More beautiful than Wuzhen, this is a Jiangnan-style town for the people of Sichuan.
by Sammi 2362
Feb 17, 2025
 A Cultural Hidden Gem by the Yangtze River · Lizhuang Ancient Town is here!
📍 Location: Lizhuang Town, Cuiping District, Yibin City, Sichuan Province  
🚗 Transportation: About 1 hour by car from Yibin city center (bus routes 39/45 available)
【Why You Must Visit Lizhuang】  
Not only a beautiful ancient riverside village🏡  
But also a cultural guardian during the War of Resistance!  
Liang Sicheng and Lin Huiyin wrote books here for 6 years✍️  
More than 10 top universities including Tongji University took refuge here  
Deservedly called "The First Town on the Thousand-Mile Yangtze"!
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🔥【Must-Visit Attractions Revealed】  
✅ Ancient Town Core Area (A paradise for vintage lovers)  
· Xizi Alley📍  
A perfect spot for ancient-style photos! Bluestone slabs + red lanterns🏮  
Highly recommend wearing Hanfu for photos, stunning shots guaranteed~  
· Zhang Family Ancestral Hall📍  
Former site of the Central Museum! Don’t miss the "Hundred Cranes Window"🪟  
100 carved cranes are amazing!  
· Dongyue Temple/Ancestral Hall📍  
Former site of Tongji University, full of scholarly atmosphere📚
✅ Moon Field New Area (A favorite for culture enthusiasts)  
· Former Residence of Liang Lin📍 (Free but reservation required)  
Where Liang Sicheng created "A History of Chinese Architecture"!  
Inside are many precious manuscripts and architectural models🏛  
· Cultural and Creative Water Street📍  
Small bridges, flowing water + black-awning boats🛶  
Cafes and tea houses with great vibes~
💡 Tips:  
Combo ticket 20 RMB/person (includes small old town attractions)  
Opening hours 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM⏰
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😋【Don’t Miss the Three Whites of Lizhuang】  
1️⃣ White Meat✨  
Thinly sliced meat so translucent! The chef’s slicing skills are like acrobatics🤹  
Recommended restaurant: Yingqiu Restaurant (old brand)  
2️⃣ White Liquor🍶  
48° strong liquor brewed from pure grains  
Dare to try it!  
3️⃣ White Cake🥮  
Top choice for souvenirs! Recommended osmanthus flavor  
5 RMB/box, great value
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🚶♀️【Suggested Itinerary】  
🔸 1-Day Tour:  
Morning stroll in the old town → Lunch with white meat → Afternoon visit to the Former Residence of Liang Lin  
🔸 2-Day Tour:  
Add a Yangtze River boat tour + Spiral Snail Hall (a magnificent Ming Dynasty building)
🏡 Accommodation:  
· Moon Field Homestay (new facilities)  
· Ancient Town Inn (more charming)
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