Xichang, here I come! It's so beautiful, like a fairyland on earth!
Tourist Attraction Check-in Guide
Day 1:
It takes about 3 hours from Chengdu East to Xichang West.
Due to the holiday, it's hard to get a taxi outside the station, so it's recommended to take the bus, which is very convenient.
We stayed at Qionghai 17 Degrees, and you can take the BBQ Festival bus line, which is free and goes directly to the final stop without any intermediate stops.
In the afternoon, upon arriving in Xichang, you can experience the BBQ Festival. We left our luggage and took a taxi directly to Xiaoyu Village.
After 17:30, you can't take the boat as the staff is off duty. It's recommended to take the boat in the morning when there are no waves.
We ate at Xiao Xu BBQ in Xiaoyu Village, and the taste was good.
For those who can't eat spicy food, be cautious as the food here is quite spicy.
Day 2: In the morning, take a taxi to Xiaoyu Village Pier and take a boat to Moonlight Town. It's also close to Lushan, and the scenery along the way is beautiful. You can walk around and take pictures. We randomly found a snack shop for lunch, and the taste was okay. There are many small carts selling fruits in Qionghai, and you can buy some. The sugarcane here is particularly sweet. In the afternoon, go to Black Swan Coffee to enjoy a slow life with a cup of coffee. The last stop is to wait for the lake loop bus line. This bus comes every hour and can take you directly to Jinlin Beach. Arrive by 6:30 PM, and the sunset is around 6:50 PM. After watching the sunset, take the bus back. There will be a lot of people, but don't worry about not getting a seat. You can wait for the bus, as many off-duty buses will take people to transfer points. Finally, we had Hu Sige's special BBQ for dinner. It's cost-effective and tastes good. Each portion is large, so if you have a small appetite, you can order a little first and then order more if needed.
Day 3: Buy fruits at Nantang Market. The fruits here are not very cheap, so buy a little. After shopping, go eat Xiong's beef and lamb offal rice noodles. It's also convenient to take the bus to Xichang West Station from here. Walk 500 meters to the bus stop and take the K1 bus, which takes about 40 minutes to arrive.
Summary: The cost of living in Xichang is quite high, especially transportation. It costs dozens of yuan for 10 kilometers, so it's recommended to drive yourself for convenience. Be sure to bring a power bank, as many rented power banks are not fully charged due to the large number of people.
Elizabeth Mitchell Rose-40