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Unique ancient town, exploring the Qingmuchuan ancient town in the pen of the 'Princess Writer'

On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, our group of four took advantage of the free highway and set off from Tianshui to a long-awaited small town at the junction of Shaanxi, Gansu and Sichuan - Qingmuchuan. 🌟Highlights: Most people know about Qingmuchuan because of the novel 'Qingmuchuan' by 'Princess Writer' Ye Guangqin and the TV series 'A Generation of Heroes' adapted from the novel. After the novel and TV series became popular, Qingmuchuan ancient town became a place many people yearn for. Today's Qingmuchuan has become a window for people to step into the life customs of modern Chinese people. Stepping into Qingmuchuan, you can not only feel the folk differences at the junction of three provinces, but also feel the era of the prototype of the novel, He Futang. As for the history of Qingmuchuan, it is located in a magical ancient town in Ningqiang County, Hanzhong, Shaanxi - Qingmuchuan ancient town, named after a green tree in a river. It is connected to Qingchuan County, Sichuan Province in the west, and borders Wudu County and Kang County, Gansu Province in the north. It has the reputation of 'one foot stepping on three provinces, rooster crowing in three provinces'. The ancient town was founded in the Ming Dynasty, formed in the middle of the Qing Dynasty, and flourished in the Republic of China. Because of the high mountains and dangerous roads, lush forests, overlapping peaks, it has always been a gathering place for merchants and a must-fight place for the military. It is also famous for its Wei Futang and ancient buildings. ⛰【Attraction Guide】 📍Detailed address: Daqing Road, Ningqiang County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province 🚗Traffic strategy: Self-driving, navigate to the Qingmuchuan ancient town tourist center, Qingmuchuan ancient town now has two parking lots, located on the east and west sides of the town, connected by a national road on the periphery, it is recommended to park in the parking lot of the tourist service center. It is convenient for sightseeing. 10 yuan for 12 hours, 20 yuan for overnight. Train: Take the train to Yaodu Station in Yaodu Town, Guangyuan City, Sichuan Province. After getting off the train, there are private cars going to Qingmuchuan and Yaodu Town. It costs 10 yuan per person to go to Qingmuchuan, and the journey takes 10 minutes. 🕙Opening hours: Qingmuchuan ancient town is open all day and free of charge. The opening hours of Rongshengkui, Smoke Hall, Wei's Mansion, and Qu's Mansion inside are all 09:00—18:30 💰Ticket price: Qingmuchuan ancient town is free, Rongshengkui, Smoke Hall, Wei's Mansion each cost thirty yuan, Qu's Mansion costs 25 yuan. 🙌: The area around Qu's Mansion is under the jurisdiction of Qianshan Tea Industry Development in Ningqiang County, and there is a large tea garden at the entrance of Qu's Mansion. Interested friends can go to take pictures and check in 🏨Accommodation: Choose to stay in Xinjie in Qingmuchuan ancient town, the off-season price is very cheap, the peak season will not be too expensive but remember to book in advance. It is recommended to book on Ctrip. 🌟Highlights: Huilongchang Old Street, Wei's Mansion, Furen Middle School, Huilong Pavilion, Rongshengkui (Brothel in the Republic of China), Smoke Hall. 📌Small Tips: About eating: Most of the meals are located in Xinjie, mostly barrel fish, with a small amount of Sichuan cuisine and Gansu cuisine (Minxian fried meat slices). You can have lunch and dinner. There are many Hanzhong hot rice skins for breakfast on the street, and there are also a small number of Sichuan specialty breakfasts. About the tour route: Enter the middle section of Huilongchang Old Street from Qifeng Bridge, then play to the right, then go to Furen Middle School, walk along the left wall of Furen Middle School to reach the old school gate of Furen Middle School, there is a small road next to it that can reach Huilongchang Old Street, continue to play along Huilongchang Old Street, go to Huilong Pavilion from the old street, climb the mountain to see the panoramic view of Qingmuchuan ancient town. After descending the mountain, go to Qu's Mansion, see the ancient house, tea garden. Finally visit Wei's Mansion. Feel the charm of a generation of heroes.
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Posted: Feb 21, 2024
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