Yaoba Ancient Town, A serene haven of historical charm

Yaoba Ancient Town, Hejiang County, Luzhou City, Sichuan Province
Many buildings in the old street are worth taking a closer look at
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Introduction

Located at the junction of southern Sichuan and northern Guizhou, it is situated at a position of 105°42' E and 28°45' N. Adjacent to the middle section of the Luchishui Road (connecting Luzhou and Chishui), it is approximately 37 kilometers away from Hejiang, 22 kilometers away from Luzhou, and 27 kilometers away from Chishui. The entire town covers an area of roughly 64 square kilometers and has 19 villages and 1 community under its jurisdiction, with a total population of 30,000 people. The town center covers an area of approximately 1.2 square kilometers and has a permanent resident population of around 6,000 people. The town has been awarded various honors, including "Cultural Advanced Township in Sichuan Province", "Small Town Construction Pilot in Luzhou City", "Cultural Model Area in Sichuan Province", and "Historical and Cultural Famous Town in Sichuan Province". The ancient town brings together the rich historical and cultural heritage and folk customs of Sichuan and Guizhou, and has become a model of ancient towns in western China, earning various reputations such as a cultural famous town in Sichuan and Guizhou, a film and TV base, and a Buddhist holy land.
Address
Yaoba Ancient Town, Hejiang County, Luzhou City, Sichuan Province
Opening hours
08:00-17:30 (all day) (January 1-December 31, Monday-Sunday)