Visiting Luodai Ancient Town in Chengdu is truly worthwhile

Luodai Ancient Town is located in Longquanyi District of Chengdu, about 18 kilometers from the city center. It is one of the most well-preserved Hakka ancient towns in the suburbs of Chengdu. Strolling through the thousand-year-old town, tasting local snacks, drinking tea in the teahouses along the street, playing mahjong, and experiencing Hakka culture have become one of the weekend leisure options for Chengdu residents. The ancient street and Hakka residential buildings in the town are well-preserved, with the old street having a 'one street with seven alleys' pattern, and shops lining both sides of the street. The town's four major guild halls (Guangdong Guild Hall, Jiangxi Guild Hall, Huguang Guild Hall, and North Sichuan Guild Hall) and the Hakka Museum all retain the atmosphere of the Hakkas' past. The Guangdong Guild Hall on the ancient street, built during the Qing Dynasty, is considered one of the best-preserved and largest guild halls in the country. Local Hakka people often hold various Hakka folk activities here, such as 'eating Hakka food, wearing Hakka clothing, sleeping on flower board beds', and so on.