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Wenchuan Special Tourist Area is a large area consisting of Yingxiu and Shuimo Ancient Towns. It is a commemorative and cultural theme scenic spot specially developed after the reconstruction of the Wenchuan Earthquake on May 12, 2008. Yingxiu, as the hardest-hit area during the earthquake, still retains the original appearance of the earthquake, such as the source point and the site of Xuankou Middle School; Shuimo Ancient Town is a blending area of ​​Han and ethnic minorities, rich in Tibetan and Qiang cultural customs. Yingxiu Town is located in the southeast of Wenchuan County, with rich vegetation and beautiful scenery. It is the gateway to Aba Prefecture from the Western Sichuan Plain, and the only way to Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong World Natural Heritage Reserve, Wolong-Siguniang Mountain Giant Panda Habitat It is the meeting point where the Tibetan, Qiang, Hui and Han nationalities merge, and is known as the "Gateway of the Western Qiang". Yingxiu Town was the epicenter of the "5.12 Wenchuan Earthquake" and was seriously damaged in the earthquake. The town still retains the original appearance of the earthquake epicenter, Xuankou Middle School, etc., and a new "5.12" Wenchuan Earthquake Epicenter Memorial Hall was built to commemorate the tragic moment and is free to visit. Shuimo Ancient Town is located on the banks of Shouxi River, a tributary of the Minjiang River in the south of Wenchuan County. As early as the Shang Dynasty, it enjoyed the reputation of "Longevity Town". Shuimo Town is a fusion area of ​​the Han and ethnic minorities, where the inland customs and Tibetan and Qiang culture complement each other, and the Western Shu humanities and Zen Buddhist culture bloom hand in hand. After the 5.12 Earthquake, Shuimo Ancient Town rebuilt three major districts, "Chanshou Old Street, Shouxi Lake, and Qiangcheng". It usually takes half a day to a full day to visit the Wenchuan Special Tourist Area. The distance between the scenic spots is relatively long, so it is best to charter a car. If necessary, you can board and lodging in Yingxiu Town, which is more convenient.

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Open all year round