Located in Dayi County, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, Anren Ancient Town was first built in the Tang Dynasty. As a national 5A-level tourist attraction known as "China's Museum Town", it preserves 27 mansions from the Republic of China period and over 30 modern museums, creating a unique "Mansion + Museum" cultural landscape.
Features
Architectural Art
- Mansion complex: 27 well-preserved Republic-era mansions
- Western Sichuan style: Typical grey brick and tile buildings with carved beams
- East-meets-West: Blending Chinese tradition with Western elements
Cultural Heritage
- Museum cluster: Over 30 themed museums
- Liu's Manor: National key cultural relics protection unit
- Film location: Shooting site for movies like "Let the Bullets Fly"
Main Attractions
Historic Buildings
- Liu's Manor Museum: China's largest landlord manor complex
- Jianchuan Museum Cluster: Large museum complex built with private capital
- Republic-era Street: Restored streetscape from 1920s-30s
Cultural Experiences
- Anren Theater: Century-old traditional theater
- Mansion immersion: Interactive Republic-era lifestyle scenes
- Intangible heritage workshops: Traditional handicrafts like bamboo weaving
Travel Experience
Special Activities
- Republic-era cosplay: Stroll in period costumes
- Museum tour: Visit diverse themed museums
- Handicraft workshops: Try traditional crafts like dyeing
Best Seasons
- Spring/Autumn: March-May & September-November, pleasant weather
- Festivals: Vibrant atmosphere during Chinese New Year, National Day
Local Cuisine
- Anren Blood Tofu: Traditional local snack
- Mansion Cuisine: Official dishes from Republic era
- Dayi Sesame Oil Duck: Chengdu intangible cultural heritage
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Open year-round 9:00-17:30 (individual museums may vary)
Ticket Prices
- Ancient town: Free admission
- Liu's Manor: ¥40/person
- Jianchuan Museums: ¥60/person
Transportation
- Self-drive: About 1 hour from Chengdu
- Public transport: Direct buses from Chengdu Chadianzi Station
- High-speed rail: To Dayi Station then transfer by bus
Notes
- Protect historic buildings - no touching or carving
- Photography restricted in some museums
- Recommend comfortable walking shoes