Luding County, southern part of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province
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Introduction
Moxi Ancient Town is located in the southern part of Luding County, Ganzi Prefecture, and is situated at the eastern slope of Mount Gongga Scenic Area, the entrance of Hailuogou Glacier Forest Park. It serves as the tourist reception base and entrance for Hailuogou Scenic Area, which can be reached by a 10-minute walk. Moxi Town is 304 kilometers away from Chengdu, 52 kilometers away from Luding, and about 70 kilometers away from Kangding. A road from Moxi to Kangding has been built, allowing visitors to directly go to Kangding after visiting Hailuogou and explore this plateau city.
Moxi Ancient Town has a long history and still keeps many ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. People can catch a glimpse of the ancient history and feel its weight through these old buildings. In Moxi Town, the church built by French missionaries and the place where Mao Zedong and other central leaders camped in 1935 can still be seen. The Gothic-style church, overseen by French missionaries, has echoed its bell for a century.
Heading north along the old street of Moxi Town, crossing the intersection of Hengzhi Street, there's a Guanyin Temple on the right side of the road. Inside the small temple, there is a 1,800-year-old ancient fir tree. It's a popular place of worship, and if you have time, you can go and have a look. Moxi Ancient Town is a place where visitors can experience rich history and culture. Address Luding County, southern part of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province