#Haiwozi Ancient Town Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Ancient Towns
Address:
Pengbai Road, Xinxing Town, Pengzhou
Recommended sightseeing time:
2-3 hour
Reverse Tourism in Pengzhou·1
🌈 Sansheng Temple: The temple is home to deer and peacocks. In spring, you can enjoy cherry blossoms and magnolias; in autumn, you can admire maple leaves and ginkgoes. The plaque reads 'Yi Zhao Qian Gu', inscribed by Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty.
Guihua Long Kiln: A provincial-level intangible cultural heritage. You can visit the Long Kiln Museum and experience pottery making for 60 RMB per person.
💧 Samadhi Zen Forest: Founded during the Tang Dynasty, it has a history of 1130 years. The essence is the group of 800 Arhat statues and the pagoda forest in the lower Samadhi, which is very spectacular.
☁️ Haiwozi Ancient Town: Stroll through the ancient town + lunch. Oil-boiled goose, sesame cake, Haiwozi rice cake... The Rotten Dragon Beef Restaurant is worth checking in.
☀️ Yangping Xuan Observatory: The 'Shu King's Practice Site' in the bamboo forest. Inside the observatory, there is the world's smallest Daoist Eight Trigrams Pavilion. The observatory is surrounded by ten thousand mu of Phyllostachys bamboo. Don't forget to take a bamboo forest hike if you go (the trail is a loop, about 4 kilometers in total).
🌸 Zhongba Forest Park: The most unexpectedly amazing spot!! The fir forest blocks out the sky, and when the light dims in the afternoon, you can capture the feeling of a 'twilight forest'.
Gourmet
Big Umbrella Steamed Beef Powder Steamed Beef 30
Juyi Xuan Affordable Sichuan Cuisine Without Stepping on Mines 50
Shuwei Yin Beef Tofu/Spicy Chicken Leg Rice 15
Zhang Sandpot Rice Noodles Not High-tech, Delicious Rice Noodles 10
Qi Lu Chicken Feet/Shrimp Toast/Fried Spring Rolls/Grilled Bread 50
Jingdu Grilled Fish Banana Forest Mouth Shop, Crispy on the Outside and Tender on the Inside 30
Hong Tian Ji Boiled Frog/Apple Palm Treasure/Vegetarian Platter 80
Jieyou Fried Goods Shop Yak Beef/Rice Cake 40
Old East Gate Barbecue Looking at the Village, Half Strong + Dry Pot 70
Luo's Hot Nest Rabbit Head Tastes Better When Cold 50
Bao Gang Sichuan-style Mixed Noodles Small Fried Chicken/Ginger Rabbit 25
ElizabethHolmes50
Chengdu Surroundings | A secluded, non-commercial ancient town nestled by the mountains and waters
I've discovered an off-the-beaten-path gem - Haiwozi Ancient Town!
🌈 It's not very famous, but the experience is superb.
Even on holidays, there are only a handful of tourists, creating a peaceful atmosphere full of life!
📍 Navigation: Haiwozi Ancient Town
🚗 Transportation: It's a 1.2-hour drive from downtown Chengdu, or you can take the high-speed train or bus to Pengzhou City and then take a bus to reach the town.
🎫 Ticket: Free
🅿️ Parking: 10 yuan
🍃 The ancient town is backed by the Longmen Mountain Range and faces the Jian River,
basking in the cool breeze of the riverside, it's not hot even in summer, and you can play in the water by the river and take pictures of the reeds.
🛖 The town has a history of over 200 years
and still retains the characteristics of Western Sichuan residential houses, with red lanterns hanging in front of every household and green plants and fresh flowers planted at the door.💐
🥘 There are many special local dishes
such as sesame cakes, goose in oil soup, fried rice cakes, pot helmets, beef, which are delicious and reasonably priced.
🍄 On even-numbered days, you can also go to the market
where you can find vegetables🥬, poultry🦆, freshly dug bamboo shoots, and kiwifruits🥝 from local farms, all brimming with the breath of life.
🚶♂️ After visiting the ancient town, you can go to nearby attractions
such as Yangping Xuan Bamboo Forest, Lion Mountain Fitness Trail, etc.
🌼 Tips
✅ It's recommended to go to the river dam to take pictures of the reeds in the evening, it's not sunny and makes for great photos
✅ Bring mosquito repellent, as there are many mosquitoes when playing in the nearby mountains
1️⃣ Day One
From Chengdu🚗 to Pengzhou downtown
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✅ Cuisine🥗🫔🥘🧆🍟🍲
Da San Umbrella Steamed Beef (I think it's average, friends find it tasty)
Ji Guokui (tasty but long queues)
Hu Zi🐰 (tasty but also long queues)
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Longxing Temple
Photography📷 is especially good (known as the 'Little Cambodia')
Many places to take photos, very beautiful!
Longxing Temple is one of the only 19 remaining pagodas in China that house the true body relics of Sakyamuni.
You can climb to the top (20¥) to overlook the scenery of Pengzhou downtown
(My legs went soft after going up and down😐)
Afternoon and Evening
✅ Pengzhou🚗 to Bailu Town❤️❤️
Absolutely beautiful, folks!
A fairy tale town, folks!
Even more beautiful at night!
The number one recommended place in the entire itinerary!👍👍👍👍👍
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2️⃣ Day Two
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Bailu🚗 to Haiwozi Ancient Town
The ancient town is average, inhabited more by locals
Fan Goose Meat (doesn't taste as magical as said online, but it's not bad, maybe my expectations were too high, jiojio tastes better😋)
✅🚗 to Yufu Wetland
A cool retreat from the heat (some parts are still under construction)
Camping, drinking tea, playing in the water, taking photos📷, boating...
✅ Have some cold water fish
One fish multiple dishes🐟 (a single fish made into sauerkraut fish, douchi fish, fish head soup, fried fish fillet...)
The whole trip is very relaxing, and also very enjoyable, suitable for a weekend getaway~
Stella.Robinson.84
Sichuan has an off-the-beaten-path and cozy ancient town known as "Little Lijiang," which is just a 1-hour drive from Chengdu
Sichuan has an off-the-beaten-path and cozy ancient town known as "Little Lijiang," which can be reached in just 1 hour from Chengdu. This ancient town is hidden deep in the Western Sichuan Plain, boasting a unique history and culture that attracts numerous tourists to experience its tranquility and distinctive beauty. Arriving at this ancient town is like traveling through a tunnel of time, finding oneself amidst ancient streets and buildings. The old stone paths wind through, flanked by well-preserved Ming and Qing architecture, as well as shops selling traditional handicrafts, exuding a rich cultural atmosphere. Throughout the streets and alleys, the flowing rivers and ancient stone bridges add a pleasant and lively charm to the town. This ancient town is acclaimed as "Little Lijiang" because of its similar natural scenery and unique folk culture to that of Lijiang. Here, you can appreciate the natural beauty unique to the Western Sichuan Plain, such as abundant water resources, vast fields, and distant mountain ranges. Similar to Lijiang, this town also retains many traditional folk cultures, including the customs, clothing, and architectural styles of the Yi, Tibetan, and Han ethnic groups, allowing visitors to feel the profound historical and cultural heritage.
ISABELLA RILEY
Haiwozi Ancient Town
The town of Tongji, located at the foot of Longmen Mountain in the northern part of Pengzhou, was established during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. The Haiwozi Ancient Town here has been developed into a Sichuan opera and cultural and creative town. The town is filled with Qing Dynasty architecture, and in the past, there were Shaanxi guild halls and churches, but now most of them are inns and gourmet food. The town is nestled against the mountain and near the water, with fresh air, making it a very comfortable place for leisure. The town's specialties are marinated goose and pancakes. No admission fee is charged. There are many parking lots, which is convenient.
Cryst@ll1n3_W1spl1t3r
Hidden ancient towns around Chengdu! The less popular, the better to visit
Good places to go around Chengdu🛣️ Good places to visit in Pengzhou, among which Haiwozi Ancient Town is on the must-pass route to Xiaoyudong, Longxi Hongkou, Tiewadian, Panlong Valley, Zhongba Forest, Yangping Village, Baoshan Tourist Area, Baishui River, etc. in Chengdu, next to it is Danjingshan Scenic Area, many people will rest here👣
🏞️Ancient town play:
🔸Every household hangs red lanterns and grows flowers outside the door, and they are flowers they grow spontaneously. It really feels like Yunnan in summer, suitable for summer vacation☀️
🔸There are daily markets in the ancient town to visit, the freshness and price of fruits and vegetables are down-to-earth, walking down Qushang Old Street to the end, it is very comfortable to walk around with parents and friends, we eat as we walk😃
🔸The river beach in front of the ancient town is a natural water play pool, clear and unpolluted river water, you can bring children to wade and have a water fight🫧
🥢Recommended snacks and food in the ancient town:
Jixiang Mabing, Gao Sanjie Mabing, Hejie Radish Dry, Lanmei Yougao, Zhou Guokui, Wang Lu Goose, Fujiji Hot Oil Goose
🌶️Ancient town Chinese restaurant: Zui Yitai, Lanlong Beef Restaurant
🚙Traffic strategy:
🚄Take the high-speed train directly from Chengdu to Xipu Station
There are many shifts and the fare is 10 yuan
✈️Provinces need to fly to Chengdu first
Take the Tianfu International Airport from Tianfu Airport
Take a taxi to Pengzhou from the Cultural Palace
The fare is about 60 yuan
🚖It is best to rent a car for self-driving
So it's convenient to visit the sights in Pengzhou
🛏Accommodation Tisp:
🔸Hotels in Pengzhou, I suggest you can stay in the city for one night on the first day and visit Longxing Temple. There are Ibis and Holiday Inn Express near Longxing Temple!
🔸You can choose to stay in Longmen Qi Village, Bailu Sino-French Town or Haiwozi Ancient Town later, there are many choices, and there are all kinds of homestays!
Pengzhou, Chengdu is suitable for a two-day tour around
Hurry up and play with friends✌🏻️!
ezrasilverwood89
Chengdu Ginkgo| Regret coming late to such a beautiful ginkgo avenue!
|Regret coming late to such a beautiful ginkgo avenue!.‼️The ginkgo in Tongji Town, Pengzhou has been on fire these days!
We drove 🚗1.5h to check in, but we didn't expect that a strong wind last night blew off 🍂 a third of the ginkgo leaves!
✅But fortunately, the overall is still very beautiful, and choosing a good angle for taking pictures will also produce good results!
✅You can park your car on the side of the entire ginkgo avenue, and it's also free
✅There are vendors selling tea, coffee☕️, snacks, fruits🍉, you can also bring your own camping equipment, like us
✅The toilet🚾 is also very convenient
‼️: You can go in the next two days if the weather is good, but if the weather is bad, don't go, afraid that the wind will blow off the leaves🍂!
📝One-day tour of Pengzhou:
Haiwozi Ancient Town
Gexian Mountain
Yangping Taoist Temple
Longxing Temple
Fazang Temple
These places are all good choices for a one-day tour of Pengzhou👍
📍: Tongji Town, Pengzhou
🅿️: Free
acidic_brianna
Away from the hustle and bustle of the world, I moved into the dream house in Haiwozi Ancient Town
I arranged a two-day itinerary for the weekend
Gexianshan➕Haiwozi Ancient Town
I've always liked the ancient towns around Chengdu
Especially this kind of business atmosphere is not strong
Biased original ecological ancient town
Find a comfortable homestay
Climb a mountain around the ancient town and wander around drinking tea🍵 in a daze
This time in Haiwozi Ancient Town, I found a homestay named
📍【Dust Outside】
I was attracted by the name at first
I feel that the boss must be a poetic and picturesque person
I like it even more after seeing the online pictures❤️
I decided on this one without hesitation
I love it even more when I move in
Exquisite free breakfast
Free tea cooking in the small courtyard
Free bedtime snacks
Do everything possible to provide the most meticulous service for guests
I also super like the decoration of the room💖
The decoration style of log wind combined with modern wind
The room is decorated with exquisite details☺
The room we stayed in also has a small courtyard
The room is named: 【Returning to Tranquility】
It's really super quiet
I slept soundly all night
Maybe it's also tired from climbing the mountain
I fell asleep early at more than eight o'clock and slept until dawn🌞
✅Delicious food
A shop where locals eat
Go to check in specially
📍【Huang Erjie's Home Cooking】
Average cost per person is 30
Their roast dishes are unique👍🏻
Must eat bamboo shoots roast beef + potato roast fat intestine
If you don't know where to go
Then Haiwozi Ancient Town is really a good choice
Climb a mountain
Stay in the ancient town for one night
Eat delicious food
Such a weekend is really comfortable