An "ink and wash" ancient town in Sichuan has become popular. It has a history of over 2,000 years, but the 4A scenic spot does not charge tickets.
An "ink and wash" ancient town in Sichuan has become popular. It has a history of more than 2,000 years, but the 4A scenic spot does not charge tickets
The annual National Day holiday is a peak tourism period, and scenic spots across the country will welcome A large number of tourists come here, and Sichuan, as a major tourist province, has always been favored by tourists. Don’t think that Sichuan only has pandas and hot pot. The ancient town culture here is also very famous, such as Huanglongxi Ancient Town, Langzhong Ancient Town, etc. In addition to these well-known historical ancient towns, there are actually some relatively low-key ancient towns that are also very worthwhile. Once you go to, for example, Shangli Ancient Town, you can enjoy the original Bashu scenery.
Shangli Ancient Town is located at the junction of four counties. In ancient times, it was an important stop on the Silk Road. There are mountains and rivers here, and the scenery is as beautiful as an ink painting. It is also because of this characteristic that it is Popular, Shangli Ancient Town has a history of more than 2,000 years. It has been rated as a 4a-level scenic spot but does not charge tickets. It can be regarded as a conscientious scenic spot.
Many years ago, this was a post station on the Tea Horse Road. Many vendors gathered here and it was very lively. There was a long Longxi River in the ancient town, with bridges, water and people living there. It seemed like a bustling place. It looks like a Jiangnan water town.
There are not many streets in Shangli Ancient Town. There are only four or five in total. Most of the alleys here are bluestone roads. You can see various shops on both sides of the streets. There are also buildings such as a theater building and an ink painting room.
With the development of the times, there are not many old houses here. Most of them are newly built wooden buildings. However, this does not affect the charm of the ancient town because the environment is good and very distinctive. Many film crews will choose to shoot here. As its reputation has grown in recent years, the number of foreign tourists has also gradually increased, and it has also attracted many sketchers to come here to create realistic scenes.
The most famous building in the entire ancient town is probably the Han Family Courtyard, a mansion built by an official who was working abroad during the Qing Dynasty when he returned to his hometown. The architectural style is the same as that of the official residence in the capital, and there are seven courtyards inside. , there is also a patio, which means seven stars embracing the moon in Feng Shui. The carvings of the entire building are very fine. Now this compound has been listed as a cultural relic protection unit. Tourists can visit it at their own expense, and the tickets are not expensive. , only costs 3 yuan per person. Generally speaking, the ticket prices for attractions in Shangli Ancient Town are not high, and the ticket for Baima Spring is only 10 yuan per person.
Most of the buildings in the ancient town are made of wood. There are stilted buildings retaining the style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, as well as cultural relics from the Tang and Song Dynasties. Although the area of the ancient town is not large, there are more than 10 stone bridges here with various shapes, but the most unique ones are probably the Gaoqiao and Erxian Bridges.
Of course, in addition to having fun when traveling, you also need to eat well. Tasting local specialties has become a very important thing. Shangli Ancient Town has many specialties because of its location. Located in a mountainous area, many gourmet ingredients are taken from nature, such as stewed soup with freshly picked wild yams and native chickens, which tastes quite delicious, as well as the Ya'an fish, which is known as the three specialties of Ya'an, and the spicy spicy food with Sichuan characteristics. Cold local chicken slices, all in all, this place can satisfy all your taste bud needs.
With the development of transportation, it is now very convenient to go to Shangli Ancient Town from Chengdu. You can first take a bus to Shiyangchang Bus Station, which costs 40 yuan per person. After arriving in Ya'an, you can take the bus to Shangli Ancient Town. The shuttle bus here is relatively frequent, running every 15 minutes and costing 7 yuan per person.