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Hechuan Laitan Ancient Town
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Hechuan Laitan Ancient Town

合川涞滩古镇

Chongqing, Hechuan★ 4.4·29.7199°N, 107.0283°E
Ticket Price
Town entry free; combined attraction ticket CNY 100
Duration
3-5 hours
Rating
4.4 / 5.0

About Hechuan Laitan Ancient Town

A charming ancient town in Hechuan, Chongqing, with well-preserved architecture and local customs.

Highlights

• Ming-Qing riverside town with intact city walls and watchtowers. • The Erlang Temple with exquisite clay sculptures. • One of Chongqings top ten ancient towns.

Suggested Route

Enter through the old gate, visit the temple and the flagstone lanes; allow 1-2 h.

Food & Lodging

Tofu feast and farm dishes; stay in town guesthouses.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, the temple, and small inns.
Travel Tips

Best explored on foot. Visit early morning for peaceful atmosphere before tour groups arrive.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Opening Hours

08:00-17:30

Getting There

CRH to Hechuan Station, then bus to Laitan Town (~40 km).

Reservation

No mandatory booking; free entry to town; Erfo Temple ticket on-site.

Ticket Price

Town entry free; combined attraction ticket CNY 100 (≈ $14)

Address

Chongqing City Hechuan District Dongbei28gonglilaitan Town

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
合川涞滩古镇

重庆市合川区东北28公里涞滩镇

Chongqing City Hechuan District Dongbei28gonglilaitan Town

29.7199, 107.0283

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