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Langzhong Ancient City An underrated ancient city with a thousand-year history! A comprehensive 2-day, 1-night guide to Langzhong, capturing the essence of the Three Kingdoms era for just 500 RMB per person! 🔥 Stop knowing only Lijiang and Fenghuang! This "living ancient city" hidden in Sichuan is the real treasure ✨—the Jialing River winds around green-tiled, white-walled houses, the aroma of Zhang Fei beef fills the stone-paved streets, even the vinegar carries a thousand-year-old story. Crucially, it's not crowded, making it incredibly cost-effective! I've personally tested it three times without any disappointments; just follow this guide! 🚗 Transportation: 10 RMB to the core area of ​​the ancient city • High-speed rail passengers rejoice: Head straight to "Langzhong Station," take a taxi for 10 RMB to the entrance of the ancient city in 15 minutes—half an hour less than taking the bus, perfect for lazy people. • For those driving: Navigate to "Langzhong Ancient City Parking Lot." The ancient city has many stone-paved streets; driving will only cause congestion. Parking and walking is much more comfortable. • Getting Around the City: Walking is sufficient for exploring. If you get tired, hire a pedicab for 10 yuan to take you through the alleys, and you might even hear the driver tell anecdotes about Zhang Fei. 🏨 Accommodation: Choosing the right place saves you half the effort! • Unique B&Bs: ◦ 🌟 Kong Family Courtyard (Rating 4.9): Step directly into a Ming Dynasty artifact! The carved beams and embroidered doors create a truly immersive experience. Fall asleep to the sounds of insects chirping in the ancient city, a dreamlike journey back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties. ◦ 🌟 Huajiantang·Langyuan (Rating 4.8): A century-old Tian family mansion renovated, with unique small duplex rooms. Perfect for taking photos in Hanfu (traditional Han clothing). • Value-for-Money Options: ◦ Daotaidi Inn: A traditional courtyard house with a square exterior and round interior. A food street is right outside, and you can enjoy tea and conversation in the courtyard in the evening. ◦ Tree-Under-the-Tree Inn: A bookstore, cafe, and guesthouse all in one, a haven for artsy young people. • ❌ Avoid these pitfalls: Don't be tempted by cheap accommodations on the edge of the ancient city! It's a half-hour walk to the main attractions, and your legs will be exhausted after a day of sightseeing. 📝 2 Days 1 Night Itinerary: A No-Backtrack Itinerary Day 1: Historical Tour + Local Flavors 1. Afternoon: Quick Visit to Main Attractions Start with "Huaguang Tower"! This is known as the "First Tower of Langyuan," offering panoramic views of the Jialing River embracing the ancient city. Many bloggers on Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book) are taking photos here. Next, visit the Han Huanhou Temple (Zhang Fei Temple) to touch the statue of Zhang Fei and absorb some of his heroic spirit. Then, explore the Sichuan North Circuit Office to see how an ancient government office operated. Finally, experience the imperial examination system at the Gongyuan (Imperial Examination Hall) and feel like a "top scholar." ✨ Money-saving tip: Buy a 100 RMB all-inclusive ticket (including 5 core attractions) one day in advance. It saves you 10 RMB compared to buying on the day. You can choose either Zhongtianlou or Huaguanglou. 2. Evening: A double treat for your taste buds and night view! First, head to "Old Street Kitchen" on West Street (rating 5.0). Zhang Fei Beef with Baoning Vinegar—authentic Sichuan cuisine so delicious you'll want to lick the plate clean! After your meal, head to Rhino Wharf to watch the sunset over the Jialing River. If you don't want to walk, take a night cruise (rating 4.4)—the river breeze and night view are simply amazing. Before bed, a vinegar foot bath is a must—30 RMB to relieve the day's fatigue, a true rejuvenating miracle! Day 2: Off-the-beaten-path Activities + Souvenir Shopping 1. Morning: Escape the Crowds For a quieter experience, head to Jinping Mountain (free). The mountain features a sculpture of Luo Xia Hong, the "Spring Festival God," and offers panoramic views of the ancient city across the river. Less crowded and more scenic. For those wanting to follow the trend, visit Dafosi Temple, where a 10-meter-tall Buddha statue makes a "V" sign – perfect for photos! 2. Noon: Local Hidden Gems ◦ For breakfast, try Ma Ji Baozi (steamed buns) – thin skin, generous filling, and bursting with juice in every bite. ◦ For lunch, queue at Xian Zhi Shuang Barbecue. The potatoes and sweet potato noodles are grilled to a perfect crisp on the outside and soft on the inside – a 20-year-old establishment worth the wait. ◦ Don't miss the "Bian Dan Douhua" (tofu pudding) sold by vendors – a bowl for only 5 yuan, so tender it melts in your mouth. 3. Afternoon: Finish with Souvenirs Look for "Huazhen" brand Zhang Fei Beef, vacuum-packed for easy carrying; buy and eat fresh white sugar steamed buns, soft, sweet, and not sticky; choose three-year aged Baoning vinegar, it's super fragrant when cooking. Remember to buy them in the alleys, they're much cheaper than on the main street. 😋 Must-Try Food List: Locals' Hidden Gems • 🍜 Classic Must-Try: Zhang Fei Beef, Baoning Vinegar, Hot and Cold Noodles, Maojiezi Rice Noodles (If you can't handle spice, tell them "mild" beforehand) • 🥟 Street Food: Youcha Sanzi (fried dough sticks with fried dough), Zhao Baozi (steamed buns), Potstickers, White Sugar Rolls • 🏮 Featured Restaurants: Old Street Kitchen (Xiaxin Street Branch), Sihaiju Featured Chinese Restaurant (Xijie Street Branch) 💡 Local's Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls #Langzhong Ancient City 1. The ancient city is free to enter, but attractions require tickets. A combined ticket is much more cost-effective than buying individual tickets. 2. For Hanfu (traditional Han clothing) experiences, choose a small shop in the ancient city. It costs 50 yuan including makeup and styling, half the price of the entrance to the scenic area. 3. Spring and autumn are the best times to visit. Summer is too hot, and winter is a pleasant time to enjoy tea by the fire. 4. The Wang Shadow Puppet Museum is free to visit. You can watch shadow puppet making and performances; don't miss it! Langzhong is not a "check-off and leave" ancient city—its charm lies in the aroma of steamed buns in the morning, the covered-bowl tea in the afternoon, the sunset over the Jialing River, and the aroma of vinegar. Spend two days slowing down, and you'll discover that every brick tells a story. 👉 When you visit an ancient city, do you prioritize food or accommodation? Let's discuss in the comments, and one lucky person will receive a Langzhong-themed bookmark! #SichuanTourism #LangzhongAncientCityGuide #ThreeKingdomsCultureTour #SichuanLangzhongAncientCity #LangzhongFood #LangzhongAncientCitySlowLife

Dagongdian (Grand Duke's Hall) - Address: Guangdu Village, Xiakou Town, Jiangshan City, Quzhou City, Zhejiang Province. - Admission: Free. - Opening Hours: Irregular; please contact the administrator in advance to open the gate. You can obtain the administrator's phone number through the cultural relic protection sign at the village entrance or by asking volunteers. - Attraction Features: Built in the 46th year of the Qianlong Emperor's reign (1787), it is a provincial-level cultural relic protection unit. The main building, Wenchang Pavilion, is a three-story, triple-eaved, octagonal lotus-shaped structure with a pure wooden frame. Inside, there are painted murals of two dragons playing with a pearl and wood carvings of unicorns. Dagongdian is surrounded by rice paddies, offering different scenery in each season. You can climb Wenchang Pavilion to overlook the entire village. - Nearby Attractions: A 5-minute walk to the Zhenxiao Archway; a 20-minute drive to Bao'an Township for hiking the Xianxia Ancient Trail; 20 kilometers from Qingyang Mao Clan Cultural Village. Jianglang Mountain - Address: Shimen Town, southwest of Jiangshan City, Zhejiang Province. - Admission: Approximately 100 RMB for adults (for reference only, subject to change by the scenic area). - Opening Hours: 08:00-17:00 (For reference only, subject to actual conditions at the scenic area). - Attraction Features: A prominent representative of late-stage, high-altitude, isolated peak Danxia landforms, known as the "Number One Wonder Peak of Danxia in China." Main attractions include "Three Slabs of Stone," "A Line of Sky," and "Langfeng Tianyou," among which "A Line of Sky" is considered the "Most Unique Line of Sky in China's Danxia Landforms." Langfeng Tianyou is quite challenging to climb and suitable for adventurous visitors. - Tour Route: Visitor Center - Weiren Peak - Kaiming Temple - Huixian Rock - Xiake Pavilion - A Line of Sky - Dengtianping - Langfeng Tianyou (South Route) - Langfeng Tianyou (North Route) - Zhonggu Cave - Yanxia Pavilion - Return to Kaiming Temple - View Langping. Ershibadu Ancient Town - Address: No. 1 Fengling Road, Jiangshan City, Quzhou City, Zhejiang Province. - Admission: Some attractions are free; Dai Li and Female Agents Exhibition Hall: 40 RMB/person (For reference only, subject to actual conditions at the scenic area). - Opening Hours: Open all day, with some attractions open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (for reference only, please refer to the actual opening hours of the scenic area). - Attraction Features: Located at the junction of Zhejiang, Fujian, and Jiangxi provinces, it was first built in the Tang Dynasty and still retains the unique architectural style of Jiangnan and diverse ethnic cultural characteristics. Recommended attractions include Wenchang Pavilion, the ancient town street, Fengxi Bridge, and the Agricultural Museum. - Food Recommendations: Jiangshan dried bamboo shoots with braised pork, She ethnic black rice, tofu pudding, etc. Langzhong Ancient City - Address: No. 33, Langshui Middle Road, Langzhong City, Nanchong City, Sichuan Province. - Admission: The ancient city is free, but some attractions inside charge admission fees (for reference only, please refer to the actual opening hours of the scenic area). - Opening Hours: The ancient city is open all day, but the opening hours of individual attractions vary (for reference only, please refer to the actual opening hours of the scenic area). - Attractions: One of China's four ancient cities, Langzhong boasts numerous historical sites and cultural relics, including Zhang Fei Temple, Yong'an Temple, Wulong Temple, and Tengwang Pavilion. Visitors can also enjoy a boat tour of the ancient city. - Food Recommendations: Savor authentic Sichuan cuisine at restaurants such as Sihaiju and Laojie Kitchen, including dishes like Lingjiang River fish. #FreeAttractionsRecommendation #FreeAttractionsRecommendation #WorthVisitFreeAttractions #AJourneyLikeASong #PlacesAskedUpOnWeChat

National Day Holiday Guide to Four Must-Visit Attractions in Langzhong Ancient City ✨, Encounter Ancient Charm and Local Customs The National Day holiday is approaching 🎊, still wondering where to go? Why not visit Langzhong, Sichuan, to avoid the crowds 🌊 and explore the unique charm of this ancient city with a history of over 2300 years? This guide carefully selects four must-visit attractions in Langzhong to make your National Day trip full of surprises 💫! I. Langzhong Ancient City: A Timeless Scroll 🖼️ Langzhong Ancient City is one of China's four ancient cities, free to enter 🆓, and boasts over 2300 years of history ⏳, preserving the layout of the Tang and Song dynasties and the style of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Stepping into the ancient city, the winding cobblestone streets and the antique buildings arranged in a charming and orderly fashion 🏮 make you feel as if you have traveled back in time. - Recommended Itinerary: In the early morning, before the ancient city fully awakens 🌅, head to Zhuangyuan Street for the morning market, experience local life, and sample local specialties like handmade oil tea and steamed buns with white sugar 🍜. Afterward, stroll along Xuedao Street and South Street, browsing the small shops 🛍️ and enjoying a leisurely pace. At night, the ancient city is brightly lit 🏮; find a riverside bar to relax and enjoy some quiet time 🌙. - Recommended Visit Duration: One day is recommended for a thorough exploration of the ancient city. - Nearby Food: Zhang Fei beef is firm and has distinct marbling, available in original, five-spice, and other flavors 🥩; Sichuan-style cold noodles are tangy and spicy, with tender noodles topped with chili oil 🌶️, making them incredibly appetizing; beef noodles are a favorite among Langzhong locals, with tender and flavorful stewed beef, chewy noodles, and a rich broth 🍜. Recommended restaurants include Laojie Kitchen, where you can enjoy authentic Sichuan cuisine; and Sihaiju Specialty Chinese Restaurant, offering a wide variety of dishes at great value. II. Zhang Fei Temple (Han Huanhou Shrine): Tracing the Footsteps of a Famous General from the Three Kingdoms Period. Entrance fee: 50 yuan. This temple was built to commemorate Zhang Fei, a famous general of the Three Kingdoms period who guarded Langzhong for seven years. The existing ancient buildings were rebuilt during the Ming and Qing dynasties, with magnificent and solemn halls. - Recommended activities: Upon entering Zhang Fei Temple, the first thing you'll see is the Diwan Tower, with its unique architectural style and layered brackets. Continuing on, you'll see a statue of Zhang Fei, his expression majestic, as if you can feel the heroic spirit of his time. Don't forget to pay your respects at Zhang Fei's tomb and learn about his legendary life. Every Saturday afternoon, there's a "Zhang Fei's City Patrol" performance, where actors in ancient costumes ride horses, a truly spectacular sight. - Recommended visit time: 1-2 hours. - Nearby food: There are many food stalls near Zhang Fei Temple. Try Baoning vinegar ice cream 🍦, the sourness of the vinegar and the aroma of milk blend perfectly, creating a unique taste; also try handmade hot and sour noodles, which are sour and spicy, and the noodles are chewy 🍜. III. Gongyuan (Imperial Examination Hall): Experience the tension and excitement of the ancient imperial examination 📜 Ticket price: 50 yuan 💴. As one of the best-preserved imperial examination halls in the country, it has witnessed the "carp leaping over the dragon gate" of countless poor scholars 🐉. - Recommended activities: Step into the Gongyuan and visit the examination halls. The cramped cubicles make you feel as if you can see the ancient candidates writing furiously ✍️. You can also participate in the "Imperial Examination" interactive experience, put on ancient costumes 👘, receive an exam paper, and feel the atmosphere of the examination. Through the exhibition, learn about the origin, development, and process of the imperial examination system, which is both educational and fun 🧠. - Recommended visit time: 1.5-2 hours. - Nearby Food: The snack street next to the Imperial Examination Hall offers a variety of local delicacies, such as the fragrant and delicious guokui (a type of flatbread) sandwiched with liangfen (a type of cold noodle) 🥞, where the crispy guokui and smooth liangfen are incredibly satisfying; and the sweet and soft osmanthus cake, exuding a delicate osmanthus fragrance 🌸. IV. Huaguang Tower: A stunning panoramic view of the ancient city and the Jialing River 🌊 Ticket price: 20 yuan 💴. Known as the "First Tower of Langyuan," it is a landmark building of the ancient city 🏙️. - Recommended Activities: Climbing Huaguang Tower offers an instantly expansive view. The Jialing River, like a green ribbon, encircles the ancient city 🎗️, with boats plying the water 🚤, creating a shimmering effect. The ancient city's blue-tiled roofs are arranged in a picturesque manner, with rolling mountains in the distance ⛰️. Visiting at dusk allows you to enjoy the most beautiful sunset 🌇, where the golden afterglow bathes the ancient city, creating a scene of breathtaking beauty. - Recommended visit time: 0.5 - 1 hour. - Nearby dining options: There are many riverside restaurants near Huaguang Tower. We recommend trying the river delicacies; the steamed river catfish is incredibly tender and melts in your mouth 🐟; the spicy yellow catfish is fragrant and flavorful 🌶️, leaving a lasting impression. Transportation Guide 🚌 - High-speed rail: There are direct high-speed trains from Chengdu, Chongqing, and other cities to Langzhong Station 🚄. The journey from Chengdu takes about 2 hours. From the station, a taxi ride to the ancient city takes about 15 minutes and costs around 20 yuan 💴; alternatively, you can take bus route 5 for 2 yuan free 🆓. - By car: Navigate directly to "Langzhong Ancient City". There are multiple parking lots nearby 🅿️, with parking fees of 20 - 30 yuan/day 💴. - By plane: Fly to Nanchong Gaoping Airport ✈️, then take the airport bus or a taxi to Langzhong. The journey takes about 1.5 hours. Accommodation Recommendations🏨 - Inns within the Ancient City: For an immersive experience of the ancient city's atmosphere, choose inns within the city itself. Most are Ming and Qing dynasty style buildings, exuding a classic charm🏮, with prices ranging from 200-500 yuan💴. For example, Huajiantang·Langyuan, located on Wumiao Street, is a converted century-old Tian family residence, offering a tranquil and poetic environment🌿. - River View Hotels: For those who enjoy river views, choose hotels along the Jialing River. They offer expansive views and beautiful scenery🌊, with prices starting from 500 yuan💴. Langzhong Jinyuan Zhangfei International Hotel, for instance, is situated right on the riverbank, directly connected to the ancient city, and is a garden-style hotel. Avoiding Pitfalls⚠️ - Do not purchase the 120 yuan ancient city pass💴. Some smaller attractions inside are not worth the price; purchasing individual tickets for the core attractions is more cost-effective✅. - Compare prices at different stores before buying local specialties. Zhang Fei beef and other specialties are more affordable in city supermarkets. - Purchase boat tickets only at authorized ticket offices to avoid being scammed by touts on the street. - National Day is peak tourist season, so book your hotels and tickets in advance to avoid delays. Come to Langzhong during National Day to experience the blend of history, culture, and natural scenery at four major scenic spots, savor authentic local cuisine, and enjoy a relaxing holiday! Save this guide and let's go! #MidAutumnFestivalNationalDayTravel #NationalDayTravelBizarreTips #LangzhongAncientCity #LessThanTourism #NationalDayDestinations