Tourism near Xichang

Xichang, a this beautiful city in Sichuan Province, has many amazing scenic spots. Here are some recommended punch-in attractions:

1. Qionghai: Qionghai is one of the most famous scenic spots in Xichang and one of the largest plateau lakes in China. The lake is crystal clear, surrounded by mountains and magnificent scenery. You can walk by the lake, enjoy the scenery of the lake and mountains, and take a boat trip to visit the island on the lake.

Xichang satellite launch center: As an important base of China's space industry, xichang satellite launch center is an exciting place. You can visit the launch site, learn about the history and development of China's space flight, and watch the spectacular scene of rocket launch.

3. Hongyuan Grassland: The Hongyuan Grassland located in Xichang City is a vast pasture and is known as "Argentine of China". There are endless grasslands, running cattle and sheep, blue sky and white clouds. You can ride horses or walk across the grasslands and feel the beauty of nature.

4. Xichang Ancient City: Xichang Ancient City is a well-preserved ancient city with a long history and unique architectural style. You can stroll in the ancient city, enjoy the ancient architecture and traditional culture, and taste the local food.

5. Yalong River Grand Canyon: Yalong River Grand Canyon is a natural landscape near Xichang, known as the "Grand Canyon of the East". There are steep canyons, swift rivers and magnificent waterfalls, where you can go rafting, hiking and other outdoor activities and feel the power of nature.

6. Xichang Torch Festival: Every year on June 24th of the lunar calendar, Xichang will hold a grand Torch Festival. This is a traditional folk festival. People will light torches, dance, sing and set off fireworks to celebrate the harvest and pray for good luck. If you can come to Xichang at this time, you must not miss this lively festival.

Xichang Lushan forest

Features of scenic spots:

Quiet environment, Buddhist holy land. In the course of running the mountain, you will pass through many temples, mainly burning incense and praying for blessings, enjoying the scenery along the way, and having a lot of food and fun on the way. After reaching the top of the mountain, you can overlook Qionghai.

Introduction of scenic spots

Feel that there are more than 10 ancient temples built in Han, Tang, Ming and Qing Dynasties, such as Guangfu Temple, Sanjiao Temple, Mengduan Temple, Zushi Temple, Guanyin Pavilion, Wangmu Temple, Qingyang Palace, Yuhuang Temple and Wuzu Temple, which are owned by Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism respectively. Although religious rules and philosophical thoughts are different, they can live in harmony in a mountain for thousands of years and spread their own religions, which is rare and unique in the country.

Lushan Mountain, also known as Frog Mountain, is located 5 kilometers south of Xichang, near Qionghai Mountain, which rises from the ground. With the momentum of "half supporting the lonely, Ningcheng painting screen" and Qionghai, it constitutes one of the major scenic spots in southwest Sichuan, and is known as "the scenic spot in south Sichuan". On the south bank of Qionghai, 5 kilometers south of Xichang, it is one of the provincial scenic spots in Sichuan. Lushan elevation is 2317 meters. It faces Qionghai in the east, Anning River in the west, Xichang in the north and Luoji Mountain in the south. The ancient trees on the mountain are towering, and the pine trees are flourishing. The ancients used "pine wind and water moon" to describe the scenery of Lushan Qionghai, that is, the pine of Lushan, the wind of Anning River, the water of Qionghai and the moon of Xichang.

Traffic route:

Connected with Qionghai Scenic Area, the two places can be visited together, and you can take bus No.22 to Qionghai.

Seiryuji

Features of scenic spots:

Surrounded by mountains and rivers, with convenient transportation, it is a good place for tourism and leisure.

Introduction of scenic spots

Seiryuji in Xichang, founded in the 45th year of Wanli in Ming Dynasty (AD 1617), is the most legendary place in Qionghai.

Here in Seiryuji, looking west, Lushan Mountain is the place where the sun sets, where Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism share the same mountain. There is also a popular folk story here: Xiaoqinglong, the fourth prince of the Dragon King in the East China Sea, always sees the ancient Qiongdu during the drought season, and the people built the Seiryuji here to sacrifice and support his icon in memory of him. All of these, together into the legendary Seiryuji.

It is not only a legend, but also an excellent place to see the sea from the heights around Qionghai. Looking at it, it has a broad vision and a panoramic view. Especially when the sun sets, watching the sea here, the whole sea surface and sky are rendered into an intoxicating rosy glow by the afterglow, which is beautiful and spectacular. Here, you can see the sea in the summer rain, and you can also see the colorful colors such as red, black and green, which are very beautiful.

There is a tourist and leisure area of nearly 90,000 square meters in the lowest part of Seiryuji, which consists of Qinghe Beach Bathing Area, Xiaoqinghe Wild Fun Camping Area, small seaside attractions, hiking trails, wind and rain corridors and other functional areas. Here, you can stroll along the river, stroll along the beach, or play in the water, miss the magic of Qinglong, and then listen to the faint sound of bells in Seiryuji, which is a good place to relax and taste the tranquility and elegance of Qionghai.

Traffic route:

Take No.106 bus to Seiryuji, or take a taxi.