The Pearl of Western Sichuan Tourism - Xichang

Xichang, the capital of Liangshan Prefecture in Sichuan Province, is a beautiful county-level city not far from Chengdu, with comprehensive transportation facilities such as high-speed rail and airports. Xichang is located in the valley of the Hengduan Mountains, with a mild climate, no severe heat in summer and no severe cold in winter. It is a place where people in the Sichuan Basin often go to escape the cold in winter, and it can be called the backyard of Sichuan. The long history, rich culture, and beautiful scenery of Xichang itself make it a dazzling tourist pearl in Western Sichuan. The beauty of Xichang lies first in its natural scenery. Located between Lushan and Qionghai, Xichang, like Dali, is also a plateau city where 'mountains and seas depend on each other'. Whether overlooking Qionghai from Lushan or looking at Lushan from the shore of Qionghai, this mountain and sea form the most charming scenery line of Xichang. Xichang has not wasted these unique tourism resources, and has made great efforts to build the Lushan Qionghai Scenic Spot, making it a natural park. Climbing Lushan and circling Qionghai are essential tourism projects for Xichang. The scenery of Xichang is not only here. In the mountains not far south of Xichang City, there is a mountain that is as famous as Emei Mountain - Luoji Mountain. This mountain range has a large number of glacial landforms, peaks that pierce the blue sky, and wide U-shaped valleys, which show the powerful erosion of glaciers with a grand momentum. What is most attractive is the glacial lakes scattered among the Luoji Mountains. These large and small lakes, either blue and clear, or yellow and bright, are like gems scattered in the mountains, showing the beautiful side of the glacial landscape with their beautiful scenery. Wandering in Luoji Mountain is not only a wonderful experience in Xichang, but also a rare experience in China. The beauty of Xichang is not only in the natural scenery, but also in its history and culture. Xichang has a long history and has been a county seat since the time of Emperor Wu of the Western Han Dynasty. Xichang is located at the intersection of Han and Tibetan cultures, and is also a north-south corridor for Tibetan and Yi ethnic groups. It is also an important town on the ancient southern Silk Road. Frequent economic and cultural exchanges between various ethnic groups and civilizations have left Xichang with a rich cultural heritage, among which, the ancient city of Jianchang is undoubtedly the most comprehensive. Jianchang Ancient City was built during the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty and is one of the best-preserved ancient cities in China. The streets and alleys of the ancient city retain a strong historical atmosphere. Walking through the streets of the ancient city is like traveling through time and space. Xichang also vigorously excavates its own historical culture and has built a series of cultural tourism facilities, such as Tang Garden, which recalls the atmosphere of the Tang Dynasty, and Torch Square, which promotes ethnic culture, are all worth seeing cultural tourism treasures. Xichang is also a city of food, especially the famous Xichang barbecue, which has already occupied a place in various food documentaries and food bloggers' exploration trips. After appreciating the natural and cultural scenery of Xichang, having a hearty barbecue is undoubtedly the most perfect tourist experience.