Bing'an Ancient Town
丙安古镇
A thousand-year-old village built on a giant rock by the Chishui River, with stilted houses, stone-paved streets and an iron-chain bridge well preserved. The First Army Corps of the Red Army was once stationed here.
Bing'an Ancient Town lies in Bing'an Township, Chishui City, about 25 km from the city center. It sits on a huge rock jutting into the Chishui River, surrounded by water on three sides. In ancient times, it was an important salt-transport and trade dock on the river. The town has a single narrow stone-paved street, lined with wooden stilted houses built against the cliff. Two ancient village gates on the east and west still stand, and an iron-chain bridge spans the river. During the Four Crossings of the Chishui River in 1935, the headquarters of the First Army Corps of the Red Army was stationed here, and the town now has a First Army Corps Memorial Hall. Admission is free. A visit takes about 1.5 hours. Bamboo weaving, sun-dried vinegar and yellow glutinous rice cakes are among the local snacks and specialties. You can drive or cycle here along the Chishui River valley scenic road, and it can be combined with Tucheng Ancient Town on the same day.
Opening hours
Open all day (memorial hall approx. 09:00–17:00)