High-speed rail direct access, hidden Tang Dynasty glory in a small city in northern Sichuan

In northern Sichuan, there is a small city with both beauty and wisdom—Sichuan Bazhong.
In addition to the crown of colorful forests, Guangwu Mountain, it also hides the Bazhong Grottoes, one of the top ten grottoes in China, which is little known. 🏯
Bazhong is located on the ancient Shu Road, Mi Cang Road, connecting Chang'an in the north and Bashu in the south, making it a key route for entering Sichuan from the Central Plains. During the Tang and Song dynasties, commerce and Buddhism were very prosperous❗️
The Bazhong Grottoes began to be carved in the Sui Dynasty and flourished in the Tang Dynasty. Many officials and monks carved statues here. There are many stone carving points, vivid statues, and some statues still have well-preserved Tang Dynasty paintings, which are exquisite💯.
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There is little publicity here, and even during holidays, there are not many tourists, making it a niche treasure destination㊙️.
Follow my footsteps for a journey through the glorious Tang Dynasty spanning a thousand years.
Take a few days to organize a well-prepared guide and save it❗
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🚌How to get there
Bazhong has an airport, and high-speed rail is also available.
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🚗Bazhong 3 days and 2 nights travel guide
𝐃𝐀𝐘 ❶: Chengdu—Bazhong—Enyang Ancient Town
𝐃𝐀𝐘 ❷: Nankan—Beikan—Longri Temple—Shuining Temple—Qianfo Rock
𝐃𝐀𝐘 ❸: Balingtai—Chaoyang Cave—Return
🧭Tips: Because the attractions are scattered, it is suitable for self-driving or high-speed rail + car rental.
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✅✅✅Recommended Features
1️⃣Nankan
Known as the "Crown of Tang Dynasty Colored Sculptures in China", it is carved on a huge stone wall with more than 2,000 statues. The niches are staggered, and the Buddha statues are densely packed. It began to be carved in the Tang Dynasty, and the colors are well preserved, which is spectacular.
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2️⃣Shuining Temple
Well-preserved, with nearly ten niches, exquisite craftsmanship, and rich colors. The niche lintel patterns are complex and luxurious, and the Buddha statues are radiant, known as "Shuining Temple Tang Dynasty Colored Sculptures, the best in China".
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3️⃣Beikan
The large statues in Beikan are severely damaged, but the surviving reliefs and flying statues are very exquisite.
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4️⃣Xikan
The places that can be visited include Longri Temple and Liubei Pool.
Most of the Buddha statues in Longri Temple have undergone modern makeup, and the pavilion reliefs in Liubei Pool have clear dougong and structures, which are a perfect replica of Tang Dynasty architecture.
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5️⃣Qianfo Rock
The scale is grand but poorly preserved. The remaining splendor allows one to feel the grandeur of the past.
The most shocking is the seven-level relief Buddha pagoda niche, which is 3.7 meters high, with rich details and lifelike.
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6️⃣Chaoyang Cave
Rare Qing Dynasty stone carvings, chiseled on a cliff. Local people have built a plank road similar to the Hanging Temple with wooden ladders, all of which are Taoist stone carvings.
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7️⃣Balingtai
A well-developed and free scenic spot, suitable for hiking and praying. The two pavilions built on the cliff top are spectacular.
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8️⃣Enyang Ancient Town
An original ecological ancient town with many old houses and many slogans left by the Red Army.
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👉🏻Tour Tips:
🎈Nankan ticket 40 yuan
🎈Xikan, Qianfo Rock, Balingtai, Enyang Ancient Town are free to visit
🎈Beikan and Shuining Temple need to contact the Bazhou District Cultural Management Office in advance for approval to visit
🎈Chaoyang Cave requires 30 yuan for incense to enter
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🍲Food
Qiu Feichang: Street food in a small alley, delicious
Cui's Egg Puff Cake: The foamy cream is very fragrant
Chef Er's Spicy Chicken: Recommended to buy a set meal, with various free side dishes
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🏢Accommodation
Felton Hotel: Garden-style design, very cost-effective