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Exploring the Timeless Charm of Songpan

Where Adventure Meets Tradition

Elvie
Globetrotters
Published in
6 min readSep 22, 2023

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Selfie image of Elvie by Elvie Lins

In 2018, my husband and another friend, Steven explored the Sichuan Province in China and the capital city is Chengdu.

Come along with us, as we explore the oldest town in Sichuan province called Songpan. The image below is our travel plans.

Image by Elvie Lins

Where is Songpan?

Songpan is situated in the northwestern part of Sichuan Province. This picturesque town, which we had the pleasure of visiting with my husband and our friend Steven, boasts not only breathtaking natural wonders but also a vibrant Tibetan culture that adds a unique flavor to the entire experience.

Unveiling Sichuan Oldest Town

With our driver and the rented car arriving pretty late in the afternoon, we wasted no time.

Songpan Town, also known as Songzhou Ancient Town, boasts a history dating back over 2,000 years. Its origins can be traced to the Western

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Elvie
Globetrotters

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