This is not Jiangnan, this is Lizhuang

🔛Returning to "The First Ancient Town along the Yangtze River" - Lizhuang after 15 years, the newly built "Moon Field Scenic Area + Ancient Town Core Area" feels like stepping into Jiangnan. Fortunately, despite the renovations, the essence of "gentle breeze, light clouds, and peaceful times" remains, as does the charm of "the eternal Yangtze River waters and thousand-year-old Lizhuang Town." 🔔How to explore: 1️⃣Lizhuang Ancient Town has nearly 1,500 years of history, featuring ancient streets, traditional residences, and "Nine Palaces and Eighteen Temples" with Ming and Qing architectural characteristics. 2️⃣This was once a cultural stronghold during the Anti-Japanese War, with numerous historical sites and former academic research institutions. Now it houses the Lizhuang Cultural Anti-Japanese War Museum and the Society for Research in Chinese Architecture Exhibition Hall, where visitors can explore academic perseverance and cultural heritage during wartime. 3️⃣The Moon Field Scenic Area, newly built on the west side of the ancient town, features man-made lakes that resemble a Jiangnan water town. It's perfect for photography and traditional-style photo shoots. At night, the water features of "Moon Field" blend with the lights, creating an ethereal atmosphere. 4️⃣The east side of the ancient town features the original district with 18 Ming and Qing dynasty streets, including Yang Street, Xizi Lane, and Main Street. Diverse eaves and caisson ceilings are scattered among the bustling streets. Though the ancient buildings here are weathered, they represent the most authentic and vibrant part of the ancient town. 🚶‍♂️Recommended route: Visitor Center (parking lot) - Liang Lin's Former Residence - Water Street - Lizhuang Cultural Anti-Japanese War Museum - Dongyue Temple - Zhang Family Ancestral Hall - Yang Street - Prince Temple - Main Street - Huiguang Temple - Dock - Nanhua Palace - Kuixing Pavilion 🎫Admission: Free entry. Advance reservation required for the Lizhuang Cultural Anti-Japanese War Museum (scan QR code). 📍Address: Lizhuang Town, Cuiping District, Yibin City. For self-driving, navigate to Moon Field parking lot in Lizhuang. Ample parking spaces available both above and underground. Parking fee: 5 yuan for the first hour, 2 yuan for each additional hour. Bus routes 39 and 45 run directly to the ancient town visitor center from Jiangbei Bus Station and Nanan High-speed Railway West Station respectively. 🥩Local cuisine: In Lizhuang, restaurants featuring white meat are everywhere. Local chefs often set up along the streets to demonstrate their impressive meat-slicing skills, creating paper-thin slices. You must try these delicate meat slices with their delicious dipping sauce. ‼️Note: For a leisurely tour, take the scenic shuttle bus around Lizhuang Ancient Town. One-way fare is 10 yuan - the best choice for a quick overview of the entire ancient town.