Jianchang Ancient City | Travel Guide

❥ Jianchang Ancient City, also known as Xichang Ancient City, is located on Shifu Street in Xichang City, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It was founded in 1387, the 20th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty, and has a history of more than 600 years. It is a national 4A-level tourist attraction. The ancient city is located in the northwest of Xichang city area, built on the northwest corner of the Tangxiu State City. The north and west walls completely coincide with the walls of Tangxiu State City, and their direction is the same as that of Tangxiu State City. The southeast corner has been repaired several times due to the disaster of the Donghe River flooding over the generations, and its corners are slightly curved. Therefore, some people describe Jianchang Ancient City as an unfolded folding fan. ❥ Xichang has been an important town on the southwestern border of China since ancient times. Since the Qin and Han dynasties, it has always been the seat of the government for counties, states, and prefectures. Xichang Ancient City began in the Qin and Han dynasties, flourished in the Ming and Qing dynasties, and has been maintained many times, still retaining its integrity. The city gate has been guarding Xikang from ancient times to the present, and is also today's Xichang City. In 2022, the ancient city reorganized Cang Street, and Jianchang has carried the memory of generations of Xichang people, and is an important cultural heritage of Xichang City. Come to Xichang, slow down, follow the footsteps of time, perceive the beauty of Xichang's historical scenery, trace the ancient charm of history, and taste the fireworks of the ancient city. ✔ Travel Guide 【Basic Information】 ☞ Address: Shifu Street, Xichang City, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan. ☞ Ticket Information: Free ☞ Public Transportation: Take bus No. 3 to reach Datong Gate and directly enter the ancient city. ☞ Self-driving Information: Navigate directly to Jianchang Ancient City. There is a parking lot next to the tourist center. It is not recommended to drive on holidays, as it is very congested. Travel Route: City Gate Hole → Datong Gate (entrance requires a ticket, with ancient artillery) → Yongquan Street/Nan Street After entering the ancient city from Datong Gate, the ancient city is divided into two routes, which are interconnected 【Highlights and Activities】 ☞ Sipailou, a square three-story archway with a strong classical style, quaint and elegant. ☞ Nan Street: A place where various specialty foods/entertainment gather. ☞ Yongquan Street Alley, the most characteristic attraction in the ancient city, with a high rate of good photo opportunities. ☞ Yanyu Bookstore: The environment is very elegant, suitable for quietly reading, checking in, and enjoying leisure time. ☞ Other check-in points: Kaiwuzhai/Tangka Museum, Jianchang Scenery Embroidery Museum, Shuxia Art Gallery, Jianchang Academy, Taohong Academy, etc. ☞ Other traditional non-material cultural heritage Yi ethnic jewelry and other items can be purchased at shops such as Qizhiguang, Guyi Yi Show, and Yifeng in the ancient city. 【Food Recommendations】 There are many food choices in the ancient city: such as Bawang Tea Ji, Jiaolou Coffee, Old Street Skewers, Hongchun Tree, Old Mother's Pig's Trotters, Chuzixia Mountain, Xu Guokui, Si Hu Toast, Gao Ma Ruyuan, Li Xiaochang, Yi family cuisine like Shimu, and Tibetan cuisine like Zhiyou Muli, etc.