Four days and three nights in Xichang in December, explore the Little Spring City!

In December, Xichang has an average daily temperature of 15℃, generous sunshine, and clear blue skies. Qionghai Lake sparkles, and the snow-capped Luoji Mountain appears faintly. This is Sichuan’s last warm winter secret spot, and also the heartland of China’s aerospace city and Yi ethnic culture— With a budget of 3,000 yuan, four days and three nights, easily enjoy a high-value, low-stress, and deeply healing trip! --- 🗓 Itinerary (4 days 3 nights) Day 1: Arrive in Xichang → First encounter with Qionghai + Ancient city night view Take the bullet train/high-speed train to [Xichang West Station], then taxi to [Qionghai Lakeside Guesthouse] 💰320/night × 3 = 960 (window view of the water, best value for money) In the evening, bike around [Qionghai Wetland Park] (free), watch egrets skim the water, and see the sunset cast golden light over the lake 🌅 Dinner at [Fire Pot Barbecue] (about ¥60 per person): sit around the fire, grill pork belly, dip bean sprouts, boil potatoes, warm enough to sweat! Day 2: Deep tour around Qionghai Lake ✅ Rent an electric scooter to circle the lake (¥80/day): visit [Bird Watching Island], [Mist and Egret Islet], [Moon Bay] ✅ Afternoon boat tour on [Qionghai Lake] (¥60), then climb [Lushan Mountain] to overlook the “Pearl of the Plateau” panorama ✅ Evening stroll in [Jianchang Ancient City] (free), wear Hanfu for photos, the cobblestone streets glow warmly under lantern light 🏮 Day 3: Light hike on Luoji Mountain or explore the Aerospace City ✅ On sunny days, choose [Luoji Mountain] (ticket ¥120): take the cable car up, see glacier relics and alpine rhododendrons (peaceful in winter) ✅ On cloudy days or for cultural interest, visit [Xichang Satellite Launch Center] (reservation required, ticket ¥130, includes guided tour) 📌 Tips: Both are about 1.5 hours from downtown; it’s recommended to hire a car (¥300/day including fuel) for convenience Day 4: Yi ethnic culture experience + return trip ✅ Morning visit to [Liangshan Ethnic Museum] (free) to learn about the Torch Festival, silver jewelry, and lacquerware culture ✅ Lunch with authentic [Tuotuo Meat + Buckwheat Wine] (¥50 per person), hearty and warming ✅ Afternoon shopping for souvenirs: bitter buckwheat tea ¥35, Yi embroidery sachets ¥40, plateau honey ¥60 Return from Xichang West Station in the afternoon, bringing sunshine and stories home --- 💰 Budget details: - Round-trip transportation: ¥900 (second-class bullet train seat, about ¥180 one way from Chengdu) - Accommodation: 960 (three nights at a boutique lakeside guesthouse) - Food + tickets + car rental + snacks: about ¥1140 (affordable prices, no compromise on experience) ✅ Total: only 2998 yuan! Warm winter, beautiful scenery, culture, and food all included --- Xichang in December, is a gentle confession to those who fear the cold: Sunbathe while eating barbecue, count stars by Qionghai Lake, In the city closest to the moon, find the lightness of life again!