Guanxian Ancient City | Dujiangyan

To get here from Chengdu city you can take the fast train or a taxi. We took a taxi for just over 1 hour and the cost was split between two of us so it was worth the convenience. Much like every ancient city in China you can find gorgeous ancient architecture, local food and snacks, local experiences and the one thing that this ancient town apart is the insanely loud and vast Puyanghe river which makes a beautiful setting for an outdoor lunch. We stayed at a lovely hotel about 6mins away from the town. There are hotels all around the ancient town from budget friendly to luxurious. & of course you can have authentic local food or stick to what you know as there are plenty of options. We found a lovely Italian restaurant right next to a retro bar near the entrance of the ancient city. During the day you can do some shopping at the local boutiques and market stalls all around.