This Spring City just 3 hours from Chengdu is perfect for a relaxing getaway

June sunshine is just right
💦 Qionghai Lake shimmers with sparkling ripples
Palm trees sway by the sandy shore 🌴
This "Little Spring City" has romance etched in its DNA
🚶‍➡️ A weekend trip is all you need for maximum fun
Bookmark this freshly baked guide now!

💯 Must-visit spots:
🌅 Qionghai Lake
A freshwater paradise! Cycling around the lake is incredibly therapeutic. Catch sunrise at Bird-Watching Island in the morning – the boardwalk photos look like seaside shots~ The Black Swan Café by Qionghai is lovely too, with vast lawns perfect for coffee and chilling
🏖️ Jinlin Beach
Living up to its "Sichuan's Little Sanya" reputation! Coconut groves + white sand + azure lake waters. Best light after 4pm
🏡 Dashiban Ancient Village
600-year-old Yi ethnic village! Orange walls with blue tiles – the saffron walls of Lingying Temple make phenomenal photo backdrops
🏯 Jianchang Ancient City
Night views are UNMATCHED! Ascend Datong Gate for panoramic city lights, with alleys full of artsy boutiques

🏔️ Nearby attractions:
🌾 Gukede
Alpine meadows + purple azalea seas (June) – breathtakingly beautiful
❄️ Luojishan Mountain
Inky-blue lakes + primeval forests. The cable car ride through sea of clouds is awe-inspiring
♨️ Jiushijuli Waterfall Hot Springs
40℃ thermal waters cascade down cliffs – soak while rainbows form

🍖 Xichang delicacies:
Firepot BBQ, Xiaoyucun grilled fish, Liangshan burgers, lamb rice noodles, Dechang rolled noodles, Liangshan Snow yogurt, Mianning local cuisine, drunken shrimp. Plus amazingly cheap and delicious fruits!

🚶‍♀️‍➡️ Weekend bullet train itinerary:
DAY1: Chengdu → Xichang → Qionghai Lake → Jianchang Ancient City
DAY2: Dashiban Village → Jinlin Beach → Return

Pack your bags this weekend
For sunbathing, BBQ feasts, and flower oceans!

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