Yuantong Ancient Town in Chongzhou, Sichuan | Luo Family Courtyard, Huang Family Courtyard, Kirin Street, Zengfu Street, Pepper Duck
Yuantong Ancient Town is located in Chongzhou City, Chengdu, only 38 kilometers away from Chengdu city center, with very convenient transportation. It is said that this was an important wharf established during the Eastern Jin Dynasty and was once one of the most prosperous markets in Sichuan, known as 'Little Chengdu'. Here, three rivers converge, forming a unique waterscape.
Yuantong Ancient Town is built by the water. The Wenjing River, Wei River, and Bo River, which originate from the Longmen Mountain Range, converge here. It was an important wharf in history and has been around for more than 1600 years. It is said that during the Tang Dynasty, there was a monk named Yuantong who was very accomplished. People later built bridges and temples to commemorate him, hence the name of the town.
The main attractions of Yuantong Ancient Town include Xizi Palace, Yuantong Catholic Church, Yongli Bridge, Old Wharf, Luo Family Courtyard, Huang Family Courtyard, Huang Family Ancestral Hall, Wang Guoying's Former Residence, Guangzhou Guild Hall, etc. There are Kirin Street, Yongquan Street, and Zengfu Street on the east side; Shuangfeng Street, Dongsheng Street, and Banbian Street on the west side.
Most of the buildings in Yuantong Ancient Town are left over from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Many houses are built by the river, giving a sense of Jiangnan. The houses by the river are layered, giving a sense of hierarchy.
Located at No. 117 Kirin Street, the 'Luo Family Courtyard' is a mansion. It is one of the best-preserved buildings in western Sichuan and a typical commercial building from the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China. There are two courtyards in the mansion, both of which are one-story buildings, quite grand.
'Huang Family Courtyard' is on the left side of Yuantong Wharf, separated from Luo Family Courtyard by a wall. Also known as 'General's Mansion', it was built in 1941 and was the mansion of Huang Runyu, the brigade commander of the Independent Artillery Brigade of the 24th Army of the National Revolutionary Army. There are two complete buildings from the Republic of China period in the courtyard, one is the main hall, brick and wood structure; the other is the chanting tower, a western-style small building with a Chinese-style roof.
There are many special snacks in Yuantong Ancient Town. Tofu flower, oil flower, hoof flower, and brain flower are known as 'Yuantong Four Flowers' and are worth tasting. The 'Different from Zongzi' pepper duck next to Huijiang Bridge is very popular, and the front of the shop is full of customers waiting to buy.
📍Detailed address:
Yuantong Ancient Town: Yuantong Town, Chongzhou City, Chengdu, Sichuan Province
Tickets: Free admission
Quiet town, not much commercial development, suitable for a person or bring their beloved people here to quietly daze. Can make you feel the precipitation and vicissitudes of history. The big red lantern at night is very eye-catching
Located in Yuantong Town, Chongzhou City, Sichuan Province, 12 kilometers away from the city, adjacent to Weijiang, Huijiang Bridge is connected, 4A Scenic Area, the ancient town is not commercialized, the ground is clean, the people are simple, and the Huangjia Courtyard can be seen.
The trend of the ancient town tour in the past decade is that the ancient town is poorly managed and lacks the rhyme in the ancient town. Yuantong Ancient Town has been contacted for two years to play. There are two rivers in front of the ancient town. The buildings and churches in the ancient town are well preserved and there are not many people in the streets. Tourists who like to wander and have large green spaces to satisfy.
Chongzhou Yuantong Ancient Town, a national AAAA-level tourist scenic spot, 38 kilometers away from Chengdu City, the ancient town has a history of 1650. It is one of the four major market towns, Wenjinjiang, Weijiang, and Bojiang three rivers converging, running through the whole territory of Yuantong.
Chengdu is a well-known ancient town, located in the western Sichuan plain of Zhangzhou City, with convenient transportation. The town is surrounded by mountains and rivers, with a strong folk customs and simple folk customs. Every time the market is very lively and leisurely, it is worth seeing.