Sichuan Tourism | Off-the-Beaten-Path in Guang'an - Xiaoxi Ancient Town

Xiaoxi Ancient Town: An undisturbed old time One of the top ten ancient towns in Sichuan Also known as the Tang and Song ancient town, it has a history of nearly a thousand years Located in the northeastern part of Guang'an District, Guang'an City, Sichuan Province The main well-preserved parts of Xiaoxi Ancient Town include the Old Street, New Street, and Half Street, which are also the most architecturally characteristic. The Old Street is the main street, built in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, formerly known as 'Longfengzhou', and commonly referred to as 'Xiaojiaxi Market' 👉🏻Recommended reason: Attractive to those who like to explore folk culture and enjoy photography and painting‼️ Not yet developed into a tourist area, few visitors, and the food has very distinctive local features. 👀Travel Tips: 🚌Xiaoxi Ancient Town is 65 kilometers away from Guang'an urban area, take a bus to Guang'an City first There is a tourist bus line from Guang'an Bus Terminal to Xiaoxi Ancient Town, the fare is 10 yuan per person 🚘For self-driving, navigate to 'Xiaoxi Ancient Town' 🍛Food Recommendation: Steamed catfish with rice flour in Xiaoxi Ancient Town of Guang'an, Sichuan is second to none. To have this dish authentically, one must use local river catfish, cut into strips, mixed with rice flour, steamed with chili powder, Sichuan pepper powder, minced ginger, etc. Before serving, drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with green onions, the taste is rich and boneless, with a unique flavor and excellent texture. 👉🏻Accommodation Recommendation: 🏠Xixian Mountain Residence ✔️Also a beautiful building, with blue bricks, tiles, and stone slabs, it is the best homestay in Guang'an ✔️Climb to the roof to see the stars and the moon ✔️You can walk to the Acacia tree near the homestay to see the beautiful sunset ✔️The young ladies at the homestay are all fun