Sichuan, with its colorful natural and cultural tourism resources, has been known as the "Land of Heaven" since ancient times. It is recommended that you spend eight days exploring the surrounding area with Chengdu as the center, and you will be y infected by its unique charm.
DAY1
First thing in the morning, take a walk along the Broad and Narrow Alley in Qingyang District. This is a large-scale ancient street from the Qing Dynasty, where you can touch the traces of history and experience the most original leisure lifestyle in Chengdu. When you walk along the alley in the morning light, a scene of the long-lost citizens' life in the old city will come back to you one by one, friendly and unfamiliar.
Then take the bus to Qingyang Palace, the first Taoist temple in western Sichuan, located not far away. It is located in the southwestern suburbs of Chengdu City, the preservation of China's Taoist canon of the most complete preservation of the "Taoist Collection", extremely valuable. Inside the palace, there is always smoke, chimes and crowds of people.
After lunch, continue west to Dufu Cao Tang, the former residence of the great poet Dufu when he lived in Chengdu. What was once a thatched cottage has now evolved into a museum that combines a memorial shrine pattern and the poet's former residence into one, with simple and elegant architecture and beautifully landscaped gardens, making it a renowned cultural mecca. The word "Cao Tang" on the plaque at the main entrance was written by Prince Aisin Gioro Yunli, the 17th son of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty!
Dining:
Sichuan cuisine has flourished all over the world, and you only need to visit a few of the city's food streets to get a taste of what it's like to eat in China, and taste in Chengdu.
Accommodation:
Accommodation in Chengdu is quite convenient, there are many places to stay near the train station and bus station, and there are both high and low-grade hotels, including star hotels, budget hotels such as Ruijia and 7 Days, as well as youth hostels, which are full of Chengdu's temperament and are favored by backpackers.
Tips:
To truly savor the life of Chengdu people, you can't miss the teahouse, Sichuan opera, Chinese opera, folk songs and dances, and other programs with a strong Sichuan flavor.
CHENGDU
DAY2
1CHENGDU
2XILING Xueshan
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From Chengdu in the morning, you can take a tour bus or chartered bus to Xiling Snow Mountain, which is less than 100 kilometers and takes about two hours to arrive.
Then you can head straight to Xiling Snow Mountain Ski Resort to experience the most unique skiing in the area. If you are brave and interested, you can try other colorful snow activities, such as snow paragliding, high altitude hot air ballooning, snowmobiling, etc., which will definitely make you enjoy yourself.
On the way back, you can choose to take the 1,500-meter-long stainless-steel slot observation ropeway, which takes only 40 minutes to enjoy the pristine nature of Xiling Snow Mountain and feel the excitement and mystery of traveling through the tunnel of time and space.
After skiing, if you still have energy, you can go to the "yin and yang" tour located in the area of Baishagang. It is both a mountain peak and a watershed between two very different climates. On the one hand, clear skies, blue sky; on the other hand, clouds and mist, hazy, will bring you unlimited mysterious reverie. It's rare to see such a clear distinction between "yin and yang" and the vagaries of the two worlds.
Dining:
We recommend you to taste the most famous local specialties - Xiling stewed elbow, characterized by the color of jujube red, eaten with a thick and mellow aroma, which can make the skin moist and plump.
Accommodation:
Since you have to take a bus from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou, more than 500 kilometers away, on the third day, it is suggested that you'd better come back to Chengdu to stay in the city for a convenient trip.
Tips:
The temperature of outdoor skiing is very low, so be sure to prepare enough warm clothes. Also, remember to wear a pair of gloves that are warm and flexible enough to handle your camera.
Chengdu
Xiling Snow Mountain
DAY3
1 Chengdu
2 Jiuzhaigou
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From Chengdu in the morning, it took about 11 and a half hours to reach Jiuzhaigou. After a long trek, you'll be able to rest up at the hotel for a fourth day of breathtaking views.
Dining:
Please bring enough food to eat on the bus as you will be traveling for almost a whole day.
Accommodation:
Generally speaking, if you are touring Jiuzhaigou, you will stay near the Jiuzhaigou Goukou, which is more convenient for transportation.
Tips:
Take care not to trust the lodging solicitors, find a few more comparisons on your own, and you can negotiate the price with the attendant after you see a good room.
Chengdu
Jiuzhaigou
DAY4
After a good night's sleep, we arrived at Shuzheng Qunhai, the gateway to Jiuzhaigou, on the morning of the fourth day.
There are more than 40 lakes here, like more than 40 crystal mirrors, stacked along the ditch extends five or six kilometers. The water is glistening, the blue waves are rippling, the birds are singing and the reeds are swaying. Along the way, you will be all the way surprised, all the way to marvel.
Continuing south, you can come to the widest waterfall in China, Norilang Waterfall. There is a viewing platform built across the waterfall, on which you can stand to get a panoramic view of the falls. If you happen to arrive in autumn, you can see the waterfall's three hundred meters of flying streams transformed into a rippling scene against the backdrop of autumn colors, clouds and mist.
Nearby is the ever-changing scenery of Rizegou Scenic Area. Here, you will find the surrounding forest covering the sky and vines. Because the mountains are high and the valleys are deep, the sunlight does not reach here until very late in the evening, thus making it somewhat mysterious and unpredictable.
After lunch, we recommend that you walk about 3 kilometers west to see the Sea of Flowers, which is known as one of the best in Jiuzhaigou. Its name comes from the fact that in the same water but can show light red, goose yellow, dark green, dark blue, blue and other different colors, mottled confused, colorful. If it arrives in the golden autumn, the colorful forest of the lake is reflected in the lake surface, and the color of the bottom of the lake is mixed into a colorful colorful world, and the richness of its color even exceeds the imagination of the painter.
Dining:
The local specialties are mainly beef and mutton, but the Tibetan and Qiang have slightly different practices: the Tibetans mainly serve smoked and roasted meats, supplemented by barley wine, butter tea, yogurt and other beverages; the Qiang like to eat spicy and sour flavored meat dishes and animal offal. In addition, the local Han Chinese people mainly eat Sichuan cuisine.
Accommodation:
According to the regulations, accommodation is not allowed in the ditch. The ditch is patrolled and if you are caught you will be fined 500 and asked to leave the ditch. Also no lodging is allowed to protect the environment, so you'd better comply.
Tips:
Jiuzhaigou scenic area sunshine is very strong, long time in the outdoor activities, please wear a sun hat, apply sunscreen to protect the skin.
Jiuzhaigou
DAY5
1 Jiuzhaigou
2 Mount Emei
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On the morning of Day 5, you wake up and first take a bus to Mount Emei, which is more than 700 kilometers away, and takes about 13 and a half hours to get there.
Such a long journey will inevitably leave you physically and mentally exhausted, so be sure to get a good night's rest for a good day of sightseeing on day six.
Meals:
Please bring enough food to eat on the bus as you will be traveling almost the whole day.
Accommodation:
Since you will be hiking to the Eco Monkey Area on the second day, the better choice is to stay in the Zhongshan District, where the trip is not too tight, your body won't be too tired, and there are especially many nearby farmer's hostels, mainly in the area of Qingyinge, with a per capita spending of about 30-50 yuan.
Tips:
Mount Emei is rich in attractions but more dispersed, so if you want to have a good time, at least one night in the scenic area. It's best to consider where to stay in conjunction with your own scheduled excursions.
Jiuzhaigou
Mount Emei
DAY6
When you come to Mount Emei, the first thing you need to do is to meet the Emei monkeys. They grew up on Emei Mountain, and therefore have the spirit of heaven and earth, not only proficient in a variety of climbing and jumping skills, and see people are not scared, good and passers-by laughing and joking. The monkeys are so rich in spirit **** with the composition of the largest natural wild monkey area in China.
How can you come here and not take a few pictures of the monkeys on Mount Emei? It is recommended that you use a telephoto lens, a little farther away from the "creation", otherwise just focus on shooting, no time to feed food, be careful of the monkeys to your camera as a corn snatched. If you want to take a photo with the monkeys, it is advisable to ask a janitor for outside help or technical guidance for safety reasons.
In the afternoon, if you're tired of playing with the monkeys, you can visit the Qingyin Pavilion, which is located at the confluence of the black and white waters of Niuxinling. Such a poetic name is attributed to a poem by Zuo Si of the Jin Dynasty: "Why bother with silk and bamboo, there is a clear sound in the mountains and water." Here you can see the color of the mountains and water, smell the fragrance of the flowers and plants, hear the clear sound of the flowing spring, and touch the pavilions and monuments. It focuses on the beauty of vision, hearing and smell, and has been praised as "the first scenery of Emei Mountain" by ancient and modern travelers.
Dining:
There are too many farmhouses on Emei Mountain to count. If you want to try farmhouse food, take your time to find it while hiking to Fuhu Temple, Zhiguo Temple, or even hiking all the way to Qingyinge.
Accommodation:
Since you need to get up early on the seventh day to travel to Leshan, it is recommended that you stay at a hotel in the city for the night, which is not only fairly priced, but also more convenient for eating and shopping.
Tips:
When you come to Emei Mountain once and don't take some specialties back, you will surely have regrets. Emei tea, Emei snow buds, Emei snow konjac, Emei mountain fungus are good souvenirs.
Emeishan
DAY7
1 Emeishan
2 Leshan
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The morning of Day 7 starts with a bus ride to Leshan, which is located a short distance east of Mt. Emei, and is about 37 kilometers or so, and can be reached in an hour.
The morning starts with a visit to the Leshan Giant Buddha, by far the largest single stone Buddha statue in the world. It sits on a rocky wall at the confluence of the Min, Qingyi and Dadu Rivers and is a seated statue of the Great Maitreya. From afar, the Buddha's head and the mountain Qi, feet on the river, hands on the knees, the Buddha's body is well-proportioned, solemn, chiseled according to the mountain, sitting in front of the river.
Perhaps not many people know, Leshan in addition to the sitting Buddha, there is a giant sleeping Buddha. It is just on the periphery of the Leshan Buddha and consists of several mountains.
The sleeping Buddha limbs, clear outline, as if in a deep sleep, was facing up to the heavens, gesture detailed and dignified. The famous Leshan Buddha is impartial just sitting in the giant Buddha heart chest part. Amazingly, the Buddha's entire body is very realistic, natural, as if made in heaven, no artificial traces of knife and axe.
In the afternoon, you may want to visit Uyu Temple on the east coast. The founder of the temple was the Tang Dynasty monk Huijin, who built the temple after ten years of staying in the mountain. There are also many buildings in the temple, such as Lohan Hall, with green tiles and red walls, covering them, with a beautiful view.
Dining:
Leshan luxury restaurant is not much, but many small eateries environment and health aspects can be, the craft is also good. Leshan snacks are famous, many Chengdu famous snacks are originated from Leshan, Leshan stick chicken, white slaughter chicken, Laifeng fish, jumping rabbit, glass shao mai, steamer beef sandwich cake, dried bean curd sandwich radish silk, etc., are worth tasting.
Accommodation:
Accommodation in the hotels in Leshan is generally good, but since tourists usually do not choose to stay in Leshan, the prices are usually not high, usually between 100-200 yuan. Rooms are also available in the Leshan Giant Buddha Temple.
Tips:
There are quite a few specialties in Leshan, the most famous ones are still the tofu milk of Jiejiang, rice flower candy of Suji and dried ginger of Gandan, which can be purchased in supermarkets in the city.
Emeishan
Leshan
DAY8
1 Leshan
2 Chengdu
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The morning of the seventh day, first take the bus back to Chengdu, the whole process of 143 kilometers, about two hours to arrive, back to Chengdu, you can here before not been to the attractions to visit.
First of all, we went to the Wuhou Ancestral Hall, which is located at the south gate and is the only temple in China where the ruler and the ministers are worshipped together. It enjoys the reputation of being the "Holy Land of the Three Kingdoms" and is the most influential museum of the Three Kingdoms relics in China. It is best known for the "Shrine Stele of the Prime Minister of Shu, Zhuge Wuhou", which is known as the "Three Greats" for its writing, calligraphy and carving.
Then take a turn at Jinli Ancient Street, which is part of the Wuhou Ancestral Temple Scenic Area. This is a famous pedestrian commercial street in Chengdu, which is an antique building in the late Qing Dynasty and early Civil War architectural style, with a rigorous and orderly layout, and a variety of tourist product stores in a staggered manner. When you come here, you will find that Jinli is completely grassroots, local, homely, worthy of being the "first street of Western Sichuan".
In the evening, head to Chunxi Road in the center of Chengdu! It's a bustling place when the lights are on. Compared with other shopping districts in Chengdu, Chunxi Road is characterized by a large number of brand-name specialty stores, old shopping malls, and a variety of Chengdu's delicious snacks, which will definitely make your mouth water.
Dining:
Yangxi Line food street has long been known throughout the country, is the most representative of Chengdu's food street, brand-name restaurants, high school and low-grade a variety of Chinese food and hot pot. Visitors can go here to look for food.
Accommodation:
Considering that you will be leaving the next day, for the convenience of traveling, tourists can choose to stay in the hotels around Xinnanmen Bus Station, or the hotels around Chengdu Railway Station.
Tips:
Chengdu is famous for its bars, which are very suitable for the fashion needs of young people. Bars are usually located in the downtown area, most notably along Renmin South Road and Yangshi Street West. On your last night in Chengdu, why don't you go to a bar for a fashionable experience?
Leishan
Chengdu