Suji ancient town, located in Leshan, Sichuan, was a market town as early as the Sui Dynasty with a history of 1400 years. According to legend, a hermit named Su Mingji lives here, and there is a saying that "Su Dongpo visited here", so many people associate it with Su Dongpo, Meishan, not far away. In fact, Su Shi has never been an official in Sichuan, let alone near his hometown, and its history and legend are so vague.
Suji ancient town, the streets of the ancient town are winding, and the buildings on both sides have a history of hundreds of years. This is a typical residential style in western Sichuan, and the wooden house with a sense of time makes everything look so old.
But it is precisely because of this that Suu Kyi looks more full of ancient rhyme. People are doing all kinds of small businesses in this old house, showing you tailor shops, teahouses, farm tools dealers and all kinds of small commodities. Looking at these high walls, old houses, yards, docks, streets, stone bridges and river banks, it seems that people can see the unpretentious Suji.
The ancient town of Suji has a very long cultural heritage, including Xiaoshan, Diping Mountain and Emei River. Cliff tombs in Han Dynasty can be seen everywhere, and there is also a kiln site in Sui and Tang Dynasties. In the south of the town, there is an ancient Qing Dynasty building, Nanhua Palace, and in the west of the town, there is Dongpo Pavilion by the river, but now only ruins are left in the pavilion. It is said that the above "Deep in the White Clouds" was written by Su Dongpo.
Suji is also a good place overlooking Emei. This ancient town is very beautiful. In ancient times, it was the starting point for Buddhists to worship Mount Emei. There is also the site of "Mount Emei's First Worship". Suji is a famous hometown of silk, where the famous "Jiading Silk" originated.
The old houses in the ancient town are strewn at random, surrounded by green trees, with quadrangles and patios, some of which have been completely preserved. The white gray walls, antique blue bricks and dark gray roofs in the ancient town are combined and decorated with wooden columns, fang and other components, which looks charming and quaint from a distance.
The aura of the ancient town comes from the Emei River, which originated in Emei Mountain and finally merged with Qingyi River and injected into Minjiang River, becoming a part of the Yangtze River. The red sandstone slab bridge on the river is the symbol of the ancient town. It was built in the Qing Dynasty, and there is no bridge fence, which is also the most beautiful place in the ancient town.
The years have left mottled traces here. The river flows slowly. Take a walk on the bridge and feel the breath of nature. As the sun sets, the river is sparkling and there is a feeling of going home.
The ancient town of Suji is small in scale, with only an old street and an ancient bridge over the water. The street on both sides of the street is called Guihua Road, where beef is sold and an open-air teahouse is set up along the river.
Most friends in Sichuan know that "food in Sichuan and taste in Leshan", and Suji ancient town is an indispensable one. Although the ancient town is not famous, its carefully cooked food can be seen everywhere in Bashu, and Leshan stilt beef is almost unknown. It originated from Suji ancient town.
During the grain transportation period, the commerce and trade of Suji ancient town flourished. Because of its rich products, it once reached its peak, so it was rich in all kinds of food and snacks.
Sesame fragrant rice candy, beef on stilts and Ma Qi are called "Three Wonders of Su Ji", while fragrant rice candy and beef on stilts have been included in the intangible cultural heritage list.
In addition, there are many special snacks, such as fried skewers, tofu, sweet-skinned ducks, ascetic chickens, brown sugar shaved ice, brown sugar cakes, etc., all of which are delicious.
A better life stems from the persistence of the older generation. When tourists from all directions regard beef on stilts as a local delicacy, it is a lifelong memory for the elderly in Suji.
A thousand-year-old town, a land of plenty, seems to be dying, but people here enjoy it. There are many ancient towns in JiaZhou, and SuJi is the best. It doesn't take the old as a gimmick, but it has the beauty of life. Its reputation is deeply rooted in people's hearts. It is known as the "immortal ancient town". When you enter Suji, you will not be disappointed.
What you should know about Suji Ancient Town:
Venue: West Section of Le 'e Road, Suji Town, Shizhong District, Leshan City, Sichuan Province
Admission: free play.
Transportation: Leshan 304 bus can reach it.