Scenic spot introduction:

Yuantong Ancient Town in Chongzhou was known as "Little Chengdu" in the Qing Dynasty. It is the town with the most cultural relics protection units in Western Sichuan. It is also the famous "Hometown of Earthen Pottery", "Hometown of Renli Yixiang" and "Hometown of Water Transport" in Western Sichuan. . Yuantong Ancient Town is located at the confluence of three rivers. It thrives on water. It has always been home to merchants and guild halls, which has earned it the reputation of "the first waterfront in western Sichuan". The strong wharf culture extends to the business culture, benevolence culture, and guild hall culture. , religious culture, folk culture and other cultural forms, the fusion of multiple cultures has shaped the characteristics of the ancient town's front shops, backyards, and streets and lanes, which are like the "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" charm.

Attractions distribution:

Yuantong Ancient Town is located in Yuantong Town, Chongzhou City, more than 50 kilometers away from Chengdu. The town retains 119,000 square meters of residential buildings in Western Sichuan. There are many existing historic sites and ancient sights, including Xizi Palace, Yongli Bridge, Old Wharf, and Luo Family Mansion. (now the Supply and Marketing Cooperative), Huang's Mansion (now the town government), Huang's Ancestral Hall (now the National Tax Office), Yuantong Catholic Church, Wang Guoying's former residence, Tiegun Huijiang Bridge, Workers, Peasants and Soldiers Bridge, etc.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Leisure, sightseeing, history and culture, ancient towns, architecture, rivers
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

Knitted goods, beancurds, herbs, dry goods, etc.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Sichuan Province>Chengdu City>Chongzhou City>Yantong Town

How to get there:

Bus route: Buy a ticket from Chengdu to Yuantong from Chadianzi Passenger Terminal, and take the bus from Chengdu to Huaiyuan. The fare is 14 yuan. The journey time is about 1 hour and the fare is 13 yuan (this is the cheapest and fastest way). You can also take a sedan to Chongzhou at Chadianzi Passenger Transport Station. The fare is 19 yuan and the ride takes about half an hour. Then at Chongzhou Passenger Transport Center, buy a ticket to Yuantong and take the bus (306) to Huaiyuan. Under the Yuantong Bridge.

Self-driving route:

From Chengdu-Wenqiong Expressway to Chongzhou, then go right behind Chongzhou Century Square for 10 kilometers to get there.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Yuantong Ancient Town ticket price:

free

Scenic area opening hours:

All day

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