Panzhihua in March is truly amazing.
by oliverflower
Mar 6, 2025
Baozis! I recently discovered a treasure trove that's perfect for chilling out and going wild: Panzhihua! 🌺
It has gentler sunshine than Sanya, spicier food than Chengdu, and surprises hidden in the mountains and valleys.
I've put together a super detailed guide, so you can't go wrong following it! 👇
🌟 [Itinerary Overview: 3 Days and 2 Nights in Panzhihua] 🌟
Day 1: City Check-in → Full of Local Life
• Morning: Yishala Ancient Village 🌿
China's No. 1 Yi ethnic village! Red walls, gray tiles, and stone roads make every shot feel like a movie.
Remember to find an auntie in the village to buy a cup of freshly squeezed sugarcane juice 🍹, it's sweet to the heart!
• Afternoon: Panzhihua Park 🌳
A local's secret oxygen bar! Climb to the top for a panoramic view of the city, the sunset is absolutely beautiful 🌇.
On the way down the mountain, visit the "Third-Line Construction Museum," the retro train and old factory buildings are great for taking photos 📸!
• Evening: Jin'ou Square Night Market 🍢
So fragrant you can't move! Must-try grilled small intestine (crispy on the outside and tender on the inside), ice powder jelly (spicy relief artifact),
and freshly baked pineapple rice 🍍, sweet and super satisfying.
🌄 [Day 2: Natural Adventure → Frolicking Between Mountains and Seas]
• Morning: Yizhi Green Train 🚞
The retro green train travels through a wonderland! Choose a window seat and watch the Jinsha River winding at your feet,
as if you've stepped into a Miyazaki animation.💨
• Afternoon: Yishala Jinsha River Viewing Platform 🌊
Stand on the edge of the cliff and feel the river breeze! In the distance is the "Little Erhai" view of the river,
remember to bring a light jacket, the wind is a bit cool. 🧥
• Evening: Tianxing Lakeside 🌌
A secret base for locals to take a walk after dinner! There are bars and barbecue stalls by the lake,
order a cup of lemon tea 🍋, listen to the resident singer play the guitar, the atmosphere is full.
🍜 [Foodie Radar: Panzhihua Must-Eat List] 🍜
⚠️ Key points! The food here is spicy and fragrant, remember to bring digestive tablets if you have a small stomach!
• Hu Lao Si Beef Noodles 🍜
The soup base is super thick! The beef slices are as thin as paper, add a spoonful of chili flakes 🌶️, it's so spicy you'll sweat, super refreshing.
• Pang Jie Dipping Rice Noodles 🥢
The soul is in the dipping sauce! Millet pepper + peanut crumbs + mint, the rice noodles are full of soup, a bite into the soul.
• Song Yanhua Mango Smoothie 🥭
Freshly cut mangoes piled into a small mountain! There are also fruit granules in the smoothie, a bite of sweetness to the heart. 🍧
• Pepper Salt Cake + Fatty Intestine Noodles 🌯
Local breakfast CP! The pepper salt cake is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, dipped in fatty intestine soup, it's amazing.
🛏️ [Accommodation Guide: Value for Money Options] 🛏️
• First choice in the city: Panzhihua Hotel 🏨
Old state-owned hotel, excellent location! Walking distance to the night market and park,
the rooms are spacious and clean, super cost-effective.
• Internet-famous homestay: Miyi Sun Valley 🌿
Choose this place if you want to lie down! Open the window to see the pastoral scenery, suitable for dazing and watching the clouds ☁️,
there are also outdoor swimming pools and barbecue areas, families with children can also have fun.
🚗 [Travel Tips: Nanny-level Avoidance Guide] 🚗
• Transportation ✈️: Fly directly to Panzhihua Bao'anying Airport, the starting price for taxis in the city is CNY 6, and the bus is CNY 2 for a through ticket.
• Dress 👗: Large temperature difference between day and night! Wear short sleeves + sunscreen in the daytime, and add a thin coat in the evening (best from March to May).
• Avoidance ❌: Don't buy unknown fruits on the roadside! Ask for the price before you start, to avoid stepping on the pit.
💌 [Last Words]
Panzhihua is really an underestimated city!
There are no crowded people here, only a slow-paced local life,
whether it's sunbathing, eating delicious food, or chasing a sunset over the Jinsha River,
it can make you completely forget the hustle and bustle of the city. 🌅
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