Huanglongxi Ancient Town Guide

Huanglongxi is an ancient town with a history of more than 1,700 years. Situated in Shuangliu County, 30 kilometers southeast from Chengdu, Huanglongxi Ancient Town is greatly admired by visitors for its beautiful natural scenery and ancient Chinese culture. Huanglongxi can be dated back to the Western Han (206 BC-24 AD). During the Three Kingdoms Period (220-280), the town was of great military importance to the south of Chengdu (the capital of Shu Kingdom).

With many scenic places of interest, Huanglongxi Ancient Town is worth a visit to find the old Chinese culture and customs. Seven ancient streets, which were built during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) Dynasties, are well preserved. Walking through the street, visitors will see many historical civilian residences of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. In a visit to Huanglongxi Ancient Town, travelers find many other antiquities, such as the Ancient Buddha Cave, the Buddha Weir and the Old Battlefield. Many Han burial cases of the Han Dynasty on cliffs, with important value for archaeological research, have been found during the recent years.

Moreover, due to its beautiful scenery and ancient architecture, Huanglongxi Ancient Town is an ideal place to make costume films. More than one hundred films and TV plays have been produced in the town so far, including popular ones like Rabbi Haideng, Zhuo Wenjun and Sima Xiangru, and The Songstresses. In a visit to Huanglongxi Ancient Town, travelers find many other antiquities, such as the Ancient Buddha Cave, the Buddha Weir and the Old Battlefield. Many Han burial cases of the Han Dynasty on cliffs, with important value for archaeological research, have been found during the recent years.

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• Du Fu Thatched Cottage
• Panda Zoo
• Mt.Emei
• Wangjiang Tower Park
• Sanxingdui Museum
• Wolong Panda Reserves
• Leshan Giant Buddha
• Ya'an Panda Reserve Base
• Zigong Dinosaur Museum
• Zigong Salt History Museum
• Chengdu Reaearch Base of Giant Panda Breeding
• Jinli Ancient Street
• Huanglongxi Ancient Town
• Chunxi Road Walk Street
• Mount Qingcheng
• The Dujiangyan Dam
• Kuan Zhai Alleys
• Xiling Snow Mountain
• Pingle Ancient Town
• Sichuan Provincial Museum