[2025 Xichang Hotels] Travel Guide for Orange Hotel (Xichang Qionghai 17du Huoba Square) (Updated Jul)

⚠️Preparation • Documents: Bring valid IDs like ID card for ticket purchase and entry. • Clothing: Xichang has changeable weather. Even in summer, pack light outerwear like long-sleeved shirts or thin jackets. • Other items: Prepare sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, power banks, etc. Bring cameras if you want to capture special moments. 🚗Transportation Guide 1️⃣• Public transport: Take the dedicated tourist bus from Xichang city's tourist distribution center to the launch center (about 1 hour). 2️⃣• Self-drive: Exit at Mianning Manshuiwan Toll Station on Luhuang Expressway, then follow directions to Shaba and Zeyuan (about 20km total). 3️⃣• Chartered car: Available for 200-300 RMB, offering more flexible scheduling. 🎫Ticket Info Ticket price is around 110 RMB, including shuttle service and guided tour. Available on-site or via online travel platforms (some may offer discounts). 🌟Attractions ✅• Launch Tower: View the towering launch structure up close from observation decks, learn about launch procedures. ✅• Chang'e Project Exhibition Hall: Displays China's lunar exploration achievements, including 1:1 Yutu lunar rover model. ✅• Space Culture Wall: Chronicles China's aerospace development and Xichang's launch mission history. 🎮Experiences ✅• 9D Space & Deep-sea VR: Simulate rocket launch, space travel, moon landing, and Earth return from first-person perspective. ⚠️Important Notes • Book 3 days in advance. Follow staff instructions during visit - no unauthorized wandering. • Flammables/weapons prohibited. • Launch missions may affect opening hours - check official notices. 🏨Accommodation We recommend staying in Xichang downtown for better transport/dining options: Orange Hotel Xichang (Qionghai Torch Square Branch) 🍊 ✅• Prime location: Near Torch Square (convenient for cultural show "A Re Niu") and Jianchang Ancient Town, with good bus connections. ✅• Thoughtful service: Attentive staff provides prompt assistance and local recommendations.

Xichang food guide 🔥 Xichang food that foodies must try ⬇️ must bookmark low 1⃣Poached potatoes The way to eat potatoes like this is really special. Poke a hole to stuff the filling into it. It's full of spicy filling of fish licorice. It's super satisfying to bite into it! 2⃣ Large Pot Spicy Potatoes (One Ring Road Store) Those who like spicy food will fall in love with this place. I love fried potatoes! The spicy and sour, fried stinky tofu with chili noodles is great, the fried chicken wings are really delicious, I have to order a few skewers every time! 3⃣ Wind Xin Ling Tilapia The taste of bubble pepper just smells mouth water, fish meat is sour and spicy very appetizing, snow konjac absorbs full of soup a bite of a cool 💰 40 dollars / pound, there are 8 flavors, the boss is very kind, and invited us to eat ice cream and snacks, really good! I will cry if this place closes down😭 4⃣ Shu thousand sign string string The skewers I have eaten N times are almost the same as the bottom of the pot I ate in Chongqing. The butter is very rich and unrivaled in Xichang! Coriander Beef Trust me! Carry more! I have a lot every time! 🫣 Pork skin! The pork skin is so soft and sticky! 🏨 Accommodation recommendation Orange Hotel (Qionghai 17 Degrees Branch) The environment is comfortable, the service is attentive, and most importantly, there is plenty of good food around. It is simply the first choice for foodies.

A must-visit market in Xichang🥗 🌿 Living in Orange, strolling through Nantan Market | The perfect collision of Xichang fireworks 📍In the early morning, we set off from the Orange Hotel🏨 and plunged into the fireworks of the South Altar✨ Today, I want to take you to a more "wild" place - Nam Tan Market. As one of the largest street markets in Xichang, the early morning at Nantan is always lively like a market that never ends. 🍄[South Forum Must-Buy List] ✅ Wild mushrooms: matsutake mushrooms, chicken joints, beef liver mushrooms, the stall owner will enthusiastically teach you how to distinguish whether "see hand green" is poisonous (these two days the types of mushrooms are still relatively few). ✅ Bee chrysalis: lively jumping bandages, locals say fried is the most fragrant, but I'm shrinking sand hahaha ✅ Purple water chestnut + pumpkin tip: Xichang specialty wild vegetables, cooking soup and stir-fry are fresh to drop eyebrows. ✅ Cool Mountain Snow Yogurt: Available at the entrance of the market, with fire pot barbecue is great (back to the hotel supper just right!). Fruit must-buy list⬇️ Blueberries 🫐: very sweet and big (the point is very cheap, I buy those only ten dollars a catty) Jufeng Grape🍇: Locally produced in Xichang, very sweet, very strong grape flavor. 🏨 Tired of shopping? Orange Hotel waiting for you to come back, carrying the loot back to the hotel, ten minutes drive. 🔹 Qionghai 17 Degree Night Market Strategy: After shopping at the market, go to the next night market at night to grab skewers, perfect closed loop. 📸 Food check-in Tips Hurry early or late: the mushrooms in the south are the freshest in June-September, arrive before 7 o'clock to grab the "head water goods" (now there are wild head water mushrooms, the soup is super fragrant) 🍄

As Sichuan's "Little Spring City," Xichang not only boasts the beautiful scenery of Qionghai Lake and Lu Mountain but also hides a food scene that will make your mouth water! This guide combines recommendations from local foodies and real dining experiences to help you enjoy authentic Xichang flavors while avoiding overhyped tourist traps! Save this now to unlock a food lover's paradise! 🍜【Must-Try Food Recommendations】 1️⃣ Breakfast: The Joy of Slurping Noodles Xichang mornings begin with a bowl of rice noodles! Recommended is Yiqingyuan Rice Noodles on Mashuihe Street, a 30-year-old establishment with rich beef broth, chewy rice noodles, paired with mint leaves and pickled vegetables—soul-satisfying in one bite! For something lighter, try the chicken fire thread rice cake, with ham strips + chicken soup + sticky rice cakes, so delicious it'll make your eyebrows fall off. 2️⃣ Snacks: Street Food Atmosphere Liangfen & Juanfen: Old Brand Liangfen at Pangge Skewers offers tangy and spicy pea jelly that whets the appetite, while rolled rice sheets wrapped with cucumber strips and fish mint are refreshing and cut through greasiness. Fried Potatoes: Crispy outside, tender inside, dipped in chili powder or fish mint sauce—happiness for just 5 yuan per serving! Xu Guokui: The king of long lines in Jianchang Ancient Town! Sweet guokui is crispy outside and soft inside, while the oil twist pastry is fragrant and crunchy. Remember to eat them while they're hot! 3️⃣ Main Meals: A Feast of Hearty Meat Dishes Fire Basin BBQ: Locals strongly recommend Chen Xiaochang's specialty fire basin BBQ, with chewy, caramelized intestines and pork belly wrapped in lettuce—a perfect combination! The Fishing Village BBQ by Qionghai Lake specializes in lake-fresh seafood; don't miss the grilled fish slices and drunken shrimp. Yi Ethnic Cuisine: Tuotuo meat (large chunks of meat) is satisfying, while Lianjia Cai (bean curd soup) is tangy and appetizing. Pair with buckwheat pancakes for an authentic ethnic experience. Lamb Soup Pot: Milky white broth with fresh seasonal vegetables, the perfect choice to warm your stomach in autumn and winter. 【Food Streets & Popular Spots】 1️⃣ Jianchang Ancient Town: Explore Ming and Qing dynasty architecture during the day, visit Xu Guokui and Pangge Skewers at night, experiencing the fusion of history and cuisine. 2️⃣ Fishing Village BBQ Street: A lively food paradise by Qionghai Lake, enjoy grilled shellfish and drunken shrimp with cold beer while enjoying the lake breeze during your late-night snack. 3️⃣ Hangtian North Road Food City: One-stop dining for Sichuan and Yi cuisine, including spicy chicken, tuotuo meat, and bamboo tube chicken—enter at your own risk if you have decision paralysis! 4️⃣ Renmin Street Food Alley: Cold shrimp, pea jelly, oil tea—a hidden gem where you can eat your fill for just 10 yuan. ⚠️【Warning Guide】 Be cautious with trendy spots: "East Gate doormoon" in Jianchang Ancient Town has inflated ratings but disappointing dishes! For authentic Yi cuisine, local farmhouse restaurants are recommended. Hu Sige Net BBQ: Long wait times and ordinary taste; better to choose Hongjie BBQ or Li Xiaochang for better value. Drunken Shrimp: While fresh, Qionghai drunken shrimp has a strong fishy taste; consider having it with condiments or choosing the cooked version. 📝【Practical Tips】 Transportation: 3-hour high-speed train from Chengdu, city taxi starting fare is 6 yuan, electric bikes available for rent around Qionghai Lake (50 yuan/day). 🏠Accommodation: Located at 48 Sanchakou East Road, Xichang ✨ Huazhu's "LIVE 3.0" mid-to-high-end line featuring "Happy Dining·Happy Travel·Happy Stay" healthy travel philosophy. Smart rooms + free parking + 24h butler service. Excellent value! Xichang's food scene is hidden in the alleyways and along the evening breeze of Qionghai Lake. Take this guide and experience the flavors of Liangshan! ✨

| Real Stay Feedback from Ordinary Travelers. Last weekend, I discovered a very down-to-earth hotel in Xichang city, located in a residential area on Sanchakou East Road. As an ordinary traveler, I stayed for two nights. Here are my actual feelings: Living Experience Ramblings The room was more spacious than I expected, and I especially liked the small balcony. In the morning, I could see dried radish on the roof of the building opposite, and in the evening, I could sit in the wicker chair and hear the hawkers downstairs packing up. The mattress was of medium firmness (I later saw the label and realized it was a well-known brand), and I, who am usually a light sleeper, actually slept through the night. Surrounding Exploration Diary Leaving from the back door of the hotel and walking for ten minutes along the old street lined with plane trees, you will come across a steaming soy milk and fried dough stick stall. I tested walking to the north gate of Qionghai Wetland, which took about 25 minutes. Along the way, you can also pass by a local farmers market. The biggest surprise was the unnamed noodle restaurant down two alleys, where the owner's homemade pickled radish was especially refreshing. Practical Facilities Tested I used all three dryers in the laundry room, and a cotton coat can be dried in two hours. Although the gym is not big, I could still use the treadmill when I went at 10pm. I noticed that there were direct drinking fountains on each floor, and I met several mothers making milk powder for their children while getting water. Heartwarming Little Details The warm towel handed by the front desk upon check-in was very timely (it happened to be a rainy day), and they helped pack the unfinished oranges when I checked out. The book corner in the lobby was interesting. I found two copies of "Chinese National Geography" from 2017, which made me sit and read for half an hour. Personal Summary: The non-slip mat in the shower room is a bit old, so it is recommended to bring your own slippers. The local hand-painted map in the elevator is more intuitive than mobile phone navigation. The sound insulation is average, so if you are sensitive to noise, it is recommended to ask for a room facing away from the street. The Americano from the coffee machine in the lobby is a bit weak, suitable for people who don't drink coffee often. One of the socks I hung on the balcony was blown away by the wind, and the cleaning lady helped me find it in the flower bed. Overall, this place doesn't have the aloofness of a luxury hotel, but rather feels like a well-equipped staff dormitory. It is suitable for ordinary travelers like me who spend the day walking around and just want to rest quietly at night. If I had to pick a flaw, it would probably be the constant smell of the neighboring beef noodle takeout in the hallway.