The secret of southern Sichuan, Xichang is a must-see!

📍Xichang is located in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It is known as the "Little Spring City" for its spring-like weather all year round. 🌟Must-see attractions: • Qionghai Lake: The second largest freshwater lake in Sichuan Province. You can stroll along the lake and enjoy the beautiful scenery, or rent a bike and ride along the lake 🚲. There are many unique homestays around the lake. Choose one by the lake, and enjoy the sunrise in the morning and the sunset in the evening. • Lushan Mountain: Connected to Qionghai Lake Scenic Area, it is known as the "Scenic Spot of Southern Sichuan". The mountain is covered with dense vegetation and fresh air. You can hike or take a cable car 🚡. At the top of the mountain, you can overlook the whole view of Qionghai Lake and Xichang City. There are also many temples on the mountain, where you can experience the unique religious culture. 🍱Local food: • Xichang BBQ: A must-try in Xichang! The unique fire pit BBQ, where various meats, vegetables, etc. are grilled on the fire pit and served with unique dipping sauces, is super delicious 😎. • Drunken shrimp: Fresh shrimp marinated with wine and seasonings, smooth and tender, is a unique dish. • Tuotuo meat: A traditional Yi dish, large pieces of pork cooked and mixed with seasonings, is fatty but not greasy. 🎈Travel tips: • You can plan a two-day trip, visiting Lushan Mountain in the morning and relaxing by Qionghai Lake in the afternoon on the first day. Enjoy Xichang BBQ at night and experience the local nightlife. On the second day, you can take a boat tour of Qionghai Lake and visit the surrounding wetland parks. • If you drive, it will be more convenient to travel, and parking is relatively easy. If you don't drive, you can take a bus or taxi in the city. 💡Tips: • Xichang has strong UV rays, so be sure to take sun protection measures 🧴, such as sunscreen and sun hats. • Pay attention to food hygiene when eating raw food such as drunken shrimp. • When visiting Lushan Mountain, take care of the environment and do not litter.