Enjoy a leisurely journey through the fragrant city of Luzhou, staying in a homestay just like Jackie Chan's in the Longan Forest!
Luzhou's slow pace is definitely not overwhelming, perfect for those special forces who are used to rushing through itineraries 😏.
This city, rich with the aroma of wine, gets better with age. Stroll through ancient towns, seek out local snacks, and wander through parks without any rush.
🚗Transportation:
You can choose to drive from Chengdu to Luzhou (3h) or take the high-speed train (1.5h), both conveniently close to Yibin and Chongqing.
🏨Where to stay: Guilipoyuan Homestay!!
✅Scenery | Located right inside Zhangba Longan, next to a lake, you can enjoy the lake view in the morning;
✅Celebrities | Many stars who visit Luzhou stay here, including Jackie Chan, Li Zonghan...
✅Service | The accommodation environment and standards are impeccable, the butler will help with luggage at the door, and there's a butler's phone number in the room for any issues;
✅Breakfast | Available until 10 am, the noodles and rice noodles are super delicious, can I say it was the best meal I had during my 4 days in Luzhou 🐶
✅Architecture | Suzhou garden style, with connected pavilions and towers, beautiful in both sunny and rainy weather.
🏞️What's fun nearby:
1️⃣Luzhou Laojiao Scenic Area: Must visit the 1573 pit cluster built during the Ming dynasty! The working scenes are impressive and you can capture vivid images;
2️⃣Luzhou Fen Shui Oil Paper Umbrella: China's only fully handmade umbrella intangible cultural heritage project, with unique artistic value. Navigate to 'Huoshen Temple Ruins' to find the most authentic umbrella workshop, full of character;
3️⃣Zhangba Longan Forest: A large park, great for evening strolls, focusing on natural scenery;
4️⃣Yuchan Mountain: A famous Buddhist mountain in southern Sichuan, with many pagodas and stone carvings on the mountain;
5️⃣Longnao Bridge: China's largest dragon-carved stone slab bridge, with a unique design;
6️⃣Bao'en Pagoda: Built during the Southern Song dynasty, a white pagoda, a landmark of Luzhou;
7️⃣Yaoba Ancient Town, a treasure of southern Sichuan, a living Ming and Qing ancient town, peaceful and quiet, with locals still living there.
🍱Food recommendations:
Don't miss out on Luzhou's delicacies! Gulin spicy chicken, Luzhou white cake, piglet cakes, and more, let your taste buds fully enjoy 😋
1️⃣Hongqiao Piglet Cake: A traditional snack from Luzhou, available in both sweet and salty flavors, with a soft and glutinous texture;
2️⃣Luzhou Laojiao: A famous brand of baijiu, with a rich taste and strong aroma.
3️⃣Longan: One of Luzhou's specialties, the fruit is plump, sweet, and juicy.