Tanghe Ancient Town
塘河古镇
A Ming and Qing ancient town bordered by water on three sides, with the Shilongmen Manor and the Sun Family Tingzhong Ancestral Hall well preserved; quieter and more authentic than Zhongshan Ancient Town.
Tanghe Ancient Town lies southwest of Jiangjin, where the Tanghe River meets the Qijiang River. Its surviving Ming and Qing buildings cover nearly 40,000 square metres and fall into three parts: the old streets, Shilongmen Manor and Tingzhong Ancestral Hall. Shilongmen Manor was built in the early Qianlong era of the Qing dynasty, and its stone-and-timber complex is held up by 64 stone pillars. Tingzhong Ancestral Hall is the Sun clan's ancestral hall from the late Qing. Entry to the town is free, and Sichuan-Chongqing dragon boat races are often held around the Duanwu Festival. It is about 1.5 hours' drive from Simianshan and suits a half-day trip on its own.
Opening hours
All day