3 Days & 2 Nights Family Trip to Xichang! A Breezy Summer Escape Like the Hit Drama

Beat the heat with this relaxed itinerary for a perfect family summer getaway in Xichang!

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Day1️⃣: 3-hour train from Chengdu South, arriving at Xichang West Station at 12:30pm
Taxi to Qionghai 17° (about ¥30+)
🍲 Yanggang Restaurant
We randomly chose this decade-old local favorite without checking reviews – their eel noodles were unexpectedly amazing! Highly recommended at ¥50/person
🧡 Evening stroll at Jianchang Ancient Town
Spent 2 hours exploring with kids. While too tired to reach Mingdian Street, we discovered a charming courtyard (📍 Ancient City Lanyuan) opposite Liangshan Daily – serving delicious BBQ with warm hospitality and complimentary homemade rice wine! ¥60/person
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Day2️⃣: Morning photoshoot by the "sea" 📷
Taxi to Qionghai Hotel 👓
All popular photo spots are nearby, including the "Jeju Island-inspired" Moonlight Town and Tingtao Town
PS: Professional photographers available nearby (¥10/photo until satisfaction)
Afternoon🍸 Zhang's Old House Cafe
A uniquely artistic cafe preserving traditional architecture with vibrant wall paintings – their coffee is unforgettable!
Evening🍢 Hu Sige BBQ
A local hotspot with authentic flavors (though quite smoky). Luckily, the open-air setup helps. ¥60/person
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Day3️⃣ Qionghai Panorama + Cycling + Beach
Taxi to Lushan entrance with two options:
1️⃣ Take cable car & slideway (free for kids under 1.3m) for panoramic views and monkey watching 🙉. Expect 1hr queues (longer on holidays). The mountain isn't high – consider hiking up then sliding down
2️⃣ Rent bikes (¥20/half-day) for 3km lakeside ride 🚲 to Silver Scale Beach 🌴 or Daban Village
❌ Avoid snack shops opposite Lushan – strange-tasting rice cakes and undercooked fried rice
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Accommodation:
We experienced two contrasting styles (adjacent for easy switching):
✔️ Day1: Qionghai Wetland Mercure Hotel
Great value (¥300-400) with premium breakfast and bedding quality
✓ Day2: Junting Qionghai General's Mansion
Designer rooms with private courtyards & soaking pools. Highlight: exquisite vegetarian meals by their beautiful pool 💦🏊‍♂️