Skiing, a new way to play on weekends in Chengdu
Skiing, a sport that originated in Northern Europe, has widely entered people's daily lives. Since the first Winter Olympics in 1924, it has always been a permanent item of the Winter Olympics and continues to this day. Although there are many types of skiing, However, as a hobby, you don't need to know so much detail, it is more for entertainment or fitness.
Although Chengdu is located in the south of the Huaihe River in the Qinling Mountains, it belongs to the south geographically. In terms of skiing, there are no high-latitude areas with unique advantages. However, there are many snow-capped mountains in Sichuan and ski resorts abound. People are enthusiastic about skiing. No reduction at all, but there is such a ski resort, which is jointly planned and designed by the French DGA company of the 2014 Winter Olympics and the Hong Kong MAS company that participated in the development, construction or expansion of two-thirds of the world's large ski resorts. First, this is the Taiziling Ski Resort located in Jiuding Mountain, Aba Prefecture.
Multiple tracks, diverse options for skiing
It takes less than three hours to drive from Chengdu to reach this ski paradise, which means that you can play back and forth in one weekend and experience the world-class track. Although the entire ski resort has not yet been fully completed, there are already three advanced trails, two intermediate trails, three primary trails, and three play snow trails. The accumulated snow trails exceed 3.88 kilometers, which can meet the needs of various levels. Athletes, or novice rookies like me, can find their own ski trails.
At the same time, the scenic area is equipped with magic carpets and ski lifts, which can quickly reach the top of the advanced road, and can be used for unlimited rides. The ski lift itself can be regarded as a tourist project. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Taiziling Ski Resort from a high altitude, and you can also enjoy the skiing performances of high-end players.
Advanced Road is a venue for high-end players. Although most people will fall first when they get off the cable car, I even consider whether to record a collection of wrestling here, but it does not affect their wonderful performance on the snow field. , especially those who play veneer, it's really cool. Although I'm not good enough to get into the advanced course, it's good to have an eye addiction.
However, I must make a small suggestion here, that is, I hope that the skiing masters will take away the drink bottles after drinking or put them in the trash can next to them. Obviously the trash can is next to it, and the plastic bottles all over the floor It's an eyesore.
Parent-child Paradise, fun snow sports
In addition to skiing, there are many snow sports in Prince Ridge, and snow circle is one of them. In addition to the more exciting kind of diving down from the play snow slope, there is also a snow circle suitable for children who sit on the snow circle. It looks very cute.
Of course, I still prefer snowmobiles. I can run a few laps along the heart-shaped lake at the bottom. It must be very cool and suitable for taking pictures.
In addition, the play snow slope is also a paradise for children. Snow is not common in urban areas in the south, so many parents will bring their children here. Some children are too young to ski. Skiing on the road will inevitably bump into bumps, and there will be unsafe factors in it. Therefore, a play snow slope has been specially opened for children to play. Playing in the snow and skiing can be both, and even dogs who have never seen snow run happily.
Check-in resort, leisurely and slow time
If the ski slopes and the snow slopes are both "sports", then let's talk about the "literary style" of Taiziling. At the lower end of the entire ski resort, there is an artificial ice waterfall. Under the sunlight, it looks crystal clear. You can pick up all kinds of ice hockey here. It is also good to take a beautiful photo here.
This is also one of the best angles to watch Jiuding Mountain. The snow-capped Jiuding Mountain under the blue sky is very magnificent against the guardrail behind the ice waterfall. Besides here, the Jiuding Mountain overlooking it from a high place is also very beautiful, with multiple angles appreciate.
Although the daytime temperature of Taiziling Ski Resort can reach up to 25 degrees Celsius, it is a snow-capped mountain after all. If you feel cold outdoors, Sunshine Tea House is definitely a good choice. Sunshine Tea House is at the bottom of Primary Road, it can be seen from a distance, and it is also a place where you can eat.
The design of the sun room not only isolates the cold air from the outside, but also retains the warm sun in winter. I ordered a cup of coffee, sat by the window and chatted with my friends, and occasionally watched the people skiing outside, while enjoying the warm winter sun. It was a pleasant and leisurely afternoon.
There is also a special thing in the scenic area, which is chicken hot pot. After eating hot pot for so many years, chicken hot pot is really rare. However, what is better than eating hot hot pot in the snow and ice? A touch of red in this pure white world is very eye-catching.
It is said that this is less than half of the development of the Taiziling Ski Resort. The entire Taiziling Ski Resort will be divided into three phases of construction. After the construction, the total number of ski trails will reach 36 kilometers, and it can accommodate about 9,000 skiers and 5,000 people at the same time. Let's wait and see for the large-scale ski resort ranked first in Asia and international entry-level!
Driving route
Chengdu urban area→Chengguan Expressway→Duwen Expressway→Wenchuan to Maoxian National Highway 213→Tongzhong Tunnel Exit (but the tunnel turns right, the original 213 National Highway old road)→Qixingguan Tourist Center, turn right and cross the bridge→Jiudingshan Scenic Area→Maoxian An Township Panshan Highway (23 kilometers) → Qinglongping → Taiziling Ski Resort
The Chinese New Year is approaching, and the Chinese style restaurant is full of taste
In addition to entertainment, but also with food. With the passing of New Year's Day, 2020 is coming, but to say the real "New Year", it still depends on the Spring Festival of the lunar calendar. This year's New Year's Eve is on January 24th, which is earlier than in previous years. No matter how this year is going, it is necessary to welcome the New Year with joy and celebration. As the festival is approaching, it will be more delicious to choose Chinese-style food. There is an atmosphere, now let’s take stock of the Chinese-style gourmet restaurants I met recently, and let’s celebrate the New Year together.
Skewers of melons in Chengdu, wash away a year of unhappiness
When you mention Chengdu, you will naturally think of Chuan Chuan, one of the authentic Chengdu delicacies, which has always been loved by people all over the world. In this era when online celebrity shops are popular, Chuan Chuan shops are also welcoming and sending them away. Many popular shops have gradually disappeared under the rut of history, and there are only a handful of old shops that have really been more than 10 years old. Chengdu melon string is one of them.
Although Gua Chuan Chuan has more than 600 stores around the world, I still prefer the main store on Jinfangyuan East Road. After ten years of ups and downs, I have eaten from the old store to the new store, but the taste remains the same. The new store With big red as the theme color, you can feel the strong Chinese style as soon as you enter the store.
On the left hand side of the door is the cold food self-selection area, and on the right is the skewered food self-selection area. You can take what you like, and you are free to like. You can also see what the dishes look like before ordering. It is one of the benefits of eating skewers. Unfortunately, we arrived at the store late, and the cold food series were basically sold out.
Melon skewers are cold pot skewers. As the name suggests, there is no fire under the bottom of the pot. After the dishes are selected, they are brought to the store. After the store cooks them, they serve them together. Naturally, it does not have such a strong taste, and it also avoids the problem of overcooked or undercooked ingredients. It has its own advantages and disadvantages with hot pot skewers.
Next to the dish selection area is the dipping dish selection area. There are two kinds of oil dishes and dry dishes. Many people think that dry dishes should be used for eating skewers. In fact, it is not the case. Freedom is what you need to eat skewers. You can eat whatever you want , It’s okay to put sesame sauce or vinegar, there is no standard to eat hair, as long as you are happy.
You need to order the hot small dishes. They are all cooked to order. They all taste good, especially the brain flowers, which are considered Sichuan specialties. You must try them!
Yuangong, a Sichuan cuisine originating from Zigong
Sichuan cuisine, as one of the eight major cuisines in the country, actually has complicated classifications. The general direction of Sichuan cuisine in every city in Sichuan is the same, but there are subtle differences. If it is ranked, then I will definitely vote for Zigong’s. The oily and spicy “Yalbang Cuisine” is indeed a delicacy that makes people’s index fingers tantalize. Although eating hot pot skewers is the most lively thing, but having a family reunion and eating a table of hot Sichuan dishes is another flavor of the New Year.
Yuangong is also an old shop, which has been more than fifteen years ago. When I entered the shop, I was still thinking about what "Yuangong" means. Only when I saw the placemat did I realize that this is a restaurant from Zigong. Sichuan cuisine restaurant, coming to the store is fate, so it is also called "Yuan Gong".
In addition to the Chinese red signboard on the door, there are three little lions on the side leading to the dining area, which are common town house beasts in ancient China. Do you know how to tell the difference between male and female lions? A little common sense can be popularized here, that is, the lion who steps on the hydrangea is the male lion, and the one who steps on the cub is the lioness.
The dining area has two choices of hall booths and private rooms, with wooden stools and wooden tables, the decoration is simple and not cluttered, and the chandeliers are in the form of spotlights, which focus the lights on the food and savor the delicacies.
The portions of the store are not bad. For two people, one meat, one vegetarian and one staple food are just right. The main food is grilled fish, which is fresh and delicious. The meat dishes are creative and beautiful, and there are fruits as decorations, while the vegetarian dishes are refreshing and greasy. The trip of the three is a perfect match, and it is a good meal , is also a small happiness of the day.
When I was leaving, I found soup next to it, and I realized that soup is also one of the store’s main products. Unfortunately, I didn’t order it this time. Come again next time if you are lucky. It’s like the subtitles projected in the store. How can it be day and night.
In the other courtyard, the Chinese New Year should be full of excitement
Chengdu is a city with nightlife. Even at one or two o'clock in the morning, you may have to queue up for a taxi in the business district. Therefore, bar culture has become one of the pronouns of Chengdu nightlife. Personally, I don't like disco bars very much. I don't like disco dancing, nor do I like to be noisy, so Qing Bar has become my first choice. Bar is one of the nouns from the West. Except for Chinese-style pubs, there are very few bars with an overall Chinese style, but in other courtyards, you can still find traces of Chinese elements.
Entering the bar from the gate, there is a dragon-shaped totem right in front of it. It is not at all obtrusive in this place full of Western elements. There is a "God of Wealth" hidden behind the light strip at the back. I really didn't see it if I didn't look carefully. arrive.
There are also resident singers in the bar. Listening to Chinese-style folk songs, I feel very comfortable. However, I heard Happy Birthday four times in the store. It seems that many people choose to celebrate their birthdays in the store, and the atmosphere is still good. The large screen on the back can also send bullet screens to the screen. Generally speaking, there are more "harmful friends".
The bar is divided into upper and lower floors, very spacious. The most distinctive feature is the chandelier on the second floor. It is not the same on the first floor, but moves up and down like waves. It is said that it is the same company as the lighting design of the Bird's Nest. No wonder. So distinctive.
Although it is a bar, there are many Sichuan-style characteristics in the store. There are hundreds of Sichuan dishes and Sichuan-style snacks. You can slowly taste the perfect combination of Chinese and Western.
However, when you arrive at the bar, you must drink. The cocktail we ordered can be regarded as the combination of appearance and taste. The dry ice is filled with fairy air, and the alcohol content is not high. It is suitable for drinking and enjoying, just like the store's promotion In other courtyards, you can feel "a different kind of Chengdu, a different kind of night".
Live in Kuanzhai, feel the most authentic old Chengdu
There are many places to stay in Chengdu, and Kuanzhai Alley is definitely one of the most popular places. This leftover "Shaocheng Hutong" is a relatively large-scale ancient street in Qing Dynasty in Chengdu. Together with Daci Temple and Wenshu Monastery, it is called "" "Protection Street of Chengdu's Three Great Historical and Cultural Cities", although it is a lot of later antique buildings, still retains the charm of the past. It is not only a famous historical and cultural street in Sichuan, but also one of the ten most beautiful ancient streets in Sichuan. The Wren Humanities where I stayed The boutique hotel is on this street, with a retro and low-key gate, and the plaque with the two characters "Wren" on it is from Sichuan calligrapher Hu Yu.
Zhuangzi once mentioned in "Xiaoyaoyou": "The wren nests in the forest, but there is only one branch." The wren is a bird that will approach and hide when it sees people. Although it flies at a low altitude, it is difficult to observe. The same is true of this hotel. Although there is a wide and narrow alley with a lot of traffic outside the door, it seems to have entered another world. .
The hotel pays special attention to privacy. Usually the gate is closed, and non-hotel guests or visitors are generally not allowed to come in and out at will. At the same time, it adopts a butler service, 24 hours online, and is very enthusiastic. From the moment you enter the door, you will be led to the front desk for check-in. It is antique. The clothes are especially suitable for the occasion, and the service is also in place. After check-in, I will be taken to the room. I booked a double room, which is already very spacious. There are also other options such as family rooms and suites. It is said that there is no room below 80 square meters, and a large room is always a place for people to live. comfortable.
I like the decoration style of the room very much. The design is ingenious: the atmosphere is full of logs, and it also has a trace of minimalist style charm. It is embellished with traditional Chinese handicrafts such as hemp painting and Shu brocade, which shows the unique simplicity of Sichuan-style architecture. It is exquisite, low-key and luxurious; it is equipped with various modern appliances to make life more convenient, and the mattress is very soft, and it is also delivered with soothing sandalwood. Living here is a kind of enjoyment in itself.
The bathroom is also a highlight. When many hotels pay attention to the size or decoration of the room, they often ignore the bathroom, but the Wren Hotel takes both into account, making the bathroom particularly spacious, as if it is no longer an accessory facility , but it can be equally divided with the room itself as an independent space. The double washbasin also makes washing without crowding, and there are all kinds of toiletries.
Although there is a public area on the first floor of the hotel, the most exquisite public area is on the top floor. This is a tea room for guests to relax, and sometimes private tea parties are also held. The most special thing is this table, which looks like an irregular rectangle with small left and large right, but it is actually a whole piece of log, which is very valuable. I heard from the housekeeper that the table is too big to fit in the elevator, and it is all lifted up manually. , can be said to be one of the "treasures of the town store". Tea culture is the characteristic of the hotel. The market price of tea prepared by the hotel for each guest is thousands of yuan. Friends who like to drink tea can taste it slowly. The plaque behind the table is also authentic. In addition, there are many other things in the hotel that are authentic, such as white marble Guanyin and various hanging paintings, which are eye-opening.
On the auxiliary table next to it, there is also a spherical object. At first I thought it was an ornament, but later I realized it was a musical instrument. It is quite interesting to play it according to the five tones of "Gong, Shang, Jiao, Zheng, and Yu" in ancient China. Yes, there are many such small details in the hotel, which shows the taste of the boss.
Another thing I really like about the hotel is that breakfast can be delivered directly to the room instead of going to the restaurant. There are both Chinese and Western styles, which can meet the needs of various tastes. In addition, there is another benefit of staying in the hotel, that is, you can choose catering or spa. It is a high-standard experience and requires an appointment. Friends staying in the hotel must not miss it.
