Just 90 km west of Chengdu in Sichuan province, you’ll find Ping Le Ancient Town (平乐古镇 – píng lè gǔ zhèn). Many years ago, this little town was an important stop on the Tea Horse Road (茶马道 – chá mǎ dào). Along this road, mules would take tea and other goods from southwest China to Tibet and India. These days, Ping Le attracts Chinese tourists from the big cities who want to enjoy some nostalgia by visiting a small town. In this first video about my trip there, you’ll see what nighttime looks like down by the river, a spiritual fire ceremony, some delicious food, and of course, a night cap of KTV.

 

新南门车站 – xīn nán mén chē zhàn

New South Gate Bus Station

 

平乐古镇 – píng lè gǔ zhèn

Ping Le Ancient Town

 

抄手面 – chāo shǒu miàn

wonton noodle soup

 

又好吃又便宜 – yòu hǎo chī yòu pián yi

delicious and cheap

 

她的宝宝很可爱 – tā de bǎo bao hěn kě ài

Her baby is very cute.

 

白沫江 – bái mò jiāng

Baimo River

 

舞会 – wǔ huì

dance party

 

你可以选择你喜欢的一条鱼

nǐ kě yǐ xuǎn zé nǐ xǐ huan de yì  tiáo yú

You can select one fish that you like.

 

拍黄瓜 – pāi huáng guā

smashed cucumbers

 

土豆烧排骨 – tǔ dòu shāo pái gǔ

potatoes and ribs

 

逛街 – guàng jiē

window shopping

 

酒 – jiǔ

alcohol

 

鸡尾酒 – jī wěi jiǔ

cocktails