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Sichuan's Little Sanya: A 200 Yuan Day Trip Guide to Xichang's Qionghai Lake

🚗 Transportation Guide - High-speed train: Chengdu → Xichang (approx. 3 hours, 149 yuan) - Bus: Take Bus 106 from Xichang West Station directly to Qionghai Lake (2 yuan) - Rental: Bicycles (20 yuan/day) or electric scooters (50 yuan/day) available at the scenic area entrance 🎫 Ticket Fees ▫️ Qionghai Wetland Park: Free entry ▫️ Xiaoyucun Pier: Boat ride 30 yuan/person (must-try!) 📝 Itinerary 🌅 Morning: Lakeside Cycling - Rent a bike and ride along the route from "Bird-Watching Island Wetland → Moonlight Scenery Town," stopping to snap photos at the viral reed marshes - Pass by "Qionghai Park" for free sky-mirror reflection shots 🍜 Lunch: Firepot BBQ - Recommended: "Li Xiaochang Specialty BBQ" (50 yuan/person), must-order small intestines and drunken shrimp ⛵ Afternoon: Boat Ride + Sunset - Take a wooden boat ride from Xiaoyucun Pier (30 yuan) - Hike up "Lushan Mountain" for a panoramic view of Qionghai Lake (5 yuan entry to Guangfu Temple) - Arrive at "Golden Scale Beach" by 18:00 for a breathtaking sunset (free) 💰 Expense Breakdown ✔️ Transport: 149 yuan round-trip train + 4 yuan bus ✔️ Food: 50 yuan BBQ + 10 yuan snacks ✔️ Activities: 20 yuan bike rental + 30 yuan boat ticket Total: Approx. 200 yuan 💡 Pro Tips 1️⃣ Sunscreen! The plateau UV rays are intense 2️⃣ Arrive before 7 AM to catch Qionghai's morning mist 3️⃣ Book weekend tickets early to avoid sold-out seats A soul-soothing getaway for the price of a hotpot meal – perfect for students! #XichangTravel #BudgetTravel #QionghaiChecklist
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Posted: Jun 5, 2025
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