Things to do in Neijiang

Guyu Lake is a great place for a relaxing vacation! The spacious road around the lake is perfect for cycling. Cycling with friends, enjoying the scenery and chatting, stopping by the lake when tired, and feeling the tranquility and beauty of nature, it truly relaxes both body and mind.

Along the 600-meter-long ancient post road in Longchang stand 17 Qing Dynasty memorial archways, the largest, most diverse, and best-preserved in the country, truly deserving the title of "Hometown of Chinese Stone Archways." 🗺️ I. Route (South → North, no backtracking) 🏘️ Nanguan Ancient Town (1.5 hours) Navigate to "Longchang Nanguan Stone Archway Ancient Town" by car, or take bus route 2. The 7 archways are: Jin Yongzhen Lock Archway, Guo Chenshi Chastity and Filial Piety Archway, Shude Kefeng Archway, Chastity and Filial Piety General Archway, Li Jishou Virtuous Governance Archway, Suqing Virtuous Governance Archway, and Liu Guangdi Virtuous Governance Archway. 📸 You can see 3-4 archways simultaneously along the ancient post road; look for the "Greedy Dog" stone carving in front of the Suqing Archway (a Qilin body looking back at the sun, symbolizing insatiable greed leading to nothing). Transfer (30 minutes) A ​​30-minute walk, or a shared electric bike/taxi (5 yuan, 5 minutes) to Beiguan. 🏛️ Beiguan Scenic Area (1.5 hours) Navigate to "Beiguan Stone Archway Scenic Area". 7 archways: Yuwang Palace Mountain Gate Archway (most intricately carved), Jueluo Guohuan Dezheng Archway, Niushu Mei Dezheng Archway, Baishou Archway (covered with the character "寿" (longevity),) Li Jishou Baishou Archway, Xiaozi Archway, Jiexiao Archway. 📸 At Yuwang Palace, touch the 500-year-old weathering marks; at Baishou Archway, play the "find the longevity character" game with children; 15 minutes at the museum to see models and tools. 📋 Guide to Parts Two and Three · Look at the plaques: "Imperial Edict" > "Imperial Grace" > "Imperial Construction"—Longchang has all three. · Look at the reliefs: mostly depicting theatrical stories (Twenty-Four Filial Exemplars, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, etc.). · Look at the mythical beasts: find the unique "Greedy Dog" of Longchang. 🎤 III. Self-guided Tours Scan the QR code for a guided tour; guided tours at the South Gate Visitor Center are 80 RMB/tour (limited to 6 people); or download the excerpt from "Remembering Nostalgia: Longchang Stone Archway" in advance. 🍜 IV. Recommended Meals Lamb Soup: Dongwu Lamb Restaurant or Li Yangzi Lamb Soup; Sticky Rice Cakes: Beijie Piglet Cake; To Relieve Spicy Food: Li's Cold Rice Cake. Authentic Sichuan Cuisine: Leweiju Niufo Douhua (Steamed Pork Intestines, Tofu Pudding). ⚠️ V. Tips Sunscreen/Rain Gear in the Outdoors; Wear Non-slip Shoes on the Slippery Stone Path; Public Restrooms are Available at the North and South Gate Entrances; If Time is Limited, Only Visit the North Gate (1.5 Hours); For Deeper Enthusiasts, Bring Binoculars to See the Carvings at Higher Levels. 🎮 VI. Nearby Attractions Escape Rooms, Murder Mystery Games, KTV, Massage, Children's Playground, and Retro Game Center are all available. 💚 May you not only gain a great viewing experience but also remember the real and moving stories on the stones.

The surrounding transportation is convenient and the environment is very good. I went there with friends on the weekend. The ticket price is not very expensive and the cost performance is relatively high. Overall, I had a lot of fun. It is very good. As the hometown of ancient Chinese archways, it can also let us learn more about history.

The beauty of Yunding Village is one of simplicity and elegance. Free from the commercial atmosphere of modern scenic spots, it offers a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere. Here, you can slow down, savor every scene, experience the unique charm of the ancient village, and completely relax your body and mind.

The Shiban River Tourist Area, located in Lianjie Town, Weiyuan County, lies at the core of the Weiyuan Dome Landform, known as the "Seventh Great Geological Wonder of the World." The planned area covers approximately 20 square kilometers, encompassing nine villages, six mountains, three gorges, and two rivers. Approximately three square kilometers are currently open to the public, with the 7-kilometer-long Shiban River, the essence of the dome gully, earning it the reputation of "China's longest Shiban River."

Neijiang Shengshui Temple is not far from the Haozikou Railway Station in the northwest of Neijiang City Central District, on the right bank of Tuojiang River. It is known as the "No. 1 Zen Temple in Zhongchuan". It is usually very popular. During the epidemic, there were not many people and some parts were under repair. Among them, the Thousand-Armed Guanyin stone carvings and the Tang and Song Dynasty stone carvings on the mountain wall behind the temple are very distinctive.

There are two classic projects, clay-braised chicken and equestrian performances. There are many other projects, depending on each person's interest. It is more suitable for families with children. The scenic area is very large. If it is your first time here, you may not be able to find the direction. It is recommended to take the scenic area's sightseeing bus and browse around first. The ticket price for the sightseeing bus is 5 yuan. Our family did this and got to know it first.

Zhonglong Mountain in Zizhong is located near Zhuangyuan Street. You can reach it by walking a few hundred meters uphill. Zhonglong Mountain is 397 meters above sea level. The main attractions include Yongqing Temple, Zhonglong Pavilion, Junzi Spring and Gubei Bank. Junzi Spring is one of the eight scenic spots in ancient Zizhong. The national key cultural relics protection unit cliff carvings are distributed on the two rock walls of Junzi Spring and Gubei Rock. [Scenery] Ancient temples, cliff carvings, and high views. [Fun] Learn about Zizhong scenic spots. [Value for money] Free tour.

It's very suitable for younger children; it's quite large, and we didn't get to see all the attractions because our kids were too young. The only downside was the food – it was terrible. A simple cone ice cream cost 16 yuan (and was extremely sweet). Personally, I didn't think it was a good place to eat; the other attractions were fine.

I visited the dinosaur museum once during my elementary school graduation trip. I was young then, but it left a deep impression on me. Now that I'm working and have a family, I decided to come back. The renovation and upgrades have greatly improved the experience. Technology has made a huge difference; the introduction to dinosaur history and the videos make the information more intuitive, three-dimensional, and easy to understand and remember. The new cultural and creative products are also very stylish. I bought hand towels and a lumbar support, which are both practical and meaningful souvenirs—great!