Huili Ancient Town

　　   Huili Ancient Town is situated in the southern part of Liangshan Prefecture, spanning a total area of 4,500 square kilometers and home to over 400,000 people. It is a cultural ancient town with a history of more than two thousand years and is now recognized as a provincial-level cultural city. The county town is surrounded by mountains on all sides, enjoys a mild climate, and has spring-like weather all year round, earning it the reputation of "Little Spring City." It serves as the economic, political, and cultural center of the entire county.

　　   It is 185 kilometers away from Xichang City.

　　   Huili County was established in the sixth year of the Yuanding era of the Western Han Dynasty (111 BC), boasting a history of 2,117 years to date. The county town is among the first batch of provincial-level historical and cultural cities in Sichuan Province. The existing Huili Ancient Town was built in the early Ming Dynasty and has a history of over 600 years. It preserves one well-maintained building from the Yuan to Ming Dynasties, and seven buildings from the Qing Dynasty, among which the North Gate of Huili County Town is a provincial-level cultural relics protection unit. The protected and developed area of Huili Ancient Town covers 1.02 square kilometers. Following the principles of “restoring the old as it was, preserving the original appearance, highlighting unique features, and enhancing taste,” the development is carried out under a model led by the government, driven by the market, and with public participation. The architecture of the ancient town features styles from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, while also fully reflecting the unique cultural characteristics of Huili, which blend Sichuan and Yunnan influences.

　　   The main attractions of Huili Ancient Town include: the Bell and Drum Tower, located at the crossroads in the town center, built in the 12th year of the Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty, with a total height of 22 meters. The Bell and Drum Tower is adorned with carved beams and painted rafters, features stately red pillars, intricate openwork carvings, and delicate craftsmanship, presenting a beautiful and magnificent appearance.

　　   The carvings are exquisitely detailed, the design elegant, and the overall structure quite spectacular.