Qingmuchuan Ancient Town: Shaanxi's Own 'Wuzhen'

Qingmuchuan Ancient Town Travel Guide 1. Attraction Introduction - Wei's Residence: The former residence of Wei Futang, divided into old and new houses, combining the features of a traditional Chinese courtyard and traditional defensive structures. It was listed in the fourth batch of 20th-century architectural heritage in China in 2019. - Rongshengkui: A landmark building in Qingmuchuan Ancient Town, known locally as the 'dry boat house' due to its unique boat-shaped appearance. Inside, there are stone steps that rise step by step, with exquisite designs and carvings on the doors and windows, reminiscent of its former glory. - Furen Middle School: Built in 1942, it still has students attending today and has cultivated many outstanding students from Shaanxi, Gansu, and Sichuan. - Qu's Courtyard: Nearly 400 years old, it is a typical courtyard with two courtyards, and every detail inside is meticulously crafted. - Huilongchang Street: The main street in the town, filled with ancestral halls, temples, and residences. The architectural styles of the old houses include both Ming and Qing 'dry boat' styles and Western church styles. 2. Food Recommendations - Wooden Bucket Fish: A local specialty with fresh and delicious soup, perfect with rice. - Walnut Bread: Small round cakes sold everywhere on the street. Recommended is Zhao's Walnut Bread next to Feifeng Bridge, which has been featured on CCTV. - Dried Tofu: Wang's Dried Tofu directly opposite Feifeng Bridge. According to the owner, his shop was the first to sell dried tofu in Qingmuchuan, and it tastes very good and is reasonably priced. - Fried Perilla Leaves: You can taste fried perilla leaves. The old lady is very nice, and 5 yuan can fill a box. - Other Delicacies: There are also rice jelly, blood soup with vermicelli, mashed potatoes, wild small fish, fried sesame leaves, handmade sugar, peanut brittle, and other local snacks. 3. Travel Route First Day - Morning: - Arrive at Qingmuchuan Ancient Town from various places. After entering the ancient town, first go to the visitor center to get tickets (if you bought them online in advance) and get a map of the scenic area. - Tour the century-old Huilongchang Street, admire the Ming and Qing buildings on both sides, and feel the historical charm of the ancient town. - Noon: Find a restaurant on the new street of the ancient town to taste local delicacies such as wooden bucket fish and walnut bread. - Afternoon: - Visit the grand and unique Wei's Residence to learn about the story of Wei Futang and the architectural features of the residence. - Then head to Rongshengkui to admire the unique exterior and interior decorations of this boat-shaped building. - Evening: - After dinner, go to Furen Theater to watch the Qiang ethnic performance of Nuo opera and experience the unique charm of ethnic culture. - Enjoy the music and light show of the ancient town, then participate in the bonfire party to experience the joyful atmosphere of singing and dancing. - After the activities, take a walk on Feifeng Bridge to enjoy the peaceful night of the ancient town. Second Day - Morning: - Check in at Furen Middle School to feel the cultural atmosphere of this historic school. - Then you can visit the cliff carvings of Guanyin Rock, Huang's Courtyard, Lin's Peach Garden, and other attractions five miles south of the town (if time and energy permit). - Noon: Have lunch in the ancient town, take a short rest, and prepare for the return trip. 4. Accommodation Recommendations - Yunshu Hotel: Affordable, with over 100 yuan for a spacious and bright standard room for two days and one night. There are also various room types such as king rooms, twin rooms, and family rooms. The hotel lobby has a light luxury style, and there is a bar on the first floor, suitable for young people to gather. The central courtyard is decorated with solid wood, making it highly ornamental. There is also a nutritious and healthy buffet breakfast with organic vegetables grown by the owner on the second morning. - Qingmuchuan Shangmei Life Hotel: Located 50 meters northeast of the town government on Shangmei Road, Qingmuchuan Town, Ningqiang County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province. The average consumption is 179 yuan per person. - Ningqiang Jinxili Hotel: Located 200 meters west of the visitor center of Qingmuchuan Ancient Town, in the middle section of the bar street in Ningqiang County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province. The average consumption is 138 yuan per person. 5. Transportation Guide - Self-driving: If departing from Hanzhong, it takes about three hours to reach Qingmuchuan Ancient Town. - Public Transportation: Take a bus from Hanzhong City to Ningqiang County, then take a bus from Ningqiang County to Qingmuchuan; you can also take a train to Yangpingguan first, then take a bus from the east gate of Yangpingguan to Qingmuchuan. 6. Tickets and Opening Hours - Opening Hours: 08:30 - 17:30 (Monday to Sunday, January 1 - December 31). - Ticket Prices: Adult ticket 60 yuan, half-price ticket 30 yuan. University students and below with a student ID, seniors aged 60-65 with valid ID, and minors with a height of 1.2 meters (inclusive) to 1.4 meters (inclusive) can purchase half-price tickets; seniors over 65 with valid ID and children under 1.2 meters are free.