Longchang, a severely underestimated ancient city in Sichuan

Before I went to Longchang, I thought "Longchang" was just an adjective. … This small town by the Tuojiang River is really too low-key After visiting Longchang I want to say Longchang It is the embodiment of the poetic life in my heart. National Day is coming soon, and I strongly recommend you to go to Longchang and experience the comfortable "slow time" of this small city! 🌟Recommended attractions: 1⃣Longchang Stone Archway There is the largest group of stone archways in the country, with a total of 17 existing ones. They are magnificent in shape and exquisite in craftsmanship, and each one has its own different uses and stories, and can be called a "three-dimensional history book"! If you like taking pictures, it is recommended to go to Nanguan Stone Archway Ancient Town, where there is the South City Stone Archway Landscape (there are 6 stone archways in total), a thousand-year-old ancient post road, an open scenic area that does not require tickets, and parking around it is also relatively convenient. If you are tired of walking, you can drink tea in the alleys of the stone archway and enjoy the leisurely time in the ancient town. 2⃣Guyu Lake This is the "utopia" in the hearts of every Longchang citizen. It has the reputation of "the Pearl of Southern Sichuan" with a wide lake and surrounded by mountains. It is a good place for cycling around the lake and outing. Every autumn and winter, there will be Thousands of migratory birds roost here for the winter, and being there, the scene is both beautiful and spectacular. 3⃣Confucius Park The most shocking thing in the scenic area is a 27.8-meter-high pure copper statue of Confucius, which is located on the bank of Guyu Lake. It is lifelike and stands at the feet of Confucius, as if you are in the scene where Confucius is giving a lecture. There are also many stone carvings of idiom stories in the scenic area, which perfectly integrate traditional culture with garden landscape. 🔍Special Experience 👉Longchang Earthenware How famous is Longchang earthenware, an intangible cultural heritage, and how important is it in the Sichuan and Chongqing regions? For example, it is said that the liquor in Maotai Town is basically brewed with it. You should understand it immediately. Today it is not only a container and a sauce jar, but also a work of art. 👉Longchang Rice Field Shrimp Music and Food Festival The local specialty rice field shrimp has plump and fresh meat. It is sweet and refreshing even when blanched. If it is spicy and stir-fried, it is a "magic weapon" to go with rice or wine. During the food festival, in addition to a variety of local specialty snacks, a series of wonderful cultural performances will be launched at different times. It is extremely joyful, so don't miss it. 🍽Food recommendations: Longchang Mutton Soup This is a must-try delicacy when you come to Longchang. The soup is milky white and tastes fresh and fragrant. The mutton and mutton offal are even more delicious when paired with the special bean paste. 🏨Accommodation recommendations Longchang Oriental Hotel Being here is not just accommodation, it is more like a small museum of Longchang history and culture. The supporting facilities are very good, with everything you need for eating, drinking, and entertainment, and it also has a back garden full of natural atmosphere. The transportation is also very convenient.