Lizhuang Ancient town

location

19km away from Yibin city, Sichuan, Lizhuang Ancient town is located on the edge of the Yangtze River

It was an important trading place during Ming and Qing Dynasty.

In the Ming and Qing Dynasty "Huguang - Sichuan" big migration movement,  as an important port, Li Zhuang town  accepted a large number of immigrants from Hubei and Hunan, Fujian, Guangdong and other places, and gradually developed into one of the region's commercial center in Southern Sichuan Province

Architecture

During the war while China was against Japan, Shanghai Tongji University . Central Institute , Central Museum etc .moved in Lizhuang since 1940.

many ancient architectures such as the university and folk houses are well protected.

some TV programms have been directed  here . 

Tradition activities

Grass dragon dance, geraniol lantern and Yangtze River dragon boat race are  traditional folk activities of Li Zhuang.

Snacks

There are many snacks in Lizhuang Ancient town : such as the White Cake, the White meat ( one big piece of meat  ) , Yellow cake ( made of sticky rice with honey ) . steam cake etc.

the Yangtze River impact plain is very fertile , the soil can grow any plants , productive and rich. people have a very good life here .