Morning: Depart Chengdu by train, embarking on a scenic journey through mountainous regions.

Full Day: Travel along the Chengdu-Kunming Railway, a marvel of engineering once deemed “impossible to build.” The route winds through dramatic gorges and valleys, offering breathtaking views.

Morning: Visit the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, China’s premier space hub and launch site for lunar exploration missions. Explore exhibits showcasing advancements in aerospace technology. 

Afternoon: Tour the “Youth Intellectuals Museum”, reflecting on China’s historical “Up to the Mountains and Down to the Countryside” movement.

Morning: Engage in a cultural exchange with Yi ethnic students at their school. Share gifts, co-teach a class, and participate in sports activities.

Lunch: Share a meal with Yi classmates to understand their daily lives.

Evening: Stay overnight in Puge, immersed in the local community.

Morning: Partner with Yi students for home visits. Participate in household chores and learn about Yi family traditions.

Lunch: Enjoy a home-cooked meal with host families.

Afternoon: Host a cultural festival—learn Yi songs, traditional dances, and take group photos.

Evening: Share a farewell dinner together.

Morning: Explore Shuimo Mountain Pearl Scenic Area, a high-altitude ecological reserve emphasizing harmony between humans and nature.

Afternoon: Visit the world’s largest hot spring waterfall, highlighting environmental conservation efforts.

Morning: Discover Ancient Xichang City, tracing 600 years of history, including the Silk Road, Three Kingdoms culture, and the Red Army’s Long March.

Afternoon: Join a green initiative at Qionghai Wetland, China’s largest urban wetland, to promote ecological awareness.

8:20 AM: Depart Xianning by train for Chengdu.