Entering the twelfth lunar month, the weather is getting colder and colder, and all the pores in the body exude an attachment to warmth. During the week of cooling down, how to warm the heart ravaged by life? Chengdu's leisure and laziness, heat and delicacy are definitely a place where you don't want to leave when you come, as if time is slowing down here. Three or five friends sit around and "enjoy" the satisfaction of winter.
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Schedule:
Day1. Chongqing-Chengdu-Yuanyang Building-Melon String-Bieyuan Tavern-Stay at Weilai Hotel
Day2. View the night view from Kuanzhai Alley-Yuangong-Jinli
day3. Taiziling Ski Resort-Return Trip
Day1. Chengdu-Yuanyang Building-Melon String-Bieyuan Tavern-Stay at Weilai Hotel
It was still early to arrive in Chengdu, so I decided to visit Yuanyang Tower first. This is an old-fashioned building built in the 1970s and 1970s at No. 18 Hongwasi Street, Chengdu. Compared with the fashionable and prosperous modern buildings around it, it seems that time has stayed in the last century, and it is precisely this. This contrast attracts many young people to check in here.
This is the distinctive "Zhi" staircase of "Yuanyang Building". It is a structure connecting two houses. Perhaps it was originally designed to share the stairs for both buildings.
In addition to the "Zhi" staircase, the old exterior walls of the "Yuanyang Building", red flat-push wood-frame glass windows, narrow stairways, even wire clothes lines that can be seen everywhere, as well as various colors of drying clothes hanging on them, all show people the picture of life in the 1980s. Let me also make a portrait.
After shopping around, I was hungry. Through a friend's recommendation, I came to the "Melon String" of the time-honored brand in Chengdu. It is said that it has been open for many years. The store is very atmospheric, and the design of the pavilions and pavilions has a strong sense of substitution.
There are many varieties of skewers here. No matter if you choose meat and vegetables, they are all worth 60 cents a string, which is cheap and cheap. There are also several varieties of dipping ingredients for skewers. The store focuses on the beef series skewers, fresh peppers, pickled peppers, green onions, spicy beef, garlic and other flavors.
This shop has cold-pot skewers. After selecting the skewers, they are directly taken into the kitchen and boiled and served out. After eating, you can continue to take the skewers and add them halfway. In addition to skewers, there are also small bowls of maocai, such as maocai brain flower, maocai rabbit waist, maocai layer belly, maocai potato, etc., which are all very cost-effective.
Friends who can eat spicy food can also try their dry oil dishes. As for snacks, I recommend hot glutinous rice balls and egg fried rice, which not only relieves the spicy food, but also fills the stomach. It is a perfect match with skewers.
Give a family portrait, the red colors, just like our happy life.
After eating and drinking, I wandered around the streets of Chengdu casually, enjoying the beautiful night view, and saw this "Bieyuan Bistro", located on Mengzhuiwan Street, next to the Chengdu TV Tower.
Perhaps it was just after Christmas, but the Christmas decorations were still retained here. The overall lighting effect was very good, with dreamy in the blur and gentle in the wildness. It is said that his lighting effects were designed by the Bird's Nest designer. No wonder once people enter this area, they seem to be separated from the busy world outside.
Some people say that bars are the subcultural label of a city. In addition to its distinctive characteristics, this bar in Chengdu also contains the culture of the city.
Not only do the decoration include Sichuan opera facial masks and other patterns, but the food is also authentic Chengdu characteristics, including Zigong fresh pepper frogs, grilled kebabs, chive-scented thin crispy, etc.
This bar also features hot pot wine. Although it is called hot pot, it is ice, only 8 degrees Celsius. The container contains fruit wine, which contains kiwis, oranges, and kumquins. I must be very fond of young sisters.
There will be resident singers and band performances in the pub around 8:30 p.m.. The petty bourgeoisie atmosphere caters to the local music culture and the survival psychology of modern people, and also attracts many tasteful fashionistas.
️Late at night, I came out of the tavern in the courtyard and came to the hotel I had booked-Weilai Hotel, a little drunk.
This hotel is located on Chunxi Road, the most prosperous in Chengdu, at No. 13 Qingyun Street, Jinjiang District. The surrounding CBD is crowded, so every inch of land is expensive. It is very convenient to go anywhere and the location is very excellent.
The reception in the lobby was very good, as soon as I came in, they were guided to the lounge area and poured me a cup of tea when checking in.
Check-in was quick and I booked a standard room. I didn't have any expectations, but entering the room, no matter its layout or details, still surprised me a lot.
The room is not big, but the overall wood-style decoration makes people feel very warm and lively, especially in a small area, there are also small sofas, bay windows, etc. At night, you can have a cup of hot tea by the floating window while enjoying the night view of Chengdu's bustling streets. It is really a great value for money.
In addition, some details are also very thoughtful. There are free snacks and fruits on the table. The toiletries in the bathroom are also very good compared to a room at this price. The mattress is moderately soft and soft, so you can quickly fall asleep when you lie down. There is still a long time to visit tomorrow.
Day2. View the night view from Kuanzhai Alley-Yuangong-Jinli
If beautiful scenery is the appearance of a city, delicious food must be the soul of a city. Chengdu can definitely be called a gourmet kingdom, with diverse dishes, varying seasonings, spicy and delicious, and everything. No wonder foodies call Chengdu a "supporting" capital.
For a foodie like me, a small test on the first day will definitely not satisfy my taste buds. So today I focused my trip on tasting Chengdu cuisine.
The first stop to arrive first is of course the famous Wide and Shorten Alley. Kuanzhai Alley is the oldest symbol in the memory of Chengdu people. Whether it is holidays or not, the daily flow of people here squeezes every alley into a narrow alley.
There is a gathering of delicious food in the wide and narrow alleys. Not only local food, but also specialty delicacies from all over the country can be found here. Walking through the wide and narrow alleys, nostalgic people find emotional outlets, and people who love to eat satisfy their appetite. An ancient street and alley, enjoy the original flavor of Chengdu.
Wide alleys are not wide, but what is wide is people's attitudes and thoughts on life; narrow alleys are not narrow, but what is narrow is people's inner simplicity and persistence.
At noon, I came to "Yuangong", a place where the family ate salt dishes. Compared with the snacks in Kuanzhai Alley, the dishes here more represent the level of Chengdu's cuisine.
The fiery red gold-lettered signboard, the spacious lobby, and the overall red decoration design show the enthusiasm and heroism of Chengdu people everywhere. Not only that, but the dishes here are also quite good. I ordered them casually, and the table was full of dishes, and everything was delicious.
Among them, the most recommended dishes are Youyuan Gongwang pork, stir-fried beef, soy sauce whole fish, new bullfrog, etc. Yuangong Bawang meat is not only delicious, but also has dry ice spray before serving. The shape is unique and unforgettable.
The whole fish with soy sauce is made of carp. The portions are super large. It is slightly spicy and has the aroma of soy sauce. The fish is delicate and delicious. There are not many thorns. It is very suitable for serving with rice!
This new dish of bullfrog is also very popular with me. It is sour, spicy and refreshing. The bullfrog is mostly meat on the legs. The frog meat is tender and refreshing, and the cucumber on the base is very greasy.
Although there are many customers here, the quality of service will not decrease due to the large number of people, and the serving speed is very fast. What is particularly worth mentioning is its emphasis on hygiene. The chopstick heads are carefully replaced with disposable replaceable heads, which is environmentally friendly and hygienic, demonstrating the merchants 'pursuit of quality from the details and reassuring to diners. It's a really good choice for friends and family to come here for a little gathering.
Jinli is an antique street featuring folk houses in western Sichuan during the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties, with the cultural connotations of the Three Kingdoms and Chengdu folk customs. In addition to the famous Wuhou Temple, the night scenery here also has a different style at night. Although with the opening up of tourism, the commercial atmosphere here is much stronger than before, but it is still a beautiful memory of Chengdu. There is a theater stage to listen to the opera, tea house snacks can be seen everywhere, tourists crowded with each other, and strings of fiery red lanterns make winter nights no longer lonely.
ˇday 3. Taiziling Ski Resort-Return Trip
How can I not ski in winter? Taiziling Ski Resort is relatively close to the urban area of Chengdu and attracts many skiers every year. It stands among the clouds of clouds and fog of Jiuding Mountain. It is a snowy mountain that is based on the natural scenery of mountains. It enjoys rhododendrons in spring, absorbs heat in summer, views colorful forests in autumn, and skies in winter. It has beautiful scenery in all seasons. It is extremely fascinating.
The snow here is of high quality and the temperature in winter is very low. There is also a crystal fairyland similar to ice sculptures and jade beside the ski resort. It is also the most famous gathering place for outdoor sports enthusiasts in Sichuan.
Taiziling Ski Resort is very large and is currently the largest ski resort in the southwest. Its ski trails are divided into three types: primary trails, intermediate trails and advanced trails. Among them, the primary road is prepared for beginners, with an average slope of 7% and a length of no more than 100 meters. The advanced trails are built according to international standards. Here you will see the wonderful movements of many skiers, which is amazing.
This is a counter for renting ski equipment. You can pick up skis, walking sticks, shoes, helmets, etc. from here. There may be a slight wait when there are many people, but overall the work efficiency is very high and there is basically no need to queue up.
There are also many games suitable for children in the ski resort. There are snowmobiles, sleds, snow tanks, ski skiing, etc. Look how happy parents and children are having. So this is also the first choice for many families to travel. There are also many winter training camps, and children's skiing instructions can be seen here.
As a large ski resort, the supporting services here are very mature. In addition to the oversized parking lot, there are also restaurants, snack bars, tea stations, hotels, etc. The bracelet you give after purchasing the ticket will become a certificate for you to spend on the ski resort. You just need to swipe it, which is very convenient.
There are all kinds of delicious food in the spacious lobby of the Sunshine Bar. It is also a good choice to order a cup of coffee there and bask in the sun after dinner.
There are hotels inside the ski resort on the top of the mountain. Prices range from 300 to 800. Prices may increase during the peak skiing season and reservations must be made in advance. The hotel allows skiers to not have to travel and travel the same day. The rooms here are heated to bake clothes at night, and are also equipped with electric blankets to make it warm to sleep on them at night. There is also a restaurant on the second floor of the hotel, where you can eat hot pot, etc., allowing guests to solve all needs in one stop.
In the blink of an eye, the three-day trip to Chengdu came to an end. I embarked on my way home full of nostalgia and satisfaction, and I couldn't help but sing that song. In that rainy town, I have never forgotten you. The only thing Chengdu cannot take away is you... Zhao Lei's song "Chengdu" made many people fall in love with the city of Chengdu. As a Chongqing native, I also deeply fell in love with Chengdu. Her profound cultural heritage, slow-paced life, and mouth-watering food are Chengdu's Bashi.