I. Itinerary Overview
This travelogue documents a 6-day journey to Chengdu, Sichuan, with a departure date of February 16, 2016. The average cost per person was approximately 2500 yuan, and the participants were a group of close friends. The theme of the trip focused on Sichuan's cuisine and winter scenery.
II. Detailed Itinerary and Experiences
Day 1: Arrival in Chengdu
Flew from Guangzhou to Chengdu on Sichuan Airlines, expressing satisfaction with the airline's service.
Stayed at Baihua Shijia Hotel in Qingyang District. The hotel had a classical style, but the bathroom lacked a curtain, only featuring a floral-patterned door curtain.
Visited Kuanzhai Alley and found it heavily commercialized, differing from expectations and causing slight disappointment.
In the evening, after meeting up with friends, they headed to Chunxi Road Food Street to taste Chengdu snacks such as Longchaoshou and Zhongshuishui, but the food received mixed reviews.
Day 2: Mount Emei Trip
Got up early and took the Jiantu Bus to Mount Emei. Jiantu Bus provides transportation and accommodation services for travel around Sichuan at affordable prices.
Due to time constraints, they did not reach the summit of Mount Emei and only toured Qingyin Pavilion, One-Line Sky, and the Monkey Area.
Attempted to enter Mount Emei without paying, experiencing excitement and thrill.
After returning to Chengdu in the evening, they tasted Chongqing Gangtou Hot Pot and highly praised it.
Day 3: Journey to Jiuzhaigou
Took a bus to Jiuzhaigou, passing by the Diexi Earthquake Site and Diexi Lake, expressing admiration for the scenery along the way.
Upon arrival in Jiuzhaigou, they stayed at Aba TOWO Shangpin Hotel Jiuzhai Branch and were satisfied with the hotel's comfort.
Day 4: Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area Tour
Toured the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area, including attractions such as Jianzhu Sea, Panda Sea, and Wuhua Sea.
Expressed satisfaction with Jiuzhaigou's sightseeing bus service and attraction explanations.
Had lunch at Nuorilang Restaurant. For students, the economical self-heating lunch box was the best choice.
Day 5: Return to Chengdu
Returned to Chengdu from Jiuzhaigou, with a long journey.
Stayed at Panda Prince Hotel (Chengdu Panda Base Branch). The hotel was comfortable and provided breakfast.
Day 6: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
In the morning, visited the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to have close encounters with giant pandas.
Expressed envy at the lazy lifestyle of the giant pandas.
Returned to Guangzhou by train in the evening and expressed dissatisfaction with the hard sleeper experience on long-distance trains.
III. Summary and Feelings
This travelogue detailed the author's six-day travel experiences in Chengdu, Sichuan, including itinerary arrangements, scenic spot tours, food experiences, and other content. The author praised Chengdu's cuisine and scenery but also mentioned some shortcomings, such as the commercialization of Kuanzhai Alley and the hard sleeper experience on long-distance trains. Overall, this was a trip filled with laughter and regrets, leaving deep memories.
