Hidden Gem of Western Sichuan – Reclining in the Ink Painting of Shangli Ancient Town!!

Want to escape the city bustle? Come to Shangli Ancient Town! Here, there's no commercial clamor, only cobblestone paths, babbling streams🌊, and the tranquility of Ming-Qing era houses. Wake up to the sound of laundry paddles at dawn, watch red lanterns reflect on the water at dusk—it's like stepping into an ink painting🖼️. ⛺【Must-Know Tips】 ✅ Essentials: • Comfortable hiking shoes👟 (lots of cobblestone paths) • Lightweight raincoat/umbrella☔ (frequent showers in Western Sichuan) • Hanfu/plain-colored outfits👗 (perfect for photos with ancient backdrops!) • Power bank + camera📸 (for night scenes with red lanterns) 🛬【Itinerary】 Day1️⃣: Ancient Town Stroll · Embrace Local Life 🌅 Morning: Wander through the Han Family Compound🏯 (a Qing Dynasty courtyard with stunning light/shadow play for photos!), admire stilt-house reflections along Baima River🌉. 🍜 Noon: Must-try Tatan noodles!🍜 Watch masters hand-pull dough, paired with spicy sauce pancakes for an unforgettable bite～ 🍵 Afternoon: Sip Ya'an Tibetan tea🍵 by the river, experience "Three-Course Tea" (bitter-sweet-aftertaste, like life!), relax to water sounds 🌌 Evening: Stroll along lantern-lit river for night photography📸, or hit snack street for skewers🍢 Day2️⃣: Nearby Adventures · Nature & History 🚗 Morning: 30-min drive to Bifengxia🐒 (see pandas + canyon trek) or Mengding Mountain tea-picking🌱 (tea culture immersion) 🎨 Afternoon: Return for sketching/photography🖌️ (Erxian Bridge, Red Army stone carvings are perfect subjects!) 🧡【Pro Tips】 • Free entry! Han Compound ticket 30¥ (worth it!) • Stay in boutique homestays🏡 (200-400¥/night) with mountain views and historic charm～ • Avoid holidays! Weekdays offer serene atmosphere🍃 ✨Shangli's beauty lies in its "unpretentiousness" Elders chatting, children playing, women weaving bamboo... These ordinary scenes are its most moving landscapes～💕