Wenjiang hides a "Forbidden City," and it's so beautiful framed with ginkgo trees! 🍂

Who would have thought that Wenjiang actually hides a "Forbidden City"? Pick a weekend and go explore~ (Photos 1-14) Navigate to "Furong Ancient City," directly accessible by bus line K5. As soon as you arrive at the gate, you’ll be attracted by the vast ginkgo trees and the ancient buildings opposite. It’s not easy to get inside since this is actually a residential area, and the security usually blocks entry, so whether you can get in depends on luck. Once inside, there is a long ginkgo-lined path, and at the end is the city tower. When I visited on November 30, most of the ginkgo leaves on the left side had fallen, a bit late in the season. You can climb the city tower; after reaching the third floor, follow the sign to the fourth floor. After the visit, you can explore nearby Wenjiang Confucian Temple and Wenjiang Park. Due to limited time, we only went to the Confucian Temple. The Lingxing Gate at the entrance of the Confucian Temple is full of ancient charm, and the ginkgo trees perfectly complement the ancient architecture. The ground floor of the Dacheng Hall in the Confucian Temple houses the Wenjiang Museum, which is free to enter. On the left side of the museum, you can go up to the second floor to see the Kuixing Tower and the square opposite. Unfortunately, the Kuixing Tower has recently been closed, so you can’t climb up to get a panoramic view of the Confucian Temple. (Photos 15-17) Walk about 100 meters across from the Confucian Temple to the Eucalyptus Grove · Wenmiao Yin Alley. This used to be an old residential area, but after renovation, it has become a place where trendiness and fashion collide. There are trendy shops, artistic cafes, food stores, and even an air-raid shelter. Next to the most eye-catching red staircase, there is an elevator that takes you straight up to the 7th floor to watch the sunset. From the transparent glass viewing platform, you can overlook Wenjiang city, and there is a "Chengdu Wenjiang" text wall perfect for photo ops. (Photo 18)