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People around Chengdu all thought I went to Angkor Wat

Near Chengdu! Enter the "Little Angkor Wat" for free Help 🆘 Does anyone know! I discovered a forgotten dark stone carving castle 🏰 near Chengdu My friends saw the photos and all asked if I secretly went to Cambodia 🇰🇭 I really can't believe it! This is actually a free park in Deyang! Walls full of reliefs, coiled dragon stone pillars, wooden carved arches The weathered stone carvings bear the marks of time For a moment, it feels like stepping into a lost ancient civilization site Every snap looks like a movie blockbuster 🎬 This is not a deliberately created internet-famous spot But an artistic building from the 1980s Surrounded by lawns, pools, and shade trees The stone carvings quietly settle in the flow of time Those mottled stains don’t clash at all Instead, they add a sense of historical weight 📸 Photo tips to keep in mind 1. Choose ancient style outfits! Mian skirt + oil-paper umbrella is a perfect match, black and white colors make photos pop, and the skirt flowing adds full atmosphere 2. Telephoto lens is always the best! Use your phone’s 3x zoom to instantly get closer to the stone carvings and avoid crowds 3. Must-shoot spots ✅ Archway under the bridge as foreground, the sense of space is maximized; stand on the bridge to shoot the layered stone pillars, the depth is amazing 4. The light at 3 to 4 pm is the softest, making the stone carving textures look super rich 📍 Address: Deyang Stone Carving Park 🚗 Self-drive: 1 hour direct from Chengdu 🚄 High-speed rail: Chengdu → Deyang Station only 40 minutes, then 10 minutes by taxi from the station Free admission! Few people, beautiful scenery, and great for photos Sisters in Chengdu, rush here this weekend 🐛
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