Mianyang Travel Guide

  Basic information Area code: 0816 Sichuan Province Tourism Bureau Quality Supervision Complaint: 028-86657308 Mianyang Tourism Consulting: 0816-2315358 Medical treatment Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County People’s Hospital (Xinchuan Road) Address: No. 4 Xinchuan Road, Anxian County, Mianyang City (West Xiqiang Street) […]

 

Basic information

Area code: 0816
Sichuan Province Tourism Bureau Quality Supervision Complaint: 028-86657308
Mianyang Tourism Consulting: 0816-2315358

Medical treatment

Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County People’s Hospital (Xinchuan Road)
Address: No. 4 Xinchuan Road, Anxian County, Mianyang City (West Xiqiang Street)
Tel: 0816-4823688
Jiangyou Second People’s Hospital
Address: Jianshe South Road, Jiangyou City
Phone: 0816-3652800
Zitong County Hospital
Address: No. 120 Middle of Zhonghe Street, Wenchang Town
Phone: 0816-8222670
Mianyang City Central Hospital
Address: No. 12, Changjia Lane, Jingzhong Street, Mianyang City, Sichuan Province, China
Tel : 0816-2222821

Destination Overview

 

Destination sketch

It is the second largest prefecture-level city of Sichuan province in Southwest China. In 2006, Mianyang was ranked as China’s third “most suitable city for living” by China Daily, after coastal cities Dalian and Xiamen, but it has since dropped out of the top 10.

Mianyang, called Fuxian (Fu County) in ancient times, had advanced in agriculture during the Qin (221−206 BCE) and Han (206 BCE−220 CE) dynasties. It has a history of over 2,200 years since the Emperor Gaozu of Han established the first county in this area in 201 BCE. Due to its advantageous location, it had always been a town of great military importance and formed a natural defence for Chengdu.

Local life

Qiang ethnic group lives mainly in the counties of the Aba Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan; Maowen Qiang Autonomous County is the largest area that is home to the Qiang people. They have a profound history of over 3,000 years as evidenced by inscriptions on oracle bones. According to the 2000 census, they have a population of 306,072.

Beliefs and taboos

They believe that everything in nature has a spirit. They especially consider white quartz stone as the symbol of rightness having the power of gods, while the black quartz represents evil. Every third day of a New Year, the Qiang go to white stones on their roofs to worship gods, such as the god of the mountain, the god of the stone king, the god of the ox king, etc. In the Qiang daily life, there are several taboos that all their people should observe and that others should respect: if there is a patient in a family, the family hangs a red ribbon on the door to indicate that guests are not welcome; it is forbidden to walk over a burner, to sit on the threshold and stairs; and to put chopsticks across the bowl which Han people often do.

Culture

 

Shu Embroidery

Shu Embroidery, also known as “Chuan Embroidery,” has been famous since the Three Kingdoms period and is mainly produced in Chengdu, Mianyang and other places. Shu Embroidery is the same as Suzhou Embroidery, Xiang Embroidery, and Guangdong Embroidery, and it is one of the four famous embroidery in China.

Shadow play

Shadows play is shadows cast on the screen in the form of lights. Sichuan shadow play is divided into two major styles: north of Sichuan shadow play and Chengdu shadow play.

Local Festival

Qiang New Year’s Day

The first day of the tenth lunar month is the Qiang New Year’s Day when natives take flour food and meat to sacrifice to ancestors and gods. The other grandest day is on the sixth day of the sixth lunar month. All except married women join in the worship activities.

Language

Most of people in village can not speak English.

Best Travel season

The area features a subtropical monsoon climate, and the weather is relatively moderate with an annual average temperature of 19-21℃ (66.2-69.8℉). Mianyang weather also has four distinct seasons, but winter is comparatively warmer. The area is favorable for visiting all the year round but, especially in May and October.

Currency and Consumption

 

Consumption level

Mianyang has a lower consumption level than Chengdu, but it has complete facilities and shopping facilities. It is very suitable for living. The average daily consumption is about 500 yuan.

Practical information

Jiangyou Cultural Tourism Bureau
Address: No. 10 Wenfeng Street, Jiangyou City
Tel: 0816-3251272
Mianyang Tourism Bureau
Address: No. 78, Middle Section of Linyuan Road, Fucheng District, Mianyang City
Tel: 0816-2315358
Beichuan Xunlong Mountain Visitor Reception Center
Address: Shating Road, Anchang Town, Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County, Mianyang City
Tel: 0816-4235888

Intercity traffic

 

Aircraft

Mianyang Nanjiao Airport,MIG
Operating time: 6:20-23:10
Tickets: 5 yuan, 10 yuan after 20:00

Train

Mianyang Railway Station
Address: No. 29, West Section of Linyuan Road, Mianyang City
Arrival method: Take the 11th, 18th, and 90th ways to the Garden II Station.
Tel: 0816-2365187

Jiangyou Railway Station
Address: No. 1, Jianshe North Road, Yingbin Community, Sanhe Town, Mianyang City
Arrival method: You can take Jiangyou 2, 17, 19, 24 to the train station to get off

Long distance bus

Mianyang Bus Terminal
Address: No. 29, West Section of Linyuan Road, Licheng District, Mianyang City
Arrival method: Take the routes 29, 37, 40, 57, 71 to the train station
Tel : 0816-2362762

Mianyang Pingzheng Bus Terminal
Address: No.46, North Section of Yihuan Road, Mianyang City
Arrival method: Take 1, 19, 20, 42, 60, Airport 301 to Pingzheng Bus Station
Tel: 0816-2237629

Fule Bus Terminal
Address: No. 233, East Section of Yihuan Road, Mianyang City
Arrival method: Take 3, 20, 56, 69, 90 Road to Fule Bus Station
Tel : 0816-2270581

Nanhu Bus Station
Address: South section of Changhong Avenue, Rongcheng District, Mianyang City
Arrival method: Take the 4, 9, 19, 28, 40 Road to Nanhu Bus Station
Tel: 0816-6393098

Bus

Air-conditioned cars and ordinary car prices are 1 yuan.

Taxi

Mianyang taxi prices starting at 5 yuan (1.5 kilometers), unit price of 1.4 yuan per kilometer.

Attractions in Mianyang city

 

Ziyun Pavilion

Ziyun Pavilion is located in Xishan of Sixiang West Drum, Mianyang City. It is a cultural relics and historic park that integrates cultural and historical sites and natural scenery. Ziyun Pavilion also displays the “Mianyang Cultural Relics”, the largest Han Dynasty bronze horse, the largest money tree in China. The earliest bronze statues of Buddha, the most vivid rap singers and the most complete human lacquer carvings.
Address: No. 32, West Section of Yihuan Road, Xiangcheng District, Mianyang City
Arrival method: Take Bus 44 to Xishan Park Station
Tickets: Free

Fule Mountain

The mountaintop pagoda can be seen from the riverwalk park and at night is host to spot lights and a miniature version of the Shanghai Bund light display. The park features teahouses, walking trails, boat rides, and a small amusement park for the kids. Most Fascinating are the historical landmarks, including carved tablets, statues, and other monuments portraying the historic importance of the mountain, Mianyang, and the area in the development of Sichuan province and China. A large statue of the “Three Brothers,” or San Ge , who were instrumental in the “Three Kingdoms” era of Chinese history. Zhang Fei, Liu Bei, and Guan Yu were three leaders and sworn brothers (whose exploits were portrayed in the film RED CLIFFS) who met at FuLe Shan. As with most Parks in China, you should expect to walk and climb stairs if you wish to see most of the park
Address: No. 10, Section 103, Furong Road, Youxian District, Mianyang City
Arrival method: Take Bus No. 44 to Shenjiaba Shopping Center Station
Tickets: Free

Li Bai Memorial

The memorial is to commemorate the Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai built in the northern suburbs of Jiangyou city on the banks of the Changming River.
Address: No. 1, Wenfeng Street, Jiangyou City, Mianyang City
Arrival method: You can take Jiangyou 17 Road to North Gate Station
Opening hours: 9:00-17:00
Tickets: Free

Tower of Yuewang

Tower of Yuewang is the richest collection of poems in the world. It contains a total of 154 poems written by Li Bai, Du Fu, Wang Bo, and Lu You. It has half of the history of Chinese literature inside. The poetry author has the highest grade.
Address: No. 326, East Section of Jiannan Road, Youxian District, Mianyang City
Arrival method: Take 801 Road to Yuewanglou Station
Tickets: 20 yuan

Attractions in Jiangyou city

 

Doutuan Mountain

The Dougu Mountain was originally called the “Ape gate Mountain.” Before the Southern and Northern Dynasties, there were more apes on the mountain, and the two mountains were shaped like gates, so it was called “Ape gate Mountain”
Address: Weishan Village, Wudu Town, Jiangyou City, Mianyang City
Arrival method: Take the Chengmian Expressway and turn to the Mianguang Expressway to the Mianyang North Exit. After the high speed, go to Jiangyou and follow the signs to the scenic spot.
Tickets: RMB 67, 40 RMB during the March 3 Temple Fair (Lunar March 3rd)
Tel: 0816-3879888
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Former Residence of Li Bai

Former residence of Li Bai, Qinglian Town of Jiangyou City, Sichuan Province, was named as a famous historical and cultural town of Sichuan Province by the provincial government in 1994. Qianglian town has not only contributed to the creation of the world-renowned wizard Li Bai but also contained profound historical and cultural connotations, and has become a reflection of former life of Libai.
Address: Near Anfu Road, Jiangyou City, Mianyang City
Arrival method: From Mianyang Shangjinkun Expressway, head toward the middle of Qinglong Avenue in the direction of Jiangyou Oil.
Opening hours: April – October 8:00 – 18:00, November – March 9:00 – 17:30 Tickets: 40 yuan

Buddha Cave

It is the largest karst cave in northwestern Sichuan. It is the gateway to the Jiuzhai Scenic Area.
Address: Dakang Town, Jiangyou City, Mianyang City
Arrival method: Take the Mianjian Expressway to the Mianyang Beixia Expressway, enter the Jiangyou City, follow the Jiuhuang East Line to the scenic spot, and there are traffic signs along the way.
Tickets: 40 yuan

Qiqu Mountain Temple

The Qiqu Mountain Temple is backed by the Jianmeng Peak, and is the last dangerous peak to enter Sichuan. It is both a holy place for worship and a scenic spot. It is now a national key cultural relics protection unit.
Address: Qiqu Mountain Temple, Northern Suburbs of You County, Mianyang City
Arrival method: From Mianyang to Qiqu Mountain Temple, you can take the 108 National Road
Tickets: 42 yuan

Qijiang Ancient Town

The Qijiang ancient town was built at the confluence of two rivers. It is a site of the King City in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.
The ancient town of Lijiang has more than 2,000 years of history and beautiful scenery. There are a lot of Han tombs in the 20 cliffs between the Jinjiang and Qijiang rivers.
Address: 47 kilometers south of Santai County, Mianyang City
Arrival method: From Mianyang, take the Xiandong Road G93 Chengyu Ring Expressway and drive for 65.1km, transfer to S2 Chengba Expressway for 7km and then drive at Sanxiang Road for 38km.
Tickets: Free, Han Dynasty tomb tickets 20 yuan

Wanglang National Nature Reserve

It is adjacent to the Baiba Tibetan Area in the southeast, the Yellow Dragon Temple of Songpan County in the southwest, and the Jiuzhaigou Valley in the northeast. This nature reserve was built in 1965 for the conservation of giant pandas and other rare wild animals. As the nature reserve is situated in the intersecting mountain area of ​​the Himalayas, a variety of creatures live there. It is one of the best ecological environments of the country. This area is not only a paradise for giant pandas, but also the home of Golden monkeys, gnus, macaques, cheetahs, lesser pandas and sambars. Other lovely animals also live a happy life here, such as takins, zibets, lynxes, hares and weasels. There are birds of first-grade state protection, including Chinese goosanders, Monal pheasants with blue tails and sea eagles with jade belts.
Wanglang Nature Reserve is abundant in plants and has virgin forest at a high altitude. Bulky firs, spruces, deodar cedars and redwoods rise skyward in an elegant shape, which has grown for about 500 years. Tourists can find rare trees here, for example, Chinese dove trees, katsura trees, gingkoes, liriodendrons and eucommia barks.
Address: Pingwu Wanglang Nature Reserve, Pingwu County, Mianyang City
Arrival method: From Jiangyou City, drive 209 kilometers along Provincial Highway 205
Tickets: 30 yuan

Baoen Temple

It is built like the Forbidden City. The ancient buildings in the temple are large in scale, with rigorous layout and Nanmu structure. The overall design integrates architecture, sculpture, painting and other arts into one, and sets the essence of Confucianism and Buddhism culture. It have a high research value in the history of Chinese architecture, religion and art history. It is currently one of the most complete preserved ancient buildings in the Ming Dynasty in China.
Address: Baoen Temple Street, Pingwu County, Mianyang City
Arrival method: Shuttle from Mianyang to direct scenic area
Opening hours: 8:00-18:00
Tickets: 40 yuan

Beichuan Qiang Tourism Zone

There are ruins and the top memorial museum of 5.12 Earthquake. A Qiang custom museum and Qiang village also lie here, through which you can know more about the Qiang nationality.

Yaowang Valley

Yaowang Valley is 1,400 to 2,000 meters above sea level and the resort area is about 10 square kilometers. Yaowang Valley is rich in Chinese herbal medicines in the region.
It is also the first mountain tourism resort with the theme of Chinese medicine health. There are seven caves. There is a 20-meter-high pharmacist Buddha white statue on the top of Yaowang Valley.
Address: Linfeng Village, Guixi Township, Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County, Mianyang City
Arrival method: From Jiangyou City, drive about 20 kilometers along Provincial Highway 205. Tickets: 90 yuan
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Ape Cave

Ape Cave Scenic Spot is located in Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County, Mianyang, Sichuan Province, China. It is the largest mountain cave in southwest China, and a famous cave in western China. Ape Cave Scenic Area is composed of high-altitude caves, cliff-top golden plank roads, imperial tea pavilions, virgin forests, and ancient Qiang cultural sites.
Address: Guixi Township, Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County, Mianyang City
Arrival method: From Mianyang Pingzheng Bus Station to Pingwu Bus, or from Jiangyou Bus Station to Beichuan and Pingwu Bus, get off at the ticket office of the scenic area.
Tickets: 90 yuan for the front mountain pass and 180 yuan for the whole mountain pass

Earthquake Ruins of Beichuan Old County

Beichuan Old County is 37 miles (60 kilometers) from Mianyang. It used to consist of the old and new quarters and its population was over 30,000. On May 12th in 2008, an 8.0-magnitude devastating earthquake destroyed the county. More than 80% of houses in the old quarter and 70% in the new quarter collapsed. The rest consisted of dilapidated buildings. Landslides during the earthquake resulted in death and injuries to many people. The ruins of the old county remain to remind people of the disaster and be more appreciative of life.

Memorial Hall of 5·12 Earthquake

The Memorial Hall in Beichuan Qiang Tourism Zone is located at Renjiaping of Beichuan old county. The themed architecture is named “Crack” to remember the disaster. A 5·12 Big Earthquake Science Museum was also built to supplement the memorial hall, with the intention to educate people about earthquake and to let them experience the disaster by using the most advanced facilities including immersive scenes, LED videos and 4D cinemas.
After the earthquake, the new county was constructed about 14 miles (23 kilometers) from the old county. It is now called “Yongchang”, where all the residents of the old county had moved in by 2011. The new town has a combination of traditional and modern buildings, as well as some classical styles thrown into it. Banaqia Business Street, as one of those reconstructed projects, is on the axis of the county. “Banaqia” means market in Qiang language. The street is special for its Qiang crafts and performances nowadays.

Qiang Custom Museum

The Qiang Custom Museum, lying on the axis of the new county in Beichuan Qiang Tourism Zone, showcases the culture and history of the Qiang ethnic minority. There are large restored scenes to show their unique customs in different times by utilizing a range of techniques. The museum has three floors. Exchanged exhibits from other museums are displayed on the first floor and those on the second floor display the Qiang history. The third floor tells more about the life, religion, marriage customs and social production of the Qiang people, such as the Qiang embroideries, Qiang flutes and folk crafts, amongst others. In addition, one may try to learn the Qiang language at the learning zone of the third floor.

Jina Qiang Village

Qiang people inhabit the Jina Qiang Village where skulls of sheep are hanged on the doors. Barbicans, as the landmark, stand in the village and were once used as a defense against enemies during the ancient times but now a sightseeing site. Climb to the top to have a view of the entire village. Qiang people like singing and dancing, so there is usually a bonfire party in the evening. Try to learn the Qiang dance from the locals. Try the delicious roasted lamb and experience the local’s life better by staying a night in the village.

Xiaozhaigou Nature Reserve

Xiaozhaigou Nature Reserve is currently the best-preserved natural ecological region in Asia, and is also the best preserved natural ecological region in the world with the same latitude. There are 51 species of first- and second-level protected animals such as pandas, golden monkeys, and antelopes in the scenic area. Xiaozhaigou Nature Reserve is located in the ethnic minority area where you can experience authentic Yangko break dancing, and seeing the strange folk marriage customs to appreciate the primitive folk customs.
Address: 82 Shiquan North Street, Yongchang Town, Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County, Mianyang City, Sichuan Province, China
Arrival method: You can take a bus at the bus terminal opposite to Mianyang Railway Station to Beichuan New County
Tickets: Licheng Tourist Area is free and open. The sightseeing bus will go to and from 47 yuan, Xunlong Mountain will cost 60 yuan, and Vest Agricultural Tourism Park will be 50 yuan.
Tel: 0816-4822999
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Itinerary

 

Jiuhuan East Line

1 Day tour
Mianyang – former residence of Li Bai – Li Bai Memorial – Yaowang Valley

2-day tour
Day 1: Mianyang – Li Bai’s Former Residence – Libai Memorial – Yaowang Valley
Day 2: Doutuan Mountain – Jiuhuang Mountain

3-day tour
Day 1: Mianyang – former residence of Li Bai – Li Bai Memorial – Doutuan Mountain
Day 2: Doutuan Mountain – Zoumaqiang Village – Bao En Temple – Wanglang National Nature Reserve – Yaowang Valley
Day 3: Yaowang Valley – Jiuhuang Mountain

Cultural exploration line
Route: Mianyang – Xian lake – Water Guanyin – Qiqu Mountain – Li Bai Memorial – Former Residence of Li Bai

Qiang minority style line

1 Day tour route
Mianyang-Beichuan Earthquake Ruins – Wenchuan Earthquake Memorial – Jina Qiang village – Beichuan New County – Beichuan custom Museum – Huacheng Fruit Township

2-day tour
Day 1: Mianyang – Huacheng Fruit Township – Beichuan Earthquake Site – Wenchuan Earthquake Memorial – Jina Qiang village – Dazhai – Beichuan New County – Beichuan custom Museum – Luofushan Hot Spring
Day 2: Luofu Mountain Hot Springs – Xunlong Mountain – Xiaozhaizigou

Countryside Line

Yuan Xiang International Herb Garden – Colorful Pastoral – Fule flower village – Wanhong Ecological Park

Anxian, Beichuan Line

Huacheng Fruit Township – Eagle village – Huisen Villa – Zhujian Village – Jina Qiang village – Zhuozhuo Qiang village – Shiyi Qiang Village – Wester Agricultural Tourism Park

Jiangyou and Pingwu County Lines

9tianTangyuan – Guoyuhuaxi- Pingtong Plum Garden – Niu Fei village – Baima Tibetan Village

Santai and Yanting lines

Gold Mountain Village – Yijing Ecological Park – Western Fisheries – Western Flower Capital

One day city landscape

Yuewang Tower – Mianyang Science and Technology Museum – Fuleshan Park – Xishan Park – Xian lake – Night river Tour with 10 Scenery

One day city landscape

Route: Yuewang Tower – Mianyang Science and Technology Museum – Fuleshan Park – Xishan Park – Xianhai – Night Tour Sanjiang 10 Scenery

Food

Guoguodian steamed stuffed bun, Xi Liang Fen (cold jelly)
Guan Guan Tang (pot soup), Cai Dou Hua (tender bean curd with special sauce)
Pian Fen (noodles made of mung bean)
Crisp cake of Zitong County

Accommodation

In Mianyang, the accommodation is very convenient. From high-end star hotels to youth hostels, it is easy to find accommodation. A quiet and hygienic inn can be found between 100 and 200 yuan a night.

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