Ya'an Shangli Ancient Town Travel Guide

Yucheng District

Scenic spot introduction:

Shangli Ancient Town in Ya'an was an important stop on the ancient Linqiong Road of the Southern Silk Road entering Ya'an in history. It was also the location of important border tea passes and the Tea Horse Division on the ancient Tang-Tibet Road. It was also a transit place for the Long March of the Red Army in modern times. As one of the "Top Ten Ancient Towns" in Sichuan Province, Shangli brings together historical landscapes such as Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings, Tang and Song Dynasty cultural relics, and the simple and traditional style also makes it more attractive.

Attractions distribution:

Shangli Ancient Town is located in the north of Yucheng District, Ya'an City. It preserves ancient bridges such as Erxian Bridge and Qing Dynasty Overpass, symbolic buildings such as Wenfeng Tower, Jianqiao Tower, Yaowang Tower and Relic Tower, Double Festival Filial Stone Archway, Chen The ninth generation of the family lived together and the Chastity Archway of the Chen family, as well as the famous ancient springs such as the White Horse Spring and the Pearl Fountain Spring, the Eighteen Arhats worshiping Guanyin, the unique Han Family Courtyard and the Red Army stone carvings called the "Red Corridor". In addition, the traditional folk festivals, local operas, and simple features in the ancient town are all rare treasures.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Leisure, vacation, sightseeing, visiting ancient times, ancient town tours, architectural tours, folklore tours, historical tours, ancient towns, ancient buildings, historic sites, famous springs

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Sichuan Province>Ya'an City>Yucheng District

How to get there:

Bus route: Take the bus from Chengdu to Ya'an from Shiyangchang Bus Station to Ya'an Ximen Station, and then transfer to the shuttle bus directly to Shangli, or take a taxi or chartered car.

Self-driving route: Starting from Chengdu, take the Chengya Expressway, get off at the Ya'an North Exit, and go through Xiali, Zhongli to Shangli; or take Wenqiong Road to Qionglai, first visit Pingle Ancient Town and Jia'an Pass the ancient town, then go up the mountain to Baima Spring.

Scenic area map:

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Tickets

Ticket prices for Shangli Ancient Town:

Baima Spring is 10 yuan; Han Family Courtyard is 3 yuan; Double Festival Filial Stone Archway is 1 yuan.

Scenic area opening hours:

All day

Travel Tips

travelling guideline:

The best place to take photos of reflections in the water is Changshou Bridge, and it’s best to go early in the morning.

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

(Local specialties) Hanyuan peppercorns, asbestos loquats, Tianquan tribute rice, Mengding tea, asbestos yellow tangerines.

(Special delicacies) Yayu, Tart Tart Noodles, Shunhe Chaoshou, Double Pepper Stinky Tofu.