Sichuan-Panzhihua Travel Diary, Let's Go Now

📅 Panzhihua Adventure Diary｜Three Days Woken by Sunshine, Where Lamb Rice Noodles Transport Your Soul!

📍Location: Panzhihua, Sichuan·China's Sunshine Flower City (Winter Escape Paradise)

✨ Soul-stirring Moment! I Cried During My First Minute Sunbathing in the Flower City

At 7 a.m., sunlight streamed through the hotel floor-to-ceiling windows, casting golden edges on the floor. Opening the window, bougainvillea cascaded from the opposite rooftop while the crimson petals of kapok trees fluttered down. Suddenly, the aroma of lamb rice noodles wafted up from a breakfast shop downstairs—this is what winter should feel like!

🌞 Immersive Sunshine Experience｜Melting in the Warmth at 26°N Latitude

1. Panzhihua Park (Heart of the Flower City!)

- Must-capture shots:

1. Heroes Monument: Wide-angle shot of "kapok trees framing the monument"—wear light-colored clothes for better photos!
2. Viewing Deck: Drone shot of "city panorama + golden Jinsha River winding like a jade belt"—straight-out-of-camera shots look like oil paintings!

- Bonus: Join retired aunties doing "sunshine aerobics"—embarrassingly fun!

2. Ertan National Forest Park (Nature's Visual Feast!)

- Activities:

1. Boat tour (¥50/person) to admire "mountains embracing the lake."
2. Hike through "European Camp" area to photograph "redwood forests + wild macaques."

- Hidden gem: Yanbian beef (¥68) at the park entrance—spicy perfection with mint wine!

3. Hongge Hot Springs (Healing Sulfur Magic!)

- Recommended: Hongge Hot Springs Holiday Hotel (¥680/night) with private pools facing snow-capped mountains—butlers serve freshly brewed ginger tea.
- Bonus: Stargazing in robes at night—Orion's Belt reflects in the hot springs, blurring reality.

🍜 Sunshine Cuisine (Gained 3 Pounds in 3 Days)

- Must-eat list:

1. Lamb rice noodles (¥15): Bone broth with mint and chili—umami explosion!
2. Stir-fried kapok flowers with bacon (¥48): Slightly bitter petals balance salty bacon.
3. Salian cold jelly (¥8): Pea jelly with secret-recipe chili oil—tangy and spicy.

- Avoid: "Wild mushroom snacks" at scenic spots—supermarkets sell authentic ones for ¥50/bag.

🛏️ Homestay Experience｜Nestled in Floral Bliss

- Recommended: "Floral Wonderland" homestay (¥380/night)—glasshouse surrounded by bougainvillea, with butlers delivering fresh Kate mangoes.
- Hidden activity: Nighttime telescope views of "Jinsha River boat lights"—like fallen stars.

💡 Pro Tips (Learned the Hard Way!)

1. Transport: 2-hour flight from Chengdu; taxis start at ¥10—avoid unlicensed cars!
2. Essentials:
- SPF50+ sunscreen, sunglasses, cash (some shops only accept cash).
- Hats! UV index is extreme.
3. Hidden gems:
- Free Jinsha River night walk: Stroll along the promenade for "steel bridges + golden sunset."
- Ashuada Floral Wonderland: Capture "terraced flower fields + Yi villages"—drones recommended.

📸 Epic Shots

- Bougainvillea waterfall at Panzhihua Park (0.5x wide-angle for depth).
- Hongge Hot Springs star reflections (use Pro mode: ISO1600, 20s shutter).

💰 3-Day Cost: Transport ¥600 + Lodging ¥1060 + Food ¥300 = ¥1960

✨ Final Thoughts:
Panzhihua is truly "winter's sunlit gift"! Though the spicy lamb noodles made me cry, the hot springs and mangoes healed everything～Next time I'll bring my parents for a week of tea-drinking, sunbathing, and fruit-picking—living as pampered flower-city loafers! (P.S. Kapok stir-fried bacon is LEGENDARY!)

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