Have you ever dreamt of returning to the tea-horse post station at the junction of Sichuan, Chongqing, and Guizhou—Yaoba Ancient Town?

🌙 The night is deep, and the clock has quietly moved to 10:14. At this moment, have you ever sketched a picture in your heart—a tea-horse post station soaked in history and legend, located at the junction of Sichuan, Chongqing, and Guizhou, known as Yaoba Ancient Town.🏞️ Yaoba Ancient Town, like an elder who has weathered the years, quietly tells the tales of a thousand years. It is located in Hejiang, Luzhou, and was once a shining pearl on the ancient Yelang Trail. Despite the passage of time and the change of seasons, the historical charm that has settled here still captivates the heart.🌟 Stepping into the ancient town is like traveling through a tunnel of time, back to the prosperous era of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The architecture here, mostly remnants of the Ming and Qing periods, is in the typical style of eastern Sichuan residential buildings, with each brick and tile seemingly whispering the glory of the past. No wonder architectural scholars call it the 'living fossil of southern Sichuan residential buildings.'🏛️ Beyond the charm of its architecture, Yaoba Ancient Town's cultural history is rich and colorful. Li Yaolong, a martial scholar from the Jiaqing era of the Qing dynasty, is the pride of this place. His story, like the Dahong Rice Shop and the Scholar's Archway, has become a legend of the ancient town. And the literary master Wang Chaowen, a versatile literary theorist, sculptor, and aesthetician, has added a strong cultural atmosphere to the ancient town.👏 The charm of the ancient town lies not only in its history but also in its unique cultural atmosphere. It has attracted countless film and television crews to come here for shooting, with top directors and stars leaving their footprints. Especially the director Ling Zifeng, who shot the film 'Fury,' his former residence still stands quietly in the ancient town, as if telling of its past glory.🎥 In addition to the cultural landscape, the natural scenery of Yaoba Ancient Town is also a highlight. Dongyue Temple, also known as Ciyun Temple, is built against the mountain in the Xieshan style with interlocking structures, divided into five levels, each with its own Buddha statues. What's more miraculous is that this temple is also a sacred place where Buddhism and Taoism coexist, giving a unique religious atmosphere.🙏 Stepping out of the temple, an ancient banyan tree comes into view. This tree, known as the 'Mother Banyan,' is covered with red silk and full of ritual significance. It is said to be a divine tree transformed from a dragon's claw, blessing the town with peace and prosperity.🌳 Of course, when you come to Yaoba Ancient Town, how can you miss the local delicacies? Red soup mutton, yellow rice cake, red tofu, dried radish, water bean paste, and other special snacks, each bite is an ultimate tease to the taste buds. Especially the soft and sweet yellow rice cake, unforgettable after just one taste!🍲 Yaoba Ancient Town, a place full of stories and charm. If you also yearn for that sense of historical depth and cultural flavor, why not come here for a walk and a look? I believe that every brick and tile, every grass and tree here will bring you a different feeling.👣 Thank you all for your company and support! See you next time!👋