Every year, the National Day holiday is the peak of tourism, and a large number of tourists will welcome to scenic spots all over the country. As a major tourist province, Sichuan has always been favored by tourists. Don't think that there are only pandas and hot pots in Sichuan. The ancient town culture here is also very famous, such as Huanglongxi ancient town, Langzhong ancient town and so on. In addition to these well-known historical towns, there are actually some low-key towns worth visiting, such as Shangli Town, where you can enjoy the original Bashu scenery.
Shangli ancient town is located at the junction of four counties. In ancient times, it was also an important stop on the Silk Road. There are mountains and water here, and the scenery is as beautiful as ink painting. It is also popular because of this feature. Shangli Ancient Town has a history of more than 2,000 years. Without tickets, it was rated as a 4a-level scenic spot, which is worthy of being a conscience scenic spot.
Many years ago, it was a post station on the ancient tea-horse road, where vendors gathered and were very lively. There is a long Longxi in the ancient town, with bridges, water and people, just like a water town in the south of the Yangtze River.
There are not many streets in Shangli Ancient Town, only four or five. Most of the alleys here are bluestone roads. You can see all kinds of shops, theaters and ink painting rooms on both sides of the street.
With the development of the times, there are not many old houses here, most of which are newly built wooden structures, but it does not affect the charm of the ancient town. Because of the good environment and distinctive features, many crews will choose to shoot in this place. In recent years, with the increase of fame, the number of foreign tourists has gradually increased, which has also attracted many sketch artists to come to realism.
The most famous building in the whole ancient town should be the Han Family Courtyard, a mansion built by an official in the Qing Dynasty when he returned to his hometown. The architectural style is the same as that of the official residence in Beijing. There are seven quadrangles and a patio in it, which means seven stars holding the moon in feng shui. The carving of the whole building is very fine. Now this courtyard has been listed as a cultural relic protection unit. Visitors can visit at their own expense, and the tickets are not expensive, only three yuan for one person. Generally speaking, it is in Shangli ancient town.
Most of the buildings in this ancient town are made of wood. There are diaojiao buildings in Ming and Qing dynasties, as well as cultural relics in Tang and Song dynasties. Although the area of the ancient town is small, there are more than 10 stone bridges with different shapes, but the most distinctive ones are Gao Qiao and Erxian Bridge.
Of course, in addition to having fun and eating well, it is also important to taste local specialties when traveling abroad. There are many special foods in Shangli Ancient Town. Because it is located in the mountainous area, many ingredients are taken from nature, such as freshly picked wild yam and chicken stew, which tastes quite delicious, as well as elegant fish known as Ya 'an Three Musts, and spicy and cold chicken slices with Sichuan characteristics. In short, it can be satisfied here.
With the development of transportation, it is also convenient to go from Chengdu to Shangli Ancient Town. You can take a bus at Shiyangchang bus station first, and the average person is 40 yuan. After arriving in Ya 'an, you can take the shuttle bus to Shangli, the frequency is 15 minutes, and the average person is 7 yuan.