Scenic spot introduction:
Ziyang Sancha Lake Scenic Area is known as the Pearl of Tianfu due to the beautiful lake surface and surrounding scenery. It is also known as the Hundred Island Lake in the West and the New Paradise of Tianfu because of the complementation of mountains, water and islands. Sancha Lake's beautiful landscape, active scenes of flocks of waterbirds, and intact cultural relics make it an excellent scenic spot for tourists to stay away from the city and relax.Attractions distribution:
Sancha Lake has islands as its main attractions, including more than 10 islands such as Flower Island, Moon Island, and Bird Island. It is accompanied by cultural landscapes such as Shidonggou, Zhangfeiying, and Niujiaozhai. At the same time, there are various service facilities such as fishing, farmhouses, and boating in the scenic area. Complete with everything, it is an ideal place for tourism, recuperation, vacation, and water sports.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 2A-level scenic spotScenic spot features:
Leisure, vacation, bird watching, fishing, boating, visiting ancient times, sculpture, monuments, lakes, islandstravelling guideline:
The scenic spot holds Jianyang Mutton Food Culture Festival every year (annual lunar winter solstice), Longquan Lake Water Festival, Jianyang Cherry Festival and other activities. If you go to the scenic spot at this time, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and experience the festive atmosphere.
Best time to visit:
Summer and Autumn
Shopping recommendations:
(Special delicacies) Jianyang mutton soup, Longquan Lake delicacies, and archway noodles.
(Local specialties) Linjiang Temple watercress, salvia, and Laojun cherry.
Scenic spot location:
China>Sichuan Province>Ziyang City>Sancha Town
How to get there:
Self-driving route:
1. Depart from Chengdu, drive along the Chengdu-Chongqing Expressway towards Chongqing, get off the expressway at the Shiqiao exit, and then follow National Highway 318 to Taiping Town to reach the Sancha Lake Scenic Area.
2. Depart from Ziyang, drive along the Xia-Rong Expressway, leave the ramp at the Jianyang/Sancha exit, and drive along XM15 toward Sancha Lake.
Bus route: Take a long-distance bus from Chengdu or Ziyang to Jianyang, get off and transfer to a special bus.
Scenic area map:
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Sancha Lake ticket price:
Tickets are 10 yuan per person, and fishing fees are 50 yuan.
Scenic area opening hours:
08:00-18:00