Depart from Chengdu! 3 Days to Explore the "Little Seda" - The Ultimate Warm Winter Vacation in Panzhihua!
by Jackson654 Brown
Oct 9, 2025
 Chengdu-Panzhihua 3-Day Tour: A heavenly warm winter holiday at 23°C is here!
✨ Enjoy the winter sun without leaving the country, quickly save this super comprehensive guide~
🔥 Must-Visit Highlights
· 📸 "Southwest Little Seda" Yishala Village: A 600-year-old ancient village with red walls, every snapshot is a masterpiece
· ☀️ Winter Warm Escape: 20°C+ warm sun that makes you not want to go home
· 💯 Cultural and Natural Enjoyment: Ancient Yi ethnic village + breathtaking Jinsha River Grand Canyon
· 🚗 Multiple Transportation Options: 1-hour flight / 5-hour high-speed train, your choice
📝 Super Practical Tips
🕑 Best Time to Visit: October to March next year (18-30°C super comfortable~)
📍 Attraction Info:
· Panzhihua Third Front Construction Museum
Address: No. 33 Airport Road, Dong District, Panzhihua City
Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Closed on Mondays)
· Yishala Village: Free admission
· Jinsha River Grand Canyon Viewing Platform: Free admission
🚗 Transportation Guide
✈️ For Flyers: Shuangliu T2 ➡️ Baoanying Airport (1h10min direct)
🚄 For Train Travelers: Chengdu South/West Station ➡️ Panzhihua South (about 5h)
🚗 For Self-Drivers: 650km from Chengdu (about 8h, stunning scenery along the way)
🏨 Accommodation Recommendation
Renhe District hotel cluster (close to night market + very convenient transportation)
🗓️ 3-Day Itinerary
👉 DAY 1: First Encounter with Panzhihua
· Morning: Depart from Chengdu
· Afternoon: Visit the Third Front Museum (don’t forget to get the commemorative stamp!)
· Evening: Watch the sunset at Donghua Mountain Viewing Platform 🌄
· Night: Eat barbecue at Renhe Night Market (charcoal grilled is the best!)
📸 DAY 2: Treasure Ancient Village Day (Key Highlight!!)
· Morning: Head to "Little Seda" Yishala Village
Transportation: Self-drive or rural shuttle minibus (1h)
Activities: Take photos of red walls + watch performances at intangible cultural heritage courtyards + visit village history museum
· Afternoon: Jinsha River Grand Canyon (the view from the viewing platform is stunning!)
🛍️ DAY 3: Shopping + Return Trip
· Morning: Visit the farmers’ market (dried mangoes are a must-buy!)
· Afternoon: Head home with your local specialties beautifully packed
💡 Travel Tips
1. 👗 Clothing: Long sleeves + light jacket during the day, add a sweater at night
2. 🧴 Sunscreen: Strong UV rays on the plateau, sunscreen is a must
3. 🚌 Transportation: The village shuttle minibus may only depart when full
Post by Jackson654 Brown | Oct 9, 2025












