Huanglongxi Ancient Town
黄龙溪古镇
A thousand-year-old waterside town where the Jinjiang and Luxi rivers meet. Bluestone-paved streets, ancient banyan trees and riverside stilt houses give it the classic look of a western Sichuan ancient town.
Huanglongxi Ancient Town lies in the southern part of the Tianfu New Area, about 40 km from Chengdu's city centre. With over 1,700 years of history, it was once an important stop on the Fu River waterway. The town preserves Ming and Qing-style streets and alleys. Three ancient temples, Gulong Temple, Zhenjiang Temple and Chaoyin Temple, stand alongside centuries-old banyan trees. Along the riverside you can play in the water or take a boat. The Fire Dragon Lantern Dance is a national-level intangible cultural heritage, and its performances are most spectacular during the Lantern Festival. Admission to the old town is free. Holidays bring crowds and heavy commercialization, so visit on a weekday and try the Huanglongxi tofu pudding and sesame cake. You can take the metro and then a bus, or drive for about 1 hour.
Opening hours
All day (shops approx. 09:00–21:00)
Nearby sights
- Xinglong Lake
- Luhu Lake & Red Rock Park
- Guanyin Temple, Xinjin
- Chengdu Haichang Polar Ocean Park
- Wuchazi Bridge
- New Century Global Center
- Danjingtai, Longquan Mountain Urban Forest Park
- Jiaozi Park & Jiaozi Ring