Chengdu Huanglongxi Ancient Town Travel Guide
Scenic spot introduction:
Huanglongxi Ancient Town in Chengdu is characterized by its ancient color, fragrance, style and rhyme. It is a nationally famous "Hometown of Fire Dragons" and a famous historical and cultural town in China. As "Tianfu's No. 1 Town and a Model Pastoral Town", Huanglongxi was once the last military stronghold of the Enlightenment Dynasty, the source of public opinion for Liu Bei's ascension to the throne, and an important town at the Great Song River Wharf. Today, the ancient town preserves the oldest ruins and folk customs, and has the most western Sichuan and most international pastoral scenery. It is also favored by the film and television industry. More than 200 movies were born here, and it is known as "China's Hollywood". It is one of the “Top Ten New Scenic Spots in Chengdu” that has history, culture, scenic spots, and scenery.Attractions distribution:
Huanglongxi Ancient Town is located in the southwest of Shuangliu County, 38 kilometers away from Chengdu City. The ancient town is divided into core area, diffusion protection zone, new urban area and peripheral scenic areas. It is mainly characterized by ancient streets, ancient trees, ancient wharves, Sanxian Yamen, Gulong Temple, Chaoyin Temple, Tangjia Burning House, Chenjia Water Mill, and "Shenlong Appearance Water". , Residential Culture Street and Ancient Buddha Weir are the main tourist attractions. There are 76 well-preserved residential houses and three courtyards in the town; there are key cultural relics protection units such as Jinhua Nunnery, Sanxian Yamen and ancient theaters; folk customs such as fire dragons, Fuhe boatmen's chants, floating river lanterns, and night watch Culture, of great cultural value.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spot, Chinese folk cultural heritage tourism demonstration area,Scenic spot features:
Pilgrimage, visiting ancient times, entertainment, cultural tourism, agricultural tourism, ancient towns, religion, parks, riversScenic spot map:
Transportation
Scenic spot location:
China>Sichuan Province>Chengdu City>Shuangliu District>Huanglongxi Town
How to get there:
Bus route:
1. Tourist line: There are direct tourist buses to Huanglongxi Ancient Town Scenic Area at Xinnanmen Bus Station (Tourist Distribution Center) and Chengdu Chadianzi Bus Station, with a fare of 14 yuan; Pengshan County You can also take a shuttle bus directly to the Huanglongxi Ancient Town Scenic Area from the bus station, and the fare is about 6 yuan.
2. Bus: Take the 808 bus from Shuangliu Passenger Station and the 821 air-conditioned bus from Huayang Passenger Station, both of which can go directly to Huanglong River.
Self-driving route:
1. Chengdu direction: Take the Chengdu-Chongqing Ring Expressway, cross the Dajian Overpass and leave from the Xinjin East/Puxing exit; follow Xinpu Road→ Dahuang Road → Drive on Section 4 of Huanglong Avenue.
2. From the direction of Meishan and Leshan: Take Chengle Expressway and exit from Xiejia/Pengshan exit; follow Pengxie Road → Changshou Road → X062 → Huanglong Avenue.
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
Huanglongxi ticket price:
Free, horse riding, boating and other activities require additional fees.
Scenic area opening hours:
All day
Travel Tips
travelling guideline:
1. Public bicycle tours are launched at 7 sites in the parking lot inside the scenic area, outside Huanglong Hotel, Huanglongxi School, and Huanglongxi New Covered Bridge. The rental points are located at the tourist reception center of the scenic area administration. Visitors only need to show their ID card and pay a deposit of 100 yuan to apply for a "green card" and travel happily by bicycle; after using the bike, the deposit will be refunded with the card.
2. Every year during prime tourist seasons and holidays such as Spring Festival, Tomb Sweeping Day, summer, and National Day, the ancient town launches activities with different themes, such as treasure hunts, beer festivals, etc. The most worth watching is the Spring Festival dragon lantern dance custom in this "Land of Fire Dragons".
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
(Shopping) Huanglongxi Bashu Paoge Tea, Muma Mountain Sweet Potato, Sesame Cake, Handmade Fabric, Huanglongxi Homemade Tempeh
(Gourmet) Noodles, Sesame Cake, Dingding Sugar, Tempeh, Maomao Fish , yellow spicy diced, pearl bean curd, Dongpo pork elbow, etc.
Scenic spot map:
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