Dayay Homeland · Happy Danling

Meishan City, Danling County — a renowned cultural town in western Sichuan and the birthplace of "Dayay Culture." A 2-day 1-night itinerary to visit Lao'e Mountain, stroll through Xingfu Ancient Village, explore Danling White Pagoda, and experience the poetic pastoral life.

Lao'e Mountain
Buddhist Sanctuary
Xingfu Ancient Village
Pastoral Painting
Millennium Ancient County
Dayay Culture
160,000
Population
Danling County Xingfu Ancient Village Landscape
Danling County Xingfu Ancient Village Pastoral Scenery
A national beautiful countryside demonstration site, a Shangri-La that completely preserves the traditional western Sichuan residential style

Danling County Two Days One Night Cultural Pastoral Tour

Buddhist culture + ancient village charm + Daya heritage, experience the poetic life of Danling

Duration
2 Days 1 Night
Main Destinations
Lao'e Mountain, Xingfu Ancient Village, Danling White Pagoda
Target Audience
Culture enthusiasts, photography experts, rural experience seekers
Per Capita Budget
¥300-¥550
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Buddhist Sanctuary Visit
Pilgrimage to Lao'e Mountain and Ancient Village Experience
Trip Highlights

Buddhist culture and rural charm

Attractions
Lao'e Mountain Scenic Area
A renowned Buddhist sanctuary in western Sichuan, known as the "Little Emei." The mountain features historic sites such as Wannian Zen Monastery and Shenshen Cliff, attracting tens of thousands of pilgrims during the annual sixth-day-of-sixth-lunar-month mountain pilgrimage.
Wannian Zen Monastery
A millennium-old temple originally built in the Tang Dynasty, the core monastery of Lao'e Mountain. It preserves Ming Dynasty murals and Qing Dynasty stone inscriptions, with flourishing incense offerings.
Xingfu Ancient Village
A national beautiful countryside demonstration site that completely preserves the Ming and Qing dynasty western Sichuan residential style. Blue flagstone paths, earthen walls with dark tiles, and ancient terraced fields compose a poetic pastoral painting.
Practical Information
Travel Tips
  • Learn Buddhist cultural etiquette
  • Prepare lightweight hiking shoes
  • Experience farming activities
  • Taste farmhouse dishes
Accommodation Recommendations
  • Xingfu Ancient Village B&B
  • Lao'e Mountain Zen Inn
  • Danling County Hotel
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Dayay Culture Exploration
Ancient Architecture and Intangible Heritage Experience
Trip Highlights

Historical heritage and folk culture

Attractions
Danling White Pagoda
A Song Dynasty brick pagoda, a national key cultural relics protection unit. It features a 13-story dense-eave structure, standing 27.5 meters tall, with a tower body as white as jade, witnessing Danling's millennium of history.
Dayay Hall
A reconstructed Song Dynasty cultural landmark showcasing the historical origins of "Dayay Culture," housing poetry inscriptions and stone tablets from various dynasties composed by literati about Danling.
Meiwuan Lake
An urban ecological park where lake and mountain scenery complement each other. The lakeside trail connects multiple landscape nodes, making it a great place for citizens' leisure and fitness.
Practical Information
Special Experiences
  • Rice cake making experience
  • Dayay culture study
  • Ancient village photography
  • Lakeside cycling
Return Preparation
  • Purchase local specialties
  • Taste local snacks
  • Organize cultural notes
  • Allow ample travel time

Danling County Must-Try Foods

Danling Rice Cake (Dong Ba)

A National Geographical Indication product, crafted from premium glutinous rice through fermentation. It is soft, glutinous, and sweet, available in original, sesame, rose, and many other flavors, made using traditional craftsmanship.

Bowl-served Mutton

A Danling specialty dish made with local mountain goat, slow-simmered with secret seasonings. The meat is tender, the soup is fresh and delicious, and it is even more flavorful when paired with a special dipping sauce.

Liu Chicken

A century-old traditional famous dish, made with free-range farm chicken through multiple processes including boiling, soaking, and icing, paired with secret red oil. The skin is crispy, the meat is tender, and it is spicy, fragrant, and delicious.

Hemp Sheep Hot Pot

A winter nourishing delicacy, with mutton stewed with various medicinal herbs. The soup is milky white, warming the stomach and dispelling cold. Paired with seasonal vegetables for dipping, it offers a unique flavor.

Danling County Travel Tips
Best Seasons
  • Mar-May: Warm spring, blooming flowers, pastoral scenery
  • Sep-Nov: Crisp autumn air, ancient village charm
  • Lunar June 6th: Lao'e Mountain Pilgrimage Festival
Suggestions
  • Learn about Dayay culture in advance
  • Wear comfortable shoes for the ancient village
  • Respect local folk customs
  • Experience farming activities
Practical Information
  • Dress appropriately at temples
  • Touching some ancient relics is prohibited
  • Drive carefully on mountain roads
  • Keep personal belongings safe
Transportation Guide
  • Approximately 1.5 hours by car from Chengdu
  • Convenient bus services from county seat to scenic spots
  • Roads to ancient village are narrow
  • Use navigation APP for route planning

Explore Other Districts and Counties in Meishan City

Dongpo District
Pengshan District
Renshou County
Hongya County
Danling County
Qingshen County
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