Shuimo Ancient Town (Wenchuan)
水磨古镇
A Qiang and Tibetan style ancient town in Wenchuan, rebuilt after the earthquake, with a blue-tiled old street by Shouxi Lake and the Chanshou Old Street. It is often combined with Dujiangyan for a weekend trip.
Shuimo Ancient Town is in southern Wenchuan County, Aba Prefecture, about 30 kilometers from Dujiangyan and about 80 kilometers from downtown Chengdu. After the May 12 Wenchuan earthquake, it was rebuilt with aid from Guangdong Province. The district centers on Shouxi Lake and combines Qiang watchtowers with traditional Sichuan-style houses. Chanshou Old Street keeps old shops and teahouses, and Chunfeng Pavilion and Qiang City are popular for photos. The town is free to visit, and Shouxi Lake is livelier at night under the lights. From Chengdu, the drive via the Dujiangyan–Wenchuan Expressway takes about 1.5 hours, or you can go to Dujiangyan first and transfer. Pair it with Dujiangyan and Qingcheng Mountain for a two-day weekend trip. Summer rains are common in the mountains, so check road conditions before you go.
Opening hours
All day (old town open free of charge)
Nearby sights
- Back Mountain of Mount Qingcheng & Tai'an Ancient Town
- Dujiangyan Panda Valley
- China Giant Panda Conservation and Research Center, Dujiangyan Base
- Jiezi Ancient Town
- Mount Qingcheng
- Dujiangyan Irrigation System
- Guanxian Ancient Town & Nanqiao Bridge, Dujiangyan
- Yuantong Ancient Town