Seeking the Joy of Childhood | Visit the Ancient Village of Huaqiu - A Parent-Child Hiking and Crab Catching Adventure

🏡 Discover the largest Qing Dynasty residential complex in Western Sichuan by stepping into Huaqiu Village, as if traveling back to the ancient times of Western Sichuan. Here 🈶 is known as 'the world's finest garden,' where every step reveals a scene, and every corner exudes the vicissitudes of history. 🌿 The best choice for a family trip is undoubtedly a hiking adventure. Along the winding paths, children can get close to nature and feel the magical charm of the great outdoors. In Huaqiu Village, you can not only enjoy family time but also experience the tranquility and beauty of the ancient village. 🦀 Here, catching crabs is an indispensable activity. Along the clear streams, gently turn over the stones, and plump crabs will reveal themselves. Children can experience the fun of crab catching with their parents' company. 🍚 Taste the local cuisine and experience the unique flavors of farmhouse cooking. Whether it's farmhouse dishes or fresh river delicacies, they will leave you with an unforgettable taste. 📸 Don't forget to bring your camera to capture these beautiful moments of family time. Here, every corner is a beautiful picture. 📍Destination Details: Huaqiu Village is located in Pingle Town, Qionglai, Chengdu, Sichuan. The village has a thousand-acre imperial tea garden bestowed by Emperor Kangxi, known as 'the world's finest garden,' and the imperial tea workshop Yucha Fang, which handcrafts teas for the royal family and has been famous throughout the world for years. The Li family's residence, hidden in the Huaqiu Mountains of Qionglai, Sichuan, boasts a gold imperial plaque bestowed by Emperor Guangxu with the inscription 'Imperial Favor and Grace.' After more than a hundred years, this residence of the once wealthy paper merchant Li Hongkai is the largest preserved Qing Dynasty residential complex in Western Sichuan. 🗓Itinerary: Chengdu—Huaqiu Village—Chengdu Depart at 7-7:30 am, expected to arrive at Pingle Xiaba Community at 10 am, and reach Li's Courtyard at 10:40 am. Visit Li's Courtyard, admire the 56-year-old mansion with its finely carved beams and imperial plaques. Behind the courtyard, there is a tea garden and a ginkgo garden where everyone can take photos. Then, experience the making of bamboo tube rice at a local farmhouse, and after lunch, visit Xu's Courtyard and explore 'the world's finest garden,' with a lush forest, verdant bamboo, and fragrant tea fields, enjoying a leisurely hike. Around 2:30 pm 🉑 you can go to the valley to catch small crabs, then return to Chengdu. Equipment Suggestions: 1. It is recommended to wear outdoor sports gear; 2. Warm clothing, long sleeves, long pants, spare personal clothing; 3. Rain gear, garbage bags, sunglasses.