After visiting Lizhuang Tourist Resort three times, I finally figured out how to make the most of it.

📍 **Location**: Located in Cuiping District, Yibin, Sichuan, about 19 km from downtown, this ancient riverside town has stood on the south bank of the Yangtze River for over a thousand years.

🎫 **Tickets**: The ancient town is free to enter, but some attractions (e.g., China Cultural Anti-Japanese War Museum, Liang-Lin Former Residence) require separate tickets. A combo ticket costs around ¥60, and some spots offer free audio guides via QR code scans.

🚗 **Transportation**:
• **External**: Take a high-speed train to Yibin West Station, then transfer to Bus 45 directly to the scenic area.
• **Internal**: Hop-on/hop-off sightseeing carts cost ¥10/person. At Moonlight Paddy Field Scenic Area, try a rowing boat (¥50/person by day, ¥60/person at night).

🌿 **Must-See Highlights**:
1. **Ancient Town Core**: Stroll cobblestone alleys and explore the "Nine Palaces and Eighteen Temples" architecture. Don’t miss the Spiral Hall (a beamless Ming Dynasty structure), Kuixing Pavilion (landmark tower), and Tongji University’s wartime campus.
2. **Moonlight Paddy Field**: A new photogenic spot where whitewashed walls contrast with rice fields. At night, catch the "Lantern Lighting Ceremony" light show.
3. **Riverside Views**: Sip tea by the Yangtze at dusk, soaking in the vibe of the "First Town on the Long River."

🍽️ **Food Recs**:
• **Lizhuang Sliced Pork**: Paper-thin pork with garlic-chili dip. Try "Lizhuang Restaurant" or "Guyun Lizhuang Sliced Pork."
• **Three Whites**: Lizhuang rice cakes (sweet and chewy) + local grain-brewed baijiu.
• **Hidden Gem**: Sip tea in a covered bowl at Diannan Guildhall (Guanying Old Street) while listening to Sichuan opera.

🏨 **Accommodation**:
• **Boutique Guesthouses**: Like "Meet Li Homestay" or "Xianzhuang Inn" (¥200–400/night), steps from attractions.
• **Nearby Hotels**: Such as Atour Hotel in Lingang University Town (¥300–600/night) for comfort seekers.

⏰ **Suggested Duration**: 5–6 hours. Pair with Yibin city sights (e.g., Wuliangye Distillery, Yangtze Park) for a 2-day trip.

📌 **Tips**:
1. Pack an umbrella—April showers are common (temps: 15–30°C). Wear light layers.
2. Night lights run 7–11 PM, with live performances (face-changing opera, boat dances) Fri–Sun.
3. Drive? Park at the visitor center for free shuttles to the entrance.

👉 **Post Inspiration**:
• **Title**: "First Town on the Yangtze | Walking Lizhuang’s cobblestones reveals half of China’s WWII history."
• **Caption**: "Sliced pork with baijiu, tile roofs mirrored in boats. Wandering Liang Sicheng’s ‘Four Wonders’ architecture, listening to opera by moonlit paddies—this is Lizhuang’s slow rhythm."
• **Tags**: #LizhuangAncientTown #YangtzeCulture #SichuanTravel #AncientTownGuide

*(Note: Some ticket/event details may change; check the official "Lizhuang Ancient Town Booking" WeChat account before visiting.)*