Sights in Guangyuan

Mingyue Gorge Scenic Area is located in Chaotian District, Guangyuan City, at the junction of Sichuan and Shaanxi Provinces. It lies 26 kilometers north of Guangyuan City and 1 kilometer south of Chaotian District. It is a National AAAA-level tourist attraction and a key component of the Jianmen Shu Road. March to October is the peak season. The scenic area covers a total area of ​​6.1 square kilometers. With towering cliffs on both sides and the Jialing River surging through it, the canyon boasts a vertical drop of over 300 meters. It has always been known for its deep gorges and treacherous terrain. Mingyue Gorge combines six ancient and modern routes: the Pre-Qin Plank Road, the Ancient Post Road, the Jialing River Waterway, the Tracker Road, National Highway 108, and the Baoji-Chengdu Railway. This gorge showcases the entire evolution of transportation history from ancient, modern, and contemporary times, earning it the nickname "China's Transportation History Museum." The Mingyue Gorge pre-Qin ancient plank road is the most representative of the national plank road culture. It is the earliest excavated, most scientifically structured, with the largest number of remaining holes and the best preserved ancient plank road in China. It is listed as one of the three outstanding buildings in ancient China along with the Great Wall and the Grand Canal.

Hidden within the forests along the Qianxi River, Xuexi Cave boasts breathtaking scenery, perfect for year-round exploration. Amidst the towering trees lies a vast rock face, beneath which lies the cave's entrance. In front of the cavern lies a spacious hall, with neatly arranged stone tables and stone pillars, creating a tranquil and solemn atmosphere. A two-meter-tall stone statue of Lu You towers above, bearing a solemn demeanor. A clear stream flows from the foot of the cave's over-ten-foot-high entrance into the vast stone cavern. Xuexi Cave, a 2-kilometer-long scenic spot along the Jianmen Shu Road, boasts a remarkable landscape filled with stone curtains, stone flowers, stalagmites, and stone pillars, each imitating a human form and a truly remarkable work of art. Every stalactite and rock face is a breathtaking natural sculpture, a fitting tribute to this magical underground palace.

Zengjiashan Scenic Area is located in Chaotian District, Guangyuan City, at the southern foot of the Qinba Mountains and at the junction of Sichuan and Shaanxi. With an average altitude of 1,600 meters, it covers a total area of ​​586 square kilometers and boasts a forest coverage rate of 74%. The air contains over 50,000 to 100,000 negative oxygen ions per cubic centimeter, dozens of times higher than the World Health Organization's recommended standard. May to October is the peak season for tourism. Known as the "Kingdom of Karst Caves" and the "Homeland of Stone Forest Caves," the scenic area is a popular destination for spring outings, summer escapes, autumn fruit picking, and winter snow play. The scenic area also boasts nationally protected species such as the golden pheasant, leopard, musk deer, southern yew, Chinese cedar, Torreya grandis, and safflower.

Shuimogou, nestled among the Qinba Grasslands, is known as the "Little Jiuzhaigou" of northern Sichuan. The scenic area, situated at an altitude of 1,400 meters, covers an area of ​​78 square kilometers, with a core scenic area comprising 45 square kilometers and boasting a forest coverage rate exceeding 64%. The core area of ​​Shuimogou is sparsely populated and largely uninhabited, preserving its pristine habitat with an excellent ecological environment and good air quality. It is located not far from the source of the Han River in Ningqiang County, Shaanxi Province. The scenic area boasts a diverse range of attractions, including meadows, forests, canyons, caves, and waterfalls. Currently developed pristine natural attractions include Mawei Waterfall, Moon Gorge, Guifei Grassland, Shisun Peak, and Qinglong Cave. With its diverse landscapes, including exotic flowers and plants, rare birds and animals, Shuimogou offers a magical and secret destination perfect for sightseeing and adventure.