Songpan Ancient Town
Aba Prefecture Attractions
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Introduction to Songpan Ancient Town (松潘古城)
Songpan Ancient Town, known as Songzhou Town in ancient times, is located in northeast of Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It was built in Tang Dynasty and has a long history of being regarded as the "West Portal of Sichuan" as an important military base and trading center for horse and tea exchange because of its unique geographical location. Nowadays, Songpan has gained its reputation and attracted a lot of tourists every year as one of the most interesting historical towns in Sichuan Province. |
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Location Jinan Town, Songpan County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China |
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Main Sights Ancient City Wall, Tongyuan Bridge, Ruins of Ancient Battlefield |
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Travel Information Entrance to the town: free Ticket to the ancient city wall: CNY150 Opening Hours Old town entrance: all day Ascending ancient city wall: 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
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Transportation From Chengdu Chadianzi Coach Station,tourists can take frequent bus to Songpan Bus Station. (fare: around 117) |
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Tour including Visiting Songpan Ancient Town (Sichuan) |