Anren Ancient Town & Liu's Manor
安仁古镇
The best-preserved mansion town from the Republican era in western Sichuan. The estate of major landlord Liu Wencai is its core attraction, and it sits next to the Jianchuan Museum Cluster.
Anren Ancient Town lies in Dayi County, about 50 km from Chengdu. It preserves 27 mansions from the Republican era and has been hailed as the “Museum Town of China.” The core attraction, Liu Family Manor Museum, consists of old mansions of the Liu family, including Liu Wencai's. Its Chinese-Western courtyards and the sculpture group “Rent Collection Courtyard” depict life on landlord estates in western Sichuan during the Republican era. The old mansion street and Shuren Street are good for strolling and photos, and at night there are immersive performances and lighting. Entry to the old town is free, and Liu Family Manor and some other venues charge separately (check on site). It is best combined with the Jianchuan Museum Cluster as a day trip. Intercity buses and coaches run from Chengdu to Anren in Dayi.
Opening hours
All day (estate approx. 09:00–17:30)
Nearby sights
- Jianchuan Museum Cluster
- Yanhua Pool, Chongzhou
- Daoming Bamboo Art Village
- Yuantong Ancient Town
- Guanyin Temple, Xinjin
- Mount Heming, Dayi
- Guosetianxiang Theme Park, Wenjiang
- Jiezi Ancient Town