[2024 Dujiangyan Attraction] Travel Guide for Tai'an Ancient Town (Updated Sep)
Ancient Towns
Address:
No. 232, Yidao Street, Middle Section of Tai'an Ancient Town, Qingcheng, Qingcheng, Dujiangyan City, Chengdu
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
1 hour
These ancient temples around Chengdu can be said to be the refueling stations for modern people
I don't know why, I gradually fell in love with the tranquility and long-lastingness of the temple.
The few treasure temples around Chengdu are worth checking in.
📍Chongzhou Guangyan Zen Temple (Figure 2)
√The temple is divided into upper and lower temples, and the upper temple is more spectacular than the lower temple.
√The temple has a treasure, which is the 'Namo Shakyamuni Buddha' written by Master Daoji.
√There is a stone carving of the eight phases of Shakyamuni's enlightenment in the upper temple.
√There is also a popular tea room, Wulou Qiu Shan, where you can have tea after coming down from the mountain.
You can park near the entrance, and there is a 2 yuan hygiene fee.
📍Qingcheng Mountain Taian Ancient Temple (Figure 3, 4)
At first glance, you may think that the temple is very small, but in fact it is very large inside. It is recommended that you walk to the top of the pagoda to overlook the entire ancient town.
📍Xinjin Baiyun Temple (Figure 5, 6)
√Direct access by subway, subway line 10 Huayuan Station, 10 minutes walk after getting off.
√The ancient temple has a history of more than 600 years.
√The most distinctive feature is the golden body of Amitabha Buddha standing on the mountain, which is really spectacular.
❗️tips Drones cannot be flown in the temple, you can park at the entrance, and there is also a parking lot in the temple.
📍Jintang Sanxue Temple (Figure 7, 8)
√The most spectacular thing inside is the '84,000 Pagodas', which is even more spectacular when viewed up close.
√Unlike other temples, there are small gardens everywhere, probably planted with hundreds of succulents.
√Many of the statues and steles inside are historical relics, as if touching history.
❗️tips Don't go into the pagoda, the pagoda may not be open, you can go to the master to fight for it.
📍Guanghan Rensheng Palace (Figure 9, 10)
√It takes 1h to drive from Chengdu city.
√The temple is not big, with red walls and black tiles. The two hundred-year-old ginkgo trees in the temple are extremely spectacular in autumn.
√Nearby is a large area of farmland, 20 minutes drive from Guanghan city.
❗️tips 0 yuan to enter, opening hours: 8:30-11:30 in the morning, 2:30-4:30 in the afternoon, don't run in vain.
📍Pengzhou Longxing Temple (Figure 11)
√It has a sense of déjà vu in Southeast Asia, and the filming rate is very high.
√The main tower is 81 meters high, surrounded by multiple ancient towers, and you can overlook the whole Pengzhou from the top of the tower via stairs.
√Located in the center of Pengzhou city, convenient transportation.
📍Pengzhou Sansheng Temple (Figure 12, 13)
√This temple has sika deer and vacancies, which is surprising.
√The architecture in the temple is very Tang style, and the filming rate is high.
√About 1 hour drive.
📍Pengzhou Samadhi Zen Forest (Figure 14)
√The entire Zen forest's architecture is concentrated in the lower Samadhi, especially the ancient Jieyuan Cave, the Arhat group, and the pagoda forest are spectacular.
√There is a place to drink tea in the temple, and you can also eat vegetarian meals.
√The pagoda forest is closed and can only be viewed from a distance.
❗️tips 0 yuan, you can park directly at the entrance by navigation.
It takes about 1.5 hours to drive from Chengdu, and there are many snacks at the temple gate.
Gastronomic Getaways
A new Nanyang-style resort homestay in Qingcheng Back Mountain, it's really chill.
Qingcheng Back Mountain, a small stream, halfway up the mountain.
Surrounded by forests, green bricks and black tiles.
In this still hot summer, I not only successfully escaped the heat in Qingcheng Back Mountain, but also stayed in a Nanyang-style resort homestay that is about to become a new favorite in Qingcheng Back Mountain.
The reasons for becoming a new favorite
Distinctive design style: green bricks and black tiles, mirror pool, sun corridor, infinity pool, large floor-to-ceiling window restaurant, full of Nanyang medieval resort style.
Absolutely top luxury room facilities: one room and one balcony, one room and one private soup. Each room is large enough and has a good view. The room toiletries are all Parma, and there is a small refrigerator mini bar!
At the same time, the homestay is also equipped with a gym, an independent restaurant,
Cafes, meeting rooms.
Check-in also comes with afternoon tea experience, and there are also homestay experience activities such as seal incense in the future!
Homestay: Qingcheng Mountain Bo'an Senyang Private Soup Villa
Location: No. 132, Group 5, Taian Community, Qingcheng Mountain Town
Surroundings: Only 400 meters away from Taian Ancient Town, it is very convenient for eating and playing!
Scarlett567_Hall
Chengdu Weekend Hiking Check-in - Xun and Xun Homestay
💗Dear friends, today I want to share with you the hiking guide for Xun and Xun Homestay in Taian Ancient Town! This place is simply a paradise for hiking enthusiasts😍!
📍Location: Directly navigate to "Xun and Xun Homestay"🏨, located next to Taian Ancient Town in the back mountain of Qingcheng.
🚗Transportation:
• You can park your car in the scenic area parking lot for a fee of 10 yuan; you can also park at the restaurant where you dine, and parking is free for diners🅿️.
🌟Hiking Highlights:
• This was originally a paid attraction, but due to earthquake damage to the steps, it is no longer in operation. Now it serves as a direct drinking water source for local residents. The trail is surrounded by forests🌳, rich in various mosses and ferns, with streams flowing, and the feeling of taking a deep breath of fresh air is amazing!
• Free parking at the hiking entrance, it takes only about 20 minutes from the foot of the mountain to the waterfall, with no difficulty throughout, friendly for beginners👫! However, the road is slippery, and the stone slabs are loose, so be sure to wear non-slip hiking shoes👟 and bring trekking poles!
• There is a moss-covered wooden arch bridge halfway, perfect for photos, as if you have stepped into a Hayao Miyazaki manga world🌴!
📸Best Photo Spots:
• Of course, the beautiful waterfall, with a large vertical drop, is very spectacular and looks great in photos📷!
• The wooden arch bridge is also a great place for photos, remember to strike a pose😎!
🎈Hiking Route:
Start from the road next to Xun and Xun Homestay, and just follow the bluestone path all the way up~
💡Notes:
• Please protect the environment, bring your own trash bags, take away your trash, and protect this beautiful natural landscape🌍!
• There are many mosquitoes in the forest, remember to bring mosquito repellent🦟.
Nearby Attractions🎯:
• Next to it is Taian Ancient Town, where you can experience the ancient charm of the town and taste various delicacies🍜.
• Not far away is the back mountain of Qingcheng, where you can challenge other hiking routes🚶♀️.
💕Come to Taian Ancient Town and Xun and Xun Homestay for a relaxing and enjoyable hiking trip, it will definitely make you linger and forget to return!
Moonbeam32aew
I've been to the back mountain of Qingcheng Mountain three or four times
I've been to the back mountain of Qingcheng Mountain three or four times
It's really super beautiful to walk this way
Don't take the wrong path
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🏃Hiking Route
Tai'an Ancient Town—Wulong Gully—Youyi Village—Wofo Cave—Baiyun Qundong—Wanfo Cave—Baiyun Temple—Nantian Gate—Cuiying Lake—Tai'an Ancient Town
This is a pure hiking version, it takes about five hours in total, if it's a day trip you need to start early, it might take six or seven hours to walk and take photos
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If you're taking selfies, I suggest you just take a bus near Youyi Village and walk down, the most beautiful place to take photos is at Wulong Gully, with waterfalls, streams, and plank roads all here, those with bad knees can also walk up and take a bus down
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🚡Cableway
1⃣The cableway behind Youyi Village can be taken to Baiyun Cableway to go up the mountain
2⃣Cuiying Lake is where you take the Jinli Cableway down the mountain
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🌴🌴Scenic spots worth visiting
1⃣Wulong Gully
Many people come to Qingcheng Mountain after seeing photos of this place, the most beautiful section of the hiking route, with streams, waterfalls, and plank roads all here, it takes about an hour to walk through
2⃣Wofo Cave
There is a reclining Buddha in the cave, from where you can overlook the mountains
3⃣Cuiying Lake
A lake that you must pass when coming down the mountain, the water is quite clear, and you can take the cable car down the mountain here
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📍Location: Back mountain of Qingcheng Mountain, Chengdu City
💰Ticket: 20/person
🚇Transport: 🚅From Xipu Station to Qingcheng Mountain Station takes about half an hour, then take a taxi or a shuttle bus to the back mountain
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🌴🌴tips
🔸Now I feel that there are already a lot of mosquitoes, remember to bring mosquito repellent or wear more
🔸The moss is still very slippery when it rains, mainly wear good sports shoes
Dreamer123#
Mount Qingcheng
1 About Transportation
1. Chengdu - Xipu Station (direct access by Metro Line 2/6)
2. Xipu Station - Qingchengshan Station (10r, book your ticket one week in advance during peak season)
After authentication on the Tianfu Tong APP, activate the ride code and then the regional rail service, which allows you to ride the express train from Xipu to Qingchengshan Station without buying a ticket (default standing, you can sit when seats are available or purchase high-speed train tickets through 12306)
3. Qingchengshan Station - Qingcheng Rear Mountain (take the direct tourist bus outside Qingchengshan Station)
Direct bus schedule: 08:30-19:30
Fare: one-way 16r/person, round-trip 30r/person, about 1h journey
2 Hiking Routes (as shown in Figure 18)
1. Half-day short trip version: Taian Ancient Town → Wulong Gully → Hike to Youyi Village → Take the Jinli Cableway down the mountain → Taian Ancient Town
2. Full-day long trip version: Taian Ancient Town → Wulong Gully → Hike to Youyi Village → Take the Baiyun Cableway up → Hike to Cuiying Lake → Hike back to Taian Ancient Town
3. Full hiking version (Figure 18)
Left route: Taian Ancient Town → Wulong Gully → Youyi Village → Baiyun Temple (mountaintop) → Guanyin Hall → Shuilian Cave → Cuiying Lake → Taian Ancient Town.
Right route: Taian Ancient Town → Cuiying Lake → Shuilian Cave → Guanyin Hall → Baiyun Temple (mountaintop) → Youyi Village → Wulong Gully → Taian Ancient Town
The cableway and boats at Cuiying Lake stop operating at 17:00 (boats at Cuiying Lake go up and down the mountain
Samuel Kingsley
Qingcheng Mountain is definitely the place where you don't want to stop even when taking a deep breath
🌟 If Chengdu is a city that you don't want to leave once you arrive, then Qingcheng Mountain is definitely the place where you don't want to stop even when taking a deep breath! Want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and take a spontaneous forest bath? Follow my steps, I'll take you deep into the back mountain of Qingcheng, to explore the wonders, and I guarantee you won't regret it! 🚀
🚗 **Transportation Guide** 🚗
💨Take the subway to Xipu Station, seamlessly connect to the intercity train, and arrive at 'Qingcheng Mountain' Station in 30 minutes, simple and fast.
🚗For friends who drive, remember to avoid the congestion trap of the ancient town parking lot, drive straight to the entrance of the scenic area, park smoothly, and start your journey happily
🏞️ **Route Guide: Choose as needed, proceed according to your ability** 🏞️
Hiking in Qingcheng, there are a variety of routes, there is always one that suits you:
- Small Loop🌟: From Taian Ancient Town to Wulong Gully, then to Youyi Village and Cuiying Lake, and finally back to the starting point. Suitable for photography enthusiasts, easy to capture beautiful scenery, and no worries even with limited physical strength! 📸
- Medium Loop🌈: Adds the adventure of Feiquan Gully and Baiyun Ancient Village, then take the cable car down the mountain leisurely, balancing beautiful scenery and relaxation. 🏞️
- Large Loop💪: A full challenge, starting from Taian Temple, covering all the essence, suitable for those who love challenges, and full of a sense of achievement! 🏅
🏞️ **Must-Visit Attractions** 🏞️
🍃Wulong Gully, the pearl of Qingcheng, with waterfalls like chains, babbling brooks, towering ancient trees, and leisurely bamboo rafts, each frame is wallpaper-level scenery. 💧Don't forget Cuiying Lake, tranquil as a mirror, take a short break here when descending the mountain, and let your soul completely relax.
💡 **Pro Tips** 💡
- 💪Travel light, a walking stick is the best companion for mountain trails, safe and labor-saving. A walking stick ≠ burden, but protects your 'third leg'.
- 📸Photography tip: The left route is more photogenic, with beautiful scenery ahead, snap away!
- 🚽Drinking water tip: Drink water in moderation to avoid 'emergency situations' where you can't find a restroom, which can be quite embarrassing!
- 👟Dressing advice: Comfortable shoes, no bare midriffs, warm and cold-proof, stylish and practical coexist.
- ⏰Time management master: Arrange the descent time reasonably, after all, good things take time, and so does descending the mountain.
Samuel.Phillips@53
A hiking and oxygen-inhaling trip to the back mountain of Qingcheng
If you want to relax, climbing a mountain might be a good choice.
I went there in early June when it was raining, but the misty rain made the whole mountain look even more beautiful. The process was also interesting. The back mountain of Qingcheng gave me a feeling of tranquility. At a glance, it was all green, very friendly to my eyes, and I was crazily inhaling oxygen. There are many streams and small waterfalls running through the mountains. Sitting on the Baiyun Cableway and looking at the misty Qingcheng Mountain was like entering a fairyland. All the photos were taken with the original camera of the phone, I liked it so much!
My transportation:
Departed from Xipu Station at 9:50
Arrived at Qingchengshan Station at 10:30
Turn left out of the station, take the shuttle bus between the high-speed train station and the back mountain
Got off the bus at 11:20, had lunch
My duration and route:
Started climbing from Taian Ancient Town after lunch at 12:00
Took about 3 hours to reach Baiyun Cableway
The Baiyun Cableway ride was about 25 minutes
Walked down from the cableway, arrived at Taian Ancient Town at 17:40
Went up the mountain via Feiquan Gully, took the Baiyun Cableway, and came down the mountain from Wulong Gully
My expenses:
Inevitable costs: round-trip high-speed train ticket (20), round-trip bus (30), entrance ticket (20, student ticket 10), one-way Baiyun Cableway (45)
Other expenses: buying water, corn, smoked ribs, meals
Spent about 170 in total
‼️‼️‼️Some precautions:
The mountain paths are narrow, try to avoid going during peak times
The roads are quite slippery, wear shoes with good slip resistance
The signal in the mountains is not very good, it is recommended to go with others
The weather in the mountains is changeable, it is recommended to carry an umbrella and raincoat
The higher you go, the more expensive things get, bring some water and snacks
The last shuttle bus from the high-speed train station to the back mountain is at 19:30 in the evening, plan your descent time accordingly