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Fengliangting: The room is large, the breakfast is very rich, and there is a laundry room. The location of the hotel should be in the new city of Hejiang County, but not far from the center of the old city. The parking lot is large and parking is convenient.
No. 326 Shaomin North Road, Fuyang Subdistrict
From € 22
Tonyyy: The hotel is in a great location, adjacent to the riverside and the music fountain square, and walking to the Lichee Cultural Square is also super close. The surrounding environment is quiet and green. It can be called the natural oxygen bar in the city. The room is super spacious, more than 50 flat spaces are still transparent with the big bed and sofa area, and the luggage is not cramped at will. The sanitation is very thorough, the bedding, tabletop, and bathroom are clean and tidy, making people feel at ease.
No. 18 Guifei Avenue
From € 36
Guest User: 新酒店，房間不錯，有一點點味道，服務員很貼心地送了，芬香噴霧，床品很舒服，睡了個好覺。合江晚上烤魚特別好吃！酒店早餐還可以，吃了一碗粉！
No. 456, Jianshe Road Upper Section
From € 29
Guest User: I highly recommend the Zhonglian Wanguo Hotel. The staff are warm, polite, and easy to communicate with, making for a pleasant experience. The breakfast is delicious with a good variety of dishes, and there are plenty of options in the morning, leaving me very satisfied. The location is super convenient, right near the highway exit, and the hotel offers a free and spacious parking area, which is a huge plus for self-driving travelers. The room was clean, and all facilities worked perfectly. Overall, it was a great stay, and definitely worth checking out.
No. 320 Jiali Road, Fuyang Subdistrict
From € 19
Guest User: The overall facilities of the deluxe standard room we stayed in were a bit old. The service staff were enthusiastic and the room was cleaned to my satisfaction. The hotel breakfast was quite rich and had a wide range of choices.
No. 305, Shaomin North Road
From € 21
Guest User: Before I went, I planned to live in the county seat and saw the half-mountain Yunshe. Because it was written as a homestay, I decided to read it. Finally booked this store. Located near the Fawang Temple, the environment is elegant, the building is quaint and atmospheric, the house is a willow structure, built from complete stone pillars and heavy wood. The houses have balconies, full of green eyes, and the distant mountains can be seen by pushing the window. Very suitable for leisure and chat. The butler is hospitable and has seen it at first sight. There is a restaurant more than 100 meters away from the store (opposite the Yunshe, the straight line distance is tens of meters, you must leave the Yunshe (back door) and turn left and walk tens of meters to arrive). This restaurant is very fresh and delicious. For dinner, you can choose to eat in the store or in this restaurant, so you don't have to take a car down the mountain. Will come again next time. (There are very few photos taken, I can post these photos)
Fawangsi Town Erli Community Fawangsi Villagers' Committee Up 100 meters
From € 44
Guest User: The room is clean and tidy, the service is very good, the transportation is convenient, the breakfast is rich, good, good, good, good, good, good, good, good, good, good, good, good, good, good, good, good, good, good, good ubch well
No. 46, Guiyuanlin, Hejiang Town
From € 14
hhxtrrp: First choice for Hejiang! Near the Fortune Center, shopping and eating are super convenient, and free parking by car is too friendly. The European-style decoration is elegant, the public area is clean and the room is spacious. The quality of bedding and toiletries is online, the hot water is sufficient, and the bath is super comfortable. The front desk service is intimate, check-in and check-out are fast, and local play suggestions can be given. The breakfast buffet is many, fresh and delicious, and it is highly recommended to start a day of vitality!
No. 283 Fuyang Road
From € 21
Guest User: Staying with friends, the experience is very good. Very good value for money! This trip chose this hotel and it was the right choice. Sister He at the front desk checked in very quickly. The hotel also has free parking spaces and breakfast. Like 👍
No.846, Fucheng Avenue, Fuyang Street
From € 14
Guest User: Great! The location is super convenient, just go out, it is convenient to eat and shop around. The room was clean and tidy, the bedding was comfortable, the soundproofing was very good, and the sleep was particularly fragrant. The front desk service was super welcoming, the check-in was fast, and the nearby attractions were recommended intimately. High cost performance, stay here next time!
Opposite Liushuigou Native Products Company
From € 7
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Hejiang dishes and foodie spots.
I found a quiet, hidden gem in Xianshi, Hejiang, Luzhou, that feels like it’s steeped in history. The same Chishui River brews liquor upstream and soy sauce downstream—nature's gifts are truly amazing. Search for "Xianshi Soy Sauce Chishui River Manor" directly in your navigation app. You can explore freely upon entry, and parking at the entrance is convenient. It's perfect for a road trip stopover. Set aside half a day to wander around at a leisurely pace. This is a national-level intangible cultural heritage site and a major historical and cultural site protected at the national level. Passed down since 1893, the 130-year-old workshop is still brewing on the original site. It’s not a renovated, faux-antique attraction, but a genuine, operating sun-drying yard. Walking up the mossy stone path, the view opens up instantly. Over 6,000 ceramic soy sauce jars are layered and spread along the hillside, each covered with a bamboo lid, bathing in the Southern Sichuan sunlight. When the wind blows, a faint, savory aroma drifts over—not pungent, but the mellow, warm scent of fermented soybeans. Standing on the viewing platform, you see dense rows of soy sauce jars on one side and the slowly flowing Chishui River on the other. The river glows with a warm luster. With distant mountains, old houses, and soy sauce jars all in one frame, every snapshot is full of storytelling potential. Wearing plain, light-colored clothing makes for great photos. While wandering, you can watch the masters turn the jars. Day after day, exposed to the sun and night air, through thirteen processes—a single drop of soy sauce requires at least three years of aging. There are no shortcuts. There is also a museum in the park; take your time to understand the complete process of ancient brewing methods. Many old tools and documents quietly tell the history of the craft. If you get tired, try the park's specialty snacks. You must try the soy sauce rice—simple rice paired with aged soy sauce, the aroma is incredible. There’s also a unique soy sauce ice cream, a mix of salty and sweet that is surprisingly harmonious. Before you leave, you can take a bottle home. The ingredients are clean: soybeans, wheat, well salt, and Chishui River water—a reliable, fresh flavor for your dining table. There are no noisy amusement rides or crowded throngs of people here. It’s a place to slow down and just zone out. No need to rush—walk slowly along the drying yard, watch the light and shadows move across the jar lids, and listen to the murmuring river. When road-tripping in Southern Sichuan, don't just focus on ancient towns and landscapes. These corners of intangible cultural heritage, steeped in craftsmanship, are the unexpected surprises of a journey. 📍: Xianshi Soy Sauce Chishui River Manor 🚗: About 3.5 hours by car from Chengdu, about 30 minutes from Luzhou 💡 Tips: The light is best on sunny mornings for soft photos. There are many mosquitoes, so remember to bring repellent. Try to avoid visiting the drying yard during the scorching noon hours.
Help 🆘 This hidden gem at the junction of Sichuan, Guizhou, and Chongqing is incredible! ✨ If I hadn’t almost been trapped in the mountains, I wouldn’t want to share this secret spot with you~ This is Hejiang County, Luzhou, where the Chishui River flows gently by 🏞️ Unlike those artificial, overhyped tourist spots this is truly wild scenery ⛰️ With authentic ancient towns and temples every view tells a story 🌈 Travel tips: A must-know!! Be sure to descend before dark❗ I was so caught up in taking photos that I almost got stuck in the mountains that day (luckily a local helped me 🤦♀️) This place isn’t a polished tourist site There’s no sign of commercialization just the most genuine mountain adventures Every visit brings new surprises 💫 📸 Must-visit spots: Sunset by the Chishui River Ancient town’s cobblestone streets Old temples deep in the mountains Every shot looks like a painting! Friendly reminder: Bring mosquito repellent spray 👌🏻 Wear comfortable hiking shoes 🥾 Pack some snacks and water And don’t forget to plan your return time in advance!
Yao Ba ancient town | A “living” secret in southern Sichuan, no tourists, only life When Wuzhen and Xitang are crowded with tour groups holding little flags, and Lijiang’s bar street is still bustling late at night, deep in the mountains at the junction of southern Sichuan and northern Guizhou, there is a millennium-old town praised by Tsinghua University experts as the “living fossil of southern Sichuan ancient residences.” It waits with its more than 1,000-meter-long bluestone street, over 2,000 small blue-tile houses, and the daily life of its residents for anyone who doesn’t want to join the crowd. It’s not Lijiang, with its flashy bar street; it’s not Wuzhen, with its refined commercial souvenir shops; it’s not even Zhouzhuang, with its nighttime boat rides under lantern light. There is no noise made to please tourists here, only old houses inhabited for generations, the century-old aroma of mutton soup drifting from alleyways, and locals sitting on doorsteps soaking up the sun. Scholar Yu Dan calls it a “living ancient town”: “Many ancient towns are restored for tourism, but Yao Ba’s residents still live real lives without change. It’s original and natural. The town is alive.” 📍 Must save before departure | Yao Ba ancient town core overview Yao Ba ancient town is located at the junction of southern Sichuan and northern Guizhou. Founded in the Northern Song dynasty and flourishing in the Ming and Qing dynasties, it was a necessary route from ancient Jiangyang to the Yelang Kingdom, known as the “Sichuan-Guizhou corridor” and the “tea-salt ancient road.” The core area is a bluestone street over 1,000 meters long, flanked by more than 2,000 small blue-tile houses, mostly southern Sichuan courtyard residences from the Qing and Republic periods. · 🎫 Admission: The ancient town is free and open 24 hours a day (some sources mention a 30 yuan combo ticket) · 🌡️ Summer feel: The mountain climate in southern Sichuan is mild and cooler than the city, ideal for slow travel · ⏰ Best season: October to May offers the most pleasant weather · ⏳ Suggested visit: Half a day to 1 day (no rush, immersive slow travel) · 🏷️ Core tags: Living fossil of southern Sichuan ancient residences | living ancient town | tea-salt ancient road | western film base | red mutton soup 🏛️ Must-visit checklist | Missing one is a wasted trip 1. Martial scholar archway | The only “facade” left in southern Sichuan Built in the 15th year of the Jiaqing reign (1810) for martial scholar Li Yuelong, it is the only surviving martial scholar archway in southern Sichuan. It features a triple-eaved Xieshan-style roof with a plaque inscribed “Awarded scholar.” Morning is the best time for photos when the sunlight casts beautiful shadows. 2. Da Hong rice shop | Yao Ba’s landmark, a “time travel” movie set This is Yao Ba’s most iconic spot, located at the highest point of the ancient town. It was originally the residence of martial scholar Li Yuelong — the scholar’s mansion — and was preserved due to filming the movie Da Hong rice shop. Today it is a teahouse converted from an old granary. You can order a gaiwan tea and sit by the second-floor wooden window, listening to the owner’s old stories — the window frames a southern Sichuan scene of black tiles and flying eaves. Nearly 30 films and TV shows, including Da Hong rice shop, Mad, and Heroes Without Borders, were shot here. Walking into the courtyard, you might feel like you’ve stepped into a story. On holidays, free wedding procession performances are held here. 3. Wang Chaowen’s former residence | The home of an aesthetics master Wang Chaowen was a Chinese literary theorist and aesthetician, one of the pioneers and founders of Marxist literary theory and aesthetics in new China. His former residence preserves the living scenes of his time. The second-floor flower window is a perfect photo frame; wearing Hanfu here instantly turns your photo into a drama still. 4. Ciyun Temple (Dongyue Temple) | Layer upon layer of Ming dynasty architecture Originally named Dongyue Temple, built in the first year of the Wanli reign (1573), it is the largest building complex in the ancient town. Built on the mountainside, the layered halls peek through green trees with flying eaves. Visitors can burn incense and pray for their families. 5. Yao Ba ancient street | A 1,000-meter-long “living folk museum” The ancient street stretches over 1,000 meters, flanked by more than 2,000 small blue-tile houses with shops in front and residences behind. Every home has alleys and courtyards, and wooden buildings. Walking on the bluestone, you’ll see elders eating lunch at doorways, women washing clothes by the river, and children chasing each other in alleys. The drying sweet potato noodles and bamboo crafts are all authentic daily life. 6. Ling Zifeng film exhibition hall & Zhou mansion Ling Zifeng was a famous film director. His former residence is now a film exhibition hall. Zhou mansion is another ancient building worth exploring in the town. 🍜 Taste of Yao Ba | The scent of life and intangible cultural heritage food What captivates most in Yao Ba is the enticing aroma that drifts straight to your nose in the alleys. The food here isn’t made for tourists but is the daily life of locals. · 🔥 Red mutton soup (must eat!): A Tianfu culinary specialty, the soup is red but not spicy, the mutton firm and free of gamey taste. The broth is bright red with mild heat, doubled in flavor when dipped in chili sauce. Recommended: He San red mutton soup, a 40-year-old shop; the mutton restaurant opposite Da Hong rice shop is also highly rated. · 🍚 Yao Ba yellow rice cake (must eat!): A provincial intangible cultural heritage food, soft, glutinous, and sweet, tender and smooth in texture, with a yellow and bright red color. Recommended: “Zhou Yao yellow rice cake,” with a very enthusiastic owner. · 🥕 Yao Ba dried radish: An intangible cultural heritage food, crunchy with layers of numbing, spicy, fresh, and fragrant flavors, known as the “soul mate of rice eaters.” · 🧈 Yao Ba red tofu: An intangible cultural heritage food that melts in your mouth, salty and slightly spicy with rich wine and bean aromas. · 🍬 Sweet potato silk candy: A traditional artisanal product made mainly from red-heart sweet potatoes, crafted through dozens of steps, fragrant, crispy, and crunchy. · 🍲 Other recommendations: countryside drunken goose (spicy and fresh), Wang’s chicken soup (intangible cultural heritage flavor), cold noodles, cold jelly, tofu pudding. 🛍️ Artisan crafts | Take Yao Ba’s time home · Oil-paper umbrellas: full of ancient town atmosphere, great for photos · Bamboo handicrafts: bamboo baskets, bamboo bags, practical and beautiful, full of craftsmanship · Straw sandals, wheat sauce, pickled vegetables: handmade by locals, unique souvenirs 🗺️ Recommended tour route | 1,000-meter ancient street, walk slowly Martial scholar archway (entrance check-in) → Wang Chaowen’s former residence → Ling Zifeng film exhibition hall → Ciyun Temple (Dongyue Temple) → Da Hong rice shop (core spot, tea and stories) → stroll Yao Ba ancient street (see local life) → Zhou mansion About 2–3 hours total, no rush, immersive slow travel. 🚗 Transportation | Drive or shuttle, go whenever you want · 🚗 Drive: Navigate to “Hejiang Yao Ba town government” for accuracy. About 22 km from Luzhou, fast via highway · 🚌 Shuttle: Direct minibus from Luzhou Huilongwan Tuojiang bus station to Yao Ba ancient town starts at 7:10 AM, every half hour, fare 15.5 yuan per person 🏠 Accommodation recommendations | Stay under blue-tile roofs at night · Luzhou Zhuangyuan inn: windows open to blue-tile roofs, old street downstairs, about 168 yuan/night · Yao Ba inn: very distinctive and affordable · Hejiang Qinyuan hotel: next to the tourist reception center, newly renovated 💡 Insider tips | We’ve avoided these pitfalls for you 1. Yao Ba is not a “scenic spot,” it’s “life”: no hawking, no cookie-cutter souvenir shops, only locals living day after day. You can walk through in 20 minutes if you hurry, but to truly understand it, slow down, sit down, and eat a bowl of mutton soup. 2. Wear flat shoes: the ancient town has uneven bluestone roads. 3. Don’t enter the wrong navigation: searching “Yao Ba ancient town” may lead to a newly built area outside. It’s better to search “Hejiang Yao Ba town government.” 4. Red mutton soup is best early: the mutton restaurant opposite Da Hong rice shop is highly rated but try to go early to avoid sellout. 5. Free wedding procession performances on holidays: the town hosts free wedding processions from the archway to Da Hong rice shop. 6. Nearby attractions: if you have time, visit Shiji soy sauce Chishui River Manor (about 30 minutes by car) to experience the “natural soy sauce museum” and try soy sauce rice and soy sauce ice cream. When the 1,000-meter bluestone street unfolds in the afternoon light and shadow, when the aroma of red mutton soup drifts into the old teahouse window, when bamboo artisans focus on weaving and the sweet scent of yellow rice cake rises from the kitchen — you’ll understand there is a kind of ancient town called Yao Ba. It charges no admission, doesn’t rush tourists, and simply lays out the thousand-year-old tea-salt ancient road, the southern Sichuan life atmosphere, and the daily life of locals deep in the mountains at the Sichuan-Guizhou border, waiting for anyone who wants to slow down and savor it. Navigate to “Hejiang Yao Ba town government” for a date with the “living ancient town.” 🏮🍜
Fubao ancient town: Luzhou’s 600-year-old salt transport town, where the stilted buildings hold moments more fragrant than dried tofu Driving from Hejiang county into the mountains, the concrete road winds around the hillside, suddenly revealing a cluster of dark rooftops—the stilted buildings perch like birds resting on the mountain, wooden floors stacked layer upon layer climbing toward the peak. The bluestone path twists through the buildings. At the steepest spots, you have to hold the wall to walk. For a moment, it feels like you can hear the salt merchants’ horse caravans descending the stone steps, copper bells ringing through the valley. “This building breathes wood,” said Grandma Chen, who sells dried tofu on the corner, pressing a freshly marinated piece into my hand. The salty aroma mixed with Sichuan pepper tingled on my tongue. Walking up the bluestone path, I didn’t see any signs saying “ancient town specialties,” but I did spot an old man in a blue cloth shirt drying corn on the stilted building’s railing. Golden kernels rolled into the wooden gaps. A wooden door creaked open, and a little girl with braided hair peeked out, holding a malt sugar block. Sugar crumbs fell on the stone slabs, sticking to a seven-spot ladybug. The best part was the morning mist drifting through the wooden cracks, swelling the shadows of the stilted buildings. From afar came a few rooster crows, as if floating in from 600 years ago. 🏘 The bones of the stilted buildings: wooden memories of the salt route The “danger” of Half-Street. Looking up from the foot of the mountain, the stilted buildings on Half-Street are the most breathtaking—wooden pillars half embedded in rock, half suspended over the valley. The eaves of the buildings almost touch each other. Moss on the green tiles drips down the seams. “The salt caravans used to rest right under here,” Grandma Chen pointed to the stone pier beneath the building. “The wooden pillars had to be made from hard mixed wood from the mountains, soaked in tung oil to resist rot. Look at the pillar bases—they’re black and shiny, worn by time.” One railing on a stilted building was missing a wooden plank, revealing the valley below. Brave kids leaned over the gap to look down, making Grandma shout from above, “Slow down.” The “slippery” bluestone path. The main street’s bluestone slabs are deeply grooved by salt carriers’ poles. On rainy days, they’re as slippery as if oiled, so you have to step on the moss in the cracks to stay steady. “The deep grooves were worn by salt carriers’ poles, the shallow ones by pedestrians,” Grandma Chen demonstrated with her foot. “Salt carriers used to run barefoot on these stones, their shoulders bent under the salt poles. Sweat drops fell on the stones and disappeared instantly.” A crack in one slab had a small grass sprouting, its roots gripping the stone tightly. “This grass is tougher than people. No matter how hard the stone, it can find a crack and survive.” The “old” salt shop. Halfway up the mountain, the “Yuxing Salt Shop” was once the largest salt store. The copper ring on the wooden door was polished shiny from being touched. When pushed open, it creaked like an old man coughing. The counter inside was still there, with accounts carved into the wood. “This was how they kept records back then,” the elderly caretaker pointed to the marks. “One stroke meant one load, ten strokes a bundle. More reliable than pen and ink.” In the corner were several salt jars made of rough pottery, with salt residue still stuck to the bottom. “They used to be filled to the brim with salt. Now they’re empty and have become a hiding spot for kids playing hide-and-seek.” 🧂 The flavors of the salt route: time hidden in dried tofu The “aroma” of dried tofu. Grandma Chen’s dried tofu stall is set under the eaves of the stilted buildings. The bamboo basket holds neatly stacked dried tofu, shiny with sauce. “First, soak the soybeans in well water, grind them with a stone mill, and the brining depends on the weather,” she said, flipping the drying tofu. “The marinade has star anise, cinnamon, and local aged dark tea. It’s brined for three days and nights, fragrant enough to lure mountain sparrows.” Regular customers don’t even have to say a word; Grandma Chen knows to give them the “chewy” kind—dried tofu with some bean fibers for extra bite. “Salt carriers used to carry a few pieces in their pockets while traveling. When hungry, they’d chew on them. The salty aroma kept them full longer than meat.” The “sweetness” of fermented rice wine. At the end of the street, the fermented rice wine shop smells of alcohol. The wine in the earthenware jar is milky white. The owner scooped a spoonful with a wooden ladle, the juice flowing down the edge. “We use local glutinous rice, ferment it with yeast for three days. It has to dry in the stilted buildings where the humidity is high for good fermentation,” she said, handing over a small bowl. “Sweet with a hint of sourness. Salt merchants’ wives used to stew eggs with this wine, saying it replenishes blood and energy.” The bowl was rough porcelain with a small chip on the rim, making the wine look even whiter, like mountain moonlight. 🐔 Life in the stilted buildings: smoke mingling with mist The “leisure” of the old teahouse. At the mountain top, the “Wangxi Teahouse” has eight-immortal tables set crookedly. Tea drinkers tuck their smoking pipes into their waists. The tea is local aged dark tea, bitter with a hint of sweetness. “Five yuan for a day’s tea, refills are free,” the owner said, pouring water from a copper kettle. “Everyone here is an old neighbor, chatting and watching the mountains and water. That’s how the day passes.” Outside the window, the stilted buildings stack layer upon layer. When the mist clears, you can see bamboo groves in the distance. A tile clatters in the wind, but the tea drinkers don’t even blink—in this place, time is lighter than the tea. The “vibrance” of autumn drying. Autumn is the most beautiful season for the stilted buildings. Every household hangs corn, chili peppers, and soybeans on their railings. The gold and red look like a floral sash tied around the wooden buildings. “The corn has to be plump, and the chili peppers are local facing-up peppers,” said an old woman turning the corn. “It used to be for storing grain, but now it’s for decoration. Tourists love to take photos and call it the stilted buildings’ makeup.” A calico cat napped on the corn pile, its tail brushing the chili peppers, making the old woman shout, “Don’t knock them off.” 🚗 Town guide: bring a pair of non-slip shoes for sure · How to get there: Drive and navigate to “Fubao ancient town.” It’s 2 hours from Luzhou city center, 1 hour from Hejiang county. There’s free parking at the town entrance. Hejiang county has shuttle buses to Fubao town, 15 yuan per ticket. Get off and walk 10 minutes to enter the town. · What to do: Take photos of the misty stilted buildings early morning (7–9 AM is best, Half-Street is the best spot). Visit the salt shop to see old items in the morning. Have Grandma Chen’s dried tofu (5 yuan per serving) with fermented rice wine (3 yuan per bowl) at noon. In the afternoon, climb the bluestone path to the mountaintop teahouse to see the whole town’s stilted buildings stacked in the mountains. Don’t use an umbrella on rainy days; walk slowly under the eaves and listen to the rain hitting the green tiles. · What to bring: Non-slip shoes (the stones are very slippery when wet), a jacket (it’s cool in the mountains early and late), an empty bag (to carry dried tofu; 20 yuan can buy a big bag), a camera (the light and shadows on the stilted buildings are very photogenic). · What to watch out for: The wooden stairs of the stilted buildings are steep, go slowly up and down. Don’t carve on the salt shop’s counter. Don’t waste dried tofu; Grandma Chen says, “Wasting food is disrespectful to the ancestors of the salt carriers.” When leaving, Grandma Chen stuffed a bag of dried tofu into my bag. “Eat it on the road. The more you chew, the better it tastes. Remember the good of Fubao.” As the car drove out of the mountain, I looked back. The stilted buildings became silhouettes in the sunset, the green tile roofs glowing gold. The moss on the bluestone path swayed gently in the wind, as if saying, “Walk slowly. We’re still here guarding the stories of the salt route.” Suddenly I understood the charm of this ancient town—it doesn’t use “salt transport” as a selling point. It just lets the stilted buildings keep standing, the bluestone path keep lying there, Grandma Chen’s dried tofu keep smelling good, and every visitor who walks in can, on some morning or evening, hear the footsteps of salt carriers and meet the time from 600 years ago, quietly nestled in the wooden cracks of the stilted buildings.
Fubao Ancient Town: A Secret Place Featured by National Geographic, with Blue Tiles and White Walls Soaked in Tea Mist Driving from Hejiang County into the mountains, the asphalt road gradually winds into bamboo forests, finally revealing its true form in front of a cluster of blue-tiled roofs—not a deliberately crafted ancient town tourist spot, but the authentic Fubao Ancient Town. The stilted buildings spread along the mountain’s terrain, the blue tiles layered like fish scales, and the creek running through the town "ding-dong" sounds, soaking the whole town in moisture. Sitting at the teahouse by the bridge, Grandpa Zhang holds a lidded bowl of tea and reads the newspaper. Seeing us with cameras, he smiles: "National Geographic has filmed here before, so you’ve found the right place. There are no flashy shops here." Sure enough, stepping on the bluestone slabs into the town, the stones underfoot are polished smooth. Occasionally, residents carrying loads pass by, their bamboo baskets creaking. "This town is built along the mountain," Grandpa Zhang puts down his newspaper and leads us around a corner, "Look at this street, rising and falling like a dragon coiled on the mountain." At a corner of a certain street, a stilted building leans out diagonally, its wooden pillars planted directly in the creek water. "This building is called 'Half-Side Street'," Grandpa says, "It used to sell fish, now a family lives there, falling asleep to the sound of water at night." On the stone steps by the creek, an old lady is pounding clothes, the wooden mallet striking the bluestone, the sound echoing far down the alley. 🏘 The Town’s Backbone: The Embrace of Wood and Stone The "Suspension" of the Stilted Buildings. The most eye-catching are the stilted buildings along the river, with wooden pillars half on land and half in the water, the gaps in the floorboards revealing the creek below. "This wood is nanmu," Grandpa Zhang taps a pillar, "Soaked in water for decades without rotting. Bandits used to come to rob, but even fire couldn’t burn it." Under the eaves of one house, strings of corn and chili peppers hang, red and yellow against the white walls and blue tiles, like a richly colored painting. A girl in a qipao stands on the corridor of the stilted building, her hand resting on the carved railing, the wind lifting her hair and brushing the moss on the wooden pillars. The "Stacking" of the Stone Steps. The town’s stone steps are uneven in height, some so steep you need hands and feet to climb. "This is the 'Hundred-Step Staircase'," Grandpa counts the steps, "Back then, porters carried goods up step by step, now young people find it too tiring and prefer to take a longer route." Wild grass grows in the cracks of the steps. "In spring, little purple flowers bloom, very pretty," Grandpa says, "We don’t pull them out, just let the stones wear flowers." A photographer wearing a straw hat squats beside the steps capturing light and shadow. "The sun at 10 a.m. is best, it paints stripes of light and dark on the steps." 🍵 Days in the Tea Mist: Slow Like the Creek The "Leisure" of the Bridgehead Teahouse. The most flavorful spot is the old teahouse by the bridge, with bamboo chairs and tables, the tabletops worn with white rings from tea cups. "A cup of tea costs two yuan, and you can sit all day," Grandpa Zhang pours us tea, "It’s all local eagle tea, clears heat, very refreshing in summer." Most tea drinkers are elderly, some playing chess, some chatting about daily life in town: "Li’s grandson got into college," "Wang’s sow had piglets." Waitress Auntie Li carries a teapot weaving through the tables, placing tea bowls down with a clatter, the tea leaves slowly unfurling in the water. The "Fragrance" from the Steamer. At a small stall at the end of the alley, an old lady is steaming yellow rice cakes (3 yuan each) in bamboo steamers. Glutinous rice mixed with brown sugar, steamed to a glossy finish. "The yellow rice cakes need to soak the glutinous rice the day before and steam for three hours to get soft," the old lady lifts the lid, hot steam wrapped in sweet aroma hits the face. "Young people like to spread honey on them, but we elderly prefer the original flavor." On the nearby coal stove, silver ear fungus soup simmers in a clay pot, bubbling softly. "The silver ear soaked in creek water makes the soup thicker," the old lady scoops out a bowl, amber broth floating with a few goji berries. 🚧 The Truth in Development: Perseverance Under the Scaffolding The "Repair" of Old Houses. Several old houses in the town center are scaffolded, workers carefully replacing tiles. "Not tearing down and rebuilding, just patching leaks," Grandpa Zhang says, "The wooden beams are still old, broken tiles are replaced with locally fired blue tiles, trying to keep the original look." A carpenter is making new wooden window frames for a house, "Carving patterns like the old ones," he says holding a chisel, "No random changes, this is the style passed down from ancestors." The safety nets on the scaffolding form a strange harmony with the blue tiles, like giving the old houses a new hat. The "Guard" of the Residents. Although under development, the townspeople remain the same, drinking tea when they should, washing clothes when they should. "Some business owners want to open guesthouses," Grandpa Zhang says, "But we agreed, no turning it into a bar street, we must keep the town’s lively atmosphere." Auntie Li’s teahouse has a handwritten price list on the wall, "Two-yuan tea won’t go up just because there are more tourists," she says, "Everyone who comes is a guest, we won’t take advantage." Children run through the alleys after school with backpacks, their laughter startling the swallows under the eaves. 📍 Town Visit Guide: Wear Comfortable Shoes · Transportation: 1.5 hours by car from Luzhou (navigate to "Fubao Ancient Town," parking available in town, 10 yuan per day); 40 minutes by shuttle bus from Hejiang County (8 yuan per person), last bus at 5 p.m., don’t miss it or you won’t get back. · Admission: Free! Feel free to explore the stilted buildings, teahouses, and stone steps. Stay away from areas where workers are repairing houses for safety. · Best Time: Morning is best to see residents fetching water by the creek, teahouses lighting fires, mist swirling around blue tiles like a living ink painting; bring an umbrella on rainy days to watch raindrops drip from eaves into lines, splashing on the bluestone slabs. · Notes: Stone steps are slippery, wear flat shoes; don’t throw trash in the creek, it’s the residents’ water source; when taking photos, don’t disturb people eating or drinking tea, smile and greet them, most will say "Feel free to take pictures." When leaving, Auntie Li stuffed two yellow rice cakes into my bag: "For when you get hungry on the road." As the car left the town, the silhouette of the stilted buildings gradually disappeared behind the bamboo forest in the rearview mirror, only the sound of the creek faintly audible. Suddenly I understood the charm of Fubao—it hasn’t rushed to become an internet sensation, finding balance between development and preservation. The blue tiles under scaffolding, the leisurely chats in tea mist, are the truest days. Next time, I want to sit at the bridgehead teahouse, order a cup of eagle tea, watch the clouds drift over the rooftops all day, and live time like the creek, slowly flowing. Bonus: On market days every month (on the 3rd, 6th, and 9th days of the lunar calendar), the town fills with mountain goods—dried bamboo shoots, cured meats, bamboo baskets—very lively, and you can find many great things.
Fubao Ancient Town: 800-meter-long Huilong Street, concealing the untouched old times of southern Sichuan The rain stopped as soon as I stepped onto the bluestone slabs of Huilong Street. An old woman in a blue cloth shirt squatted in front of a stilted house, sweeping away the puddles with a bamboo broom. In the shadows of the wooden buildings, water droplets fell from the carved window frames, hitting the moss in the cracks of the stones, the splashing beads reflecting half of the roof tiles—a gray tile with a bat pattern, identical to the brick carvings from the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. 🏮 Stilted houses grow along the mountain ridge From an aerial perspective, the ancient town resembles a coiled dragon. Huilong Street winds from the foot of the mountain to the top, the 800-meter road making seven turns. The wooden houses on both sides are half-built on the rocks, half-suspended below the slope. The bluestone slabs supporting the pillars have been worn smooth by centuries of footsteps. Rainwater accumulates in the depressions of one slab, perfectly framing the upturned corner of the opposite firewall, like a painting inlaid on the ground. The "Zhang Family Courtyard" on Zhongjie Street still bears traces of the salt merchants' past. The three-courtyard complex is tucked away deep in the alley. Water lilies thrive in the earthen vats of the courtyard, and the second-floor corner tower offers a panoramic view of half the street. Uncle Zhang, a descendant of the shopkeeper, is wiping the carved wooden windows with a cloth: "The 'Fisherman, Woodcutter, Farmer, and Scholar' inscription on this window was carved by craftsmen from Zigong back then. Look at this fisherman's straw raincoat; every blade of grass is of varying thickness." 🌧 After the rain, the bluestone slabs gleam. The street below after the rain becomes a mirror. Porters in rubber boots wade through puddles, their bamboo baskets casting shadows that overlap with the reflections of the stilted houses, blurring the lines between building and water. A shop's wooden door creaks open, and the white-haired shopkeeper brings out a bamboo winnowing basket. Inside, the Hejiang lychees are a vibrant red, water droplets clinging to their peels like agate freshly dredged from the Caohe River. Huilong Street was shrouded in mist at dawn. The teahouses on the upper street lit up first, the bubbling of copper kettles mingling with the chatter of customers. Schoolchildren in uniforms ran by with their backpacks, their footsteps thumping on the wooden floorboards, startling pigeons from under the eaves—they fluttered past the firewalls, their wings kicking up dew that landed on a street sign dated "Republic of China Year 23." 🍖 A century-old aroma simmered on the stove The aroma of Yaoba red-broth mutton wafted down the street. Aunt Li's iron pot sat on the wood-fired stove, the red broth bubbling with chunks of mutton. She ladled a spoonful of her secret-recipe fermented bean paste into a bowl, the steam blurring the old photographs on the wall: "This recipe was passed down from my great-grandmother. Back then, salt merchants relied on this soup to warm themselves while traveling. It needs to simmer for three hours to get that glossy red broth." Hejiang lychees are best enjoyed with well water. In Uncle Zhang's courtyard, there's an old well. Deep grooves carved into the well curb by rope marks are etched into it. He picks "Fei Zi Xiao" berries from the branches, soaks them in the well water to chill, and when he eats them, he bites through the thin skin, letting the sweet juice mix with the cool well water, sliding down his throat like swallowing a mouthful of summer in southern Sichuan. Practical Guide · Transportation: 4 hours by car from Chengdu (Rongzun Expressway, then Hexu Road, navigate to "Fubao Ancient Town Visitor Center," free parking); 1.5 hours by car from Luzhou (take Gangcheng Avenue). · Cost: No entrance fee! Red soup mutton is 35 yuan/bowl, Hejiang lychees are seasonal (around 15 yuan/jin from June to August), tea at teahouses is 5 yuan/cup. · Must-Do List 1. Reflection Photography: After the rain, find a section of stone path with deep puddles in Zhongjie, take low-angle photos of the stilted buildings' reflections, letting the shadows of the porters' bamboo baskets overlap with the building's shadow. 2. Treasure Hunt with Tiles: Search for tiles with different patterns along the street—bat pattern (representing fortune), lotus pattern (representing purity), and ruyi pattern (representing smoothness). Collecting all three completes the "Ancient Town Pass." 3. Listening to the Rain at Night: Stay at the only guesthouse in the ancient town, "Huilong Inn" (120 yuan/night). The wooden windows face the street, and listening to the pitter-patter of the stone slabs on a rainy night is like the ancient town telling its stories. - Hidden Bonus: Every Wednesday is market day, and the market is full of local produce. You can buy homemade dried bamboo shoots and cured meat from local farmers, which are 30% cheaper than in the county town. As I left, Uncle Zhang was packing lychees into a bamboo basket. The puddles on the bluestone road were still wet, reflecting my departing figure, overlapping with the hoofprints of salt merchants from a hundred years ago. It turns out that the best ancient towns don't require entrance fees—they hide the passage of time in the pillars of stilted houses, in the pot of red mutton soup, and on the bamboo poles in the courtyard after the rain, waiting for everyone willing to walk slowly to gently uncover them. In the ancient towns you've visited, which bluestone slab or wooden door left the most unforgettable impression? Share your thoughts in the comments!
Unrushed parent-child time is just perfect! Visit the 1573 National Treasure Cellar Pool, watch the mermaid show, stroll along the stone slab roads of the Ming and Qing ancient town, and walk the Guiyuan Forest Greenway with the kids. The 4-year-old had a blast, and parents felt relaxed and not tired~ Luzhou 4 days 3 nights parent-child travel guide (two adults and one child, total budget controlled within 4800 yuan), relaxed pace, suitable for a 4-year-old throughout Itinerary overview (attractions listed by day) 1. Day 1 (First experience in the liquor city · Jiangyang District) · Morning: Luzhou Laojiao Tourist Area (see the 1573 National Treasure Cellar Pool, experience brewing crafts in the parent-child interactive area, free admission for children under 1.2m) · Afternoon: Luzhou City Museum (children’s interactive area on the second floor, educational and fun) · Evening: Binjiang Road light show + Shuijinggou Food Street (eat Luzhou white cake, piggy cake, non-spicy children’s meals) · Accommodation: Parent-child room on Jiucheng Avenue, Jiangyang District (such as Jianguo Hotel/Hilton Hampton, walking distance to shopping area, convenient for resting) 2. Day 2 (Ancient town charm · Yao Ba Ancient Town, Hejiang County) · Morning: Travel to Yao Ba Ancient Town (stroll the Ming and Qing ancient streets, filming location of Dahong Rice Shop, no steep slopes in the town, suitable for strollers) · Afternoon: Intangible cultural heritage handicraft experience in the ancient town (make oil-paper umbrellas/bamboo weaving, take the finished product home; farmhouse dishes with free-range chicken soup and wild vegetable scrambled eggs, light and suitable for kids) · Evening: Return to Jiangyang District accommodation, no night driving 3. Day 3 (Childlike ocean fun · Longmatan District) · Morning: Luzhou Happy Underwater World (10:30 mermaid show is a must-see, get front-row seats early; marine biology education, interactive feeding of gentle fish) · Afternoon: Tongxin Yard Parent-Child Farm (pet feeding, sandpit, mini train, farming/picking experience, outdoor lawn picnic) · Evening: Eat child-friendly hotpot/home-style dishes at Wanxianghui shopping area 4. Day 4 (Forest oxygen intake · wrap-up and return) · Morning: Zhangba Guiyuan Forest (cycling on the Yangtze River greenway, walking among ancient trees, fresh air, suitable for morning exercise and walking kids, free admission) · Noon: Lunch at farmhouse near Guiyuan Forest · Afternoon: Pack up and return Budget details (two adults and one child, total 4780 yuan) Item Cost Notes Accommodation (3 nights parent-child room) 1800 yuan Central hotel in Jiangyang District, breakfast included Transportation (city taxis + Yao Ba round-trip shuttle) 650 yuan No self-driving, use ride-hailing platform for taxis, shuttle tickets purchased in advance Tickets + experiences (Laojiao + Underwater World + handicrafts + pet feeding) 980 yuan Children free/half price, museum, ancient town, Guiyuan Forest free Meals (4 days main meals + snacks + children’s meals) 1350 yuan Each meal reserved non-spicy children’s portions, avoiding oily and spicy food Contingency 0 yuan Total under 5000 yuan, 220 yuan left for snacks/souvenirs Key travel & dressing tips 1. Dressing: Long sleeves and pants/thin down jacket throughout, 4-year-old must wear white/yellow knee-high socks with skirts; choose non-slip sports shoes to avoid exposed feet and arms 2. Travel: City taxi starting fare, about 1 hour shuttle to Yao Ba Ancient Town; Underwater World shows have fixed times, be sure to check in advance; book museum/Laojiao scenic spots in advance to reduce waiting 3. Safety: Feed pets only with designated feed in the scenic area, do not touch unfamiliar animals; bring sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and common children’s medicines (fever reducer, stomach medicine) for outdoor activities
💭 【Foreword】 If you're tired of the monotonous "fake ancient towns" and long to encounter the genuine "slow pace of the past," then come to Yaoba. Here, there are no noisy bar streets, no mass-produced Yiwu-style trinkets, only the authentic everyday life along the 1000-meter bluestone path—elderly people playing cards in teahouses, grandmothers weaving bamboo crafts at their doorsteps, and oil-paper umbrella craftsmen still preserving ancient romance through over 100 meticulous steps. When the sunset shines on the Wu Jinshi Archway, you'll suddenly understand: some beauties need no filters.✨ · -- ⏰ 【Ancient Town Highlights·Key Points】 📍 Location: Yaoba Town, Hejiang County, Luzhou City, Sichuan Province (22 km from Luzhou, 37 km from Hejiang) 🎫 Admission: Free! (The ancient town is open all day; internal small attractions close at 5:30 PM) ⏳ Recommended Visit Duration: 2-3 hours (morning for history, afternoon for tea tasting, evening for oil-paper umbrella alley photos) 🌟 Titles: National 4A Scenic Area, National Historic and Cultural Town, Living Fossil of Southern Sichuan Ancient Residences, Filming Location for 20+ TV Shows and Movies · -- 🏛️ 【Must-Visit·Time Travel Experience】 · 🏮 Dahong Rice Shop: Filming location of the movie "Dahong Rice Shop"! A fully wooden building built by Qing Dynasty scholar Wu Jinshi Zhou Qibin. The second-floor wooden windows frame a panoramic view of the ancient street. Now operating as a teahouse, you can enjoy a bowl of tea for 10 yuan and sit all afternoon. · 🏯 Wu Jinshi Archway: Landmark at the southern end of the ancient town, symbolizing the imperial examination culture of southern Sichuan. Shooting upward at a 45° angle in the morning mist reveals the weathered beauty of the carved stone under soft light. · ⛩️ Dongyue Temple (Ciyun Temple): Built during the Ming Wanli period, a three-tiered progressive structure featuring an ancient opera stage, Taoist statues, and a thousand-year-old banyan tree, offering the most authentic southern Sichuan folk religious atmosphere. · 🏘️ Zhou Residence: Former home of Qing Dynasty scholar Zhou Qibin, a typical southern Sichuan courtyard house with exquisite pavilions, wooden carvings on doors and windows, full of local life charm. · -- 📸 【Photo Hotspots·Atmosphere Overload】 · ☂️ Oil-Paper Umbrella Alley: Streets hung with handmade oil-paper umbrellas, a non-material cultural heritage treasure made through over 100 steps, colorful and poetic—perfect for Hanfu photo shoots! · 🌿 Huilong Street: Wear a plain long dress or Hanfu, pair it with a rented oil-paper umbrella, and stroll the bluestone path with old tiled roofs—the ancient vibe here is simply divine. · 🌳 Niangqin Ancient Banyan: A thousand-year-old banyan tree in front of Dongyue Temple, with twisted roots, stone bridges, and flowing water forming a stunning scene. · 🍵 Second Floor of Old Teahouse: Window seats overlooking the layered rooftops of the ancient street; rainy days add an ink-wash Jiangnan painting feel to your photos. · -- 🍜 【Taste of Yaoba·Southern Sichuan Flavors】 · 🥘 Yaoba Red Soup Lamb: The broth is fresh and spicy, the meat tender. The "Zhou Lamb" old shop averages 50 yuan per person; go early to avoid sellouts. · 🍡 Huangba: Made from glutinous rice and brown sugar, soft, sticky, and sweet. "Li Baye Huangba" costs 5 yuan each; Deng Huangba is famous overseas. · 🌶️ Spicy Dried Radish/ Sweet Potato Silk Candy: Made fresh on the street, spicy and satisfying, sweet to the heart, the best souvenirs. · 🍮 Dan Shui Tofu Pudding/Meat Tofu Pudding: Order fresh tofu pudding with dipping sauce; best with cured meat. Around 20 yuan per person to eat until full. · 🍵 Ancient Street Teahouses: Bowl tea for 10 yuan per cup; from 2 to 4 PM, enjoy Sichuan opera a cappella—listening to opera while sipping tea is the real deal. · -- 🚗 【Transportation Tips】 · 🚌 Public Transport: Luzhou Passenger Transport Center → Direct bus to Yaoba Ancient Town every hour, 40 minutes ride, 15 yuan fare; Hejiang County → Yaoba minibus every 30 minutes, 10 yuan fare. · 🚗 Self-Drive: Navigate to "Hejiang Yaoba Town Government" (don’t search directly for "Yaoba Ancient Town" as it leads to the new district). About 3 hours from Chengdu, 2 hours from Chongqing, 30 minutes from Luzhou. · 🏨 Accommodation: Yaoba Inn (renovated Ming and Qing courtyard, 200-300 yuan/night) or Yaoba Yi Grand Hotel (antique-style building, 300-500 yuan). · -- 💡 【Local Insider Tips】 ✅ Best Times: 9:00-11:00 AM or 3:00-5:00 PM for soft light and to avoid midday heat. ✅ Festival Specials: Free "wedding procession" performances during Spring Festival and National Day, starting from the archway to Dahong Rice Shop, full of folk customs. ✅ Shopping Guide: Pickled mustard and wheat sauce taste great; oil-paper umbrellas can be custom painted on-site (100-300 yuan each). ✅ Pitfalls to Avoid: Narrow roads inside the town, watch out for passing vendors; respect local customs and politely ask before photographing residents. · -- 💫 【Final Thoughts】 When leaving Yaoba, I bought an oil-paper umbrella painted with the town’s landscape. Looking back, the sunset was setting on the Wu Jinshi Archway, Sichuan opera singing drifted from the teahouse, and an old man sat on the doorstep weaving bamboo crafts. Time seemed to freeze here. This "living ancient town," with its 1000-meter bluestone path, guards the most precious everyday life of southern Sichuan. When life’s fast pace leaves you breathless, come to Yaoba—here, slow is not a luxury, but a daily routine. May you find your own calm and poetry under this oil-paper umbrella.
⭐️If I were to recommend one ancient temple in Sichuan worth visiting, I would without hesitation tell you about Fawang Temple in Hejiang, Luzhou. This ancient temple, located at the border of Sichuan and Guizhou, was originally built during the Tang and Song dynasties and was once a royal temple bestowed by the Qing court. Yet today, many people have never heard of it, as if it has been forgotten. Following the narrow, winding mountain road, passing through the sea of trees and morning mist, stepping on the stone steps worn smooth by time, the moment I pushed open the ancient mountain gate, I truly understood what a hidden treasure means! ⭐️Fawang Temple is a famous temple in southern Sichuan and one of the eight major monastic forests in Sichuan. It is perched atop the lush and verdant Phoenix Mountain, built in a staggered layout along the mountain. The temple’s pillars are carved from whole stones, about 228 in total, all made from local red sandstone, rich in Sichuan style. ⭐️Walking along the red sandstone-paved ground and through the corridors between the halls, time seemed to slow down. By chance, we met a young monk who led us to pay respects in each hall and shared stories about this ancient temple. ⭐️We walked together past the ancient pagoda forest, sunlight breaking through the mist, the leaves of golden Phoebe glowing with golden light, the air moist and cool. On this almost isolated mountaintop, it waits for those truly willing to come here. The wind passes through the forest sea, mist quietly rises, the bell tolls faintly in the distance, then is quickly swallowed by the mist. Standing between the pagoda forest and ancient trees, we said nothing, just quietly listened to the breath of the mountain. 🔥Must-see highlights: ✅The Stone Carving Exhibition Garden collects stone components, carved flowers, plaques, statues, and more from various folk houses, definitely worth a visit. ✅Fawang Temple has been damaged many times and was rebuilt in the third year of Qianlong’s reign. It is a surviving Qing dynasty ancient architectural complex. ✅There are various stone lions, reliefs, and other exquisite works, renowned as “the best stone craftsmanship in the world.” Although there have been repairs over the years, the overall style remains very unified. ✅The wooden doors, windows, and components are also finely carved, especially the guardian gods on the main hall doors, depicted with line engraving, majestic and free-spirited, with a solemn yet passionate red and black color scheme. ✅The Wanshou Pavilion resembles a two-story pavilion theater, exquisite and luxurious. Inside the pavilion is a sacred imperial edict stele, recording that in the tenth year of Tongzhi’s reign, the great monk Guoshan of Fawang Temple sent monks to Beijing to request permission to print the “Dragon Canon Sutra.” Empress Dowager Cixi then bestowed the temple the title of “Ten Directions Monastic Forest,” gave the plaque “Fawang Chan Temple,” and half of the imperial escort to bring the scriptures back to the temple, approving the abbot of Fawang Temple to practice on its behalf. It is said that there were dozens of scripture cabinets transporting the sutras over thousands of miles up the mountain, but now only a few remain. Although fortunate to see them, it is still a regret. ✅The Buddhist Art Museum is also very good (not sure if it is open now). · 🗺Address: Fawang Temple, Hejiang County, Luzhou City, Sichuan Province 🎫Admission: Free 🚗Transportation: Public transport is inconvenient; it’s best to drive yourself, but be very careful as the road is winding and dangerous. 📌Nearby: You can also visit Yaoba Ancient Town to experience the folk residential architecture style of southern Sichuan.
Reverse wandering is the true essence of travel! By chance, I stumbled into this unnamed ancient town in Luzhou, with no noisy crowds, just untouched everyday life, filling me with a deep sense of healing~ The nearly 1-kilometer winding bluestone path, covered with moss traces that hide the marks of time, is flanked by wooden beam houses and gray brick old residences arranged in a scattered yet harmonious way. Open doors reveal old wooden tables, courtyard flowers and plants grow freely, and there’s no deliberate carving of ancient style—every frame naturally exudes tranquility and vitality. Cured meat hanging under the eaves, elderly women chatting on stone steps, the creaking tailor shop, the lingering aroma of tea in the old teahouse, the sound of abacuses in the grocery store, and the lively noise from the mahjong parlor—every few steps you encounter the most authentic human life here. There is no vacancy or decay, only the genuine warmth of daily life. This is Chewang Old Street in Hejiang, a post station on the Sichuan-Guizhou Salt and Tea Ancient Road dating back to the Song Dynasty. The prosperous commercial marks of the Ming and Qing Dynasties remain to this day. The blacksmith shop and old pharmacy still operate, making it not a cold “museum-style” ancient town, but truly “living history.” Zero tourists, zero trendy shops, little known—no need to squeeze into crowded spots or worry about strangers in your photos. You can leisurely stroll and enjoy this peaceful freedom. Overcast days bring a full vintage film vibe, sunny days cast light spots on the eaves, and wearing a simple dress or traditional Chinese outfit makes every snapshot a mood-filled masterpiece. To fully immerse yourself in local life, visit the old street market for fresh farm produce, sit in the old teahouse and order a bowl of covered bowl tea, listen to locals chatting, and slow down to truly appreciate the charm here. Before commercialization takes over, hurry to experience this unique romantic old-time atmosphere~ Practical Travel Guide 📍Navigation: Chewang Old Street, Chewang Town, Hejiang County (1.5 hours direct from Chongqing, 1 hour from Luzhou) 🚗Transportation: Very convenient for self-driving, free parking on the road outside the old street 🎫Tickets: Free to explore, no charges at all 🏨Accommodation: No lodging on the old street, but you can stay in Hejiang County town with easy round trips 🍜Food: No restaurants on the old street, but the new street’s tofu pudding rice and marinated dishes are authentic and great value 💡Tips: Wear comfortable sneakers suitable for bluestone paths; if you have time, combine with Fubao Ancient Town and Yaoba Ancient Town for a more fulfilling 2-day trip
It's very beautiful and relatively uncommercialized. It's where local residents live. The mutton in red soup is so delicious. There is a shuttle bus from Luzhou City, which costs 16 yuan per person, which is not bad. It's not very convenient to call a taxi locally.
M25***58Fubao Ancient Town is located in Hejiang County, Luzhou City, Sichuan Province. It is the gateway to the national Fubao Forest Park. The ancient town was built in the late Yuan Dynasty and early Ming Dynasty and has a long history. The ancient buildings in the ancient town are built against the mountain and are basically well preserved. There are many things to see!
风之痕123123It is said that the Shuitianyi Pavilion on Bijia Mountain is very beautiful. Is it true?
M49***96When visiting Luzhou, you absolutely must visit Luzhou Laojiao to immerse yourself in the millennium-old culture of strong-aroma liquor. You'll see firsthand the 1573 National Treasure Cellar, where brewing has continued for over 400 years, along with a wealth of antique wine vessels on display. The explanations are very detailed, and you can even sample the original brew at the end – a truly fantastic experience! 👍
M42***38Who can resist adorable pandas? We recommend entering through the west gate to avoid the crowds. The weather is cool, and the pandas are very active, though some like to sleep in a bit. Overall, it's definitely worth it!
亚历山大巴拉斯Wulong boasts stunning scenery, a testament to the breathtaking artistry of nature. With its fresh air, spectacular views, excellent visitor experience, and attentive service, it's definitely worth a visit to experience the unique charm of karst landforms.
Anonymous userIt was fantastic! The scenery was beautiful and the service was excellent.
M52***35Our guide, Xiao Shu, was waiting for us at the entrance early in the morning. We were given headphones first, and then we were told to go into the exhibition hall on our own while there were fewer people and take pictures of the famous artifacts first, because it would get crowded after the narrator started speaking. The entire 3-hour explanation was excellent and very detailed.
171***51The distance from Leidongping to the cable car station at Jieyindian isn't far for young people. Although it's all uphill stairs, it's not particularly steep, and a normal walk takes about 30 minutes. However, older people or those with less stamina should allow ample time. There are porters on the mountain who can carry you up, but it's quite expensive. For the cable car, I recommend a small one for both boarding and alighting, allowing for a short rest. Larger cable cars often have a lot of competition for glass seats, which can be unsafe and lead to arguments.
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