Things to do in Santai

The animals are all incredibly cute, and there's a wide variety of them. The acrobatic performances are especially spectacular, featuring many difficult stunts.

The scenery of Tongchuan Ancient City is indeed the best in Santai County, and it is the face of Santai. It is cost-effective and you can directly see the beautiful scenery without spending a penny. It is very interesting and very suitable for checking in and taking photos.

Yuntai Taoist Temple was first built in the Southern Song Dynasty. During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, the emperor ordered the renovation and expansion. Therefore, Yuntai Taoist Temple can be said to have been built by imperial order. The existing ancient buildings in the Taoist temple are mainly from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Yuntai Taoist Temple is large in scale and is the second largest Taoist temple in Sichuan. The main halls are distributed along the central axis, and the steps rise step by step with the mountain. The main hall of Yuntai Taoist Temple, Xuantian Palace, is a Ming Dynasty hall located on a high platform. The hall is five rooms wide, with thick beams and pillars. There are suspended colored sculptures on the outer pillars of the hall door, and the carved railings and painted buildings are exquisite. The colored paintings on the patio inside the hall are also bright. According to legend, the gate of Xuantian Palace has a strange sound, and there is a strange sound when it is opened and closed.

More than 40 kilometers south of Santai County, Mianyang City, Sichuan Province, is the ancient town of Qijiang, which enjoys the reputation of "China's Famous Historical and Cultural Town". The ancient town of Qijiang has a long history. According to historical records, the ancient town was the capital of the Kingdom of Qi in the Spring and Autumn Period. It was established as a county in the Qin Dynasty and a county in the Han Dynasty. Since the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty, it has been incorporated into Santai County. Passing through the archway gate of the ancient town and stepping on the bluestone road to enter Qiwang Street, the Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings and swaying red lanterns on both sides of the street make people feel like traveling through time. The blue-tiled houses are crowded together, high and low, and the wooden facades extend in a row. Exquisite relief patterns can be seen everywhere on the dark porches and wooden pillars, which are antique. The houses on both sides of the street have spacious corridors supported by wooden pillars. The corridors are as long as the street. The corridor is an important life scene in the ancient town. Neighbors drink tea, smoke tobacco, chat, and weave bamboo baskets under the corridor... The corridor has become a popular market, attracting many tourists to linger and stop.

November in Jiuzhaigou marks the transition between autumn and winter. The mountainsides are ablaze with colorful forests, a tapestry of red and gold, while the crystal-clear lakes reflect the surrounding landscape. Occasionally, a first snowfall graces the scene, leaving white snow on the vibrant branches, the blue waters adorned with silver frost – a tranquil and healing spectacle. Without the peak season crowds, you can stroll leisurely along the boardwalks, listen to the gentle murmur of the flowing water, and watch the thin mist slowly dissipate across the lakes.

I went to the panda research base the moment the park opened and entered through the west gate. This meant most panda enclosures were super quiet (in terms of people) and the pandas themselves are most active in the morning. The more south we got, the busier it got and it became a lot less enjoyable. Unfortunately the nurseries in the north were empty and the one in the centre was super busy and we only saw young pandas in trees outside, but there was nothing to see inside.

这是一个具有深厚历史文化底蕴的景点。都江堰充分展现了中国古代水利工程的卓越智慧，令人赞叹不已。很难想象这项伟大的水利工程至今仍然发挥着重要作用，造福当地数千年。这不仅是一次愉快的旅行，也是一趟充满知识与文化意义的体验，特别适合喜欢历史和文化的游客。

We sincerely commend our guide during this visit to the Sanxingdui Museum. They were dedicated and responsible, their explanations were well-prepared, and their explanations of the historical background and archaeological knowledge of artifacts such as the bronze sacred tree and the mask with protruding eyes were professional and rigorous, not just rote recitation. Throughout the visit, they catered to the children's pace, patiently answered all our questions, and were incredibly attentive and considerate. It was this dedication and enthusiasm that allowed us to understand the charm of the ancient Shu civilization and learn so much. We are very grateful! We benefited immensely!

Du Fu Thatched Cottage is a poetic garden nestled amidst the bustling city of Chengdu. Deep bamboo groves, serene red walls, and pavilions by streams offer an immersive experience of Du Fu's poetic spirit and melancholy. The thatched cottage, inscriptions, and poetry hall connect the life of the poet-sage Du Fu, making it perfect for a leisurely stroll. It's also ideal for families with children studying classical Chinese poetry—a tranquil and healing experience. A guided tour is highly recommended; otherwise, you'll only see the garden scenery.

Good to connect with yourself. I have a foggy hiking. Go upwards walking and downhill with cable car. Visit a lot of temples, very interesting place for taoism.