[2025 Qionglai Attraction] Travel Guide for Huojinzhen (Updated Jul)

🍃 **Highlights of the Ancient Town** ▫️ Flagstone old streets + crystal-clear river | Unspoiled and non-commercialized ▫️ "Haiwu House" blending Chinese and Western styles (free folk museum) ▫️ Chen Family Residence from the Qing Dynasty | Old-school barber shops/blacksmith workshops 💦 **Unique Experiences** ✅ Multiple spots for wading in the river ✅ Relax under the covered bridge and watch locals do laundry (vibrant local life) ✅ Market days: 3rd, 6th, and 9th days of the lunar month (immerse in local culture) 🚶 **Itinerary Tips** ⏰ Short old street | Can be explored in 1 hour 🔁 Combo trip: Chuanxi Bamboo Sea or Pifeng Canyon (full-day adventure) 📍 **Practical Info** ➤ Location: Huojing Ancient Town, Qionglai City ➤ Transport: 1-1.5h drive from Chengdu ➤ Admission: Free > ✨ Key notes: Merged repetitive descriptions (e.g., "rustic hometown vibe" into "unspoiled"), trimmed modifiers, and layered info with symbols—40% shorter while keeping all essentials. #WeekendGetaways #ChengduDayTrips #HikingEveryWeek #HiddenAncientVillages #OffbeatSummerSpots #SlowLifeInAncientTowns #UnderratedDestinations #HiddenGemsWorthRevisiting #CityEscapes #UniqueTravelRoutes #LesserKnownAncientTowns #AncientVillagePhotography #ScenicAndCrowdFree #OffTheBeatenPath #ChengduSurroundings #CoolSummerRetreats #TraditionalVillages #NicheCulturalTrips

Xingfu Temple, Qionglai Xingfu Temple is located in Ginkgo Ping, Lianhua Mountain, Xingfu Village, Huojing Town, Qionglai City, Sichuan Province, less than 10 km and a half-hour drive from Huojing Ancient Town. The temple was first built in the late Sui and early Tang dynasties (618) and was rebuilt in the Jiajing period of the Ming dynasty (1515). It was historically known as "Penglai Bieyuan" and "Shimiaozi" before being renamed Xingfu Temple. Xingfu Temple has a unique layout and courtyard, retaining the style of the Ming dynasty. The temple is divided into A and B axes. The A axis consists of the mountain gate, Sansheng Hall, and Guanyin Hall, while the B axis consists of the mountain gate, Dizang Hall, Mahavira Hall, and Qifo Hall. The temple's architecture is diverse, including stone-imitating wood structures, single-eave hanging mountain-style buildings, and double-eave Xieshan-style buildings. The total building area of Xingfu Temple is 2,655 square meters, with a land area of 15,280 square meters. Among the existing buildings, the Mahavira Hall and Dizang Hall retain some Ming dynasty styles, while the rest are Qing dynasty buildings. (Excerpt from the temple introduction) The temple is located deep in the nanmu forest, with winding and muddy mountain roads that are difficult to pass, making it particularly quiet on Saturdays without pilgrims! Special reminder🔔: The mountain roads from Huojing to the temple are very narrow and rugged, with poor road conditions, making it difficult to pass and a section under construction. Cars need to be driven carefully!

💖 I accidentally discovered an ancient town with a particularly faint commercial atmosphere, without the hustle and bustle of the city. As soon as you step onto this land, you are tightly wrapped in this simple and quiet atmosphere. You can't hear the street vendors' shouts, nor see the monotonous shops, only the most authentic appearance of the ancient town. 😮 The key point is that the history of using natural gas in this place is actually more than two thousand years! This is so amazing. In such a distant ancient time, they already knew how to use natural gas, which is truly astonishing. 🚗 It doesn't require a ticket, and the transportation is relatively convenient. You can reach it from Chengdu by driving or taking public transportation. 🌟 When you arrive here, several special attractions are not to be missed. The old street retains the style of the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China. Walking through it feels like traveling back in time. The Qiu Residence 'Haiwu' is exquisitely extraordinary, making people marvel. The market held on the 3rd, 6th, and 9th of each month is lively and interesting, full of a strong local flavor. 😃 Playing here offers an excellent experience. Walking along the small river, the stilted buildings on the shore have a unique charm, making people feel happy. And the local food, the milk soup noodles are fresh and delicious, the old bacon is fatty but not greasy, one bite and you can't forget it. 😜 This is the ancient town of Huojing in Qionglai, I sincerely recommend everyone to come and feel it!

🌳This is Qionglai Huojing Ancient Town, located 100 kilometers southwest of Chengdu under Tiantai Mountain. As the saying goes, water and fire are incompatible, but more than two thousand years ago during the Qin and Han dynasties, one day after a thunderclap, a well here erupted with flames several meters high that continued to burn. The ancient town of Linqiong, situated in the southwestern valley plain, was already rich in brine. The local villagers used the fire to boil salt, believing it to be a divine gift, hence the name 'Huojing' (Fire Well). This is also the earliest recorded instance of human exploitation of natural gas, predating the 1668 record of natural gas use in Britain by a full 1600 years, earning it the title of 'The First Well in the World'. 🌳Huojing Ancient Town is tranquil and elegant. Although it is not well-known among the many ancient towns on the Sichuan Tea-Horse Road, it is associated with many famous historical figures. In 215 AD, Liu Bei's primary task upon taking control of Sichuan was to stabilize the economy and people's hearts. Since 'salt and iron' were both essential daily necessities and strategic materials, Zhuge Liang personally went to inspect Huojing Village, organized production, and improved gas transmission methods, providing strong support for the economy of Shu. 🌳In 616 AD, the twelfth year of the Sui Dynasty's Daye era, Huojing was established as a county, and Yuan Tiangang, the first legendary astrologer of the Sui and Tang dynasties, became the first county magistrate of Huojing. In 883 AD, during the reign of Emperor Xizong of Tang, Huang Chonggu was born in Huojing County. She was talented and well-educated from a young age, often dressing as a man. After being wrongfully imprisoned, she proved her innocence and returned to serve as an official with outstanding achievements, creating a rare legendary story of a woman in Chinese history. Her story was adapted into the Huangmei opera 'The Female Prince Consort', which became famous nationwide. 🌳'Occasionally leaving seclusion in Linqiong, steadfast and upright like a pine in the ravine. Why is the governance as clear as a water mirror, trapping the wild crane in a deep cage.' I am An Xiang Ying Xiu, sharing stories within the scenery with you.

The scorching heat is unbearable, but the best places to play with water around Chengdu in summer should not be missed, especially Huojing Ancient Town. I took my child there over the weekend and was pleasantly surprised. ✔️You can stroll ✔️You can eat ✔️You can play with water Huojing Ancient Town has a history of more than 1,500 years and is recognized as the earliest place in the world to discover and use natural gas. 🌟Main attractions: 🔹Qiu Residence "Haiwu" 🔹Chen's Former Residence 🔹Jiulong Bridge 🔹Tenglong Bridge 🔹Haiwu 🔹The thousand-year-old ginkgo tree at Xingfu Temple ✅Food recommendations: The time-honored Changsheng Lamb on the old street, with rich flavor and good value for money. You can also try the town's braised dishes, sweet-skinned duck, and tofu pudding. ✅Playing in the stream: In the unbearable summer heat, you can play in the clear stream in the town. This stream winds around the ancient town like a "moat". You can navigate to "Huojing Police Station". The S-shaped stone steps are particularly photogenic, and the water is very clear. 📝Travel tips: 🔹Best time to visit: Market days (3, 6, 9) are the busiest times in the ancient town. 🔹Clothing suggestions: When playing with water in summer, bring suitable water activity gear, such as sandals and a change of clothes. ✅Transportation guide: The entire road is relatively wide, suitable for self-driving, and even novice drivers can handle it easily. 📍Address: Huojing Ancient Town, Qionglai City

Chengdu's underrated, unpopular, thousand-year-old ancient town is open. I love this tranquility. I took my kids to an ancient town last weekend. I was surprised √ I could go shopping √ I could eat √ I could play in the water It is recognized as the place in the world where natural gas was discovered and used the earliest. There are no tourists here, only a sense of solitude and tranquility. About Hebei Street There is an ancient street from the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China in the ancient town. More than half of the ancient houses on the street are well preserved. Important old buildings include Qiu’s "Haiwu", Chen’s former residence, Jiulong Bridge, Tenglong Bridge, and the ancient banyan tree that witnesses the ancient town of Huojing. The ancient town is relatively primitive with almost no tourists. There is a market on the 3rd, 6th and 9th of each month, and most shops are closed for the rest of the time. (Figure 4) About 【Sea House】 Built in 1934, it is a typical residential building combining Chinese and Western styles. It has now become the Erma Folk Museum, which displays the Qiang culture and is free to enter. (Figure 8) About [Playing in the Creek] A stream runs around the ancient town, like the "moat" of the ancient city. It can lead to the "Huojing Police Station". The S-curved stone stairs are particularly striking. The water is very clear and locals often wash clothes here. (Figure 1) Address: Huojing Ancient Town, Qionglai City

| Not only is it niche, but it's also the world's best. There are many ancient towns of all sizes around Chengdu, such as Yuantong Ancient Town, Jiezi Ancient Town, Anren Ancient Town... These all have a far-reaching reputation But in a corner of Qionglai There still stands the town that discovered the world's first natural gas well - Huojing Ancient Town Route Features: Niche and authentic This ancient town has not been massively commercialized, so it still retains its original flavor World's first and low-key It is the world's first recognized place to discover and use natural gas, and it is also the hometown of China's first female champion, Huang Chonggu Long history and ancient Huojing Ancient Town was established during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. Huojing County was established during the Sui Dynasty, and the famous mathematician and astronomer Yuan Tiangang of the Tang Dynasty served as the first county magistrate, with a county history of 689 years, it is a civilized ancient town with a long history of nearly 1500 years. Hiking Difficulty: Class C (B+>B>C+>C) Navigation: Huojing Ancient Town (Qionglai) Cost: No ticket fee Meals: You can dine in the ancient town Tour Suggestions: ① You can go hiking in Lianhua Mountain near Huojing in the morning ② You can have lunch in the ancient town ③ You can also wade in the water next to Huojing Ancient Town, there is a stream