Chongqing Main City → Liangping Shuanggui Lake National Wetland Park 2-Day 1-Night Self-Driving Travel Guide

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Here is a tailor-made guide by travel blogger Yue Luo Di Qi Zhou for you—— 🌿 Chongqing Main City → Liangping Shuanggui Lake National Wetland Park 2-Day 1-Night Self-Driving Travel Guide｜All-inclusive Budget of 900 RMB > "At Shuanggui Lake, time slows down, and the heart calms." > — A traveler who once captured egrets skimming the water at dawn --- ✅ Itinerary Overview (2 days 1 night · Self-driving independent travel) Time Schedule ------ ---------- Day 1 Morning Depart from Chongqing Main City → Drive to Liangping (about 2.5 hours) Day 1 Noon Check in at lakeside homestay + taste Liangping specialty lunch Day 1 Afternoon Stroll around Shuanggui Lake National Wetland Park (lake loop greenway + birdwatching boardwalk) Day 1 Evening Rest at lakeside café / shoot sunset silhouettes Day 2 Morning Visit the Zen ancestral temple [Shuanggui Hall] or explore Huashi Ancient Village Day 2 Noon Have another bowl of authentic shredded chicken cold noodles, pack some dried tofu Day 2 Afternoon On the way back, optionally stop by the entrance of Baili Bamboo Sea → Return to Chongqing --- 💰 Budget Details (Total: ¥898 ≈ ¥900) Item Cost Description ------ ------ --------- Fuel + Toll Fees ¥300 Round trip about 320 km, estimated fuel consumption for SUV/sedan Accommodation ¥368 Recommended comfortable homestay or hotel standard room for 1 night (e.g., Qixiao · Luyexianzong, Hilton Garden Inn, etc.) Meals (for 2) ¥180 Includes 3 main meals + 1 breakfast + snacks and drinks (recommended wooden bucket rice, Zhang Duck, shredded chicken cold noodles) Attraction Tickets ¥40 Shuanggui Lake free; Shuanggui Hall ticket 20 RMB/person × 2 Parking + Miscellaneous ¥10 Free parking at scenic spots and hotels, reserved for emergencies Total ¥898 Precisely controlled, slight surplus, no hidden costs >✅ Tip: For solo travelers, choose hostel beds or carpool to share fuel costs, budget can be reduced to under ¥600. --- 🚗 Self-Driving Route Guide - Starting point: Any location in Chongqing Main City (recommended to enter from Hongqihegou or Inner Ring Expressway) - Navigation settings: 🔹 First stop: "Liangping Shuanggui Lake National Wetland Park South Gate" 🔹 Second stop: "Liangping Qixiao · Luyexianzong Homestay" or "Shuanggui Hall" - Driving route: G50 Huyu Expressway → Transfer to S22 Liangzhong Expressway → Exit at Liangping West/Liangping North → About 10 minutes to the scenic area - Driving time: About 2 hours 30 minutes (depending on traffic) - Scenery along the way: Passing through the Mingyue Mountain tunnel group, the layered green mountains outside the window look like a painting --- 🏞️ Must-Visit Attractions 1. Shuanggui Lake National Wetland Park (Free) -📍 Recommended entrances: South Gate or West Entrance (near parking lot) -🌟 Highlights: - The lake loop trail is about 8 km long (can bike or walk) - Birdwatching boardwalk allows observation of rare water birds like egrets, herons, and kingfishers - The reflection of the "Zhiye Square" bridge is stunning, a must-shoot for photography lovers - Summer lotus blooms, autumn reeds sway, beautiful scenery all year round 2. Shuanggui Hall (Ticket 20 RMB/person) - Southwest Zen ancestral temple, known as "the head of the Southwest forest monasteries" - Built in early Qing Dynasty, with flourishing incense and solemn, simple architecture - You can sit quietly to listen to the bell, experiencing the Zen life of "a single pure thought" 3. Huashi Ancient Village (Optional, 15 minutes drive from Shuanggui Lake) - Ming Dynasty military site, built on a mountain with broad views - Climb to the top for a panoramic view of Liangping Plain - Suitable for visitors who enjoy history, culture, and light hiking --- 🍜 Food Checklist Name Recommended Shop Price per Person Specialty ------ ----------------- ------ -------- Liangping Shredded Chicken Cold Noodles Old Street Entrance ¥12 Spicy, fresh, and fragrant, noodles chewy Zhang Duck Main Store (Liangshan Avenue) ¥35/whole Rich braised flavor, vacuum packed for takeaway Yuan Yi Dried Tofu Street Stall ¥5-10 Handmade pressed, full of five-spice flavor Wooden Bucket Steamed Rice Farmhouse Restaurant ¥25 Soft and glutinous rice, paired with cured meat and steamed vegetables very satisfying >🛍️ Souvenir Suggestions: Vacuum-packed Zhang Duck (¥45), dried tofu gift box (¥30), Liangping pomelo tea (¥20) --- 🏡 Accommodation Recommendations (Best Value) Name Type Price (with breakfast) Features ------ ------ ----------------- -------- Qixiao · Luyexianzong Designer Homestay From ¥368 Lake view rooms, Instagram style, pet-friendly Hilton Garden Inn Chain Brand Around ¥400 New facilities, good service, convenient parking Liangping Impression Hotel Budget From ¥268 Good location, walking distance to old street >🔔 Note: Weekend rooms are tight, recommend booking 3 days in advance! --- 📸 Blogger’s Secret Photo Spots 1. Early morning 6:30-7:00｜East bank dam of Shuanggui Lake → Mist covers the lake, occasional fishing boats pass by, dreamlike 2. Evening 18:00-18:40｜Zhiye Square Arch Bridge → Sunset sets, bridge shadow reflects in water, backlit silhouettes full of poetry 3. Lotus Pond Listening to Rain Pavilion｜Summer only → White and pink lotuses dot the green waves, breeze stirs, every step blooms lotus --- 🎒 Travel Tips - ✅ Recommend departure before 7 AM to avoid city exit peak traffic - ✅ Bring camera, sun hat, mosquito repellent, thermos (for tea, more enjoyable) - ✅ Swimming, fishing, and barbecuing are prohibited in the wetland park, please visit responsibly - ✅ Shared bikes available for lake loop (scan code to use, ¥5/hour) - ✅ If time allows, detour on return to [Baili Bamboo Sea · Lieshen Village] to stay an extra hour --- 🌟 Conclusion This is a light trip under a thousand yuan that lets you escape the urban hustle and enter a world where lake scenery and millennia-old Zen intertwine. No need to travel far to Tibet or rush to Dali—just 150 km east of Chongqing lies a place where your soul can take a holiday. 📍 I am travel blogger Yue Luo Di Qi Zhou, focused on discovering the beauty of Bashu. Follow me, next trip, I’ll take you to Youyang to see the Peach Blossom Spring. --- 📌 Safety Reminder: Follow traffic rules, avoid fatigue driving; protect the environment, please take your trash with you. Wish you a smooth journey and return full of memories! 🚗💨