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ALBERT LAWSONUnited States

Northern Sichuan Beichuan Qiang City|Travel Through a Thousand Years of Qiang Culture, This Guide Is Super Complete

Highlight 1: "Qiang Ancient City"—A Living Fossil of Millennia-Old Culture! 📍Address: Yongchang Town, Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County, Mianyang City, Sichuan Province 🕒Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM Step into Beichuan Qiang City and feel like you've traveled back to the prosperous era of the Qiang people a thousand years ago🏯 ✔️Well-preserved traditional Qiang architecture complex ✔️Unique stilted buildings and beautifully painted gate towers—perfect photo spots📸 ✔️Truly a "living history museum" Every corner is a great place to capture stunning ethnic-style photos✨ 🎭 Highlight 2: "Qiang Ethnic Performance"—A Visual Feast! ⏳Showtimes: Daily at 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM (Extra show at 7:00 PM during peak season) 💰Tickets: Included in the scenic area admission ✔️Graceful traditional Qiang dances💃 ✔️Powerful Qiang drum music🥁 ✔️Super fun Guozhuang dance interactive experience The nighttime bonfire party is the main event🔥 (Recommend arriving half an hour early to secure a good spot~) 🧵 Highlight 3: "Qiang Handicrafts"—Amazing Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience! Experience items: ✔️Exquisite Qiang embroidery✨ ✔️Unique silver jewelry crafting🔨 ✔️Rustic pottery making🏺 Each piece is a work of art with unique craftsmanship Bringing them home makes for a very meaningful souvenir🎁 🌍 Highlight 4: "Beichuan Earthquake Ruins"—A Miracle of Life 📍Must-see spots: ✔️Beichuan Old County Earthquake Ruins ✔️Post-disaster Reconstruction Memorial Hall You’ll be truly moved to tears after visiting😭 Witness the resilience and strength of the Beichuan people rebuilding their homes💪 🏔️ Highlight 5: "Natural Wonders"—Breathtaking Beauty! Recommended check-in spots: ✔️Longmen Mountain Grand Canyon⛰️ ✔️Longquan Heavenly Pool💧 ✔️Alpine grassland pastures Horseback riding and kite flying are super relaxing🪁 Every snap is a masterpiece📸 🍴 Highlight 6: "Qiang Cuisine"—A Feast for the Taste Buds! Must-try list: ✔️Ceremonial whole roasted Qiang lamb🐑 ✔️Rich and fragrant Qiang butter tea🍵 ✔️Special handmade noodles🍜 Every bite is full of authentic Qiang flavor~ 💡 Travel Tips: ⏰Best seasons: April to June / September to November (most comfortable temperatures) 🚗Transportation: Recommended to drive or charter a car (the scenic area is large) 🎒Gear: Comfortable sneakers + sunscreen + power bank ✨A magical journey through a thousand years Experience the unique charm of Qiang culture Let’s explore the legendary stories of this city together~
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Posted: Dec 11, 2025
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