Travel in China
Enter from the main gate, walk the central flagstone lane to the river, then circle back through the side alleys for the quieter sections.
Suggested Itinerary
- The main gate and central lane
Enter through the main archway and follow the flagstone lane downhill. - The riverside wharf
Continue to the river for the old wharf view and the smell of frying dough twists. - The side alleys and return
Circle back through the quieter side lanes - look for the teahouse opera and the old post office.
What to See
The Main Flagstone Lane
The central pedestrian street lined with Ming and Qing merchant facades.
The Riverside Wharf
The old shipping wharf - stone steps descending to the Jialing River.
The Teahouse Opera Courtyard
Sichuan opera performances including the face-changing (bian lian) art.
The Sugar-Painting Stalls
Molten sugar poured onto marble to create dragons, phoenixes and name characters.
The Bao Lun Buddhist Temple
A 1,500-year-old temple hidden in the eastern part of the old town.
The Old Post Office
A restored Qing-dynasty post office on one of the side lanes.
Photo Gallery
Tips from Real Travelers
Food & Drink
Chen Mahua Fried Dough Twists
The original shop since 1908 - fried dough twists in sweet and savoury varieties.
Maocai
One-bowl hotpot - choose your ingredients from a counter and they cook them in spicy broth.
Ciqikou Peanuts
Roasted peanuts with Sichuan peppercorn - the town's other signature snack.
The Teahouse Snacks
Sichuan snacks served alongside the opera performances.
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