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Tips for visiting Taiping Town's Braised Pork and Tofu Pudding (braised pork and tofu pudding) in Xinjin from Chengdu: 1. Getting There: • Public Transportation: Take Metro Line 10 to Xinping Station, exit from Xinping E, and walk about 400 meters to Taiping Town. This is a convenient and low-carbon option, perfect for those who are not pressed for time and want to experience public transportation. • Driving: From Chengdu, drive along Dajian Road and then along Huanghe Avenue to Xinqiong Highway. After a short distance, turn left and follow the relevant road to reach Taiping Town. The advantage of driving is the flexibility of travel time, allowing you to adjust your itinerary at any time, but you do need to consider traffic conditions and parking. 2. Time to Visit: • Braised Pork and Tofu Pudding shops generally have fixed hours, but it's recommended to avoid peak dining times, such as around 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, as you might experience long lines. For a quieter dining experience, visit between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM or around 4:00 PM. 3. Shop Exploration: • This braised pork and tofu pudding shop has no obvious sign and is located in an alley. At the entrance, there's a braised pork stall, next to a large pot of tofu pudding, with a wood fire burning underneath. To the right of the pot is a brick platform for dipping dishes. Further into the alley, there are two more large pots, one each filled with braised pork intestines and Maoxuewang (Chinese blood soup). 4. Recommended Dishes: • Braised Pork: This is one of the shop's signature dishes. The braised meat is rich but not greasy, and boasts a rich, fragrant aroma. You can choose different cuts of the meat to your liking, such as pig ears, pig head, and pork intestines, and have the owner cut them up and serve them with their special dipping sauce for a delicious meal. • Tofu Pudding: The tofu pudding is tender and fresh, with a rich bean flavor. You can add seasonings like chili oil, Sichuan peppercorns, chopped green onions, and cilantro to enhance the flavor. Prices are generally affordable, around 5 yuan per bowl. • Other Dishes: If you're looking for something else, the braised pork intestines and mao xu wang (Chinese mao xu wang) are also worth a try. The braised pork intestines are perfectly prepared, tender and flavorful; the mao xu wang (Chinese mao xu wang) boasts a rich, spicy, and fragrant flavor. 5. Nearby Activities: • Taiping Old Street: After enjoying the braised pork and tofu pudding, stroll along Taiping Old Street, admiring the brick and wood houses from the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, and immersing yourself in the quaint charm of the old street. The old street also boasts several artistic shops and teahouses, perfect for a leisurely stroll. • Huangzhou Guild Hall: Huangzhou Guild Hall is a key attraction on Taiping Old Street. Its architecture holds significant historical and cultural value, offering insights into the prosperity of Taiping Fields in its day. • Changji Teahouse: Originally known as Zhi's Garden, this teahouse, renovated from a traditional western Sichuan dwelling with a beam-and-beam structure, boasts a courtyard, rooftop, and four-corner pavilion. The charming atmosphere allows for a chance to sip tea, relax, and savor the passage of time.

🏡The name "Taiping" means "peaceful and tranquil." Taipingchang, located on the banks of the Nanhe River, is where the Tiexi and Shitou Rivers meet. The confluence of the two rivers served as a water wharf, with numerous ships plying the waters. This geographical location created unique conditions for convenient water transportation in Taipingchang. 🏘 Historically, Taipingchang was also a key point on the western route from Chengdu Prefecture into Tibet. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, it was known as the "Throughway to Tibet," and land transportation was also very convenient. Historically, Taipingchang was known as the "First Market of Xinjin." Records indicate that in the 1940s, "Taiping Square had two general stores, three cloth shops, nine dyeing mills, eight paper goods shops, two sundry shops, four silk and tobacco shops, ten Chinese medicine shops, and eight candy and pastry shops..." This demonstrates just how prosperous Taiping Square was then! 🏚Today, Taiping Old Street has lost its former prosperity and has become a quiet old street. After a period of development, Taiping Old Street has begun to take shape as a popular online street. Although I don't think this is good news for the locals, it is for tourists. The old street has gained more attractions. 🏠Currently, the old street boasts petite bookstores, artistic tea gardens, and nostalgic shops. The once simple, rustic teahouses have been transformed into Japanese-style courtyard teahouses. Fortunately, the essence of the old street remains largely intact: the old houses and shops remain. 🏯The centerpiece of the old street is the Huangzhou Guild Hall. As early as the Daoguang and Xianfeng reigns of the Qing Dynasty, Taipingchang was a bustling market filled with merchants. People from Huangzhou, Hubei, came here to trade in cotton and cotton yarn, shipping and distributing it to Qionglai, Dayi, and Pujiang counties. Business flourished, and the trade was booming. Over time, people from Huangzhou who came to Taiping Square to do business built the grand Huangzhou Guild Hall in its heart. Historical records show that the Huangzhou Guild Hall was quite large; however, today, it has lost much of its former splendor, with only the front door remaining. 🏡 Also near Taiping Old Street is a traditional oil press called the Xinqiao Oil Press. It's currently rapeseed harvest season, and many locals come here to make their own oil. When the machines start working, the entire street is filled with the aroma of oil—it's truly fragrant! 📍 Highlights of Taiping Street : Huangzhou Guild Hall, Zhi's Garden, Youjian Teahouse, Changji Teahouse, Xinqiao Oil Press, 35 Grocery Store, Bieguan Bookstore 🥢Taiping Street Dining: Yellow Spring Rolls: They specialize in spring rolls with mustard, which have a unique flavor and are quite expensive. I personally prefer traditional spring rolls. Braised Pork Tofu Pudding: The flavor is average. With so many internet-famous dishes, the price, already high, has skyrocketed. TIPS: The Old Street is narrow, making passing cars and parking difficult. We recommend parking outside the Old Street area. #MayDayTravelAnywhere #CelebrateMayDay #OldStreetTravelStores #AncientTownsAndVillagesWorthVisiting