Wenchuan Special Tourist Area

The Wenchuan Special Tourism Area is a large area, consisting of Yingxiu and Shuimo Ancient Town. It is a memorial and cultural theme Attraction specially developed after the reconstruction of the Wenchuan earthquake on May 12, 2008. Yingxiu, as the hardest-hit area during the earthquake, now retains the original appearance of the earthquake, such as the epicenter and the ruins of Xuankou Middle School; Shuimo Ancient Town is a fusion area of ​​the Han and ethnic minorities, with a strong Tibetan and Qiang cultural atmosphere. Yingxiu Town is located in the southeast of Wenchuan County. It has rich vegetation and beautiful scenery. It is the gateway to Aba Prefecture from the western Sichuan plain, and it is also the only way to Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong World Natural Heritage Reserve, Wolong-Siguniang Mountain Giant Panda Habitat. It is the intersection of the integration of Tibetan, Qiang, Hui and Han ethnic groups, and is known as the "Western Qiang Gateway". Yingxiu Town is the epicenter of the "5.12 Wenchuan Earthquake" and was severely damaged in the earthquake. The town still preserves the original appearance of the earthquake, such as the epicenter of the earthquake and Xuankou Middle School. A new "5.12" Wenchuan Earthquake Epicenter Memorial Hall has been built to commemorate that tragic moment. It is Complimentary to visit. Shuimo Ancient Town is located on the Shouxi River, a tributary of the Minjiang River in the south of Wenchuan County. As early as the Shang Dynasty, it enjoyed the reputation of "Longevity Hometown". It was called the Seniors Village at that time, and later it was renamed Shuimo. Shuimo Town is a fusion area of ​​Han and ethnic minorities. The customs of the mainland and the Tibetan and Qiang cultures complement each other, and the humanities of Western Shu and the Zen and Buddhist cultures bloom together. After the 5.12 earthquake, Shuimo Ancient Town rebuilt the three major areas of "Chanshou Old Street, Shouxi Lake, and Qiang City". The town is full of ancient streets and is known as the first town for post-disaster reconstruction of the Wenchuan earthquake. It usually takes half a day to a whole day to visit the Wenchuan Special Tourism Area. The distance between the attractions is far, so it is appropriate to charter a car. If necessary, you can eat and stay in Yingxiu Town, which is more convenient.