Introduction: Pingle Ancient Town in Chengdu is famous for its quaint neighborhoods and the original and simple folk customs of Western Sichuan.
In the ancient town area, we can enjoy the ancient charm and tranquility that we have not seen for a long time outside the city.
Friends who like quiet travel must not miss this treasure place.
So, what is there to do in Pingle Ancient Town, Chengdu?
The following is the travel guide to Pingle Ancient Town compiled by the editor. Collect it now!
Introduction Pingle Ancient Town has a history of more than 2,000 years and is famous for its original ancient buildings in Western Sichuan and its simple folk customs.
The main street of the ancient town, Leshan Street, is a famous waterscape street. At the end of the street is the Leshan Bridge. The bridge opening is changed into a peach shape, which is a unique sight in western Sichuan.
There are many delicious shops hidden in the ancient alleys. Milk noodle soup is a specialty of Pingle. There are also various delicacies worth tasting such as white meat soup, Bobo chicken, stone-ground tofu curds and so on.
The famous nine ancient buildings in the ancient town: ancient streets, ancient temples, ancient bridges, ancient trees, ancient weirs, ancient squares, ancient roads, ancient customs, and ancient songs are all worth visiting.
Transportation 1. The Chengyun Expressway at Jinsha Station turns into the Wenqiong Expressway, passing through Wenjiang, Chongzhou, and Dayi. It takes about 1 hour to reach Qionglai Station, 20 minutes/shift, 17 yuan/person, the whole journey is 75 kilometers; 2. Train
Take National Highway 318 from North Railway Station and Shiyangchang Station, pass through Shuangliu and Xinjin, and arrive at Qionglai Station in about 2 hours. It takes 20 minutes/shift, 13.5 yuan/person, and the whole journey is about 82 kilometers.
Attraction location: No. 139, Xingxin Street, Qionglai City, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province. Tickets to the ancient town are free without tickets. Some attractions around the ancient town require tickets.
Tickets for Lugou Natural Scenic Area: 15/person; tickets for Jinjigou: 30/person.
Food and accommodation: Milk noodle soup, Bobo chicken, Xuewang, river fish, rare mushrooms, roasted chicken with bamboo shoots, and white meat soup.
Special delicacy: "Ye'er cake" made with folk methods in Pingle Town, which is oily but not greasy, and the meat filling is tender and delicious.
Accommodation: There are many ancient town inns facing the streets and rivers in Pingle Ancient Town. They have beautiful environment and affordable prices. They can be booked online on Youtianxia or Xiangyou. If you are going on holidays, booking in advance is essential.
Pingle Ancient Town is located 93 kilometers southwest of Chengdu City and 18 kilometers southwest of Qionglai City. It is a famous historical and cultural town in China.
Pingle Ancient Town is known as "one level, two solid and three gates". The Baimo River originating from Yuxiao Peak of Tiantai Mountain flows through the ancient town from west to north.
Pingle Ancient Town’s old banyan trees, Baimo River, stilts built along the river, streets paved with bluestones, and the endless sea of ??bamboo have jointly cultivated the idyllic landscape feelings of the people in the ancient town over thousands of years, and nourished Pingle Ancient Town.
Natural and fresh local culture.
Walking into the town is like traveling through a time tunnel and stepping into the centuries-old farming years.
The simplicity reveals the grandeur, the plainness reveals the novelty, which is very suitable for the experience and yearning of modern urbanites to return to nature.
Visitors can experience a different kind of folk culture and atmosphere here.
In addition to the ancient town area, Pingle Ancient Town is supported by four major scenic areas: Lugou Natural Scenic Area, Jinhua Mountain Scenic Area, Huachan Mountain Scenic Area and Qin-Han Ancient Post Road Scenic Area.