Macunyutou

A restaurant recommended by the locals. The fish used is the bighead carp commonly used in fish head pancakes. It is covered with a layer of chives and coriander. The fish meat is tender and delicious. It is simply delicious when paired with a bowl of rice.

Macun Fish Head has moved to a new location 700 meters away from the old store. The environment is much better now and it’s more comfortable to eat here!

Three Days, Two Nights in Jiajiang, Leshan: Turn Your Vacation into a Comfortable Everyday Life Choosing the right hotel for a trip to Jiajiang during the National Day holiday is half the battle. The Anyue Hotel, where we stayed for two nights, offered thoughtful amenities and convenience, making our trip to the millennium paper town extraordinarily comfortable. No need to worry about squeezing in crowds; returning to the hotel was a haven of relaxation. For three days and two nights, we had a blast and felt at ease. We arrived in Jiajiang at noon on our first day and breathed a sigh of relief as soon as we turned into the hotel parking lot. The parking area was spacious and flat, eliminating the need to circle around looking for a spot—perfect for self-drive travelers. The front desk lady greeted us with a smile, checked us in quickly, and offered us tea. After checking in and stowing our luggage, we headed straight to the city's time-honored "121 Tofu Pudding." Unlike the tofu pudding in downtown Leshan, the Jiajiang version has a lighter starchy base and is topped with crispy, crispy sanzi (fried dough sticks). Paired with a bowl of freshly steamed dumplings, the flavors of Jiajiang were instantly captivating. In the afternoon, we headed straight to Qianfoyan, strolling slowly along the Qingyi River. The water was as emerald as silk. Over 200 Tang Dynasty cliff carvings dotted the opposite cliff face. The largest, the "Seated Maitreya Buddha," wasn't as majestic as the Leshan Giant Buddha, but it felt more intimate. No need to squeeze in the crowds to gaze upwards; just find a rock by the river to sit down and watch the sun slant across the shrine, softening even the breeze. This was a comfort you couldn't find in the city, even if you squeezed your way through. The next day, I reserved the soul of Jiajiang—paper. A good mood began with the hotel breakfast. The breakfast was truly plentiful, not just a simple, makeshift meal: steamed dumplings, wontons, noodles, rice noodles, and more were made to order. There were also porridge, soy milk, fried dough sticks, eggs, and stir-fries. In total, there were 20 to 30 options, both spicy and mild. After a leisurely breakfast, I visited the Macun Handmade Papermaking Museum, where a veteran artisan demonstrated the art of papermaking: bamboo pulp gently swirls in water, and when the bamboo screen is lifted, a thin film of paper, as thin as a cicada's wing, remains on the screen. This process, repeated hundreds of times, earned the city the title of "Hometown of Bamboo Paper." Trying it myself revealed that seemingly simple movements, with a slight difference in strength and speed, can lead to uneven paper thickness. In the afternoon, I visited the nearby Daqian Paper Shop, where I could buy some handmade bamboo paper as souvenirs and try my hand at making New Year paintings. I chose a "Door God" design, dipped it in cinnabar red, and made a handmade copy, creating a truly heartwarming New Year experience far superior to any machine-printed work. In Macun Town, there's a restaurant that CCTV recommended, Macun Fish Head, a must-try. Day three concluded with a slow tour. In the morning, I visited Dongfeng Weir, a World Heritage site for irrigation projects. It lacks a majestic dam, but instead features a network of canals crisscrossing the farmland. During this trip to Jiajiang, the Anyue Hotel was more than just a place to sleep; it felt like a caring friend. Convenient parking made driving less of a hassle, the hearty breakfast filled the day with energy, and the attentive service brought a touch of warmth to this unfamiliar little town. I visited the Buddha statues at Thousand Buddha Cave, touched the thinness of handmade bamboo paper, and still remember the smiling faces at the hotel front desk and the warm soy milk I enjoyed in the mornings. It turns out a good trip is about having a great time and a comfortable stay, and the Anyue Hotel delivered just that. Looking back upon departure, I saw the Qingyi River still flowing quietly, the Buddha statues at Thousand Buddha Cave still smiling. Jiajiang lacks the hustle and bustle of popular online check-in spots, but it possesses the down-to-earth heritage of a millennium—a piece of paper, a Buddha statue, and a bowl of tofu pudding—and all it took to make the National Day holiday truly comfortable. It turns out the best travel isn't about seeing as many sights as possible, but about finding a place where you can truly find peace and quiet. Anyue Hotel (Leshan Jiajiang Government Affairs Center Branch)