When is the best time to visit Qionghai?

The best time to visit Qionghai: Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture has a subtropical monsoon climate. The four seasons are not distinct in most areas, but because Liangshan Prefecture is located in the transition zone from the Sichuan Basin to the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, the terrain within the jurisdiction is complex and diverse. Therefore, its climate differences are reflected in the three-dimensional differences in the landforms. "One mountain has four seasons". The phenomenon is very common. The dry warm season is obvious, with warm winters and cool summers. The sunshine in the dry season is long, and the annual average temperature is 14°C to 17°C. The best time to travel is from November each year to March of the following year. At this time, the climate is warm and rainy, and there is no obvious disastrous weather, making it suitable for travel. In the summer half of the year, from April to October every year, there is more rain, which is often the season when mudslides and flash floods occur. However, the most unique local Yi Torch Festival (every September) falls in this season, so many people go there because of its popularity. Visitors should pay more attention to local weather conditions.

Qionghai is the second largest freshwater lake in Sichuan Province. It is 7 kilometers away from the center of Xichang. It lies at the northeastern foothills of Lushan Mountain and the north side of Luoji Mountain. One of the top ten scenic spots. Qionghai has clear and transparent water and covers an area of ??about 31 square kilometers. Qionghai is like some highland lakes in my country. It is famous for its tranquility. The scenery changes in four seasons. In spring, the sky is bright and the water is blue. The top and bottom are blue. A vast wave of light shines in the green fields of Cangshan Mountain. Boats are sailing on the blue waves, and people are swimming in the painting. On the shore The willow eyebrows and peach cheeks are on the side, and the swallow language is murmuring. In summer, the lake is full of water, the clouds are dazzling, and the mountain temple fishing village complements each other. In autumn, the sky is high and the air is crisp, the clouds are setting and the owl is alone, and the autumn water is long, making people linger and forget to leave.

In winter, the sky is clear and the water is bright, with red maples and green cypresses reflecting on the lake surface. The wind picked up in the afternoon and the waves surged like white geese playing on the waves. The alluring scenery of Qionghai and the bright moon in Xichang at night create a poetic feeling about Moonrise over Qiongchi. For example, the famous Italian traveler Marco Polo praised the scenery after visiting Qionghai and was very excited. He wrote in his travel diary "Marco Polo's Travels": Beautiful blue water, lush grass, abundant fish, and pearls. It is huge and beautiful. Its climate and tranquility are far better than those of the Mediterranean. It is really the Pearl of the Orient. For another example, Zhu Qi, the former professor of Central University, wrote after his trip to Qionghai: I have boated on the West Lake, drummed in Dongting, crossed Taihu Lake, and climbed to Poyang. I felt that Dongting was majestic, Poyang was majestic, Taihu was deep and beautiful, Xizi was rich in makeup, and Qiongchi was Each one has its own merits, Qiongchi is especially famous for its tranquility. The scenery of Qionghai can be seen from this.

Qionghai not only has beautiful scenery, but also has many wonderful folklores, which further highlight its mystery and beauty. For example, it is recorded in Li Ying's "Gaizhou Ji" and "Taiping Yulan". .

There are more than 40 kinds of fish in Qionghai Lake, including unique white fish, carp, prawns, crabs, etc. In late autumn and early winter, 19 kinds of migratory birds come here with their families to spend the winter. There are attractions such as Qionghai Park, Qionghai Hotel, Xinshatan Fishing Village, Lotus Pond, Moon Bay, Sunshine Resort, Rosa Rose Garden, Qinglong Temple, Laohai Pavilion Ruins, Walnut Village Ornamental Garden and Provincial Sports Commission Water Sports School on the lakeside.