Spring Festival Short-term Travel | Is Langzhong Worth Visiting?

Is Langzhong worth visiting? It is worth visiting, but it is not recommended to go during major holidays like the Spring Festival. The Capital of Feng Shui | The Birthplace of Chinese Spring Festival | Zhang Fei's Tomb - Suitable for a leisurely trip to slow down Summary: The place is extremely crowded during peak season. Starting from 8 am, there are a lot of people, parking is impossible, walking is difficult, and the cost of accommodation and dining is double the usual price. (I have visited twice during the off-season, and this year I spent two days in Langzhong Ancient Town on the third and fourth days of the Spring Festival). 🚉Transportation Tips: 1. Self-driving: During the Spring Festival, traffic jams are common, starting from the highway exit all the way to the ancient town. Cars are not allowed into the ancient town, so unless the hotel has its own parking, you need to park on the roadside (mostly no spaces available), or in a large parking lot 1 kilometer away P (actually, the government temporarily closed half of the road for parking). 2. High-speed train: There are high-speed trains from Chengdu to Langzhong and from Nanchong to Langzhong, which can be checked. It is convenient to take a taxi from the high-speed train station to the scenic area, but please be especially reminded that the return trip can be troublesome (because it is very likely that you won't be able to get a taxi due to traffic jams). In the ancient town, apart from sightseeing cars (20 yuan per seat), there are no other means of transportation, purely on foot. 🏨Accommodation: There are many homestays in the ancient town, and it is more convenient to stay inside the ancient town. It is recommended to choose homestays that are renovated from old residential houses for a stronger experience. Ordinary homestays are mostly renovated from local residents' own quadrangle attics, so be sure to choose carefully. Remember to book in advance during major holidays. Off-season prices are about 100 yuan per room, while peak season prices range from 300 yuan to over 1000 yuan per room. 🍽Dining Recommendations: Friends from other places can try Northern Sichuan cold noodles, Guokui sandwich with cold noodles, and other similar dishes. (During the Spring Festival, food is twice as expensive as usual. Recommended check-in spot ⛰【Attractions Tips】 1. Huaguang Tower (definitely worth the 15 yuan to climb up): You can overlook the scale of Langzhong Ancient Town and the river view, and feel the essence of this Feng Shui capital. The circular doorways and the sunset glow are both seen from this tower. 2. Zhongtian Tower: The center of Langzhong's Feng Shui, you can take photos at the base of the tower; PS: Both towers offer a high vantage point to view the ancient town, but Zhongtian Tower does not offer a river view, so it is recommended to choose one of the two. 3. Yuan Tiangang's Former Residence: The entrance fee is 30 yuan, and it is highly recommended to listen to the explanation. Langzhong is known as the capital of Feng Shui, and after the 'Dragon Bone' incident, Yuan Tiangang resigned from his official position and came to Langzhong. He designed and built Langzhong according to the Five Elements. There will be a master explaining this history and the Feng Shui of the ancient town, so it is recommended to listen when you come to Langzhong. (⚠️But be aware that the master's fortune-telling may charge a fee, consume rationally, and be aware of consumer traps). 4. Other attractions: (1) Han Huanhou Temple, Zhang Fei Temple: A paid attraction, where Zhang Fei's body is buried, but his head is buried elsewhere, not in Langzhong; (2) Gongyuan: The place for ancient exams; (3) Ancient Town: The main street is basically very commercialized shops (mostly selling local snacks such as Zhang Fei beef, white sugar steamed cake, etc.), it is recommended to walk through the small streets and alleys to find a teahouse to experience the slow life. Finally, it is suggested that friends who visit should climb high to see the layout of the ancient town and understand the Feng Shui capital, then you can feel the difference between Langzhong and other ancient towns.