Go to Huanglongxi to see the flower boats, iron fireworks, and play in the water

Huanglongxi Ancient Town is located in Shuangliu District, Chengdu. It is a water town in western Sichuan with a history of more than 1,700 years. It is famous for its "ten ancient features" (ancient streets, ancient trees, ancient temples, ancient docks, etc.) and unique dragon culture and water culture. It is known as the "Hometown of Chinese Fire Dragons" and a "natural film and television photography base." The following is a detailed travel guide: --- ### **1. Transportation Guide** - **Public Transportation**: - Take Chengdu Metro Line 5 to **Huilong Station**, then transfer to the **S18K Express Line** or **S18** bus to Huanglongxi Passenger Station. - There are direct buses from Xinnanmen Passenger Station and Jinsha Station, and the journey takes about 1 hour. - **Self-driving**: Navigate to "Huanglongxi Ancient Town" or "Xiaolongren Xunlongji", about 40 km, 1 hour drive. Parking lots include the East District, West District, and Langqiao Parking Lot, costing about CNY 10–20/time. --- ### **2. Main Attractions** - **Ancient Streets and Alleys**: Zhenlong Street, Western Sichuan Folk Culture Street, with bluestone roads and Ming and Qing architecture, are perfect for taking pictures. - **Three Ancient Temples**: Zhenjiang Temple, Chaoyin Temple, and Gulong Temple (tickets CNY 1 each), forming the "one street, three temples" spectacle. - **Thousand-Year-Old Water Dock**: The intersection of the Fu River and the Lu River, where you can take a boat trip. - **Longtan Square**: A landmark attraction with nine yellow dragon totem poles, perfect for photo ops. - **Sanxian Yamen**: A joint management agency of Huayang, Pengshan, and Renshou counties in history, showcasing a unique history. - **Happy Farmland** (surrounding area): Suitable for family trips, with rich activities such as the Pumpkin Festival. --- ### **3. Food Recommendations** - **Huangla Ding (Yellow Spicy Ding)**: Spicy and delicious, with delicate fish. - **Jiaopi Elbow**: Soft, glutinous, spicy, and flavorful, with a southwestern flavor. - **Yi Gen Mian (One-Root Noodles)**: "One bowl, one noodle", chewy and firm. - **You Su Mao Mao Yu (Crispy Catfish)**: Crispy small fish and shrimp, a good dish with wine. - **Sesame Cake**: A century-old brand "Long Zi Hao", best with tea. --- ### **4. Accommodation Recommendations** - **Xitang Light Luxury Resort Hotel**: Sichuan-style courtyard style, close to the core scenic area. - **Puyuan Homestay**: Near Longtan Lake, quaint and antique. - **Longyin Hotel**: All-wood structure, located in the center of the scenic area. - **Guzhen Inn**: Located in Xiahe Street, living by the water, prices range from CNY 100–300/night. --- ### **5. Featured Experiences** - **Fire Dragon Dance** (intangible cultural heritage performance): There are fire dragon dances and Sichuan opera face-changing performances in summer and during the Spring Festival. - **Boat Trip on the River**: Experience the "Huanglong Crossing Qingjiang" landscape. - **Taste Ba Ba Tea**: Recommended **Longjian Tea House** and **Fuxing Old Tea House** to experience the slow life. - **Summer Water Fun**: The street streams are suitable for parents and children to play in the water. --- ### **6. Itinerary Suggestions** - **One-Day Tour**: Visit ancient streets and temples in the morning, taste delicious food at noon, and take a boat trip or visit Happy Farmland in the afternoon. - **Two-Day Tour**: Day 1: In-depth tour of the ancient town + fire dragon performance; Day 2: Happy Farmland or surrounding attractions. --- ### **7. Precautions** - **Tickets**: The ancient town is free, and some small attractions charge fees (such as Gulong Temple, CNY 1). - **Best Season**: Spring and autumn are suitable, you can play in the water in summer, and there is a fire dragon festival during the Spring Festival. - **Rain and Sun Protection**: It rains a lot in summer, so it is recommended to bring rain gear; it is cold in winter, so pay attention to keeping warm. --- Huanglongxi Ancient Town combines history, culture, and natural scenery, making it suitable for leisure travel, family travel, and photography enthusiasts. It is recommended to avoid peak holidays and enjoy a more peaceful ancient town atmosphere.