Top 10 tourist attractions in Nanchong City

The top ten tourist attractions in Nanchong City: Langzhong Ancient City, Xishan Scenic Area, Shengzhong Lake Scenic Area, Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Bainiu Crossing River, Qipingzhai Scenic Area, Zhouzi Ancient Town, Xiangru Old City, Taipeng Mountain National Forest Park, Silk Source Scenic Area.

1. Langzhong Ancient City

Langzhong City is located in the northeast of Sichuan Province. It has 8 national-level scenic spots including the national AAAAA-level scenic spot Langzhong Ancient City, the national AAAA-level scenic spot Tiangongyuan, and Zhangfei Temple. It is a key cultural relic protection unit, Gouxihe National Wetland Park and many other tourist resources.

The ancient city of Langzhong integrates mountains, water and city. The site layout is in line with the traditional Chinese Feng Shui pattern of Qinglong on the left, White tiger on the right, Suzaku in the front and Xuanwu in the back. It still preserves the Tang and Song Dynasty pattern of nearly 2 square kilometers. , ancient streets and alleys with Ming and Qing style. The ancient city's architecture is centered on the Zhongtian Tower, which corresponds to the metaphor of the "Ten Paths of the Heart of Heaven". It is one of the four best-preserved ancient cities in the country and is known as "Langyuan Wonderland and Fengshui Treasure Land".

2. Xishan Scenic Area

The beautiful Xishan Scenic Area is located in the west of Nanchong City. It is a national 4A tourist attraction, a provincial scenic spot in Sichuan Province and an international academic seminar on the culture of the Three Kingdoms. The permanent venue has a planned area of ??18.8 square meters. The scenic spot integrates natural ecology, Three Kingdoms culture, and red culture. It is a treasure land of splendid Nanchong scenery, a paradise for leisure and fitness, and a destination for "Three Kingdoms Culture Exploration Tour".

3. Shengzhong Lake Tourist Scenic Area

Shengzhong Lake Scenic Area is located in the remnants of the Jianmai Mountains. The scenic area spans the three counties (cities) of Nanfang, Langzhong and Jiange, covering an area of It covers an area of ??436.9 square kilometers and the core scenic area covers an area of ??235.9 square kilometers. In 1998, it was rated as "Sichuan Province Scenic Area".

The Shengzhong Lake tourist attraction is the "Sichuan Wetland Park". The lake is so large that much farmland has been turned into wetlands, shoals and tidal flats. Various aquatic plants and aquatic plants are growing well and have lush foliage. Dozens of species of birds, such as egrets, herons, teals, and cuckoos, nest and make their homes here, living and breeding leisurely, creating a picture of natural tranquility.

4. Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area

Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area is located in the northeastern part of Sichuan Province, covering an area of ??33 square kilometers. It is famous for its well-organized geological wonders of four phases and five elements. It is known as the living fossil of Chinese Feng Shui culture; since the Han Dynasty, Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism have all practiced here. Amitabha Taoist Temple, Laojun Cave, and Confucius Holy Land are famous at home and abroad. Various honors including national AAAA-level scenic spots, international ecological safety tourism demonstration base, national forest park, Sichuan Provincial Geopark, Sichuan Provincial Cultural Industry Demonstration Base, and National Youth Outdoor Activity Camp have been successively awarded.

5. Bainiu Crossing the River

The Peng'an section of the Jialing River is "the most typical, representative and poetic section of the Jialing River". Every year from the end of April to the beginning of October, the Sun and Moon Islands are covered with green grass, farmers on both sides of the strait compete with buffaloes, cows and birds live in harmony, and the ecology is full of wild interest. Therefore, the Jialing River Cowherd Festival has been held for nine consecutive years. "Hundred Niu Crossing the River" is known as the most magnificent ecological wonder on the Jialing River and has become the only well-known tourism brand unique to our county in the country.

6. Qipingzhai Scenic Area

Qipingzhai is composed of Jigongling, Huifengshan, Yuanbaoshan and other mountains. The left and right sides are the Xihe River and the Gongxi River respectively. The topography of the top of Qipingzhai is flat, gently sloping from northwest to southeast, and is naturally divided into seven lawns by criss-crossing ravines, hence the name Qipingzhai. The scenic spot has made great efforts to create scenic spots such as "Eye of Nanchong", "Visiting Anhe" and "Building Dreams in the Liyuan".

7. Zhouzi Ancient Town

It was named after Zhou Dunyi, an acting scholar of the Song Dynasty, who came here to give lectures. It is known as "the last ancient dock town on the Jialing River". The ancient town is close to Pengan County and surrounded by mountains. Shui is composed of four original slope-shaped ancient streets, Shanghe Street, Xiahe Street, Red Army Street and Shunhe Street. There are now more than 3,000 wooden structure buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties preserved, including blacksmith shops, barber shops, carving shops, Century-old shops such as snack shops inherit local folk customs such as Jialing River boatmen's chants, clam dances, water dragon dances, and wedding songs. Cultural attractions such as the God of Wealth Tower, Lianxi Temple, and Longevity Palace have been restored.

8. Xiangru Old City

The birthplace and place of growth of Sima Xiangru, the famous Western Han Dynasty writer "Ci Zong" and "Fu Sheng"; in 507 AD, Emperor Wu of Liang Dynasty changed it Xiangru County was established. Later, this place became the seat of state and county in successive dynasties and was called Xiangru Old City. In 2007, it was rated as a famous historical and cultural city in Sichuan Province.

In 2020, the Old Street of the Gucheng was rated as a historical and cultural district, Sima Xiangru was selected as a historical and cultural celebrity in Sichuan Province, Xiangru Gucheng was selected as one of the top ten poetry tour routes in Sichuan, and the top ten tourist geographical coordinates of the Jialing River.

The scenic spot is located in Peng'an County. It has historical sites such as Xiangru's former residence, Yuhuan Academy, Confucian Temple, and Martial Arts Temple, 5 cultural blocks, 29 characteristic courtyards, and 100 miniature museums.

9. Taipeng Mountain National Forest Park

Taipeng Mountain, also known as Suishan, is a national forest park located in Taipeng Township, 47 kilometers northeast of Yingshan County. According to legend, this place was a lake in ancient times. Later, a mountain came flying from the Penglai Island in the East China Sea. Because the mountain was shaped like a lotus, it was named Taipeng Mountain.

Taipeng Mountain has beautiful scenery, magical monuments, majestic landforms and steep mountains. In the Sui Dynasty, "Taipeng Mountain" was marked on the map of China. Since the Sui and Tang Dynasties, Mount Taipeng has been as famous as Mount Emei. It is known as the "famous mountain in northern Shu" in history. It ranks first among the ten ancient scenic spots in Yingshan. Taipeng Mountain is surrounded by mountains. It is surrounded by clouds and mist. It looks like a dream and an illusion. It looks like a fairy mountain on the sea. It stretches 12 peaks and covers an area of ??40 miles. It covers an area of ??about 2500 acres. The highest peak is The altitude is 731 meters.

10. Silk Source Scenic Area

The Silk Source Scenic Area is located on the east bank of the middle reaches of the Jialing River in Nanchong, the "Chinese Silk Capital? The First Silk Town" (Dujing Street Office, Gaoping District). It integrates tracing the roots of silk culture, on-site display of silk craftsmanship, production and sales of silk products, and sightseeing of beautiful landscapes. It perfectly presents the entire process of silk transformation from planting mulberry and raising silkworms, reeling and weaving to display and sales of finished products. In 2016, Gaoping District was awarded the title of "Silk Source" by the China Silk Association. The Silk Source Scenic Spot was named after this and became the source of exploring the starting point of the Southern Silk Road.

Reference for the above content: Nanchong Municipal People’s Government-Silk Source Scenic Area