May Day Hidden Gem Travel Recommendations, Save This Now!!!

[Yibin] Hidden Gem City with Great Food and Fun 📷 Detailed May Day Travel Guide Yibin—the first city along the Yangtze River—is filled with the aroma of liquor throughout. A two-day, one-night trip is perfect for holidays. Save this guide! 📍📍📍 Itinerary 1⃣1⃣1⃣ Day 1: Arrive in Yibin in the morning and head to [Diannan Hall], walk to [Daguan Tower], then visit [Guanying Ancient Street]. At [Hejiang Gate], see the confluence of two rivers and view [Yibin Center], the tallest building across the river. Nearby, [Xi Ju] offers a great spot to photograph the Yibin character wall, while [Xianxi Street] has the "We Love Yibin So Much" sign and the Catholic Church. Return to your hotel at noon to drop off luggage and rest. In the afternoon, visit [Wuliangye Tourist Area]—the factory area is very large, so take a taxi or drive in. No ticket needed, just scan a QR code to register. Visit the museum at the entrance, with the main attraction being [Jiusheng Mountain], which overlooks the giant Wuliangye liquor bottle. In the evening, go to [Yangtze River Park] to enjoy the night view of the three rivers—definitely worth seeing. 2⃣2⃣2⃣ Day 2: After breakfast, head to [Cuiping Mountain]. Take the cable car up and walk down, visiting Nezha Palace and Thousand Buddha Temple. Then go down the road next to Liya Mansion to photograph [Jinsha River Zhongba Bridge]. Return to the hotel to rest and pack. Check out around 2 PM and head to [Lizhang Ancient Town], passing by Nezha's birthplace [Chentang Pass] on the way, where you can stop for photos. Upon reaching Lizhang Ancient Town, first visit the Tongji University historical site, then explore the old streets and enjoy Lizhang's three white specialties—white meat, white cake, and white liquor. Near sunset, visit Moon Field to see the lights come on, offering a beautiful southern China night view. 🥃🥃🥃 Food Recommendations ✅ Yibin Burning Noodles Coming to Yibin without trying a bowl of dry, aromatic burning noodles covered in bean sprouts and peanuts would be a waste! Highly recommended local favorites: Yi Mian Zhi Yuan, Zhang's Burning Noodles, Liuchen Street Burning Noodles, Xiagang Noodles, Zhongdukou Noodle King 📈 Recommendation rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✅ Xila Diandian Xiang Yibin's own version of spicy hot pot! Open for many years, I've been eating it since childhood and never get tired of it! 📍 40 Linjia Lane 📈 Recommendation rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✅ Gan Ji Beef Offal Rice Noodles Though hidden, this decades-old taste is never wrong. The rice noodles are a must-try! 📍 No. 1, Zhengqi Lane 📈 Recommendation rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✅ Linjiang Yuan A hole-in-the-wall restaurant open for decades. The kidney is super fragrant, and the spicy intestines are very crispy! 📍 No. 2 Fuxing Street 📈 Recommendation rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✅ Junlian Rice Noodles Another time-honored brand! Recommended dishes include rice noodles, rolled rice noodles, yin mi zi, and cold rice noodles... all very distinctive! 📍 228 Minglun Hall 📈 Recommendation rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✅ Xiangzhulou A bun shop!! But the bird's nest threads are the best!! Highly recommended 📍 Intersection of Commercial Street and Women's School Street 📈 Recommendation rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✅ Li Ji Pumpkin Frog The pumpkin is tender and fragrant, the frogs are large and flavorful—a whole new world!! 📍 No. 12, Section 2, Rongzhou Road 📈 Recommendation rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✅ Yibin BBQ Xiuxiu BBQ The special round mushrooms and intestines are explosively delicious! Many repeat customers! 📍 Huguoroad, Hongtong Baisha Jade City 📈 Recommendation rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Longwan Time-honored BBQ A BBQ place where you can't find a seat if you arrive late!! The taste is amazing! 📍 190 Longwan Road 📈 Recommendation rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🏡🏡🏡 Accommodation Recommendation [Ji Hotel Yibin West Station] A Huazhu chain brand with guaranteed cleanliness and service quality. The hotel is located in a bustling commercial area with many dining options. Transportation around the hotel is convenient, and it's close to both Yibin Station and Yibin West Station high-speed rail stations, as well as major attractions.