9 recommended tourist attractions in Guang'an City, Sichuan Province (with guide)
Guang'an City, formerly known as Qiangcheng, is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Sichuan Province. It is the hometown of Comrade Deng Xiaoping, the chief architect of reform and opening up and modernization. It has four business cards: "Hometown of the Great Man, Riverside City, Gateway to East Sichuan, and Red Tourism Destination."
1️⃣Deng Xiaoping’s Hometown Tourist Area
Introduction: This national 5A-level tourist attraction includes Deng Xiaoping’s former residence, exhibition hall, memorial hall, etc. It is an important place to learn about Deng Xiaoping’s life and the history of China’s reform and opening up.
2️⃣ Tianyi Valley (Heavenly River in the Cave)
Introduction: This national 4A-level scenic spot is mainly characterized by canyons, caves and waterfalls, and is known as "Asia's No. 1 Heavenly River in a Cave".
3️⃣Baozhensai
Introduction: This is a national key cultural relic protection unit, a military defense building of the Qing Dynasty, known as the "First Fortress in East Sichuan".
4️⃣Shenlong Mountain Ba People Stone City
Introduction: This scenic spot with the theme of Ba culture shows the stone architecture and historical culture of the ancient Ba people.
5️⃣Huaying Mountain Tourist Area
Introduction: This national 4A-level scenic spot is famous for its beautiful natural scenery and red culture, and is known as the "Little Emei in Eastern Sichuan".
6️⃣ Siyuan Plaza
Introduction: Built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Deng Xiaoping’s birth, the square has a tripod with the inscription “Seek Truth from Facts” and a musical fountain.
7️⃣Xiaoxi Ancient Town
Introduction: A well-preserved ancient town from the Ming and Qing dynasties, featuring bluestone streets and stilt houses.
8️⃣Yuechi Green Lake
Introduction: A famous water conservancy scenic spot in eastern Sichuan, with beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains.
9️⃣ Longnu Lake Tourist Resort
Right next to Yankou Ancient Town, it's spring now. It's really nice here to enjoy the breeze, the river view, chat, drink tea and camp.
🍚Food recommendations
· Salted preserved eggs: a Guang'an specialty snack, with amber egg whites and dark green yolks, and a unique taste.
Yuechi rice noodles: With delicate taste and delicious soup, it is the favorite breakfast of Guang'an people.
Zhonghe Tofu Pudding: tender, smooth and refreshing, paired with special seasoning, it tastes delicious.
🏠Accommodation recommendations
Guang’an City: Guang’an Siyuan Hotel, Guang’an Fuying Hotel, Guang’an Minshan Century Hotel, etc.
Huaying Mountain: Huaying Mountain Hotel, Huaying Mountain Summer Resort, etc.
🚗Transportation Guide
· Airplane: Guang'an does not have an airport. You can take a plane to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport or Nanchong Gaoping Airport, and then take a bus to Guang'an.
Train: Guang'an has Guang'an Station and Guang'an South Station, which can be reached by high-speed trains or ordinary trains.
Bus: Guang'an Bus Station has buses to Chongqing, Chengdu, Nanchong and other places.