Quiet streets, clear streams, delicious specialty foods, and affordable prices. This is not a very commercialized ancient town, which is indeed hard to find around Chengdu. It's very suitable to bring your family here for a relaxing weekend. Just leave the main street and detour to 'Hexin Street' to enjoy your own tranquility. In addition, there are many delicious foods.
Mingyue Village
It was the Guining Temple on the ancient Tea Horse Road and the Southern Silk Road during the Sui and Tang dynasties. Currently, over a hundred ceramic artists, artists, and designers reside in the countryside; Mingyue Kiln is located near the north entrance of Mingyue Village, just follow the road signs. The kiln site of Mingyue Kiln is now a protected cultural relic and is the only 'active Qiong Kiln' in Sichuan. Mingyue Village offers many family-friendly tours, study tours, and science popularization activities, which can be booked in advance through the WeChat public account.
Wailuo Mountain Forest Park is located in the suburbs of Deyang, about 60 kilometers from Chengdu. The main attractions are the lavender and the sea of flowers. There are large areas of lavender halfway up the mountain, and different types of flowers bloom from April to August each year, with the peak blooming period from June to August. It is very spectacular to be surrounded by flowers, and taking photos with friends is very beautiful. There are also several resorts and farmhouses in the mountains that are well worth a visit.
Those who have watched the movie 'Big Fish & Begonia' are probably familiar with the image of Hakka Tulou. Most Hakka Tulou are distributed around Fujian Province, but did you know? There is also a Hakka Tulou in Chengdu. The Chengdu Hakka Tulou is located in Luodai Ancient Town. Of course, it is not for residential purposes; it is a large museum that tells the story of the five great migrations of the Hakka people and serves as an educational display about Hakka Tulou.
Xiaoyan Village
Xiaoyan Village has a 600-acre cherry base. You can easily find a farmhouse to enjoy local chicken and pick cherries. It is one of the best times in Chengdu in April. At the end of April and the beginning of May, cherries are in full bloom. The surrounding farmhouses offer local specialty dishes, or you can drink tea and play mahjong. There is an old street nearby with the special Dongshan tofu skin.
