Hidden Gem of Western Sichuan – Reclining in the Ink Painting of Shangli Ancient Town!!

Want to escape the city bustle? Come to Shangli Ancient Town! Here, there's no commercial clamor, only cobblestone paths, babbling streams🌊, and the tranquility of Ming-Qing era houses. Wake up to the sound of laundry paddles at dawn, watch red lanterns reflect on the water at dusk—it's like stepping into an ink painting🖼️.

⛺【Must-Know Tips】
✅ Essentials:
• Comfortable hiking shoes👟 (lots of cobblestone paths)
• Lightweight raincoat/umbrella☔ (frequent showers in Western Sichuan)
• Hanfu/plain-colored outfits👗 (perfect for photos with ancient backdrops!)
• Power bank + camera📸 (for night scenes with red lanterns)

🛬【Itinerary】
Day1️⃣: Ancient Town Stroll · Embrace Local Life
🌅 Morning: Wander through the Han Family Compound🏯 (a Qing Dynasty courtyard with stunning light/shadow play for photos!), admire stilt-house reflections along Baima River🌉.
🍜 Noon: Must-try Tatan noodles!🍜 Watch masters hand-pull dough, paired with spicy sauce pancakes for an unforgettable bite～
🍵 Afternoon: Sip Ya'an Tibetan tea🍵 by the river, experience "Three-Course Tea" (bitter-sweet-aftertaste, like life!), relax to water sounds
🌌 Evening: Stroll along lantern-lit river for night photography📸, or hit snack street for skewers🍢

Day2️⃣: Nearby Adventures · Nature & History
🚗 Morning: 30-min drive to Bifengxia🐒 (see pandas + canyon trek) or Mengding Mountain tea-picking🌱 (tea culture immersion)
🎨 Afternoon: Return for sketching/photography🖌️ (Erxian Bridge, Red Army stone carvings are perfect subjects!)

🧡【Pro Tips】
• Free entry! Han Compound ticket 30¥ (worth it!)
• Stay in boutique homestays🏡 (200-400¥/night) with mountain views and historic charm～
• Avoid holidays! Weekdays offer serene atmosphere🍃
✨Shangli's beauty lies in its "unpretentiousness"
Elders chatting, children playing, women weaving bamboo... These ordinary scenes are its most moving landscapes～💕