Explore the wonders of southern Sichuan｜A trip to the clouds at Lushan Mountain in Xichang

If you yearn for a secret place that combines natural charm and cultural heritage, Xichang Lushan will surely amaze you. This majestic green mountain located on the shore of Qionghai Lake, known as the "No. 1 Peak in Southern Sichuan", has been quietly guarding the past for a thousand years, waiting for travelers to unveil its poetic veil.

🌿 Landscape painting, all seasons are charming
In spring, Mount Lu is covered with rhododendrons and the slopes are covered with fresh green; in summer, the mountain is shrouded in clouds and mist, and the pine waves are like the sea, making it a natural cool place to escape the scorching heat; the autumn wind dyes the maple forest red, and the whole forest looks like burning flames; in winter, the warm sun shines, and the blue waves of Qionghai can be seen from the top of the mountain, like a sapphire inlaid on the plateau. As you climb the bluestone steps, you can hear the natural symphony of birds singing and wind singing with every step.

⛩ The sound of ancient temples, a place to purify the mind
Hidden among the lush greenery, the Guangfu Temple was first built in the Tang Dynasty, with seven grand halls built against the mountain. As you step into the temple, you will smell the scent of sandalwood and hear the morning bells and evening drums echoing through the valley. Overlooking the panoramic view of Qionghai Lake from the observation deck, the shadows of clouds and sky are reflected on the lake surface, and in an instant it feels like stepping into an ink painting. The thousand-year-old cypress and osmanthus stand side by side in the temple, bearing witness to the Zen meaning of the passing of time.

🌄 Exclusive experience recommendation

Qionghai Dawn Rafting: Set out on a fishing boat at dawn and watch the outline of Lushan Mountain gradually emerge in the morning glow.
Exploring Yi culture: dancing the Datti dance with the enthusiastic local Yi people, and tasting buckwheat cakes and Tuotuo meat.
Starry sky camping secret spot: spend the night at a campsite on the mountainside, where the night sky without light pollution and the Milky Way are pouring down and within reach.

🚩 Practical Guide
▸ Transportation: Take bus No. 106 from downtown Xichang to the mountain gate, or drive along the Huanhai Road.
▸ Essentials: sunscreen, light hiking shoes, camera (there are so many beautiful views that you may not be able to take enough photos!)
▸ Hidden Easter egg: The "Lushan Tea Garden" halfway up the mountain hides cloud tea brewed with mountain spring water. Remember to stop and taste the tea.

“A mountain is not famous because of its height, but because of the immortals living there.” The immortal aura of Lushan Mountain is not in the vague legends, but in every breeze that blows through the treetops, every brick engraved with history, and in the hearts of every traveler who stops to gaze at it. Let’s pack our bags! Let the clouds of Lushan take you to poetry and the distance far away from the hustle and bustle.
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