An exploration at Qingxi Ancient Town

Qingxi, located in Guangyuan city, Southwest China's Sichuan province, is a beautiful ancient town with natural landscapes.

Sitting at the foot of the rolling Motianling Ridge, and surrounded by the blue Qingzhujiang River and Weihe River, the area was blessed with a patchwork of flourishing fields.

According to the local chronicle, the ancient town has enjoyed a history of more than 1,700 years. It boasts a group of well-preserved buildings from the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1636-1912) dynasties.

Entering the time-honored resort, the first thing that catches tourists' eyes is the Yinping Corridor Bridge made of bluestone slabs. Both sides are decorated with typical Hui-style arches that support a gable roof, demonstrating the fusion of traditional Chinese architecture and that of Islam.

A placid river passes through the middle of the town. Walking inside it, each towering stilted house has strange stones and potted flowers by their front door, as people can stay away from the noise and embrace the perceived tranquillity.

The local Hui people adopted cooking methods from other ethnic groups, such as the Han and Qiang, perfectly blending various ingredients together in a charcoal-burning copper hot pot, and creating a popular delicacy.

Dried tofu is another border city flavor that has been perfected over the years. The craftsmanship has been listed among the Guangyuan municipal intangible heritages.

"Good products from the earth are nature's treasures," foreign investors praised after their investigations, adding that the rich land has great potential for exploitation with a pleasant climate and abundant resources.