Is Sichuan only beautiful in western Sichuan? Do you know about the beautiful scenery + food + vacation route from Shimian Mianning to Xichang?

With the advent of autumn and winter, the Chengdu Plain is covered by thick clouds most of the time. Therefore, going out to bask in the sun and see the blue sky has become the desire of many people in autumn and winter. The average daily temperature in winter is about 20 degrees. Xichang naturally became everyone's favorite.

Some people say that life requires relaxation, and this is not true when traveling. After a long time, you will find that the masochistic hiking trip makes people tired, while the purely hedonistic vacation trip makes people tired. Only the combination of the two is colorful and unforgettable.

Going to Xichang in autumn and winter is actually a route that combines bathing in hot springs, walking around mountains and lakes, and enjoying delicious food. I would like to share it with you!

Asbestos Caike Hot Spring is not particularly famous. It was first known to the outside world by Donkey Long who hiked Gongga Snow Mountain. In recent years, it has gradually become known to the outside world with the promotion of Douyin. Caoke Hot Spring is located in Caoke Tibetan Township. It is a natural radon hot spring. Soaking in the hot spring on the first day of your trip is the most relaxing!

Tips: Although the hot spring resorts in Caoke are not as luxurious as those around Chengdu, the basic facilities are still relatively complete and the prices are affordable!

Caoke Tibetan Township is very close to Bawang Sea, only about 30 kilometers away. You can drive to Bawang Sea the next day, go on a light hike to exercise your body and mind, feel the virgin forest and nature, and then return Go to the hotel to soak in a hot spring to relieve fatigue.

Bawanghai is the lowest altitude lake on the Gongga Snow Mountain Ring. It is very niche, primitive and undeveloped, and is very popular among hiking enthusiasts around Gongga Mountain.

After soaking in hot springs for two days, on the third day I felt refreshed and drove to Mianning Yele Lake, where I stayed by the lake, either camping or staying in a hotel. Here, you can watch the clouds rolling in the afternoon, the sunset in the evening, and the stars in the sky at night!

Yele Lake, also known as Yele Reservoir, is a very niche attraction located in Yele Township, Mianning County, Sichuan, and belongs to the Yele Nature Reserve. Because it is more than 2,600 meters above sea level, it has the scenery of a plateau lake. In addition, this place is located in the remote mountains of Liangshan, where Yi compatriots live, and almost no tourists visit, so it retains an almost original natural style. Friends who like slow travel can stay here for two more days and slowly experience the tranquility and peace of Yele Lake.

After watching the sunrise at Yele Lake in the morning, you can drive to Xichang. After staying in Yele Lake, which is far away from the hustle and bustle, it is quiet and simple. Today, it is particularly beautiful to come to Xichang to experience the bustling fireworks on earth. After arriving in Xichang, you can treat your stomach well. You can choose from the famous Xichang BBQ or the delicious Xichang River delicacies. After enjoying the delicious food, you can go to Qionghai Beach for a walk. When you arrive at Qionghai, you will find that this urban wetland park is also particularly enchanting and charming.

After resting in Xichang, you can visit Luoji Mountain and Jiujiuli Hot Spring Waterfall on the fifth day.

Luoji Mountain is known as the sister mountain of Mount Emei and has very beautiful scenery. Jiujiuli Hot Spring Waterfall is the largest hot spring waterfall in the world and is known as "the most beautiful hot spring in the world" and "the most beautiful hot spring tourist attraction in China".

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On the sixth day, you can choose to return to Chengdu. Of course, if time permits, you can also stay in Xichang for a few more days to enjoy the fun of slow travel.