2 Days 1 Night in Xichang! A Guide to the Stunning Mountain-and-Lake Town Escaping from Chengdu

Erhai Lake was beautiful enough
until I met Xichang...💕

This picturesque town facing Qionghai Lake with Lushan Mountain at its back
turns romance up to the max (heart)
Even breathing by the lakeside feels healing～🍃

🌅 On a clear evening
You can cycle/walk along Qionghai Lake
Waiting to pocket the sunset✨

【My 2D1N Check-in Route🚶】
Day1🌈
Chengdu South Station→Xichang West Station→Jianchang Ancient Town→Dashiban Village→Golden Scale Beach→Torch Square→Tang Garden

Day2☀️
Tingtao Town→Fishing Platform→Moonlight Romance Town→Return to Chengdu

【7 Must-Visit Spots🌟】

1️⃣Fishing Platform: Lifetime sunrise achieved✔️
📍Perfect spot for sunrise
Just wake up early once to catch the sunrise of a lifetime～

2️⃣Dashiban Village: Yi-style Morocco🇲🇦
📍Vibrant orange walls = super photogenic
Recommend renting Yi ethnic costumes for photos～

3️⃣Golden Scale Beach: Tangerine sea sunset🍊
📍Qionghai's version of "Little Sanya"
Remember to bring sandals for water play～

4️⃣Tingtao Town: Mirror of the sky☁️
📍Clouds at your fingertips
The most healing skywalk～

5️⃣Moonlight Romance: K-drama style slope🌊
📍Qionghai's "Jeju Island"
Every shot makes you a drama heroine～

6️⃣Jianchang Ancient Town: Ming Dynasty fortress⛩️
📍Tranquil old streets
Amazing panoramic views from the city walls!

7️⃣Torch Square: Landmark architecture🔥
📍56 ethnic totem poles
Festival atmosphere is even more impressive!

【Hotel Recommendations🏨】
✅Near Qionghai 17°: Super convenient
❌Jianchang Ancient Town: Cheap but basic facilities

【Food Guide🍢】
Must-eats👇
✔️Rice noodles ✔️Firepot barbecue
✔️Liangshan Snow yogurt ✔️Potato burger
✔️Rolled rice noodles ✔️Fried potatoes

【Travel Tips📌】
☑️Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen!
(Xichang has strong UV rays)
☑️Renting an e-bike makes lakeside touring easier
☑️Long taxi waits on weekends/holidays
☑️Stay longer to see monkeys at Lushan Mountain🐒

Come check in at this romantic planet～
💙Bookmark this for a spontaneous trip～