Unlike the numerous ancient towns in China, with newly polished ancient-style buildings lining stone-paved streets where locals passionately peddle old traditional “handicrafts” that were actually produced on assembly lines, Anren Ancient Town is a real heritage of China’s Republican Era.
Moxi Ancient Town is located at the entrance of Hailuogou National Park, which is famous for its beautiful views and natural hot springs. Besides enjoying the hot spring of the hotel, it is very recommendable to stroll around in Moxi Ancient Town and have a drink with other travelers in the local bars.
Unlike the panda bases in Chengdu and Dujiangyan, Bifengxia is a huge scenic area, including a beautiful valley, a panda base, and a safari park. Travelers can spend a whole day in Bifengxia
Daci Temple is a 1600-year-old temple hidden in Chengdu Taikoo Li. After shopping in the noisy Taikoo Li, take a stroll in the tranquil Daci Temple, enjoy a cup of tea in its backyard, a perfect getaway from the modern civilization.
In the summertime, many local people from Chengdu come here to enjoy the cooler weather and relax in local tea houses while kids playing water fight in the streams, come and join them, and enjoy the experience of the local Water-sprinkling festival.
Chengdu Taikoo Li is a sister project of Taikoo Li Sanlitun in Beijing, the best shopping area in town. The most fascinating part is the perfect combination and the huge contrast between modern civilization and ancient heritage.
People in Chengdu have the fame of the most relaxing people in China, playing mahjong and drinking tea plays a significant role in their daily lives. For travelers to learn about the locals’ daily life, People’s Park is the best place, have a cup of tea in the century-old Heming Teahouse, dance with the elderly, and do not miss the ‘blind-date corner’ where parents put publicity of their single children with personal backgrounds to find a perfect match.
Ruoergai Grassland, one of the 3 biggest wetlands, covers a huge area between Gansu and Sichuan Provinces. Normally it serves as a passing-by visit when traveling from Langmusi to Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong. The most stunning part of the grassland is the Flower Lake.
Bipeng Valley is famous for its breathtaking scenery, also the ending point of one of the Top Ten Trekking Routes in China, from Changping Valley path of Mount Siguniang to the Bipenggou Valley.
In 2019, CNN Travel listed Jinli Ancient Street as one of the world’s most beautiful streets. Together with Kuanzhai Alley, with plenty of restaurants, bars, and shops, it is one of the best places to experience the local life, especially the nightlife.
