4 Days 3 Nights Exploring Suining, Discovering the Slow Life in the Hometown of Guanyin

Suining, this small city known as the "Hometown of Guanyin," hides so many surprises! 🍃 Spend four days following my guide to feel its tranquility and beauty～

🌟Day 1 Temple Blessing Tour🌟
⏰ Morning: Lingquan Temple
A must-visit in Suining NO.1‼️ A Buddhist holy site with bustling incense!
✨Highlights: Thousand-year-old temple / towering ancient trees / full of atmosphere
🚌 Transport: 15-minute taxi from downtown or direct bus line 5
📍Address: Lingquan Road, Chuanshan District, Suining City, Sichuan Province
⏳Open: 8:00-17:30 (recommended to go early for fewer crowds)

🍽️ Noon: Xu Lao San Tofu Gan
Top local snack recommended by locals🔥
50-year-old shop · marinated tofu gan with secret spicy chili powder is legendary
🚶10-minute walk

⛩ Afternoon: Guangde Temple
Red walls and ancient temple perfect for photos! A Hanfu photo hotspot📸
✨The tea room in the backyard is very cozy～
🚕 20-minute taxi ride
📍Address: No.1 Guangde Road, Anju District, Suining City

🌃 Evening: Fujiang Night Cruise
Light show + river breeze = full romance 💯
📌Tips: The 19:30 cruise offers the best scenery!
🚢 Navigate to "Fujiang Cruise Pier"

🌟Day 2 Magical Dead Sea + Ancient Town Stroll🌟
⛱ Morning: China Dead Sea
Experience the magical floating without leaving the country!
💦Must bring: swimsuit / waterproof phone pouch
🚗 40-minute drive or take the tourist shuttle
📍Address: No.888 Zhonghai Avenue, Daying County

🥗 Noon: Dead Sea Salt Brine Restaurant
Replenish energy after floating! Light and fresh, very suitable～
🏡 Afternoon: Longfeng Ancient Town
Bluestone streets + old teahouses = Sichuan’s version of Lijiang
🌙 Recommended stay: "Qingfeng Xiaozhu" Inn
Lantern night view is stunning!

🌟Day 3 Lotus Island Cycling + Cultural Tour🌟
🚴 Morning: Shenglian Island
Autumn scenery at the end of October is healing MAX!
Cycling around the island is super relaxing～
🚢 10-minute ferry to the island

🍲 Noon: Baihuayuan Restaurant
Lotus root and pork rib soup is incredibly fresh!
🏺 Afternoon: Song Dynasty Porcelain Museum
National-level museum · celadon porcelain is breathtaking 😭
30 yuan guided tour is very worthwhile!

🌮 Evening: Aunt Chong’s Spring Rolls
Thin wrappers filled with a dozen kinds of vegetables · spicy sauce is the soul!
Local favorite for late-night snacks～

🌟Day 4 Forest Oxygen + City Finale🌟
🌲 Morning: Xishan Forest Park
Layers of colorful trees · climb high for a panoramic city view
🍲 Noon: Madao Spicy Hotpot
Fresh duck blood and tripe for about 50 yuan per person!
🏯 Afternoon: Linxian Pavilion
Last stop for Hanfu photos 📸
Top floor tea tasting of Suining Xiangyejian tea is amazing～

💡Useful Tips:
1️⃣ Big temperature difference in October: light jacket + sunscreen
2️⃣ Temple etiquette: no shorts / keep quiet
3️⃣ Cost reference: about 800 yuan per person excluding accommodation
4️⃣ Souvenir: 524 red sweet potato, sweet and sticky but not toothy

Suining’s slow life is really addictive! 💕 Feel free to ask questions in the comments～