Where is Jiang?an Ancient Town?

Posted by ugfanfan on January 26th, 2015

Jiang’an ancient town in Yibin City is located on a rocky cliff at the confluence of the Yangtze River and the Yu River. The town retains its traditional local style of southern Sichuan. It consists of 4 avenues running east, west, south and north.

The town was first established in 346AD at the East Jin Dynasty and is over 1,600 years old. The ancient city wall, special temples, pavilions and local residences houses stand alongside the river. From the Song Dynasty many poets and calligraphers have marked their presence in Jiang’an by leaving their poem or scripts etched in stone. This ancient town was once the site of the Central Academy of Drama, producing numerous significant directors and actors.

Add: Jiang’an Ancient Town, Jiang’an County, Yibin City
Getting there: Take bus from Yibin South Coach Station to Jiang’an County (6:00-18:30) and the bus departs every 20 minutes.

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