a local ride-hailing app is more cost-effective~

🏞 Must-visit Attractions:
1️⃣ Jiuxiang Ancient Town
📍 Address: Jiuxiang Town, Hanyuan County, Ya'an City
✨ Important town on the Ancient Tea Horse Road! The old street preserves Ming and Qing architecture, must photograph the "First Archway Leaving South Gate of Chengdu" stone archway📸

2️⃣ China Sichuan Peppercorn Expo Park
📍 Address: Huahai Avenue, Jiuxiang Town, Hanyuan County (3A Scenic Area)
🌶️ Deeply experience Hanyuan Sichuan pepper culture! Industrial tourism + study tours are super fun, free admission~

3️⃣ Jiaoding Mountain Camping Base
📍 Address: Malie Township, Hanyuan County (reservation required)
🏕️ Popular camping spot in Sichuan! Sunrise sea of clouds + sunset starry sky are amazing, plus spaceship-themed homestays and cliffside hotpot restaurants🍲

4️⃣ Gulu Village
📍 Address: Yongli Township, Hanyuan County
⚠️ Cliff village adventure! Climb along the mule trail, experience Yi ethnic culture + the stunning Dadu River Gorge!

5️⃣ Sea of Flowers and Fruit Village
📍 Address: Jiuxiang Town, Hanyuan County (4A Scenic Area)
🌸 Beautiful all year round! Enjoy flowers in spring, fragrance in summer, fruit picking in autumn, and snow in winter—truly a fairyland vacation spot~

🍴 Foodie Must-Try:
1️⃣ Jiuxiang Yellow Beef Soup Pot
🐂 A must-eat on the old street! Tender beef, secret dipping sauce so fragrant you'll stomp your feet!

2️⃣ Gongjiao Fish
🐟 Hanyuan Gongjiao pepper paired with fresh fish, spicy, numbing, and deliciously addictive!

3️⃣ Shimian Barbecue
🔥 Hanyuan specialty! Be sure to try roasted piglet and fermented tofu~

🏨 Accommodation Recommendations:
1️⃣ Houshan Puyuan Lihuaxi Homestay
📍 Houshan Village, Jiuxiang Town
270° glass room + pastoral style, rated 4.9🌟

2️⃣ Guanlan Xingguan Hotel
📍 No. 1, Section 3, Binhu Avenue
Stunning lake view rooms! Freshly ground coffee☕ is excellent

3️⃣ Shangkewyou Hotel
📍 Section 3, Binhu Avenue
Best value for money! Super attentive service~

💡 Tips:
▪️ Best travel season: March to October
▪️ Must-bring specialties: Hanyuan Sichuan peppercorn / cherries
▪️ Dressing advice: Big temperature difference in mountainous areas, bring an extra jacket