20-Minute High-Speed Train Ride to "Little Europe" Near Chengdu

🚅Don't know where to go for the weekend? Why not depart from Chengdu and take a 20-minute high-speed train to Pengzhou with its "exotic atmosphere"! This place not only has unique cultural attractions but also mouth-watering cuisine, making it a perfect choice for a short trip!

🌆【Cultural Exploration】

1. Longxing Temple: Built during the Eastern Jin Dynasty, it has a long history. The Longxing Sarira Pagoda inside is one of only 19 remaining sarira pagodas in China, blending the style of India's Mahabodhi Temple with Western Sichuan architectural aesthetics. The underground palace at the base of the pagoda enshrines Shakyamuni Buddha's sarira. When peonies bloom in the temple, the atmosphere of "flowers within zen, zen within flowers" is enchanting.

2. Sansheng Temple: Originally the mansion of Zhang Song, a "genius" from the Three Kingdoms period, hidden behind nanmu trees, it's full of ancient charm. The temple layout is exquisite, with the Puxian Hall featuring a unique domed design. The white marble pagoda along the central axis complements the pink and white magnolias beautifully, while sika deer add a touch of spirituality.

3. Bailu Seminary: In 1860, Frenchman Hong Guanghua wanted to establish a seminary here, and later his successors spent thirteen years building it from 1895. The seminary has a symmetrical layout along a central axis, with a Gothic church in the center and Chinese-style residential buildings for classrooms and dormitories on both sides. It was once a filming location for Chanel advertisements. Nearby, the "Sino-French Bridge" is a remaining Chinese-style double-arch stone bridge designed by French missionaries, bearing witness to historical changes.

🍱【Culinary Feast】

1. Jiuchi Pressed Duck: Jiuchi Town is known as the "Home of Pressed Duck." The ducks here have shiny, oily skin and give off an enticing aroma whether smoked or salt-brined. Fresh pressed duck can be steamed and enjoyed with alcohol, while cured pressed duck can be eaten immediately after slicing, with the parts containing bones being the most flavorful.

2. Cold Water Fish: Xiaoyudong in Longmen Mountain Town is a summer retreat where over 50 varieties of cold water fish can be prepared in more than 30 different ways. Fish slices can be thinly sliced and dipped in wasabi soy sauce for incredible freshness, or pickled, fried, pan-fried, or boiled - truly "multiple dishes from one fish" that maximizes the delicious flavors.

3. Juntun Guokuai: Known for its "three flips and six turns" technique, the Zhou Lequan family's guokuai (pan-fried cake) uses water from Xiangshui Well to make the dough, adding lard for extra fragrance and flakiness, resulting in a crispy exterior with a hearty filling.

4. Oil-Scalded Goose: Cooked in an "open pot," the meat is tender and aromatic.

🛏【Accommodation Recommendations】

- **Chanyi Longxing Courtyard Hotel (Longxing Temple Branch): Enjoy private courtyard views and soak in private pools for a leisurely experience.

- **Pengzhou Yage Hotel (Municipal Government Walmart Plaza Branch): Take in panoramic city views, indulge in delicious cuisine, and enjoy a comfortable stay.

🚗【Transportation Guide】From Chengdu, take a high-speed train from Xipu Station to Pengzhou, which takes only 20 minutes - very convenient.

Pengzhou offers both historical charm and culinary temptations. Take advantage of the weekend and start a unique journey here!