Chinese Specialty

Xichang has its name known all over the world after it has witnessed the launch of many domestic and foreign satellites. It is the biggest satellite launch center in China, situated in southwest of Sichuan Province. Xichang can be regarded as the first station of China’a high-tech journey. Here, visitors can watch not only the gigantic launching pads, but also the whole launching procedure.

But technology charm is not the only card of Xichang, which also rewards visitors with much natural enchantment. 2.5 miles southeast to Qionghai, the Qiong Lake has an exuberance of reeds encompassing a crystal vast of water. Qionghu Lake features different landscape in four seasons, and that of autumn and winter is especially fabulous. In autumn, the light of a bright moon helps the gentle motions of the waves that often romp with egrets, and in winter, the water keeps warm when the adjoining mountains are crown with snow, and birds are attracted here to see the winter out. Or you can opt to the virgin forest. It is home to cute lesser pandas, sprinting roes, cascading waterfalls and deep pools.