In Chengdu, I found a severely underrated and lesser-known ancient town!|||
|||。🌟Unveiling the secret spots around Chengdu! Yuantong Ancient Town, a corner gently treated by time🌟
Hello everyone! On the outskirts of the bustling city of Chengdu, there lies a hidden gem that has not been overly developed—an obscure ancient town in Chongzhou. It seems like a painting from the old days, making people fall in love at first sight!
🚗 Starting from the west gate of Chengdu, it takes only half an hour's drive to escape the hustle and bustle and step into this tranquil paradise. Here, surrounded by mountains and clear waters, ancient towers stand tall, and stone bridges span across, as if you have traveled to Shaxi in Yunnan. The tranquility and simplicity here are intoxicating.
👣【Travel Guide】👣
Upon entering the ancient town, it is recommended to start from Shuangfeng Street next to the parking lot. On both sides of this street, the Jiangxi Guild Hall and the Guangdong Guild Hall reflect each other, with phoenix trees casting shadows, exuding an ancient charm. While strolling here, you might as well take a photo with these historical buildings to capture the traces of time. Then, walk along the stone-paved road towards Yuantong Tower and Yongli Bridge, each step echoing with history.
Returning to the main road, Qilin Street on the right awaits your exploration. The simplicity of the Huang Family Courtyard, the solemnity of the Catholic Church, the elegance of the Luo Family Courtyard, and the tranquility of Zengfu Heng Street are all perfect spots for photography. Don't forget to visit Wild Boar Coffee; its unique facade might become the highlight of your photos. And on Zengfu Heng Street, the warmth and craftsmanship of the bamboo weaving shop are worth savoring.
📸【Photography Spots Revealed】📸
Shuangfeng Street: The solemnity of the Jiangxi Guild Hall, the delicacy of the Guangdong Guild Hall, and the phoenix trees on both sides of the street together form beautiful scenes.
Qilin Street: The wooden doors and copper locks of the Huang Family Courtyard, the light and shadow of the cross at the Catholic Church, the carved beams and painted rafters of the Luo Family Courtyard, and the artistic facade of Wild Boar Coffee are all must-visit photography spots.
Zengfu Heng Street: The handicraft shops here, especially the bamboo weaving shop, exude a simple beauty, making it a great place to capture the essence of ancient town life.
Yuantong Tower and Yongli Bridge: Standing on the bridge and looking into the distance, the ancient tower reflects in the water, and the hurried pedestrians on the bridge create a breathtaking scenery.
🍵 When you are tired of walking, why not find a teahouse by the river, sip a pot of tea, and chat with a few friends? Here, time seems to slow down, making people forget the troubles of the world, only wishing for time to slow down and old friends to stay.
Yuantong Ancient Town, a severely underrated and lesser-known place, hides endless surprises and beauty. If you are also tired of the hustle and bustle of the city, why not visit here? Perhaps you will find a home for your soul.
Another ancient town in Chongzhou, a free ancient town with convenient transportation. It is just after the bus stop. The ancient town is even older than Jie Zi Ancient Town. The area is not very large and you can visit it all in two hours. There are fewer foods than Jie Zi Ancient Town and no places to stay. The most famous thing is the tower, but it is surrounded and you can't get in. There are also Huang's Courtyard and Luo's Courtyard, you can go in and take a look. You can stop by here when you go to Jie Zi Ancient Town. There is no need to come here specifically, once is enough.
It is a quiet town without much commercial development. It is suitable for one person or a loved one to come here and be in a daze. You can feel the precipitation of history and the vicissitudes of life. The big red lanterns at night are very pleasing to the eye.
It is located in Yuantong Town, Chongzhou City, Sichuan Province, 12 kilometers away from the city center, adjacent to Weijiang River and connected by Huijiang Bridge. It is a 4A scenic spot. The ancient town is not heavily commercialized, the ground is clean, and the people are simple. You can go and have a look at Huang's Courtyard.
Yuantong Ancient Town is located not far from Jie Zi Ancient Town and Huaiyuan Ancient Town, and is only a few minutes' drive from Chengdu. The ancient town is small and exquisite, with reasonable prices, and convenient food, accommodation and transportation. It is especially worthy of praise for the people who developed, designed, managed and built the ancient town, because the scenic area has convenient toilets, and there are faucets in the courtyards of Luojia, Huangjia and other places for washing hands, face and food, which is really convenient. The ancient town is close to the Huijiang River. There are old teahouses where you can experience the scenery and mahjong games for entertainment. In short, Yuantong Ancient Town is worth a visit.
Yuantong Ancient Town of Chongzhou City is an important dock on Wenjing River in history. There are three rivers converge here, so it is called Huijiang. There are many historic sites and scenery in the town, such as Yongli Bridge, Roche Mansion, Huang Mansion, Huang Temple, Yuantong Heavenly Paradise, Wang Guoying's former residence, Iron Bar Bridge, Workers, Peasants and Soldiers Bridge, etc. The ancient town of Yuantong was first seen in the written records dating back to the Eastern Jin Dynasty. It has been built for more than 1650 years. Since the date of its establishment, there has been a continuous flow of businessmen and businessmen and boats. Nowadays, the silent provincial capitals on the streets of ancient towns and on the banks of bridgeheads still witness the glory of the past.
When you come to Yuantong, you must go to Yuantong Street to see the original old buildings and the Gothic Catholic Church. There are also several club halls in the town: Jiangxi Club hall and Guangdong Club hall can go for a stroll to see the prosperity of Yuantong in those days. There are also Luojia Courtyard, Huangjia Courtyard are worth visiting, there is also an old bridge in the Qing Dynasty, and iron bridge.
Yuantong Ancient Town is home to many locals, and the commercialization is not that serious. The ancient town is not big, and you can visit it in more than an hour. There are not many hotels and homestays, and the parking lot is free. Yuantong Ancient Town is surrounded by mountains on one side and water on three sides. The developed water transportation has made it prosperous in the past. The ancient bridges, ancient streets, and houses have solidified history and locked time. Walking quietly through these unfamiliar streets and alleys, feeling the strong smell of fireworks. Avoiding the hustle and bustle of the vanity, the heart is as still as water, the past is like wind, the past is like smoke, maybe one day you will understand that history will solidify, history will flow, and history will repeat itself. Only with fragmented sunshine and plain life are the most beautiful.