Guangyuan Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

A Hidden Gem in Guangyuan, Sichuan - Zhaohua

🌟 Zhaohua, a treasure of a small town located in Guangyuan, Sichuan, is a place full of charm and historical heritage. It boasts the well-preserved ancient city of the Three Kingdoms, the quaint Zhaohua West Market, the refreshing Pingle Tourist Area, and the magnificent Qifengxia, as well as delicious Zhaohua pork intestines and hotpot fish. The soul-stirring 'Jiameng Spring and Autumn' performance is also a highlight, and every year there is a grand 'Daughter's Festival matchmaking event'. Let's explore Zhaohua together and experience the unique charm of this small town! **Recommended travel spots, routes, and food guide:** 🚶‍♂️ Attraction recommendations: 1. **Zhaohua Ancient City**: Where three rivers converge, the ancient city has a unique style, preserving a large number of Three Kingdoms relics, such as the tomb of Bao Sanniang and Tianxiong Pass, making visitors feel as if they have traveled back to the Three Kingdoms period. 2. **Zhaohua West Market**: A Qing Dynasty enclosed courtyard, the antique architecture is elegant and exquisite, giving a sense of ancient life. 3. **Pingle Tourist Area**: A place where flower seas and ancient temples complement each other, it's a literary and artistic spot for a perfect photo, offering a refreshing experience. 4. **Qifengxia**: Surrounded by mountains and dense forests, it's a great place to relax, and the Qifeng Four Seasons Dry Snow Field is an exciting extreme sports venue. 🍽️ Food recommendations: 1. **Zhaohua Pork Intestines**: Full of flavor and not greasy, especially the 'Sanwaizi Pork Intestines', which is a real treat for the taste buds. 2. **Zhaohua Hotpot Fish**: The fish is fresh and tender, with an excellent taste, particularly recommended is the 'Taishou Fish Villa', where you can taste authentic Sichuan cuisine. **Experience feelings:** In Zhaohua, you can not only appreciate the long history and culture but also enjoy the authentic Sichuan cuisine and beautiful natural scenery. Strolling through the ancient city, you can feel the vicissitudes of time; in the Pingle Tourist Area, you can get close to nature and relax; tasting Zhaohua's special cuisine satisfies the taste buds. The 'Jiameng Spring and Autumn' performance is an audio-visual feast that lets you understand the history and culture of Zhaohua. Zhaohua is a charming travel destination with a rich variety of attractions, food, and cultural activities. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a food explorer, or a nature lover, you can find satisfaction here. So, don't hesitate! Come to Zhaohua and start a unique journey!

Xi'an Vicinity | Want to get out of the province for the weekend? Arrange it!!

If we're talking about places with great value for money around Xi'an, Guangyuan definitely counts as one, worth visiting time and again‼️ 🗓 Itinerary: 🚄 High-speed train version recommended: Saturday: Morning Xi'an➡️Guangyuan😃2 hours by high-speed train, ticket price 150 Afternoon Qianfoya, Fenghuang Mountain, enjoy hotpot in the evening, yum😋Stay overnight in Guangyuan Sunday: Morning Nanhe Bus Station➡️Zhaohua Ancient City, minibuses depart every hour, 30 minutes trip, ticket price 9 yuan; enjoy Zhaohua's delicious intestines Afternoon return to Guangyuan, end the weekend with a Sichuan cuisine meal 🎬 Evening Guangyuan➡️Xi'an 🚗 Self-driving version recommended: Friday Drive overnight to Guangyuan, about 5 and a half hours, stay overnight in Guangyuan; Saturday Drive about 1 and a half hours to Jinniu Ancient Trail's Lanma Wall, then 1 and a half hours to Zhaohua Ancient City in the afternoon, stay overnight in Zhaohua; Sunday Drive half an hour back to Guangyuan, visit Qianfoya, Fenghuang Mountain, Huangze Temple, schedule according to personal interest and time, have Sichuan cuisine for lunch; then start the journey back to Xi'an; ❤️ A few little tips ❤️ 1️⃣ Self-driving can be tiring, especially the Qinling section, which is quite demanding. It's recommended to have several drivers take turns, but once you arrive in Guangyuan, you can enjoy the freedom 2️⃣ There are many homestays in Zhaohua Ancient City, take a good look at pictures and reviews when choosing. We picked Jiameng Post, which was quite good and convenient; the food in Zhaohua seems similar from place to place, go with what looks good to you, the intestines are a tasty specialty😋 3️⃣ Accommodation in Guangyuan really offers better value for money, it's up to you; we randomly chose a hotpot place and it was great, also had Dong's Stewed Pig's Trotters, delicious👍right at Nanhe Square, all kinds of food, dazzling 4️⃣ Sichuan's rapeseed flowers are blooming, all along the river by Zhaohua Ancient City, so beautiful‼️ 5️⃣ For the high-speed train version, please check the return trip times from Zhaohua Ancient City to Guangyuan in advance, currently, only morning trips from Nanhe Bus Station to the ancient city are visible, can't see the return trips; 6️⃣ Movie ticket prices in Guangyuan might be a bit cheaper, consider watching a couple of movies😏

Guangyuan Zhaohua Ancient City, a journey through the past to converse with history

Guangyuan Zhaohua Ancient City, a journey through the past to converse with history. Address: Zhaohua Town, Zhaohua District, Guangyuan City, Sichuan Admission: Free entry to the ancient city; 40 yuan per ticket to visit the city wall and other attractions 🍱 Food: Specialty dishes include walnut crisp and bean curd fish Scenery: Zhaohua Ancient City has four main streets and five alleys, all paved with local green sandstone slabs in a style that follows the natural slope with a higher middle and lower sides, resembling the ridge of a roof. The streets and alleys are interconnected in a 'Ding' shape, featuring a military defense characteristic of 'interlocking roads without facing city gates'. Along the ancient streets, there are well-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty buildings, mostly of the through-mortise-and-tenon wood structure, with small green tiles and simple Northern Sichuan-style residential houses. The commercialization is not severe, and many local original products are affordably priced. You can buy a ticket to climb the city tower for a panoramic view of the ancient city. During the day, there are plenty of food and fun in the East Market, and it's near the river, making it a nice place to play in the water in summer; at night, the West Market is lit with big red lanterns and various lights, transporting you back to the nights of ancient times.

Travel Guide for Zhaohua Ancient Town

Zhaohua Ancient Town is not very large, and there aren't many places to visit, but besides Jianmen Pass, it's still worth a trip when in Guangyuan. The only three-star hotel is affordable, with a beautiful environment, and it's very comfortable to stay in. The staff provides excellent service. There are many picking greenhouses near Zhaohua Ancient Town, with a variety of fruits and vegetables like strawberries, which are delicious when freshly picked, but the prices are slightly high. Especially since the cost is calculated based on the picking price, which is a bit too much. In the spirit of having fun, I didn't mind, but friends who come to pick next time should ask more questions to avoid any unpleasantness. Two or three days are enough to enjoy Zhaohua, and it's especially suitable for taking photos. Boys bringing their beautiful other halves to the ancient town for a photoshoot will definitely get great shots. As for food, there doesn't seem to be anything particularly memorable.

Jianmenguan

Jianmen pass was full of surprises, hiking, great views, mountain front scaling and zip lines all available on a budget! Getting there- Take the fast train from Chengdu to Jianmenguan and then it's a short taxi ride to the entrance of the scenic area. Attractions - Jianmen pass is the ancient gate to Sichuan and behind is space to hike, options to climb the mountain front and zip lines for those inclined. Food- Plenty of local foods, especially spicy potatoes. #mountainview#nationalpark

#tripaway #tripaway Unstoppable and unforgettable 10 minutes life time experience and fun-filled moments. After about four months of ESL teaching in Jiange before I realized that such a beautiful and monumental place exist. Jianmen Pass is a mountain pass located southwest of the city of Guangyuan in Sichuan province. It's located in Jiange County which is a few distance from my apartment. It's famous for the beauty of its steep slopes and it's strategic importance in ancient times. As the traditional Chinese saying goes, "If one man guards the pass, ten thousand are unable to get through". I had real fun with couple of friends at different outings. #tripaway#gatewayofdefence#awesomeexperience#jiange #tripaway

The Sword Pavilion is towering and majestic, with one man guarding the pass, and ten thousand unable to open it

Sword Gate Pass It rained all day yesterday, and it was said to be closed. After coming here today, it indeed feels too dangerous to climb in heavy rain. Let's get back to the point, take bus number 7 from Jian'ge County Bus Station to reach the scenic area, remember to enter the station to get on the bus and buy a ticket, you can't wait for it outside, the fare to the scenic area is 3 yuan. It is recommended to enter from the north gate and exit from the south gate, this way there are more downhill paths which are less strenuous, some say downhill hurts the knees, but I think taking it slow and applying force effectively is quite helpful. The ticket is 105 yuan, those who can recite 'The Road to Shu is Hard' from memory get free admission, it is recommended to only take the first section of the cable car for 50 yuan, which can be purchased after entering the main gate of the scenic area. After getting off the cable car, you will face a choice of three paths: one is to continue taking the second section of the cable car (suitable for the elderly and those carrying children), the second is the Gibbon Path (suitable for the brave seeking thrills), and the third is the intermediate Bird Path. I decisively chose the Bird Path, the Gibbon Path looked a bit scary, even for the Bird Path, you need to climb with both hands holding onto chains, so remember not to hold a stick or carry things in your hands, after a period of climbing, the path becomes gentler, but there is a cliff on the right side, you must pay attention to safety, and try not to look down, it really makes you dizzy, after coming down I felt my blood pressure had risen Then it's a brisk walk, passing through the Small Tunnel (which I didn't notice, confused), Stone Bamboo Peak, Skyline, and finally the Pass Tower. I walked and stopped along the way, taking 5 hours in total, I am from the Northeast, I had a bowl of hot Douhua (tofu pudding with chili oil and brine) on the road, and a smoked pork rib, both for the first time, and they tasted quite good. Then exit through the south gate and continue to take bus number 7 back to the county town, this bus seems to run at intervals depending on the passenger flow, the driver said it might be 30 minutes, or possibly 50 minutes.

Journey to Guangyuan

Where is the strongest New Year's atmosphere? The answer is often hidden in those lively and simple county towns. First stop: Guangyuan Pu'an Town Bell and Drum Tower Old Street. Stepping into it, you are instantly surrounded by a strong New Year's atmosphere. Red lanterns are hung everywhere, and the brilliant lights are intertwined into a piece, full of celebration and harmony. Streets and alleys, various kinds of New Year's goods are displayed in various shops, and the expectation index for the New Year is pulled straight to MAX! The people here are simple and enthusiastic. Uncles and aunts beat gongs and drums, dance dragons and lions, and the lively scene makes people linger. The crowd blocked the entire street, this scene, awakened the pure New Year's flavor in the depths of memory, as if traveling back to that simple and unpretentious era. Second stop: The New Year's flavor of Jianmenguan has a unique charm of ethnic style. Wearing a roe deer hat and a roe deer skin coat, Ewenki friends returned to Jiange again. I happened to catch a tug-of-war competition at Jianmenguan, and I was fortunate to be able to feel their power and passion on the spot. The "Bear Fight Dance" on the spot pushed the warm atmosphere to a climax. Not only that, there are paper-cut window flowers and writing blessings experience at the event site, unexpectedly swept out professional blessings. Harvest New Year blessings from ancient times in a different New Year's flavor, feeling fresh and wonderful. Third stop: The Baicao Garden Lantern Festival is dazzling! The 2nd Guangyuan Lantern Festival officially opened, and I went to the scene for a round. There are already many tourists coming to the scene to enjoy the lanterns. The New Year's atmosphere here is strong, and the entire lantern festival layout is quite large. It takes about 2 hours to stroll and take pictures. Especially the group of "Daughter's Dress" giant colored lanterns, combining Tang Dynasty elements with colored lantern effects, showing the unique charm of women, the makeup of women's faces has various colors and shapes, which is the "flower button" of the Tang Dynasty's heyday. Scan AR to interact, the perfect collision of technology and traditional culture! There is also a group of colored lanterns worth checking in. The "Two Dragons Playing with Beads" lamp group next to the main stage is even more domineering, shining golden, and full of momentum.

Guangyuan is the only city in the country with a Daughter's Festival, the birthplace of the empress

Every year on September 1st is Guangyuan's Daughter's Festival. Without having been here, one would never know the high regard in which great figures and Song Qingling hold Wu Zetian. Wu Zetian's true likeness stone carving statue The true likeness stone carving statue of Wu Zetian enshrined in the Zetian Hall is said to be an image of her in her later years, wearing a treasure crown and dressed as a 'Bhikkhuni' (main picture, 4th emoji). Guangyuan is the northernmost city in Sichuan, with many places having extremely dangerous terrain. The difficulty of the Shu Road, as described by the great Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai, says it all. 🎫Ticket: 50💰 for adults, discounts available for students ⏰Opening hours: 8.00-18.00 📍Address: Navigate to 'Huangze Temple Scenic Area' (near Qianfo Cliff and the train station) 🔥【How to enjoy Guangyuan city area?】 Morning: You must try a bowl of cold noodles in the morning, which can only be made with the water from the Jialing River in Guangyuan❗️ Although the word 'cold' is in its name, it is actually served hot. There are many delicious and affordable foods. Afternoon: Route 1⃣ Huangze Temple — Qianfo Cliff: Huangze Temple is the only temple in China dedicated to Empress Wu Zetian. Pray in the temple and feel the charm of the empress. Qianfo Cliff is the largest grotto group in Sichuan Province. Experience the wash of Chinese grotto culture on the cliffside. (You can go to Huangze Temple earlier in the morning and take a bus or drive to Qianfo Cliff in the afternoon) Route 2⃣ Fenghuang Tower (Dongshan Park): Climb Fenghuang Tower to overlook the entire Guangyuan cityscape, enjoy a cup of Ba Ba tea at the tower, and savor the afternoon; or relive childhood joy in the park. Evening Iron Bridge: Check-in for photos Guangyuan Covered Bridge (by the Jialing River): Photo-taking + river breeze + post-dinner walk + river cruise 🔥Attractions around Guangyuan, Jiange: Jianmen Pass/Cuiyun Corridor You can spend an entire day here because you will climb the Shu Road, which is as difficult as ascending to heaven, walk the bird path hanging on the cliffside, and climb the thrilling and exciting Ape Rubbing Path. After a day, your legs will be weak! Here, you can find 365 days of excellent air quality, Ba Ba tea everywhere, and people strolling by the river after meals. The character 'leisure' is evident everywhere. Although the city seems small and leisurely, very suitable for retirement, its touristic nature should not be underestimated.

Qianfo Cliff: A Historical Treasure and Natural Beauty of Sichuan

📍Location: Qianfo Cliff, Lizhou District, Guangyuan City, Sichuan Province 🚗Travel: Recommended to drive or take the bus 🈺️Opening Hours: 8:30-17:30 🎫Ticket Price: 💰50 yuan (Winter discount event, with a chance to purchase tickets for 1 yuan) Attraction Introduction: Guangyuan Qianfo Cliff, located on the left bank of the Jialing River, is an important part of the Jianmen Shu Road National Scenic Area. The cliff carvings are distributed along a 420-meter-long cliff, reaching up to 84 meters in height, with the highest niche being 45.5 meters above the ground. There are a total of 13 layers, with more than 950 niches and over 7,900 Buddha statues. These carvings began in the Northern Wei Dynasty and flourished from the Northern Dynasties to the Tang Dynasty, especially during the Tang Dynasty. During the Five Dynasties, Song, Yuan, and Qing periods, the focus was mainly on coloring. It is the largest grotto group in Sichuan and is known as the 'Exhibition Hall of Stone Carving Art through the Ages'. In 1935, due to the construction of the Sichuan-Shaanxi Highway, some carvings were damaged. In 1961, the Qianfo Cliff carvings were listed as one of the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units. In 2012, it was rated as a national 4A-level tourist attraction. Little Knowledge Share: The Tang Dynasty cliff carvings of Guangyuan Qianfo Cliff have the following characteristics: ✅One Buddha, two Bodhisattvas, two disciples: The main shapes are pointed arch and round arch, and the carvings are simple yet exquisite. The Buddha statues often have square or round faces, with a solemn and amiable expression, three neck folds, broad shoulders, and a robust, rounded figure. ✅Clothing and attire: Most wear a kasaya that covers both shoulders. This style of clothing appeared in small quantities during the Tang Dynasty's Zhenguan period, became popular during Empress Wu's reign, and after the Kaiyuan period, it became the only form of Buddha attire. ✅Plump and rounded: The 'open face' of Buddha statues is a characteristic of Buddhist carvings after the prosperous Tang period, with high spiral hair buns and a plump, full face. ✅Artistic techniques: The grotto carvings are mainly high-relief, with some niches using through-carving and hollowing techniques, giving the statues a more three-dimensional feel. When visiting cultural attractions, in addition to taking photos and checking in, it is more important to understand the historical stories behind them, to feel the wisdom of the ancients, and to broaden one's horizons and ways of thinking. The spectacular sight of Qianfo Cliff makes one admire the wisdom of the ancients; after a thousand years of weathering, many carvings have become unrecognizable, and some have even been destroyed, which is deeply moving. Cherish the present, feel the history.

Xi'an Vicinity | Want to get out of the province for the weekend? Arrange it!!

If we're talking about places with great value for money around Xi'an, Guangyuan definitely counts as one, worth visiting time and again‼️ 🗓 Itinerary: 🚄 High-speed train version recommended: Saturday: Morning Xi'an➡️Guangyuan😃2 hours by high-speed train, ticket price 150 Afternoon Qianfoya, Fenghuang Mountain, enjoy hotpot in the evening, yum😋Stay overnight in Guangyuan Sunday: Morning Nanhe Bus Station➡️Zhaohua Ancient City, minibuses depart every hour, 30 minutes trip, ticket price 9 yuan; enjoy Zhaohua's delicious intestines Afternoon return to Guangyuan, end the weekend with a Sichuan cuisine meal 🎬 Evening Guangyuan➡️Xi'an 🚗 Self-driving version recommended: Friday Drive overnight to Guangyuan, about 5 and a half hours, stay overnight in Guangyuan; Saturday Drive about 1 and a half hours to Jinniu Ancient Trail's Lanma Wall, then 1 and a half hours to Zhaohua Ancient City in the afternoon, stay overnight in Zhaohua; Sunday Drive half an hour back to Guangyuan, visit Qianfoya, Fenghuang Mountain, Huangze Temple, schedule according to personal interest and time, have Sichuan cuisine for lunch; then start the journey back to Xi'an; ❤️ A few little tips ❤️ 1️⃣ Self-driving can be tiring, especially the Qinling section, which is quite demanding. It's recommended to have several drivers take turns, but once you arrive in Guangyuan, you can enjoy the freedom 2️⃣ There are many homestays in Zhaohua Ancient City, take a good look at pictures and reviews when choosing. We picked Jiameng Post, which was quite good and convenient; the food in Zhaohua seems similar from place to place, go with what looks good to you, the intestines are a tasty specialty😋 3️⃣ Accommodation in Guangyuan really offers better value for money, it's up to you; we randomly chose a hotpot place and it was great, also had Dong's Stewed Pig's Trotters, delicious👍right at Nanhe Square, all kinds of food, dazzling 4️⃣ Sichuan's rapeseed flowers are blooming, all along the river by Zhaohua Ancient City, so beautiful‼️ 5️⃣ For the high-speed train version, please check the return trip times from Zhaohua Ancient City to Guangyuan in advance, currently, only morning trips from Nanhe Bus Station to the ancient city are visible, can't see the return trips; 6️⃣ Movie ticket prices in Guangyuan might be a bit cheaper, consider watching a couple of movies😏

The 'Mogao Grottoes' on the Shu Road of Jianmen, Sichuan Guangyuan Thousand Buddha Cliffs

The Guangyuan Thousand Buddha Cliff carvings are located on the east bank of the Jialing River, 4 kilometers north of the old city in Lizhou District, Guangyuan City, Sichuan Province. The carving began in the Northern Wei Dynasty and continued through the Western Wei, Northern Zhou, Sui, Tang, Five Dynasties, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. It has the longest history of excavation in Sichuan, and it is also the largest grotto group in Sichuan Province, known as the 'Exhibition Hall of Stone Carving Art Through the Ages'. The Guangyuan Thousand Buddha Cliff carvings stretch for 388.8 meters, with the cliff top reaching 84 meters high, and the highest niche is 45.5 meters above the ground. The niches are arranged in multiple levels, up to 13 layers, with a total of 54 grottoes, 819 niches, and more than 7,000 statues of various sizes. It covers an area of 7,800 square meters and has a building area of 480 square meters. On March 4, 1961, the Guangyuan Thousand Buddha Cliff carvings were announced by the State Council of the People's Republic of China as one of the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units. In 2012, the Guangyuan Thousand Buddha Cliff Stone Carving Art Museum was established as a national 4A-level tourist attraction.

Mingyue Gorge, retracing the ancient Shu path of the Golden Ox through thousands of years

Mingyue Gorge, retracing the ancient Shu path of the Golden Ox through thousands of years Mingyue Gorge Scenic Area is located at the southern foot of the Qinba Mountains, at the junction of Sichuan and Shaanxi, in the southern city of Chaotian District, Guangyuan City, the gateway to northern Sichuan, originally named Chaotian Gorge. It was renamed after the literati of the Song and Yuan dynasties took inspiration from Li Bai's poem 'The autumn wind is clear, the autumn moon is bright'. Mingyue Gorge combines 'the ancient plank roads before Qin, the ancient post roads, the Jialing River waterway, the porter's path, the Sichuan-Shaanxi highway, and the Baocheng railway', where the six ancient and modern routes converge in one gorge, creating a unique cultural wonder of ancient plank roads in the world. Location: Section 3, Mingyue Avenue, Chaotian District, Guangyuan City, Sichuan Province Transportation: Self-driving Ticket price: 62 RMB per person Recommended duration of visit: About 3 hours (depending on personal fitness)

Sichuan Cloud Ranch | The sky is vast, the wilderness is vast, and the wind blows the grass to see the sheep and cows

Sichuan Cloud Ranch | The sky is vast, the wilderness is vast, and the wind blows the grass to see the sheep and cows🐏. ❤Recommended reason: You must remember the good scenery of the year, especially when the oranges and tangerines are green The falling leaves know autumn, the breeze comes slowly🍁 The world is suddenly late, and the mountains and rivers are already autumn✨ I want to store romance in autumn and give it to you in winter Find a leisurely autumn day, everything is at ease Come to the world to see a touch of autumn color, and exchange life for all kinds of joy 🌈 📍Detailed address: Cloud Ranch is located in Chaotian District, Guangyuan City, Sichuan Province. It is a comprehensive tourist area integrating alpine meadows, animal husbandry, and tourism. Autumn is the most beautiful season in Cloud Ranch. At this time, tourists can enjoy the colorful autumn leaves, the rolling mountains, the green grasslands and the golden wheat fields. 🚉Traffic strategy: - Take the train: You can first take the train to Guangyuan Station, and then transfer to a bus or taxi to Chaotian District. - Self-driving tour: Navigate to "Sichuan Cloud Ranch", and follow the navigation along the way. 🗓Itinerary: - Day 1: Arrive in Chaotian District, go to Cloud Ranch, visit alpine meadows, animal husbandry bases, and camp or stay in the scenic area at night. - Day 2: Watch the sunrise in the early morning, and then visit the lakes, waterfalls and hiking routes in the scenic area. After the tour in the afternoon, return to the accommodation. - Day 3: After breakfast, pack your luggage and check out, go to other nearby attractions, such as Mingyue Gorge, Qiqu Mountain, etc., and return to Guangyuan city in the afternoon. 🍲Recommended dishes: - Local snacks: such as spicy hot pot, cold noodles, tofu brain, etc. - Home-cooked dishes: such as stewed chicken🐔, roast meat🥩, stir-fried vegetables🥬, etc. - Mutton soup: The mutton soup near Cloud Ranch is delicious and worth a try. 📝Note tips: - The temperature in autumn is relatively low, please bring enough warm clothes, especially in the early morning and evening, pay attention to keep warm. - Rain gear☂️: The weather in autumn is changeable, carry rain gear with you just in case. - Sun protection: Although the autumn sun is soft, the ultraviolet rays are still strong, please take sun protection measures. - Hiking shoes👟: There are hiking routes in the scenic area, it is recommended to wear comfortable and non-slip hiking shoes.

Mingyuexia Tour Raiders: Mingyue Gorge is an important part of Jianmeng Road. The Canyon Road, the ramp, the track, the waterway, the highway and the railway are all in one and the same. ". It is a rare human landscape in the country and the world. The ancient stack road ruins are the most representative, and the Great Wall and the Canal are listed as three outstanding buildings in ancient China. The now-repaired plank road is 2,000 meters long, making full use of the original plank hole and shape structure, recreating the grandeur of the plank road of the Qin and Han Dynasties. Sub-attraction: Tiger mouth The height of a dozen meters above the plank road is the dangerous part of the old Sichuan-Shaanxi road. One of the cliffs is like a tiger's mouth, commonly known as the "tiger mouth". This is the passage formed by a recess made by the National Government on the half-wall of the ancient plank road with explosives. Mingyue Ancient Plank Road The most dangerous place in the country, the best preserved plank road, preserve the exquisite Song Tombstone, Xiao Hebei site, and Zhuge Liang Beicao Cao Wei, write a chapter here Remains of the pen and other ruins. Baocheng Railway Baocheng Railway built in the 1950s, just past the Mingyue Gorge, between the tunnel and the tunnel across the plank road, and occasionally the train passing by, with thousands of years of vicissitudes The ancient plank road is like a time and space interlaced. Western Orogenic Belt Museum Mingyue Gorge is a veritable geological museum with unique karst geological landscape. There are a large number of corals and brachiopod fossils in the rocks on the west side of the canyon. Contrast stratigraphic profile. Tips: Address: Chaotian District, Guangyuan City, Sichuan Province Transportation: From Chengdu Zhaojue Temple Station, take the bus directly to Guangyuan, and then take the ride at Guangyuan North Gate Bus Station. To the Chaotian car, you can get off at the place where you can go through the Mingyue Gorge. You can also go directly to Chaotian District and transfer to the Mingyue Gorge for three rounds. Specialty food: spades (oil) cake, Chaotian tribute tea, Chaotian Tianma, Chaotian black fungus, flower mushroom, honeysuckle (tea), boletus and so on. Accommodation: In order to meet the needs of tourists, there are comfortable and warm hotels around the scenic spot, as well as comprehensive hotels such as catering, entertainment and conferences for tourists to choose.

Mingyue Gorge is located in Guangyuan City, Sichuan Province, also known as Chaotianxia, and not far from Hanzhong City in Shaanxi Province. Therefore, since ancient times, it has been a major thoroughfare. There are six roads: the trails of mountain people, the shipway in the middle of the river, the track of the boatman, the plank road from the pre-Qin, and the Sichuan-Shaanxi road and Baocheng built in the modern times. railway. At the same time, it is also an important part of the Jianmen Road. Standing on the edge of the ancient road, watching the Jialing River flow from the mountain gorge, not only has the feeling of beauty, but also sighs that it is difficult, it is difficult to go to the sky.

Temple of the Empress - Huangze Temple

✅✅ The only temple in China dedicated to an empress ✅✅ Among the first batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units ✅✅ National 4A-level tourist attraction ✅✅ A famous tourist spot in Guangyuan ♻️♻️ Huangze Temple, originally named "Wunu Temple" or "Chuanzhu Temple", is located on Empress Road, Lizhou District, Guangyuan City, Sichuan Province. It is a temple dedicated to Wu Zetian, the only female emperor of China 👸👸👸 ♻️♻️ The temple was first built during the Tang Dynasty's Kaiyuan era and has a history of over 1300 years. The existing main structures include the main gate, Zetian Hall, Ersheng Hall, Big Buddha Tower, Little South Sea, Lüzu Pavilion, Five Buddhas Pavilion, Wu Family Ancestral Temple, Bell and Drum Tower, and the Heart Sutra Cave, etc. ⛩️⛩️⛩️ ♻️♻️ In addition to the true likeness of Empress Zetian, the temple also preserves cliff carvings of Huangze Temple from the Northern Wei to the Ming and Qing dynasties, as well as inscriptions from various eras, which have great value for cultural relics appreciation and research. The Big Buddha in the Big Buddha Tower, the donor figures, and the central pillar, as well as the Song Dynasty tomb relief carvings, are even hailed as treasures of traditional Chinese culture 🎎🎎🎎 🚙🚙 Transportation: There are sightseeing buses available from the city, and it is also accessible by car, but parking spaces are competitive 🅿️🅿️🅿️ 💰💰 Admission: 48 yuan 💴💴💴

Guangyuan is the only city in the country with a Daughter's Festival, the birthplace of the empress

Every year on September 1st is Guangyuan's Daughter's Festival. Without having been here, one would never know the high regard in which great figures and Song Qingling hold Wu Zetian. Wu Zetian's true likeness stone carving statue The true likeness stone carving statue of Wu Zetian enshrined in the Zetian Hall is said to be an image of her in her later years, wearing a treasure crown and dressed as a 'Bhikkhuni' (main picture, 4th emoji). Guangyuan is the northernmost city in Sichuan, with many places having extremely dangerous terrain. The difficulty of the Shu Road, as described by the great Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai, says it all. 🎫Ticket: 50💰 for adults, discounts available for students ⏰Opening hours: 8.00-18.00 📍Address: Navigate to 'Huangze Temple Scenic Area' (near Qianfo Cliff and the train station) 🔥【How to enjoy Guangyuan city area?】 Morning: You must try a bowl of cold noodles in the morning, which can only be made with the water from the Jialing River in Guangyuan❗️ Although the word 'cold' is in its name, it is actually served hot. There are many delicious and affordable foods. Afternoon: Route 1⃣ Huangze Temple — Qianfo Cliff: Huangze Temple is the only temple in China dedicated to Empress Wu Zetian. Pray in the temple and feel the charm of the empress. Qianfo Cliff is the largest grotto group in Sichuan Province. Experience the wash of Chinese grotto culture on the cliffside. (You can go to Huangze Temple earlier in the morning and take a bus or drive to Qianfo Cliff in the afternoon) Route 2⃣ Fenghuang Tower (Dongshan Park): Climb Fenghuang Tower to overlook the entire Guangyuan cityscape, enjoy a cup of Ba Ba tea at the tower, and savor the afternoon; or relive childhood joy in the park. Evening Iron Bridge: Check-in for photos Guangyuan Covered Bridge (by the Jialing River): Photo-taking + river breeze + post-dinner walk + river cruise 🔥Attractions around Guangyuan, Jiange: Jianmen Pass/Cuiyun Corridor You can spend an entire day here because you will climb the Shu Road, which is as difficult as ascending to heaven, walk the bird path hanging on the cliffside, and climb the thrilling and exciting Ape Rubbing Path. After a day, your legs will be weak! Here, you can find 365 days of excellent air quality, Ba Ba tea everywhere, and people strolling by the river after meals. The character 'leisure' is evident everywhere. Although the city seems small and leisurely, very suitable for retirement, its touristic nature should not be underestimated.

Xi'an Vicinity | Want to get out of the province for the weekend? Arrange it!!

If we're talking about places with great value for money around Xi'an, Guangyuan definitely counts as one, worth visiting time and again‼️ 🗓 Itinerary: 🚄 High-speed train version recommended: Saturday: Morning Xi'an➡️Guangyuan😃2 hours by high-speed train, ticket price 150 Afternoon Qianfoya, Fenghuang Mountain, enjoy hotpot in the evening, yum😋Stay overnight in Guangyuan Sunday: Morning Nanhe Bus Station➡️Zhaohua Ancient City, minibuses depart every hour, 30 minutes trip, ticket price 9 yuan; enjoy Zhaohua's delicious intestines Afternoon return to Guangyuan, end the weekend with a Sichuan cuisine meal 🎬 Evening Guangyuan➡️Xi'an 🚗 Self-driving version recommended: Friday Drive overnight to Guangyuan, about 5 and a half hours, stay overnight in Guangyuan; Saturday Drive about 1 and a half hours to Jinniu Ancient Trail's Lanma Wall, then 1 and a half hours to Zhaohua Ancient City in the afternoon, stay overnight in Zhaohua; Sunday Drive half an hour back to Guangyuan, visit Qianfoya, Fenghuang Mountain, Huangze Temple, schedule according to personal interest and time, have Sichuan cuisine for lunch; then start the journey back to Xi'an; ❤️ A few little tips ❤️ 1️⃣ Self-driving can be tiring, especially the Qinling section, which is quite demanding. It's recommended to have several drivers take turns, but once you arrive in Guangyuan, you can enjoy the freedom 2️⃣ There are many homestays in Zhaohua Ancient City, take a good look at pictures and reviews when choosing. We picked Jiameng Post, which was quite good and convenient; the food in Zhaohua seems similar from place to place, go with what looks good to you, the intestines are a tasty specialty😋 3️⃣ Accommodation in Guangyuan really offers better value for money, it's up to you; we randomly chose a hotpot place and it was great, also had Dong's Stewed Pig's Trotters, delicious👍right at Nanhe Square, all kinds of food, dazzling 4️⃣ Sichuan's rapeseed flowers are blooming, all along the river by Zhaohua Ancient City, so beautiful‼️ 5️⃣ For the high-speed train version, please check the return trip times from Zhaohua Ancient City to Guangyuan in advance, currently, only morning trips from Nanhe Bus Station to the ancient city are visible, can't see the return trips; 6️⃣ Movie ticket prices in Guangyuan might be a bit cheaper, consider watching a couple of movies😏

Sichuan Guangyuan Huangze Temple Travel Guide: The Birthplace of Empress Wu Zetian

Sichuan Guangyuan Huangze Temple Travel Guide: The Birthplace of Empress Wu Zetian On the Qingming Festival in April, I finally visited the long-anticipated Sichuan Guangyuan Huangze Temple, which is the birthplace of the only female emperor in Chinese history, Wu Zetian. Historical records state that her registered place of origin is Shanxi Bingzhou, but she was born in Sichuan Guangyuan Highlights of Huangze Temple: The true-life stone sculpture of Empress Wu Zetian, which has been washed over thousands of years and covered with gold foil, still retains its imposing aura The reenactment of the Two Saints holding court and the scene with the prime ministers, as if traveling back to the majestic era of the Tang Dynasty The Sui Dynasty Great Buddha niche, with a six-meter-tall statue, is extremely impressive, finely carved, and full of traces of the era The 'Heart Sutra' cave, which once had a stele inscription by Yan Zhenqing Huangze Temple Museum, which has five units, detailing the life of Wu Zetian and the collection of all the female emperors in the world, is well worth savoring and browsing The Wu family ancestral temple, where you can pray and offer lotus flowers In addition, there are Northern Wei Dynasty niche statues, the Bell and Drum Tower, Lüzu Pavilion, and so on. I visited all the attractions, strolled for an afternoon, and walked twenty thousand steps Ticket price: 50$ for adults, with discounts available for students Opening hours: 8.00-18.00 Address: Navigate to 'Huangze Temple Scenic Area' (near Qianfo Cliff and the train station) Huangze Temple is truly a feng shui treasure, located by the Jialing River, with gentle breezes blowing, making one's soul incredibly peaceful. If you also like this period of history, or if you are in a state of confusion and struggle, then come to this place for a visit, to cleanse your soul Finally, buy a souvenir coin at the entrance as a fulfillment of a long-held wish~