4 Days 3 Nights Exploring Guangyuan｜Discover the Pearl of Shu Road, Encounter Stunning Autumn Scenery

Guangyuan, a hidden gem in northern Sichuan, is absolutely breathtaking in October! 🍁 Grab this detailed guide to see the awe-inspiring Jianmen Pass and Qianfo Cliff, and experience the slow life of Zhaohua Ancient City～

✨ Day 1: The Majestic Journey of Jianmen Pass ✨
☀️ Morning: Jianmen Pass Scenic Area
📍Location: Jiange County, Guangyuan City
🕒Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
🎫Ticket: 89 RMB (Recite "Shu Dao Nan" to get free admission!)
Must-try: Walk the cliff plank road, with a hundred-meter abyss beneath your feet, adrenaline rush guaranteed! Remember to wear non-slip shoes 👟

🍜 Noon: Jianmen Tofu Feast
📍Recommended: "Old Brand Zhang Tofu" or "Liu Tofu"
💰Per person: 50 RMB
Must order: Huaitai Tofu and Tofu Brain Flower, incredibly tender! 🤤

🌲 Afternoon: Cuiyun Corridor Ancient Cypress Path
📍Location: Inside Jianmen Pass Scenic Area
🆓Free admission
1700-year-old cypress-lined path, the cypress trees planted by Zhang Fei are still here～Perfect for shooting ancient-style photos 📸

🌙 Evening: Tianci Hot Springs in Jiange
♨️Per person: 150 RMB (includes private bath)
Soak away the day's fatigue, perfect! ✨

✨ Day 2: Journey of Buddha and the Empress ✨
🕌 Morning: Qianfo Cliff
📍Location: Binjiang East Road, Lizhou District, Guangyuan City
🕒Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
🎫Ticket: 50 RMB
Over 7,000 Buddha statues carved into the cliff by the river, the smallest only 2 cm! It’s recommended to hire a guide (80 RMB) for a more impressive experience 🧐

🍲 Noon: Wang Cold Noodles
📍Location: Xiaoxi Street, Lizhou District
💰10 RMB/bowl
Sour and spicy cold rice noodles with walnut cake, a must-eat for locals!

🏯 Afternoon: Huangze Temple
📍Location: Zetian Road, Lizhou District, Guangyuan City
🕒Hours: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
The only temple dedicated to a female emperor in China, with precious Tang Dynasty stone carvings of Empress Wu’s true likeness!

✨ Day 3: Slow Life in the Ancient City ✨
🏮 Morning: Zhaohua Ancient City
📍Location: Zhaohua District, Guangyuan City
🕒Open all day
A living fossil ancient city with 2400 years of history! Perfect for Hanfu photos, and the best part is fewer crowds~ You can even feed pandas 🐼

🍪 Noon: Taishou Mahua (Fried Dough Twist)
💰10 RMB/bag
Intangible cultural heritage snack, crispy with a pepper and salt flavor!

🌊 Afternoon: Jubai Ferry
📍15-minute walk
Golden autumn reeds paired with a gaiwan tea, simply amazing!

✨ Day 4: Final Check-in ✨
🏞️ Morning: Mingyue Gorge Ancient Plank Road
📍Location: Chaotian District, Guangyuan City
🕒Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
🎫Ticket: 60 RMB
A thousand-year-old Shu Road on the cliff, the "three roads running parallel" spectacle is a must for aerial photography!

🥓 Noon: Zengjiashan Old Cured Meat
💰50 RMB/jin
Farmhouse smoked cured meat, rich but not greasy～

💡Super Practical Tips:
1️⃣ Big temperature difference between morning and night in October, bring a jacket 🧥
2️⃣ Recite "Shu Dao Nan" at Jianmen Pass for free admission! (Hurry and memorize it!)
3️⃣ Around 800 RMB per person for 4 days (excluding major transportation)

Any questions? See you in the comments! 👇