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Recommend a truly off-the-beaten-path ancient town around Chongqing!!

Pianyan Ancient Town is named for its towering, slanted rock wall Stroll through the streets and alleys of the ancient town Follow the cobblestone paths Feel the tranquility and beauty of the ancient town Listen to the history and legends of the ancient town 👇 1⃣ Yuwang Temple: Built in the 12th year of the Daoguang era (1832), it was constructed to commemorate Yu the Great's water control in Sichuan, and is a great place to learn about Yu the Great's story and feel the historical and cultural heritage 2⃣ Wumiao (Martial Temple): Houses statues of Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and 'Zhengjiang Wangye' (Yang Ji, also known as 'Erlang Shen'). These statues are exquisitely crafted, with every cut detailed and lifelike. 3⃣ Ancient Opera Stage: Also known as 'Wannian Stage', the upper space is open, with beautifully carved auspicious clouds and figures between the beams and columns, while the lower level is a dark layer, used for makeup, changing clothes, and miscellaneous tasks. 4⃣ Ancient Stone Bridge: The ancient stone bridges in the town have a long history, and the streams beneath them are a great place for taking photos. 5⃣ Jielong Square: The square has two century-old Huangge trees, where you can rest and take photos under the trees. 6⃣ Stilted Buildings: The stilted buildings built along the mountain are a major feature of Pianyan Ancient Town, showcasing the unique architectural style of Chongqing's mountain city. 7⃣ Old Street of the Ancient Town: The ancient buildings here are well-preserved, with blue bricks, black tiles, and wooden structures, each revealing traces of history. 8⃣ Yuping Academy: As a cultural and educational site of the ancient town, Yuping Academy is also worth visiting. 9⃣ Clear Water Trail: Stroll along the Clear Water Trail, shop and play with water at the same time, experiencing unique fun. 1⃣0⃣ Husband and Wife Trees: Refers to the Huangjue trees planted on both sides of Shiping Bridge in the lower field mouth of Pianyan Ancient Town in 1809. The two trees have grown deep roots and lush leaves, intertwined with each other, and were later named the Husband and Wife Trees, and Shiping Bridge was also renamed Mandarin Duck Bridge 👇 Local delicacies: Ancient town morning tea, bean curd rice, handmade dried tofu, old street handmade glutinous rice cakes, Longding wine, mung bean jelly, bamboo tube rice, etc. 👇 📍Route: Take bus 962 or 9001 to 'Pianyan Ancient Town' station and walk there 🎫Ticket: Free!
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Posted: Jun 27, 2024
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