Xichang Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
county-level city
About Xichang
The area's best-known feature isXichang Satellite Launch Centeror "Base 57", about 64km (40 miles) northwest of the city. Xichang, the capital of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture is also known as China Moon City, China Space City and Xiaochun City. Xichang has a reputation as "Spring City" because it has spring-like weather all year round and a pleasant climate. Xichang City belongs to the tropical plateau monsoon climate area, known as the small "spring city", rich in climate resources, with warm winter and cool summer, all seasons like spring, abundant rainfall, rainfall concentration, sufficient sunshine, rich light and heat resources. During the day, the solar radiation is strong, and the temperature difference between day and night is large.
Top Attractions in Xichang
Explore the best things to see and do in Xichang:
- ★Liangshan Yi Slave Society Museum
- ★Luoji Mountain
- ★Moonlight style town
- ★Qionghai Lake and Lushan Mountain Scenic Area
- ★Qionghai National Wetland Park
- ★Small fishing village
- ★Xichang Ancient City
- ★Xichang Dashiban Ancient Village
Where to Eat in Xichang
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Asi Niu Niu
- 🍴Fat Brother Chuan Chuan
- 🍴Huili chicken fire wire bait block
- 🍴Li Xiaochang Special BBQ
- 🍴Mianning Local Restaurant
- 🍴Old Yi flavor
Where to Stay in Xichang
- 🏨Mingren Hotel
- 🏨Qionghai 17 degrees
- 🏨Qionghai Hotel
- 🏨Xichang Minshan Hotel
Xichang Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 14 sections including: