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A Fun-filled 3-Day Summer Escape to Mount Qingcheng with Parents! High-Speed Rail Access for Effortless Travel

📍Attraction Address: Mount Qingcheng Town, Dujiangyan City, Chengdu, Sichuan (Front Mountain/Back Mountain dual scenic areas, 60km from Chengdu) 📅Itinerary: 【3 Days & 2 Nights Cool Summer Trip】 Day1: Explore Front Mountain (Taoist culture + sea of clouds viewing) Day2: Discover Back Mountain (waterfall hiking + emerald boating) Day3: Adorable Finale (panda interaction + ancient town red walls) 🌄Must-Visit Spot 1: Front Mountain (Taoist Holy Land) ▫️Core Route: Jianfu Palace → Yuecheng Lake (boat ride ¥5) → Buyun Corridor Cableway (saves 80% effort) → Shangqing Palace → Laojun Pavilion ▫️Highlights: ① Summit at Laojun Pavilion: 360° viewing deck overlooking clouds (best before 10:00) ② Shangqing Palace vegetarian meal: Must-try ginkgo chicken stew (¥30/person, herbal flavor) ③ Yuecheng Lake photoshoot: Hanfu outfits with mountain-water reflections (rental ¥50/set) ▫️Tip: Cableway stops at 5pm, plan descent time 🌄Must-Visit Spot 2: Back Mountain (Natural Oxygen Bar) ▫️Hiking Route: Wulong Gully (waterfalls) → Youyi Village (farmhouse meals) → Baiyun Cableway (¥45) → Cuiying Lake (boat ¥3) → Jinli Cableway descent ▫️Highlights: ① Wulong Gully triple waterfall: Slow-mo phone shots (bring tripod) ② Cuiying Lake boating: Lifejacket-clad wooden boat ride (10-min experience) ③ Senior-friendly design: 5km total, cableway available anytime ▫️Note: Bring hiking poles - mossy steps are slippery 🌄Must-Visit Spot 3: Panda Valley + Guanxian Ancient Town ▫️Morning: Watch panda cubs playfight (most active 9:00-11:00) ▫️Afternoon: Red wall photos at Wenmiao Street (light-colored outfits recommended) ▫️Hidden gem: Nanqiao "Blue Tears" light show (free 20:00-22:00) ▫️Food bonus: Wenmiao Street "Congcong Rolls" (¥3/pc, radish-stuffed crepes) 🚗Transport Guide: 【Main Transport】 ▫️High-speed rail: Chengdu Xipu Station → Qingchengshan Station (30min, ¥10 2nd class) ▫️Shuttle: Scenic area buses at exit (Front Mt ¥2, Back Mt ¥15) 【Scenic Transport】 ▫️Front Mt: Cableway assistance (Buyun one-way ¥35) ▫️Back Mt: Dual cableway combo (Baiyun+Jinli round-trip ¥80) ▫️Emergency: Taian Town → Wulong Gully sightseeing car (¥10/person) 💗Pro Tips: 1️⃣ Accommodation: ▫️Front Mt: Howard Johnson (hot spring rooms, ¥800+/night) ▫️Back Mt: "Xinyue Hot Spring Hotel" in Taian Town (¥400+/night, breakfast included) ▫️Avoid: Riverside B&Bs - choose post-2020 renovations 2️⃣ Food Map: ▫️Must-try trio: Zhang Laozao glutinous rice cakes (¥5), cured pork (¥35), Dongtian rice wine (¥20) ▫️Hidden snack: "Zhao Noodles" sweet water noodles (¥8/bowl) ▫️Souvenir: Mount Qingcheng cured pork (vacuum-packed ¥60/jin) 3️⃣ Dress Code: ▫️Summer: Quick-dry clothes + thin UV jacket (5°C cooler than city) ▫️Footwear: Vibram-soled hiking shoes (anti-slip essential) ▫️Accessories: Sunhat + arm sleeves (Front Mt has no shade) 4️⃣ Photography: ▫️Front Mt: Wide-angle cloud shots at Laojun Pavilion ▫️Back Mt: Long-exposure water flows at Cuiying Lake (tripod needed) ▫️Panda Valley: Burst-mode bamboo-eating cubs 5️⃣ Safety: ▫️Stay on marked Back Mountain trails ▫️Wear lifejackets at Yuecheng Lake ▫️Check water expiration dates in Taian Town 6️⃣ Hidden Experiences: ▫️Front Mt Tianshi Cave: Rub "Fortune Stone" (circle clockwise 3x) ▫️Back Mt Baiyun Temple: Free blessing charms (self-written) ▫️Guanxian Town: Storytelling teahouses at West Street (¥30/cup)
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Posted: Jul 15, 2025
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