3 Days & 2 Nights Family Trip to Xichang! A Breezy Summer Escape Like the Hit Drama

Beat the heat with this relaxed itinerary for a perfect family summer getaway in Xichang! —— Day1️⃣: 3-hour train from Chengdu South, arriving at Xichang West Station at 12:30pm Taxi to Qionghai 17° (about ¥30+) 🍲 Yanggang Restaurant We randomly chose this decade-old local favorite without checking reviews – their eel noodles were unexpectedly amazing! Highly recommended at ¥50/person 🧡 Evening stroll at Jianchang Ancient Town Spent 2 hours exploring with kids. While too tired to reach Mingdian Street, we discovered a charming courtyard (📍 Ancient City Lanyuan) opposite Liangshan Daily – serving delicious BBQ with warm hospitality and complimentary homemade rice wine! ¥60/person —— Day2️⃣: Morning photoshoot by the "sea" 📷 Taxi to Qionghai Hotel 👓 All popular photo spots are nearby, including the "Jeju Island-inspired" Moonlight Town and Tingtao Town PS: Professional photographers available nearby (¥10/photo until satisfaction) Afternoon🍸 Zhang's Old House Cafe A uniquely artistic cafe preserving traditional architecture with vibrant wall paintings – their coffee is unforgettable! Evening🍢 Hu Sige BBQ A local hotspot with authentic flavors (though quite smoky). Luckily, the open-air setup helps. ¥60/person ——— Day3️⃣ Qionghai Panorama + Cycling + Beach Taxi to Lushan entrance with two options: 1️⃣ Take cable car & slideway (free for kids under 1.3m) for panoramic views and monkey watching 🙉. Expect 1hr queues (longer on holidays). The mountain isn't high – consider hiking up then sliding down 2️⃣ Rent bikes (¥20/half-day) for 3km lakeside ride 🚲 to Silver Scale Beach 🌴 or Daban Village ❌ Avoid snack shops opposite Lushan – strange-tasting rice cakes and undercooked fried rice ——— Accommodation: We experienced two contrasting styles (adjacent for easy switching): ✔️ Day1: Qionghai Wetland Mercure Hotel Great value (¥300-400) with premium breakfast and bedding quality ✓ Day2: Junting Qionghai General's Mansion Designer rooms with private courtyards & soaking pools. Highlight: exquisite vegetarian meals by their beautiful pool 💦🏊‍♂️