[2025 Xichang Stay] Travel Guide for Xichang Qionghai 17 degree Torch Square Manxin Hotel (Updated Mar)

📍Transportation Tips ✈️1-hour direct flight from Chengdu to Xichang Qingshan Airport 🚄3-hour high-speed train to Xichang West Railway Station (highly recommended! The scenery along the way is very healing) 🌿Must-visit Attractions 1️⃣Qionghai Lake Cycling ✔️Bike rental: Lao Haiting/Bird Island (💰CNY 30–50/day) ✔️Counterclockwise cycling route: Bird Island Wetland → Moonlight Town → Golden Scale Beach (stunning sunset!) 📸The lakeside window of Black Swan Cafe is a great photo spot 2️⃣Lushan Cableway + Guangfu Temple ✔️CNY 65 round-trip (cableway up + slide down) ⚠️Monkeys! Keep your snacks and phone safe 🕊️Guangfu Temple halfway up the mountain has thousand-year-old cypress trees. Enjoy the incense and a panoramic view of Qionghai Lake 3️⃣Dashiban Ancient Village 🔸The orange wall of Lingying Temple is perfect for ethnic-style photos (Yi ethnic costumes for rent 💰CNY 80/2h) 🔸Visit the tea shop under the century-old walnut tree and drink freshly roasted buckwheat tea 4️⃣Jianchang Ancient City Night View 🌙The lights come on at 19:30, creating a time-traveling atmosphere. Climb Datong Gate for a panoramic view of the city lights 🔥Food Recommendations ✅Li Xiaochang BBQ Manor (the small intestines are juicy!) ✅Wangji Qingxiang Beef Offal Noodles (mint + pickled vegetables are the soul) ✅Laohao Liangfen Fat Brother Skewers (rolled noodles + oil tea are a perfect match) ⚠️Be careful with drunken shrimp! Not recommended for those with weak stomachs 🏡Accommodation Guide ▫️Qionghai Hotel: Exclusive Qionghai Lake sunrise viewing platform ▫️Manxin Hotel: Designer homestay + afternoon tea ▫️Old Town Homestay: CNY 100+ per person to try all the local snacks 📌Notes ❶Sunscreen + sunglasses are a must all year round (strong UV rays!) ❷Visit Aerospace North Road during the jacaranda season in April and May ❸Respect Yi ethnic customs 🌌Gaze at the stars in the satellite launch city and wait for the wind by the plateau lake. This small city blessed by the sun always has unexpected warmth~

In the folds of time, there are always moments like bright stars embedded deep in memory, shining brightly. The sunset at Xichang Moon Bay is such a dreamy encounter that is unforgettable for a lifetime. When the first ray of sunset gently falls on the lake of Moon Bay, the whole world seems to be gently covered by a layer of golden gauze. The lake of Qionghai is sparkling, and every ripple is like the sun's lost gold, swaying gently with the breeze, playing a silent romantic movement. The distant mountains, silhouetted by the setting sun, are like a natural ink painting, blending the colors of orange and indigo. As time goes by, the sun sets lower and lower, and the sky is dyed a brilliant orange-red, like a burning flame, lighting up the entire Moon Bay. At this time, Moon Bay is half clear lake water and half intoxicating sunset, with the sky and water blending into one, breathtakingly beautiful. The brilliant colors spread from the sky to the feet, as if you could reach out and touch the heat of the sky. Standing on the shore of Moon Bay, feeling the breeze on my face and breathing the fresh air, I am intoxicated by the dreamlike sunset. The fatigue and troubles in my heart are thrown away at this moment, leaving only endless awe and admiration for nature. It is a feast for the eyes and a baptism for the soul. The sunset at Xichang Moon Bay is a gift from nature to the world, a romantic date not to be missed. Here, time seems to stand still, leaving only the gentleness and beauty of the sunset, waiting for every person who loves life to come and meet it.

Day 1: Xichang West Railway Station—Manxin Hotel—Jinlin Beach—Jianchang Ancient City Day 2: Lushan – Qionghai – Dashiban Village – Small Fishing Village BBQ Jinlin Beach: Jinlin Beach is known as Sichuan's Little Sanya. You don't have to go to the coastal beach here. You can also feel the coconut trees, beach and sea breeze in Xichang. At sunset in the afternoon, the sun shines on the water, with golden light shining, and the entire water and sky are golden and golden red. The sunset over the Orange Sea is stunning. Jianchang Ancient City: It is only a few hundred meters away from the hotel. It is not inferior to Dali or Lijiang in Yunnan, and the commercial atmosphere is not that strong. You can stroll in the ancient city and you will be surprised when you look up. Remember to take a look at the night view of the ancient city. Lushan: Lushan is more than 2,000 meters above sea level. It faces the mirror-blue Qionghai Sea to the east, the winding and beautiful Anning River to the west, the historical ancient city of Xichang to the north, and the towering Luoji Mountain to the south. There are towering old trees on the mountain, especially pine trees. You can climb up, or you can choose to take the ropeway up and down the mountain. You can see the entire Xichang and Qionghai from the mountain. If you are brave enough, you can look down at Lushan Mountain at night to see the beautiful night view. Qionghai: There are many places worth checking out. There is a wooden bridge stretching towards Qionghai, and there are various tree trunks deep into the water next to it. This is the top 1 popular photo spot in Qionghai. It has blockbuster movies, so come here early to watch the sunrise! During this time, there are also seagulls in the morning. The sunrise is accompanied by seagulls, which is particularly suitable for the scene. Dashiban Village: An ancient village with a history of 600 years. Lingying Temple is a must-see. The large orange "Hermès" wall in the ancient village is very suitable for taking pictures and has a great atmosphere. There are also many travel photography shops here, with all styles and clothing included. You can take a group of local Yi photos here, which is quite memorable. Small fishing village barbecue: You can take a boat from Qionghai to the small fishing village opposite, or you can take a sightseeing bus to the small fishing village. It goes without saying that the barbecue here is famous, but because there are so many businesses, you can still make a guide before choosing which barbecue restaurant to go to. Tender fish fillets, grilled small intestines, and local roasted pork are must-haves. Manxin Hotel: The hotel is only 700 meters away from the ancient city of Jianchang. When the lights of the night market in the ancient city of Jianchang in Xichang gradually go out, the excitement and hustle and bustle slowly settle into a lingering feeling in the bottom of my heart. At this moment, there is no need to rush back, just take a leisurely walk and you will arrive at Xichang Manxin Hotel. Stepping into the hotel is like stepping into an exclusive peaceful world. The warm and elegant environment is like a bright light, dispelling your fatigue. Soft beds and considerate services will make you feel like you are at home. Here, you can sleep peacefully in silence with the beautiful memories of the ancient city night market, and draw a successful and comfortable end to this charming trip to Xichang. Regarding travel: There are not many scenic spots in Xichang that can be reached by bus. It is recommended to travel by bus or rent a car (some scenic spots cannot be entered by battery car), and take a taxi without going out.