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About Wutongqiao Old Town
The local nickname “Little West Lake” refers to this waterside setting, not to a separate replica lake attraction. Rather than expecting a preserved walled old town with one ticket gate, use the riverfront as the organising feature of a walk. The canopy, bridge views and everyday streets make it a quieter urban contrast to the Giant Buddha and the higher mountain routes around Leshan.
Wutongqiao developed as a salt town. At Siwangguan (四望观) in Zhugen (竹根镇), the Mangxi River (茫溪河) joins the Yongsi River (涌斯江), a branch of the Min River (岷江). These waterways connect the town to the wider Min River system.
What to look for
- Old banyan trees shading the riverbanks.
- The bridges and water views behind the town’s Little West Lake nickname.
Location & getting there
Getting to Wutongqiao Old Town
Arrange a local transfer to Wutongqiao’s central riverfront in the Zhugen area. Use a named bridge or riverside meeting point for pickup, since 五通桥 also names the wider administrative district.
Combine your visit
Suggested order for a focused visit to this part of Leshan.
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Central riverfront五通桥中心滨河区
Orientate using the rivers and bridges.
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Banyan-shaded promenade古榕树滨河步道
Walk the shaded public bank and compare bridge views.
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Town streets五通桥城区街巷
Finish in the adjoining lived-in neighbourhoods.
Confirm the opening of individual stops and the return connection. This is an editorial sequence, not a combined ticket.
Find Wutongqiao Old Town
五通桥 · 五通桥区
The pin marks the area, not the entrance.
More places nearby
Approximate straight-line distances between map pins, not travel distances.
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View guide →Sources & visit information
The sources below support the place-specific description and arrival information. Suggested combinations are editorial planning ideas; confirm current opening, entry arrangements and transport services for your date.