Chengdu Pingle Ancient Town Visit Guide

World Travel Editorial · 2026-09-11 · 4 min read

This Chengdu Pingle Ancient Town Visit Guide is a practical guide for first-time visitors. Follow the route section by section rather than trying to cover everything at once.

Pingle is a town in Qionglai City, Sichuan Province, China. It is located 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south-southwest of Qionglai City and sits in the west of the province at the western edge of the Sichuan Basin and in the foothills of the Qionglai Mountains.

Itinerary summary

• Address: Pingle Town, Qionglai, Chengdu
• Level: National 4A scenic area
• Focus: art exhibitions / heritage / nature (varies)

How to plan your visit

Below is a section-by-section walk; skip or extend sections to suit your schedule. Check the 'Practical info' section before you set out.

Pingle Ancient Town

Address: Pingle Town, Qionglai, Chengdu

Practical info

• Hours: check the venue’s official announcement (most museums close on Mondays).
• Tickets: book via official channels; some require reservation.
• Reachable by metro / bus; routing depends on your hotel.
• Audio guides available at most museums / galleries.

Photographs

平乐古镇 - panoramio

Photo: ector ector · · Source · CC BY-SA 3.0

平乐古镇古寺 - panoramio

Photo: Leeshan Chung · · Source · CC BY 3.0

平乐古镇 - panoramio (7)

Photo: landagent · · Source · CC BY-SA 3.0

Sources

• Pingle Ancient Town: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pingle%2C_Sichuan