Escape the National Day crowds! The romance of this small city in Xichang can't be hidden
by The Hungry Backpacker
Sep 27, 2025
 
Xichang, only once and countless times
As Chengdu's back garden, it's delicious and fun
The scenery is superb, and there are always surprises
I arranged to come to Xichang with my friends for 2 days on the weekend. It cost 600 yuan per person and I had a lot of fun.
I have compiled a 2-day 1-night tour guide for those who are going to go:
🚗Transportation:
✅Take the 🚅 high-speed train from Chengdu South Station to Xichang West at 8am, 149R/person (3h direct)
✅Taxi 🚗 + bus 🚌 are the main methods of transportation in the city. You can view the bus timetable by downloading "Yuecheng Bus"
Route arrangement:
Day 1: Jianchang Ancient City - Torch Square - Bird Watching Wetland Park - Moonlight Town - Jinlin Beach
Day 2: Diaoyutai - Lushan - Yinlin Beach - Dashiban Village
Attractions:
1⃣️Jianchang Ancient City:
The ancient city exceeded expectations. It is very convenient to eat and stay here. You can climb the city wall to see the entire scenery of Jianchang Ancient City.
2⃣️Diaoyutai
Don't miss this place when you come to Xichang! The beautiful seaside boardwalk and the tree trunks deep into the seabed make you feel like you are in an idol drama
3⃣️Dashiban Village
It is recommended to rent a set of Yi costumes for taking photos. Taking photos under the orange wall of Lingying Temple is very photogenic.
4⃣️Moonlight Town
You can take a boat ride on the lake, watch the sunrise, the Moon Goddess statue, and the legendary Jeju Island. You can take pictures here.
5⃣️Jinlin Beach (watch the sunset)
The most beautiful sunset spot in Xichang, you must come here to watch the sunset, the time is around 6 pm, it is recommended to arrive at 5 pm
6⃣️Lushan
It is recommended to take the cable car from the bottom of the mountain to the middle of the mountain, and then slide down the mountain on the slide, which takes about 2 hours. There are also many monkeys here🐒, pay attention to the monkeys and keep them away from danger
7⃣️Silver Scale Beach
The silvery white beach is so healing, it feels like being at the seaside
8️⃣Torch Square
The 56 huge red pillars on the square represent 56 ethnic groups. It is stunning and photogenic. The Torch Festival is also held here.
🍢Food:
Liangshan snow, barbecue on skewers, barbecue in a fire pot, Liangshan hamburger, Huili chicken shreds, etc.
⚠️⚠️
Xichang has strong ultraviolet rays, so be sure to pay attention to sun protection
It is recommended to rent a car to visit Qionghai
The temperature difference between morning and night is large, please bring a jacket
Post by NORA GREER | Mar 20, 2025























