Moxi Ancient Town is located in the south of Luding County, Ganzi Prefecture, on the east slope of Gongga Mountain Scenic Area and at the entrance of Hailuogou Glacier Forest Park. Belonging to the peripheral protection zone of Hailuogou Scenic Area, it is the tourist reception base and entrance of Hailuogou Scenic Area. Moxi Town is about 304 kilometers away from Chengdu, 52 kilometers away from Luding and 70 kilometers away from Kangding. The road from Moxi to Kangding has been repaired. After swimming in Hailuogou, you can directly visit the famous plateau city in Kangding.

Moxi Town is a settlement of Han, Yi and Tibetan. The farmhouse with the architectural style of Qing Dynasty consists of a water mill and an irrigation system, which are connected in series through gravity irrigation canals. In Moxi Town, the Catholic Church built by the French and the camp of central leaders such as Mao Zedong in 1935 are still preserved. Many villagers in Moxi town still maintain the customs of Yi people's Year, Torch Festival, doll party, wedding and bride-carrying.

Moxi ancient town has a long history. Despite the vicissitudes of time, people can also see its long-standing historical traces from its many ancient buildings in Ming and Qing Dynasties. China-style architecture still retains that dignity, and the prayer bell, one of the Gothic churches built by French missionaries, has been echoing for a century. The blending of Chinese and western cultures has added another interest to this ancient town.