Xinchang Ancient Town, the Last Remaining Western Sichuan Plain

Today, I have to recommend a treasure to everyone: Dayi Xinchang Ancient Town! It's only half an hour by high-speed train from Chengdu, or about a 1-hour drive, which is super convenient! This ancient town with a long history was built in the Eastern Han Dynasty. It is an ancient town with a hundred-year history on the Ancient Tea Horse Road, known as the "Last Western Sichuan Plain". It is simple, elegant, and has a unique charm.

The beauty of the ancient town does not lie in the stunning first impression, but in the long-lasting aftertaste after careful appreciation. The local atmosphere here is just right, without excessive noise, but full of the warmth of life. Moreover, the ancient town is very friendly to tourists with families, and strollers can be used throughout the entire journey, which is simply a blessing for family trips!

🚗 Transportation Guide:
Self-driving: Navigate to "Dayi Xinchang Ancient Town Tourist Distribution Center Parking Lot" for convenient parking.
High-speed train: Depart from Chengdu and arrive at Dayi Station in about half an hour. It is a ten-minute taxi ride from the station.

🅿️ Parking Recommendations:
Tourist Distribution Center Parking Lot: CNY 10/vehicle, spacious and easy to park, directly connected to the scenic area.
Xidi Island: Free parking lot, can be reached by navigation.
Xinchang Ancient Town Tiantian Teahouse: There is a free parking lot opposite, which is convenient for parking.

🗺️ Itinerary:
Starting from the [Tourist Center Parking Lot], check in at [Si'an Square] (the main entrance of the ancient town, where you can view blockhouses and the Century-Old History Image Museum, etc.) → [Xia Zheng Street] (taste Li's Yougao and Wang's Xuewang, and visit the former residence of Liu Chengxun) → [Taiping Heng Street] (Zhou's Xuewang) → [Taiping Zheng Street] (experience the local living atmosphere) → [Xidi Island] → cross the bridge to Yong'an Covered Bridge → Xiangshi Street (find a teahouse along the river to relax) → return to Xia Zheng Street.

🌟 Food Recommendations:
Zhou's Xuewang: Although popular, the environment is average, but the taste is good. You need to ask about the ordering process.
Wang's Xuewang: A 50-year-old shop, the pork intestines are thick and chewy, and the cold ear slices are outstanding.
Li's Yougao: Glutinous rice lovers must try it, often with queues on weekends.
Five-spice Salted Duck Egg: CNY 2/piece, buy ten get two free, cost-effective.
Dried Radish: Dried radish from Xinchang and Ping Le are must-buy specialties.

☕ Coffee and Tea:
Jin Fu Bie Yuan: A surprise discovered while sheltering from the rain. The beans are of high quality, the owner is enthusiastic, and complimentary black tea and snacks are provided. The public area is very tasteful.
San Jia Er Reading Club: A combination of a coffee shop and a study room, with a beautiful environment perfect for taking photos.

🏨 Accommodation Recommendations:
Jin Fu Bie Yuan
Dongjin Fan
San Jia Er Reading Club