Head to the "April Snow Sea" of Chinese Fringe Trees

🚗Jixiangyuan Hotel → Jianchuan Sangling Village Chinese Fringe Tree Guide In April, Sangling Village's century-old Chinese fringe trees are covered in white blossoms, resembling "April snow"❄️ when the wind blows. Starting from the Jixiangyuan International Hotel (Xianghe Commercial Plaza Branch) in Lijiang Ancient City, here's how to easily experience this stunning sea of flowers! 🚗 Transportation Guide 1️⃣ Self-driving/Car Rental • Navigate to "Jianchuan Sangling Village," approx. 110 km, 1.5 hrs drive (Dali Expressway + county road, approx. CNY 40 toll). • Car rentals offer flexibility for roadside photo ops along the scenic route. 2️⃣ Bus Transfer • Lijiang Bus Station → Jianchuan Bus Station (approx. 2 hrs, CNY 50), then taxi to Sangling Village (7 km, CNY 20). • Limited bus schedules, check times in advance (last bus around 5pm). 3️⃣ Carpool/Charter • Inquire at the hotel front desk or carpool spots in the ancient city, CNY 40-60 per person, convenient round trip. 🌸 Flower Viewing & Photography Guide 1️⃣ Huanglongtan Core Area • Must-see! 3 century-old Chinese fringe trees by the water, with blossoms covering the lake surface—dreamy! • Photo spots: Capture reflections from the wooden walkway, take portraits by the lakeside rocks, frame shots with the arch bridge. 2️⃣ Ganlongtan Hidden Gem • Fewer crowds, beautiful scenery, early morning mist creates a mystical ambiance. Use a reflector for stunning backlit hair shots. 3️⃣ Ancient Village Alleys • White walls and black tiles + falling white blossoms, capture the charm of "opening the door to flowers," especially by the old well. 4️⃣ Creative Ideas • Bring a bamboo basket/straw hat for picnic-style photos; capture falling blossoms, use slow shutter speed for "snowflake" trails. 🍜 Food Guide ✅ Jianchuan • Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture Three-Course Meal: Stewed Chicken + Braised Chicken + Fried Rainbow Potatoes, "Diannan Renjia" restaurant is authentic! ✅ Clay Pot Rice Noodles: Sour papaya soup base with Jianchuan tofu, Pingji Restaurant, around CNY 15 per person. ✅ Snack Trio: Freshly baked Rushan cheese (CNY 5), Perilla plums (CNY 8/bag), Crispy buckwheat pancakes (CNY 3), grab them from the village stalls. ⏰ Best Viewing Period Mid-April to early May, blooming period is only about 20 days! Check with the hotel or villagers before heading out. 📌 Handy Tips ✔️ Light-colored clothing (white/pink/blue) looks best, add a folk-style shawl for extra flair! ✔️ Bring mosquito repellent + folding chair for breaks, especially during peak season. ✔️ Nearby attractions: Shaxi Ancient Town (30 min drive), Shibaoshan Grottoes (40 min). ✔️ Fewer crowds before 8am or after 5pm, avoid midday sun. Step into a real-life "fairyland," Save this guide and have a spring date with the Chinese fringe trees!✨