[2024 Qingchuan Attraction] Travel Guide for Qingxizhen (Updated Sep)

Can't hide it anymore! This thousand-year-old ancient city in northern Sichuan is perfect for summer vacation, very comfortable!

🎈In the northern part of Sichuan, there is a thousand-year-old ancient city that can't be hidden—Guangyuan Qingxi Ancient City. It is an excellent place to escape the summer heat, very comfortable! 📍Location: Qingxi Town, Qingchuan County, Guangyuan City, Sichuan Province 🎫Ticket: 0 RMB 🌟History of the Ancient City Qingxi Ancient City (also known as Qingxi Ancient Town) was built during the Three Kingdoms period and has a history of nearly two thousand years. It was an important pass on the ancient Yinping Road and a favorite place for scholars and poets. 🌳Summer Resort - The ancient city is surrounded by mountains, with a forest coverage rate of over 80%, and the air is fresh, capable of cleansing the soul. - The Qingzhu River surrounds the ancient city, with clear water and leisurely fish, adding vitality to the ancient city. - The summer heat is kept at bay, and at noon, the sunlight is gentle, making it very cool to stroll through the streets with a breeze. 🎇Fusion of Ancient Charm and Modern Style - The ancient city retains a large number of ancient buildings and cultural heritage while integrating modern life elements. - There are quaint shops, tea houses, and specialty snack stalls along the streets. - You can taste authentic Sichuan cuisine, such as hot pot, Guokui, Jianmen tofu, Guangyuan cold noodles, and sour and spicy noodles, to your heart's content. - Regular cultural activities are held, such as folk performances and handicraft exhibitions, allowing you to deeply understand the local cultural heritage and historical traditions. 🌌Romantic Night - As night falls, the lights of the ancient city echo with the stars, creating a warm and romantic atmosphere. - You can find a tea house along the street, brew a pot of tea, chat with friends, or enjoy the night view alone, and enjoy the tranquility. - On clear nights, you can watch the starry sky, with the Milky Way spanning the sky and stars within reach, making you forget your worries. 🚗Travel Guide - Self-driving from Chengdu: Drive along the Chengmian Expressway (G5 Jingkun Expressway), continue past Jinzi Mountain to Qingxi Ancient Town. - From Guangyuan City: Head towards Qingchuan County and follow the signs to Qingxi Town. - Public transportation: Take a long-distance bus from Guangyuan or Qingchuan County. There are direct buses to Qingxi Town from both Guangyuan and Qingchuan County. - From Chengdu: First take a train or long-distance bus to Guangyuan or Qingchuan County, then transfer to a local bus or taxi to Qingxi Town. Come to Qingxi Ancient City to experience the thousand-year-old charm and cool summer!

Self-driving in Sichuan (Fifteen): Touring Qingxi Ancient Town

At 12:30 PM on July 5, 2024, we arrived at Qingxi Town, Qingchuan County, Guangyuan City, Sichuan Province, which is located upstream of the Qingzhu River and next to the Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve. This is Qingxi Ancient Town. Qingxi Ancient Town was actually the county seat of Qingchuan County in the past. After the county seat was moved to Qiaozhuang Town in 1951, this place was designated as Qingxi Town. I only learned this after arriving at Qingxi Ancient Town. According to the "Huayang Guozhi", in the seventh year of Jianxing (229 AD), the Shu Han regime established Guangwu County in Qingxi, appointing Zhuge Liang's subordinate Liao Hua to oversee the area and engage in farming and defense. This history spans over 1,700 years. Qingxi Ancient Town was an important pass on the ancient Yinping Road, historically a gathering place for merchants and a strategic military location. In the famous "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", Deng Ai's stealthy crossing of Yinping to conquer Shu, Ming Dynasty General Fu Youde's entry into Shu through Yinping leading to the surrender of Yuanlong Prefecture, and the battles of Motianling and Xuanmaguan commanded by Xu Xiangqian and Li Xiannian of the Red Fourth Front Army, are all closely related to this town. The architectural style of Qingxi Ancient Town is mainly from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, with an ancient charm. The main streets in the town form a cross shape, with structures such as a drum tower and city walls, showcasing its history as a military stronghold. Additionally, there are famous sites like Qingxi Ancient Bridge, Qiushui Square, and the county government office. We parked our car at the roadside parking lot outside the north gate of the ancient town. After getting out of the car, we had lunch at the entrance of North Street in the ancient town, then entered from North Street. After reaching the Drum Tower (also known as Eight Views Tower), we first toured West Street and the county government office and library, then turned to East Street, walked to the end, and left Qingxi Ancient Town at 2:30 PM. The most attractive part of Qingxi Ancient Town should be the Water Street, where a small stream flows in from the west gate, crosses the ancient town, and flows out from the east gate. Both sides of the river are planted with flowers and trees, and the residents of the ancient town live by the water, setting up various shops. Currently, Qingxi Ancient Town does not charge entrance or parking fees.

The quaint Qingxi Ancient Town

Qingxi Ancient Town was not a place I specifically came to visit this time. I was just playing around other scenic spots and happened to pass by. It truly is a place not to be missed. Strolling around 🚶‍♀️, the ancient bridges, pavilions, opera stages, and old docks are well-preserved, with a history of over 1400 years. The antique architectural complex made me feel as if I was immersed in the long river of history.

Guangyuan's treasure attractions, hurry up to check in when the flowers bloom in spring~

Guangyuan's treasure attractions, hurry up to check in when the flowers bloom in spring~ For those who want to travel during the holidays You can start planning, It's a super comfortable spot around Chengdu, This season is a must-visit, because it's too beautiful 1️⃣ Tangjiahe Scenic Area 🌟 The Bauhinia flowers are blooming, all over the mountains and plains The flowers are beautiful, and people are even more beautiful among the flowers! There are also rhododendrons and pear blossoms, people are more delicate than flowers Which girl wouldn't be moved! 🌟 Wild Animals You might encounter them by chance, how wonderful It's like being in a wildlife park Being able to get close to the creatures of nature, it's wonderful Tangjiahe Natural Museum is also worth a visit Take a walk and have a look, and your knowledge will grow! 2️⃣ Qingxi Ancient Town 🌟 The night view of the ancient town is super beautiful, the antique buildings Have a charm of their own, change into ancient costumes and take photos Tour around, it really feels like time travel 🌟 Qingchuan County Office, a history worth remembering Someone always has to write down memories 🌟 The Tea Horse Road Museum is also in Qingxi Ancient Town Go for a walk on the old city walls, eat delicious food Feel the local customs Be sure to bring family and friends together!

This is a quiet and leisurely small town with an ancient history of more than 1,700 years. It is like the Qingzhu River flowing outside the city, with a clear, natural and calm time. Invisible in the bustling ancient city, the villagers who returned to the lotusland smiled and smiled, and fought with the girls on the Qingzhu River. They chatted with the old people at the foot of the ancient city wall, and played with the children in the streets. In Qingxi Ancient City, the days are pure, simple, casual and happy. Some people are fascinated by the prosperity of Lijiang, but some people prefer the quietness of Qingxi ancient city.

Qingxi Ancient City, this is an ancient border city hidden in the long river of history. For thousands of years, only when the drums screamed and screamed, the crisis of the dynasty could be evoked, and the mountains and rivers changed hands, and it was hidden by snow without exception. Empty to stay in the first place, Zhuge long sigh. If you see a beautiful dam between the green hills, and in the skyline of the green roof, there is a golden dome and a tall spire of the mosque. This is the ancient city of Qingxi.../ Hc/walking in the ancient city of Qingxi, as if walking on the ancient Silk Road, you will often encounter a man wearing a round cap, an old man who must be fluttering, and a woman with a tulle cover. This is a reciprocal and multi-religious coexistence. The land and the people of the Han and Han dynasties have once again lived in harmony and become a beautiful landscape of the ancient city.