[2025 Jinchuan Attraction] Travel Guide for Jinchuan Scenic Area (Updated May)

"When the social media is flooded with photos of cherry blossoms in Wuhan University and rapeseed flowers in Wuyuan, the real spring has already hidden in these uninhabited corners..." As a "delicate little cotton jacket" who has visited more than 50 niche destinations, I secretly compiled this list of spring secrets that "avoid 99% of tourists"! Every place is so beautiful that makes me want to pack up and leave overnight. After reading this article, you may never find a more touching travel guide! 🌟 01 Luoping | Guilin Fantasy Land under the Golden Ocean Must-see: Aerial photography of the morning mist at the "Floating Flower Field" on the Duoyi River (renting a drone = unlocking a God's perspective) Exclusive: Flower viewing on the terrace of Jinji Peak Cliff Hotel (staying overnight in the sea of ​​flowers = contracting the entire golden sea) Transportation: Take a train from Kunming for 2 hours → Luoping Station → take a taxi for 25 yuan to the scenic spot Budget: Tickets 60 + car rental 300 + homestay 200 = 560 yuan/person 🚫 Avoid the pitfall: Most of the flowers will wither after March 10th! The scenic area bus will take you to the "fake flower sea"!   🌟 02 Wuhan | The code of the Republic of China hidden in the cherry blossom rain Anti-routine: Wuchang Ancient City Wall shoots "Falling Cherry Blossoms and Ancient Fortress" blockbuster (better than Wuchang University!) Hidden menu: Take photos of Hanfu at the "Internet celebrity wall" on Lihuangpi Road → Eat "Three Fresh Bean Curd" in Hubu Lane → Watch the sunset on the Yangtze River Ferry Transportation: Subway Line 5 goes directly to Yellow Crane Tower → Walk for 15 minutes to the ancient city wall Must-eats: Cailinji hot dry noodles + Laotongcheng bean curd + Sijimei soup dumplings (three-piece breakfast set for Wuhan people in spring) 💥 Fun Fact: The first cherry blossoms at Tanhualin will bloom on March 28, a week earlier than at Wuhan University!   🌟 03 Yangzhou | Fireworks in March: the real "slow life" Subvert your perception: Dongguan Street morning tea "Boiled dried bean curd with jade siu mai" = a spring taste attack Private route: Geyuan Garden → Heyuan Garden → Yechun Tea House (avoid the crowds at Slender West Lake) Experience list: Guqin experience class (39 yuan/hour) + Yangzhou lacquerware handmade (suitable for gifts) Transportation: Nanjing Lukou Airport → Yangtai Airport → take a taxi for 25 yuan to Dongguan Street ⚠️ Warning: The "Five Pavilion Bridge" of Slender West Lake is full of tourists after 4pm! Morning photography is king!   🌟 04 Yuanyang | Magical moments of the Hani Sky Mirror Exclusive perspective: Tips for shooting the "Morning Mist Terraces" in Duoyishu Scenic Area (reserve a spot 1 hour before sunrise!) Advanced gameplay: Azheke Village Chief’s Family Banquet (bamboo rice + banana chicken, 50 yuan per person, full) Transportation: Kunming → Mile → Yuanyang (it is recommended to charter a car, as carpooling may cause you to miss the flowering period) Accommodation: B&B in Duoyishu Scenic Area (you can see the terraced fields when you open the window, but the soundproofing is poor!) 📸 The most popular photos: Bada Rice Terraces "Sunset Golden Mountain" + Mengla Countryside "Colorful Rice Terraces"   🌟 05 Yili | Vertical spring of apricot blossoms on the cliff Shocking scene: Turga Mountain "Thousands of trees in apricot blossom rain" (drone perspective looks like spilled pink paint) Self-driving route: Urumqi → Yining → Nalati → Kurdening (6 hours in total, with endless beautiful scenery) Must experience: Drink milk tea in Kazanqi Folk Village + Uyghur uncle teaches you to dance "Maixilaifu" ⚠️ Key point: Apricot blossoms will wither after April 10! Buy air tickets now and get special discounts! Outfit suggestion: White long skirt + straw hat + red shawl (makes you look glowing in the photo!)   🌟 06 Jinchuan | A white fairy tale in the hometown of Sydney Unpopular hit: Aerial photography of "Ten Thousand Pear Blossoms" in Shaba Township (more ethereal than Jiuzhaigou!) In-depth experience: Learn to make butter tea in a Tibetan village (free! But you have to drink three bowls to graduate) Transportation: Chengdu→Ya'an→Jinchuan (it is recommended to charter a car as there are many mountainous roads and sharp bends) Gourmet Easter Egg: Jinchuan Snow Pear Cream (moisturizes the lungs and relieves coughs! 15 yuan/bottle in pharmacies) 💡 Hidden camera: Jinchuan Old Street "Prayer Wheel" Square (the golden light beams at dusk are beautiful)   🌟 07 Wuyuan | The ultimate formula for flooding your friend circle Huangling secrets: Tianjie Ancient Alley "Autumn Sunning" scene (light is the softest before 7 am) Avoidance Guide: Likeng Scenic Area is too commercialized! It is recommended to go to "Xitou Town" to take pictures of the original ecological rapeseed flowers Accommodation tips: Choose an oil painting-themed homestay (the owner will teach you how to mix oil paints and provide Hanfu) Transportation: Wuyuan Station → carpool to Huangling (25 yuan/person, the driver also serves as a photographer!) 🍜 Must-eat: Red carp in a purse (cooked on a clay stove, 80 yuan per person for a full meal)   🌟 08 Luoyang | The feast of the thousand-year-old peony Night tour magic operation: April 8 "True National Color" night tour project (light show + holographic peony = travel through the Tang Dynasty) Hidden way to play: Enjoy the peonies at the Xiangshan Temple in Longmen Grottoes (less people + free!) Food crit: Water feast "Peony Bird's Nest" (shredded radish carved with peony, the soup is so delicious that you'll want to lick the spoon!) Transportation: Luoyang Longmen Station → take a taxi for 15 yuan to Xiangshan Temple 💥 Ticket purchase reminder: Luoyang Metro's "Peony Culture Train" will open on April 1st!   🌟 09 Xishuangbanna | Dai ethnic group carnival before the Water Splashing Festival Time code: Songkran Festival begins on April 12! You can go to the "Preview Party" now Exclusive experience: Manting Park "Elephant Parade" (take photos with elephants + feed bananas) Fashion Easter egg: Dai clothing rental (29 yuan including makeup! But don’t wear bright yellow!) Transportation: Kunming → Jinghong (1 hour by plane / 3.5 hours by high-speed rail) Must-eat: Grilled fish with lemongrass + Pao Lu Da (spicy and sour, a great way to cool down!)   🌟 10 Kasumigaura | A private beach for light chasers Photography Bible: Beiqi Tidal Flats "Nori Work" (arrive at the fishermen's house 2 hours before sunrise) Movie-making location: Dongbi Village "Cliff Seaview Highway" (rent an electric car and race along the coast!) Accommodation Easter egg: Xiaohao Village "Sea View B&B" (open the window to the beach, but the soundproofing is poor) Transportation: Fuzhou → Xiapu (1.5 hours by train, 30 yuan by taxi from Xiapu Station to the scenic spot) 📸 Essential equipment: Tripod + ND filter (essential for long exposure photos of fishermen at work)

🌄 “I easily recognize the face of the east wind, as countless flowers bloom in spring.” In this season full of hope and vitality, nothing is more exciting than a trip to encounter blooming flowers. And Jinchuan in March is such a place favored by spring, with thousands of acres of pear blossoms in full bloom, a sea of snow-white flowers covering the sky and the earth, as if it were a dreamlike gift from nature. If you also want to embark on a spring flower affair, then accept this ultimate guide to traveling in Jinchuan in March! 🕙 Travel Time: March is the peak blooming season for pear blossoms in Jinchuan. It is recommended to visit between mid-March and the end of March, when the pear blossoms are at their most brilliant. 🚗 Transportation: - Self-driving: Starting from Chengdu, the whole journey is about 260 km. You can take the Duwen Expressway and Wenma Expressway. The scenery along the way is beautiful, and you can stop to admire the scenery at any time. - Public transportation: You can first go to Chengdu Chadianzi Bus Station, take a bus to Jinchuan, and then transfer to local rural passenger transport or take a taxi to various flower viewing spots after arriving in Jinchuan. 🌸 Flower Viewing Route: - Day 1: Chengdu - Lixian - Malkang - Jinchuan - Depart from Chengdu in the morning, pass through Lixian, and enjoy the Tibetan and Qiang customs along the way. Have lunch in Malkang and taste local specialties, such as butter tea and Tibetan steamed buns🥟. Arrive in Jinchuan in the afternoon, check in to the hotel and take a short rest, and go to Jinchuan Old Street in the evening to experience the local ancient atmosphere and taste street snacks. - Day 2: Jinchuan - Sha'er Township - Qingning Township - Ge'er Township - After breakfast, head to Sha'er Township, which is one of the best places to view pear blossoms. The large pear blossoms complement the Tibetan houses, forming a picturesque scenery📸. Stroll along the flower viewing trail and wander through the sea of flowers. Have lunch at a farmhouse in Sha'er Township and taste farmhouse dishes, such as cured bacon and cold wild vegetables. In the afternoon, go to Qingning Township, where the pear blossoms are denser. Climb up to the viewing platform and overlook the pear blossoms all over the mountains and plains. In the evening, go to Ge'er Township to admire the pear blossoms under the sunset, with intertwined light and shadow, creating an unparalleled beauty. - Day 3: Jinchuan - Chengdu - Get up early to experience the morning scenery and pear blossoms of Jinchuan again, and then pack your luggage and return. On the way, you can stop in Wenchuan and buy local specialty fruits, such as cherries (if in season) and sweet cherries. 🍜 Food: - Jinchuan Snow Pear Soup: Made by stewing fresh local snow pears, it is sweet and moistens the lungs, and is a must-try specialty drink. - Yak Hot Pot: On a cold spring day, enjoy a steaming yak hot pot. The tender beef is paired with delicious soup, which is both warming and satisfying. - Stirred Dough: It has a soft and glutinous texture and is served with a special sauce, which has a unique flavor. 🏠 Accommodation: - Jinchuan County: There are many accommodation options, ranging from budget hotels to high-end homestays, with prices ranging from 100 to 500 yuan. You can choose according to your budget. It is recommended to stay in a hotel near the river so you can enjoy the river view at night. - Township Homestays: If you want to experience the pear blossoms up close, you can choose to stay in homestays in Sha'er Township, Ge'er Township, etc. The prices are relatively affordable, and you can also experience rural life. However, the number of rooms is limited, so you need to book in advance. ⚠️ Precautions: - Weather changes: The weather in the plateau area is changeable, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is large. Remember to bring warm clothes, such as down jackets and thick coats. - Sun protection measures: The ultraviolet rays are strong, so prepare sun protection products such as sunscreen, sunglasses, and sun hats. - Civilized flower viewing: Although the pear blossoms are beautiful, please do not climb or break them at will. Protect the environment and keep the scenic area clean. 🌈 Spring in Jinchuan is a dream woven by pear blossoms, a feast for the eyes and taste buds. Here, you can temporarily forget the worries of life and immerse yourself in the ocean of flowers. I hope this guide can help you have an unforgettable trip to Jinchuan and encounter the most beautiful Jinchuan in the most beautiful season!

"A thousand pear trees bloom in the courtyard, yet none capture my heart quite like you!" "Suddenly, like a spring breeze overnight, a thousand, ten thousand pear blossoms bloom." When the spring breeze gently caresses the western Sichuan plains, the whole world seems to be under a spell. Western Sichuan has been awakened by this spring breeze, aren't you tempted yet? Pear blossoms bloom like snow across the mountains and plains, as far as the eye can see, all is pure white and romantic. Come here and encounter a beautiful spring feast~ ⭕Jinchuan Pear Blossom Season Viewing Guide is here! 📍 Location: Jinchuan County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, known as the "Hometown of Snow Pears" in China🎊. 🌸 Blooming Period: Mid-March to early April each year is the golden period for pear blossoms. But the pear blossom season is fleeting, so those who want to enjoy the beautiful scenery should hurry up⏰! Altitude: Around 2000-2500m 📷Recommended clothing for photography: Hanfu, Tibetan clothing, horse-face skirt, etc. (can be rented locally) 🌄 Recommended Best Viewing Spots: ✅Sha'er Township: Shida'an Scenic Spot and Shenxianbao Scenic Spot are must-visit places. Shida'an Scenic Spot is full of flowers, with mist, smoke, and pear blossoms intertwined, as beautiful as a painting; Shenxianbao offers a panoramic view of the river valley and thousands of acres of pear blossoms, perfect for photography enthusiasts📷 ✅Ka'er Township: The pear blossoms in Fuxing Village and Desheng Village are particularly lush. Fuxing Village has a pure pear blossom background, and Desheng Village is less crowded and peaceful, both are excellent places for taking pictures ✅Qingning Township: Songping Village Viewing Platform and Pear Blossom Avenue are popular flower viewing spots, not to be missed~ ✅Le'u Town: Machang Village Jinmaping Cloud Pastoral Viewing Platform also has stunning pear blossom scenery ✅Near the county seat: Walnut Villa shooting spot and Babu Li behind the county seat are also treasure spots for photographing pear blossoms

Jinchuan has always been known as the "Home of China's Snow Pears", and it is also the largest pear blossom area in the country. Clusters of snow-white pear blossoms form a picturesque scene, stretching for over a hundred kilometers, presenting a spectacle of 'thousands of trees and tens of thousands of pear blossoms in bloom'. Why go to Jinchuan to see the pear blossoms🌸 🌟The trees are tall and the flowers are abundant The pear trees in Jinchuan are tall, with the oldest one growing for more than a hundred years and still thriving. The clusters of pear blossoms are very lush, with soft petals, exuding an elegant and luxurious temperament 🌟Harmony of natural landscape The beauty of Jinchuan pear blossoms is not only reflected in the blossoms themselves but also in their harmonious coexistence with the surrounding environment. The snowflakes on the mountaintops and the pear blossoms in the valleys compete in beauty, with the pear blossoms presenting a tranquil and pure stunning scenery 🌟Messenger of spring While the snow-covered plateau is still deep in winter's embrace, the pear blossoms on both sides of Jinchuan are already blooming simultaneously. With their grand scale and majestic presence, they become the most dazzling scenery on the Aba plateau 🌟Viewing flowers in the mist In the pear orchards, with a thin mist, the hazy flowers combined with the drifting fog create a pure world, allowing one to indulge in the light fragrance of pear blossoms while letting thoughts drift with the wind Initial bloom period: March 10th - March 15th Peak bloom period: March 15th - April 1st Final bloom period: April 1st - April 10th ❗️Little tips: 1. Jinchuan is a plateau area, and although it is not very high in altitude, the ultraviolet rays are also strong 2. The temperature difference between morning and evening is still quite large, so pay attention to adding clothing, using the layering method 3. It takes about 5h from Chengdu, so if you are driving yourself, be sure to arrange your time reasonably

Suddenly, as if a spring breeze has come overnight, thousands of trees are blooming with pear blossoms. Every March, the banks of the Dajinchuan River Valley, stretching over a hundred kilometers, are covered with pear blossoms, starting from Danba County in the south to Ma'erkang in the north, cluster by cluster, layer by layer, filling the entire spring. The pear blossoms all over the mountains and fields, together with the blue sky, white clouds, rivers, residential houses, and watchtowers, paint a beautiful picture of 'Pale pear blossoms and deep green willows, with thousands of trees flowering when the willow catkins fly.' At this time, Jinchuan transforms into a true 'pear garden outside the world.' The pear blossoms in Jinchuan are different from those elsewhere. The pear trees in Jinchuan are tall, with the oldest one being over a hundred years old. They are still growing well today, with clusters of flowers blooming very vigorously, and the petals are as soft as velvet. The pear blossoms blooming on both sides of the road naturally form a natural barrier, and the passing vehicles and people under the trees have long been enclosed in this paradise. The neatly arranged trees are full of snow-white pear blossoms and tender buds symbolizing the colors of spring, full of life and spring vitality. The Shenxianbao viewing platform is the best place to view the grand scenery of pear blossoms, with a 360° unobstructed view of the most beautiful flower sea in Western Sichuan. Especially in the morning, when the sun just rises and peeks out of the clouds, the side backlight of the sun penetrates the snow-white pear blossom petals, outlining their soft contours, one by one, making it very suitable for photography. Therefore, this place is also a must-visit spot for countless photographers. 🚗 Itinerary: D1: Chengdu—Ma'erkang County Town D2: Ma'erkang—Ka'er Township—Sha'er Township (Shenxianbao)—Jinchuan County Town D3: Jinchuan County Town—Shenxianbao—Pear Blossom Avenue—Xisuo Residential Area—Chengdu ✅ Natural combination of pear blossoms and pastoral scenery—Sha'er Township ✅ High terrain, broad view, overlooking the beautiful scenery—Shenxianbao ⌛ Playtime: 2.5 days (depart after work on Friday) 🎫 Ticket: Free 🏠 Accommodation: Stay in Ma'erkang County Town on the first night, and in Jinchuan County Town on the second night ⚠️ Notes: ① The county towns are relatively small, so it's essential to book accommodation in advance during the peak season. ② Nearby attractions such as Lovers' Sea, Niu Gan Ma Fei Sea, Guanyin Bridge, and Guangfa Temple in Jinchuan are also great travel destinations. If time permits, you can visit them.