How to spend the weekend? Head to Chengdu's Little Jiangnan - Jiezi Ancient Town

How to spend the weekend? Head to Chengdu's Little Jiangnan - Jiezi Ancient Town. "There are many landscapes in the world, all within expectations. But what's unexpected is the sudden delight when we meet. If encountering the beauty of the Jiangnan water towns is like experiencing a romantic encounter with the elements, then Jiezi Ancient Town is like flipping through a historical poem. Strolling through the old streets, you gently come across the thousand-year-old traditional alleys of Western Sichuan, and you can also stop to slowly savor the authentic Chongzhou cuisine. Chongzhou Jiezi Ancient Town is located at the foot of Fengqi Mountain, adjacent to the back mountain of Qingcheng, and is a typical Qing dynasty small town in the southwest. It not only has the beautiful mountains and waters of the Land of Abundance but also the solemnity of ancient temples from the Jin dynasty, and it is also one of the five major ancient towns of Tianfu in Chengdu. ⭐Address: No. 1 Huifeng Road, Chongzhou City, Chengdu ⭐Scenic Spot Level: AAAA ⭐Recommended Visiting Time: 3-5 hours ⭐Ticket Price: Free ⭐Transportation Route: 57km from Chengdu Driving route from Chengdu: Guanwen Road to Chengqing Tourism Expressway Recommended attractions: ⭐Ziku Tower: Ziku Tower was built during the Qing Dynasty's Daoguang era, constructed with stone slabs, stone piers, and green bricks. The tower is 15 meters high. It has a hexagonal shape and is divided into five levels, with murals such as 'The Legend of the White Snake' carved on the outer walls of the top four levels. ⭐Guangyan Zen Monastery: Originally named Chang Le Temple, Guangyan Zen Monastery is hidden in the dense forests of Fengqi Mountain, surrounded by mountains and lush woods, part of the 108 scenic spots of Qingcheng Mountain. The ancient temple was founded in the Jin Dynasty. The temple is grand, the environment is tranquil, and the Zen atmosphere is rich, with the sound of Buddha spreading far. It has a long history, magnificent architecture, and numerous cultural relics, hence it is known as 'The First Heaven of Western Sichuan'. ⭐Tang Qiu's Hometown: 'It's as if a dragon lies hidden in the depths, startled into raising a cloud of darkness,' is how Tang Qiu depicted himself, and it also reflects the profound cultural and historical connotations of Jiezi Ancient Town. ⭐Ancient Town Cuisine: The ancient town has many famous Sichuan snacks, the most famous of which is the soup sesame cake of the ancient town. In addition, there are Zhang laozao, frozen cake, ye'erba, furong cake, Sichuan North Liangfen and other snacks, quietly waiting for food lovers to come and taste. Watch a play at the ancient theater: During the weekends, there will be drama performances at the ancient theater in Jiezi Ancient Town. The ancient theater is in the center of the old street and is the center of the townspeople's life.