Complete Guide to Yanbian Torch Festival! This is All You Need from Chengdu!

Sisters! This year I'm heading straight to Yanbian for the Torch Festival!
The rich ethnic vibes are absolutely enchanting 😍
Bonfire with 10,000 participants + drone show + sheep fighting competition...
Check out this ultra-detailed itinerary guide 👇
Unlock the most authentic ethnic minority celebration and set off right away!
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⏰【Must-Visit Main Venue】
7.16 Gesala Yi Ethnic Township
13:30 Thousand ethnic minority girls' Duoluohe performance (the spinning skirts are stunning!)
14:30 Single ladies, hurry to the matchmaking event!
15:30 Wrestling, cockfighting & sheep fighting (first time seeing sheep fight—super cute 🐑)
19:50 Highlight! Bimo blessing ceremony + 10,000-person torch lighting (spectacular flames lighting up the sky)
20:30 Drone starry sky show (remember to secure your spot early 📸)
21:00 Camp under the Milky Way (breathtaking～)

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🔥【Side Venue Surprises】
✔ Hongguo Yi Ethnic Township (7.11-12): Must-see wrestling finals + late-night bonfire dance party
✔ Wenquan Yi Ethnic Township (7.13-14): Soak in wild hot springs ♨ by day + Guozhuang dance by night

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🚗 Practical Tips (Pay attention!)

❶ Transportation: 6-7h drive from Chengdu to Yanbian. For a lazy option, take the high-speed train to Panzhihua South Station (4.5h), then transfer to Panzhihua-Yanyuan bus at Panzhihua Passenger Transport Center and get off at Gesala Eco-Tourism Zone.
❷ Nearby attractions: After the festival, visit Ertan National Forest Park for lakeside views, Gesala Eco-Zone for fresh air, Green Stone Forest for fantasy photo ops, and stop by Guosheng Tea Village for fresh tea—perfection～
❸ Food checklist:
Yanbian beef, Yanbian oil-bottom pork, Hunjiang tofu pudding, Yanbian lamb rice noodles, Yanbian pickled fish hotpot, Yanbian BBQ...
💡 Friendly reminder:
Check the weather forecast and prepare for rain/sun protection.
Drive safely during the rainy season.
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‼️ Key Point ‼️ This year's Yanbian Torch Festival is completely FREE! From countryside charm to wild celebrations, your taste buds and soul will be fully satisfied～ Don’t plan anything else for mid-July—just go for it!
This kind of untamed romance will stay with you forever 💫