Sichuan's Little Jiangnan—"Wufeng Creek"

🌿A "Little Jiangnan" Hidden Near Chengdu | Wufengxi Ancient Town Just 1 hour east of Chengdu This underrated ancient town Poetically described as "half mountain river, half city" Green tiles and white walls reflected in the Tuo River Creating an illusion of Jiangnan watertown 📍Location: Wufengxi Ancient Town, Jintang County, Chengdu 🚗Transportation: ▫️Self-driving: Cheng-Luo Avenue → Wu-Luo Expressway, about 1 hour total 🏯Must-visit attractions: 1️⃣ Huangshui River Banks Stroll along the riverside path to see stilted buildings and arched bridges. Recommended spot is "Shangyi Bridge" for capturing reflections of green tiles and white walls. Light is softer after 3pm - wearing Hanfu on the bridge feels like stepping into a Chinese ink painting. 2️⃣ Gospel Hall Gothic-style church in the town center with green lawns and white architecture for European-style photos. The nearby café "Feng Qi Wu" offers hand-drip coffee - sit by the window to watch town life pass by. 3️⃣ Nanhua Palace Qing dynasty guild hall built by Guangdong immigrants with well-preserved woodcarvings and paintings. At night, red lanterns complement the ancient architecture, perfect for traditional night photography. 4️⃣ Liuxi Flower Stream Summer-only water paradise! Soak your feet on the pebbles or rent a small boat to drift downstream with bamboo forests swaying on both banks, like being in a Jiangnan bamboo sea. 🍜Food recommendations: ▫️Huang Bao Dan (Shangyi Bridge Main Store): Non-intangible cultural heritage handcraft, with translucent egg yolks - delicious with chili powder! ▫️Sichuan Pepper Duck (Lao Qiang Duck): Blend of braised flavor and Sichuan pepper, with firm, tender meat - great as a souvenir. ▫️Scraper Jelly Noodles (White Phoenix Street stall): Jelly noodles scraped with iron plates, topped with secret red oil and crushed peanuts - satisfyingly spicy. ▫️Tuo River Silver Carp (Xiguan Restaurant): Fresh fish prepared two ways (spicy and steamed) - perfect for family gatherings. 🏨Accommodation suggestions: ▫️Demen Renli Private Hot Spring Guesthouse: Sichuan courtyard design with hot spring pools in the yard, tea sets and Hanfu experience in rooms, enjoy tea under the stars at night. ▫️Shisan Jian Nanhua Palace Zen Stay: Converted century-old guild hall with rooms made of Nanmu wood, private hot spring pools facing Nanhua Palace stage - experience elegant time travel. 📸Photography Tips: ▫️Outfits: Light-colored Hanfu or modern Chinese-style dresses, paired with oil-paper umbrellas or bamboo bags. ▫️Camera positions: • Huangshui River path: Capture panoramic views of stilted buildings • Nanhua Palace stage: Low-angle shots of flying eaves • Shangyi Bridge: Use telephoto lens for water reflections • Gospel Hall lawn: Backlit shots for glowing hair 🎐Hidden activities: 1️⃣ Night cruise on Huangshui River (newly opened in April): Boat tour with illuminated ancient buildings along the banks and Sichuan opera face-changing performances onboard. 2️⃣ Intangible heritage experiences: Learn to make Huang Bao Dan at "Golden Grass Hall" or join Shu embroidery classes to take home handmade souvenirs. 3️⃣ Hike Jintang Mountain: Start from the ancient town, hike along the Tuo River greenway for 2 hours to reach the summit with panoramic views of Wufengxi. 💡Tips: Here you'll find no commercial hustle and bustle Just flowing river waters and curling smoke from chimneys Find a weekend To experience the slow-paced life of this "Oriental Little Jiangnan" at Wufengxi! 🌸