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Spring Festival reverse travel! 9 underrated ancient towns in Eastern Sichuan for family trips

Sichuan📷 A seriously underestimated family travel destination in Eastern Sichuan Say no to crowded tourist spots‼️ Take the kids to experience history and nature in the mountains🍃 9 ancient towns personally tested and recommended for the Spring Festival holiday Practical tips worth saving⭐ 🌟 Daliang City Military fortress ruins from the Song and Yuan dynasties Square mountain terrain like a natural maze Hiking routes kids love to explore Top of Zoumaliangzi offers excellent views👀 🌟 Xiaoliang City The "brother fortress" of Daliang City Steep cliffs comparable to natural climbing walls A strategic military site recorded in the Guang'an Prefecture New Records A great classroom for kids to learn about anti-Yuan history📚 🌟 Yongqing Fort Defensive structure from the White Lotus period in the Qing dynasty 2-meter-high stone walls + watchtower ruins Cliffside viewing platform with stunning photo spots Well-maintained safety railings suitable for families👨👩👧👦 🌟 Taiping Fort Ancient fort ruins from the Xianfeng era of the Qing dynasty 6 watchtowers with shooting holes The "Prepare for a Rainy Day" stone inscription is very educational Vines surround it like a natural botanical garden🌿 🌟 Desheng Fort A hidden fort on the Huaying mountain ridge Searching for Manzi Cave is like a treasure hunt Recommended to wear non-slip shoes + bring hiking poles Overgrown with wild grass, remember to keep the kids close 🌟 Huxiao City Ten minutes to the Qujiang River viewing platform A strategic "one man guards the pass" location Narrow man-made tunnels are super fun Fort gate photo ops feel like a martial arts movie⚔️ 🌟 Puguang Fort Ruins of double fort gates on the cliff The west gate has rare stone carving diagrams "Fu Lu Shou" carved characters for blessings are very fitting Sea of clouds after rain looks like a fairyland☁️ 🌟 General's Arrow Mini fort on the mysterious general's tomb Only the fort gate remains, suitable for short hikes Fun rubbing and stone carving study activities Remember to bring rubbing paper and crayons 🌟 Santai Fort Playing hide and seek between east and west gates is fun Beautiful sunset over the Dashi Dam river view Check sunset time in advance Bring snacks for a cozy sunset🌅 ——————————
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