Shadowless Church
## Guide to visiting the Shadowless Church in Meishan and its surrounding areas
**1. The beauty of the Shadowless Church**
* **Address:** Sino-French Agricultural Science and Technology Park, Jinjiang Township, Pengshan District, Meishan City (navigation "Shadowless Church" or "Sino-French Agricultural Science and Technology Park")
* **Features:** The pure white hollow church seems to have no shadow under the sunlight, full of fantasy. It is surrounded by a sea of lavender flowers (flowering period from May to June), which is suitable for taking photos and checking in.
* **Best time to visit:** Sunny afternoon (best light and shadow effect), even more beautiful when lavender is in bloom.
* **Tickets:** Free
* **Tips:** The church is small, so it is recommended to visit it together with the surrounding attractions.
**2. Recommended nearby attractions**
* **Sino-French Agricultural Technology Park:** In addition to the Shadowless Church, there are also vineyards, orchards, etc., which are suitable for walking and leisure.
* **Huanglongxi Ancient Town:** (about 30 minutes’ drive from the church) An ancient water town with a long history, bluestone roads, ancient buildings, and special snacks, where you can experience the slow life.
* **Pengzu Mountain:** (about 40 minutes’ drive from the church) A famous mountain for health preservation and culture, with fresh air, suitable for mountain climbing and hiking.
* **Jiangkou Silver Sinking Site:** (about 20 minutes’ drive from the church) Learn about the history of Zhang Xianzhong’s silver sinking. If you are interested, you can visit.
**3. Food Recommendations**
* **Pengshan Sweet Skin Duck:** A local specialty, with crispy and sweet skin and tender meat.
* **Huanglongxi One Noodle:** An ancient town specialty, a single noodle pulled to the end symbolizes longevity and tastes good too.
* **Danleng frozen cake:** Made of glutinous rice, it is soft, sticky and sweet, suitable as a snack.
* **Dongpo pork elbow:** A famous dish from Meishan, it is fatty but not greasy and melts in your mouth.
* **Recommended restaurants:** There are many local restaurants in Pengshan City or Huanglongxi Ancient Town, which are affordable and you can try local specialties.
**4. Accommodation recommendation (economical)**
* **Pengshan City: ** Hotel chains such as Home Inn and 7 Days Inn, with prices around RMB 150-200 per night.
* **Huanglongxi Ancient Town:** There are many homestays in the ancient town, with prices ranging from about 100 to 200 yuan per night and a quaint environment.
* **Tips:** It is recommended to book in advance, especially during holidays.
**V. Itinerary Suggestions**
* **One-day tour:** Shadowless Church + Huanglongxi Ancient Town
* **Two-day tour:** Day1: Shadowless Church + Sino-French Agricultural Technology Park; Day2: Huanglongxi Ancient Town + Pengzu Mountain or Jiangkou Sunken Silver Site
**VI. Transportation**
* **Self-driving:** Just navigate to "Shadowless Church", which takes about 1.5 hours from Chengdu.
* **Public transportation:** Take a bus from Chengdu Xinnanmen Station to Pengshan, and then take a taxi to Wuying Church (about 20 minutes).
Hope you have fun in Meishan!