Pingle Ancient Town
An ancient town on the banks of the Baimo River in Qionglai: the first post station of the Southern Silk Road; Leshan Bridge (a Qing dynasty seven-arch stone bridge) is one of the longest surviving stone arch bridges in western Sichuan; bamboo weaving and the bamboo-hemp work chant are intangible heritage highlights
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- Open all day
- Ticket
- Free
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
An ancient town on the banks of the Baimo River in Qionglai: the first post station of the Southern Silk Road; Leshan Bridge (a Qing dynasty seven-arch stone bridge) is one of the longest surviving stone arch bridges in western Sichuan; bamboo weaving and the bamboo-hemp work chant are intangible heritage highlights. In summer, wading in the river and lantern-lit night strolls are the most popular with families. Free entry; reachable by self-drive or Qionglai buses, and it can be combined with Mount Tiantai for a two-day trip.
Getting there: self-drive / Qionglai bus
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