Luodai Ancient Town
洛带古镇
A Hakka ancient town on Chengdu's eastern outskirts, where the Guangdong, Jiangxi and Huguang guild halls are well preserved. Sorrowful cold jelly is its signature snack.
Luodai Ancient Town lies in Longquan District, about 20 km from the city centre. It is one of the largest Hakka settlements in western China, and residents still mostly speak Hakka. The main street, “One Street, Seven Lanes,” preserves its Qing-dynasty appearance. The Guangdong, Jiangxi, Huguang and North Sichuan guild halls are concentrated here, and the fire-proof walls of the Guangdong Guild Hall are the most distinctive. There is also a Hakka Museum where you can learn about the history of Hakka migration. The old town is free to enter, though some guild halls charge separately or are free (check on site). Snacks not to miss include sorrowful cold jelly, swan-egg cakes and Hakka stuffed tofu. Take Metro Line 2 and transfer to a bus, or drive for about 40 minutes. It suits a half-day trip.
Opening hours
All day (hall approx. 09:00–17:30)
Nearby sights
- Dong'an Lake Park
- Peach Blossom Hometown, Longquanyi
- Qinglong Lake Wetland Park
- Wufengxi Ancient Town, Jintang
- Chengdu Natural History Museum
- Sansheng Flower Town (Happy Plum Grove & Moonlit Lotus Pond)
- Eastern Suburb Memory
- Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding