Not in Yunnan, not in Guizhou, this severely underrated secluded ancient town is so cool that it doesn't feel like the dog days of summer

🌳Stilted buildings in the deep mountains, with babbling streams beside them and towering ancient trees around. A long stilted building connects the two banks. Escaping the heat, I discovered an underrated secluded ancient town. Entering Gaomiao Ancient Town feels like Alice in Wonderland. It's more beautiful than Suzhou and Hangzhou, yet the prices are less than half! 📍Gaomiao Ancient Town ✨Located in Hongya County, Meishan City, Sichuan Province, just a 2-hour drive from Chengdu. ✨Green tiles and blue bricks, lush trees, no signs of commercialization, few people, and tranquility, as if time has settled here. ✨The ancient town is built along the mountains and rivers, with dense vegetation, wooden stilted buildings, and brick-wood courtyards, as if stepping into a blue and white porcelain song. ✨Old stone roads, vacant wooden houses, and ancient buildings with green tiles, full of old charm. When it drizzles, it has a unique atmosphere of waiting for the rain in the sky blue color. ✨When the mist is swirling, it feels like being in a fairyland. Walking around the old street, the sound of the stream is pleasant, and the suspension bridge and red stilted buildings make you feel like you've traveled to 'Spirited Away'. ✨The ancient town is not big, you can finish touring it in half a day. If you have enough time, you can visit the nearby Fuxing Village. 📍Fuxing Village ✨About 27 kilometers from Gaomiao Ancient Town, it is a thousand-year-old village, built along the mountains and rivers, with beautiful scenery and rich folk culture. ✨There are clear streams and green meadows, with straight and tall trees in the mountains and forests. The tea mountain is about 5 kilometers round trip, suitable for novice hikers, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery. From the top of the mountain, you can see Yanu Lake and a distant view of Wawu Mountain. 🚘Transportation Guide: Bus: Take a bus from Chengdu to Hongya Bus Station, then transfer to a bus to Gaomiao. It is recommended to drive by yourself, it takes 2 hours from Chengdu. Driving from Gaomiao Ancient Town to Fuxing Village, take Gongyi Street, it takes more than 50 minutes. 🏠Accommodation Guide: Gaomiao Ancient Town has quaint and elegant inns, and you can also stay in Fuxing Village. In July and August, there are many people escaping the heat, so it is recommended to book farmhouses and folk accommodations in advance, which are cheaper. 🥞Food Guide: Try the 'special snacks' of Gaomiao Ancient Town, such as Gaomiao tofu pudding, which is tender and smooth, with a fragrant aroma; ancient town candied haws, sweet but not greasy, with an endless aftertaste; and special tea snacks, fragrant and delicious, unforgettable after one taste. ⚠️Tips: 💦The weather is changeable, be prepared for rain and sun protection, and pay attention to mosquito prevention in summer. 💦Suitable for camping, playing, and walking with children, pay attention to safety when playing by the water. 💦The ecological environment is good, remember to take your garbage away after playing. Come to Gaomiao Ancient Town to feel this tranquility and coolness, you will definitely linger and forget to return!💖