I gave up Sanya for Panzhihua because it's just too good
by SamuliM?kel?
Jul 3, 2025
🔥 Who says you can only escape the cold by going to Sanya? This year, I decisively gave up the crowded island and hid in this "Sunshine Flower City" in Sichuan, and the result—**truly amazing!**
🌞 **Free sunshine, 25℃ in winter feels incredible!**  
Panzhihua enjoys an average of 2,700 hours of sunshine annually, warm enough to wear short sleeves in winter! Unlike Sanya’s humid heat, it’s dry and warm like a natural sauna, making cold-sensitive people tear up with joy!
🌸 **Flower sea bombardment, every snap is a masterpiece!**  
Bougainvillea and jacaranda bloom all year round, with flower corridors everywhere on the streets and alleys! More photogenic than Sanya’s coconut groves, your social media grid won’t be enough to post all the shots!
🍍 **Fruit kingdom, cherry freedom achieved!**  
Mangoes, strawberries, loquats… freshly picked and so sweet it’s intoxicating! The best part is prices are only half of Sanya’s, foodies basically live in the fruit wholesale market!
🚗 **Unbeatable value, have fun for 1/3 the cost of Sanya!**  
Hot spring guesthouses for just tens of yuan per person, lamb rice noodles for 10 yuan to fill you up, almost all attractions are free! The money for one trip to Sanya is enough to live like a god in Panzhihua for half a month!
**“Hidden gem” must-try experiences revealed:**  
✅ Watch the sunrise and sea of clouds at Miyi Terraces ☁️  
✅ Soak in a private hot spring at Hongge Hot Springs under the starry sky ✨  
✅ Shoot sci-fi style photos at Ertan Hydropower Station 📸
**Avoidance tips:**  
⚠️ Sunscreen! Sunscreen! UV rays are even stronger than in Sanya!  
⚠️ Book early for the peak season from December to February, locals snap up rooms fast!
**Final knockout:**  
No crowds! No fighting for tickets! High-speed train from Chengdu in 5 hours!  
This winter, Panzhihua is the hidden **king of the scene!**
Post by SamuliM?kel? | Jul 3, 2025












