Chengdu's New Favorite Outskirts Tour: Pingle Ancient Town, the "Windy Place" just an hour away

Pingle Ancient Town, a millennia-old town hidden in the outskirts of Chengdu, is acclaimed as Chengdu's version of the "Windy Place". Without the need to travel far to Yunnan or Shaxi, just a short one-hour drive will take you here to enjoy the beauty of distant mountains under the sunset. The town is not heavily commercialized, allowing you to find a piece of tranquility and comfort. Please like and follow to tour around with us! How to get to Pingle Ancient Town: - Self-driving: About 1 hour's drive from Chengdu, approximately 70 kilometers in total. - High-speed train: About 40 minutes from Chengdu East, South, or West Station to Qionglai Station, then transfer to bus No. 11 or 304 directly to Pingle Ancient Town. Great spots for taking photos: - Qikong Leshan Bridge, stilted buildings, Baimo River, and the ancient banyan trees by the river. - Residential houses from the Ming and Qing dynasties within the town, especially the Suiyuan Guesthouse with Lijiang style, perfect for wine tasting and coffee drinking. - Vine-woven handbags, baskets, and accessory shops also make for good photo backgrounds. Food recommendations: - Milk soup noodles, blood curd, river fish, bamboo shoot roasted chicken, and soup white meat are all local specialties not to be missed. - Enjoy a leisurely time drinking tea at a riverside teahouse after meals. - Order a cup of coffee at the Suiyuan Guesthouse and listen to guitar ballads. Nearby attractions: - Sichuan West Bamboo Sea: Ten minutes' drive to experience the "natural oxygen bar" and high-altitude rope bridges. - Qionglai City: Explore Qionglai's Da Bei Street and Wenmai Fang.