Nanchong

A northern Sichuan city on the Jialing River, home to Langzhong Ancient City, one of China's best-preserved old towns, famed for its feng shui layout and Spring Festival culture.

Nanchong lies in northeastern Sichuan, on the middle reaches of the Jialing River, and is an important city in northern Sichuan. The main draw is Langzhong Ancient City, surrounded by water on three sides and preserving many Ming- and Qing-era streets and courtyards. Highlights include the Marquis Huan Temple (Zhang Fei Temple), the Examination Hall and Zhongtian Tower, and Baoning vinegar and Zhang Fei beef are local specialties. Spring and autumn are the best seasons, and the old town has a rich program of folk activities during the Spring Festival. Nanchong has Gaoping Airport, and Langzhong has a high-speed rail link to Chengdu, Chongqing and elsewhere.

Destinations

• Langzhong Ancient City

Itineraries

• Ancient Shu Road: Jianmen Pass & Langzhong – Head north along the Jinniu Road to Guangyuan, passing through Zhaohua, Jianmen Pass, and Cuiyun Corridor to Langzhong…