Langzhong 2 Days 1 Night Travel Guide｜Experience Ancient Charm and Slow Living on a 1200 RMB Budget, This Millennium-Old City Is Totally Worth It!
✅ Total Budget: 1180 RMB (per person)
Suitable for: Couples / Friends / Short city escapes
Departure: Default from Chengdu (convenient high-speed train)
Keywords: Tang and Song layout · Ming and Qing courtyards · No rushing · Eat well and sleep soundly
💰 Budget Breakdown (per person)
Item Cost Explanation
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Round-trip transportation (high-speed train + bus) ¥360 Chengdu East ↔ Langzhong Station, second-class one-way ¥175, round-trip ¥350; city bus ¥10
Accommodation ×1 night ¥260 Boutique guesthouse in the ancient city core (renovated Ming and Qing old courtyard)
Attraction pass ¥140 Langzhong Ancient City combined ticket (includes Zhang Fei Temple, Gongyuan, Huaguang Tower, and 5 major attractions)
Meals ×2 days ¥300 Average ¥150/day, includes snacks + main meals, authentic and reliable
Local transport & souvenirs ¥120 Ancient city electric cart shuttle ¥30 + specialty products ¥90
Total ¥1180 Actually controllable within 1200 RMB
📅 Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Chengdu → Langzhong Ancient City｜A Day Through a Millennium
7:30 AM Departure
Take high-speed train D5122 (or other trains) from Chengdu East Station to Langzhong Station
About 1.5 hours, ticket ¥175, recommend window seat on the right side for beautiful river views!
9:10 AM Arrive at Langzhong Station
Take bus No. 5 or taxi (about ¥25) directly to Ancient City South Gate
Contact the guesthouse owner in advance; he will pick you up with a tricycle to take you into the alley—this is the real "city entry ceremony"
10:00 AM Check-in at guesthouse: Recommended "Nanjindu Yard" or "Yinshan Lanshe"
¥260/night, renovated from a century-old house, carved windows, bluestone courtyard, street-facing tea table
The owner is a local history enthusiast and will give you a hand-drawn "Eat, Drink, Play Map"
12:00 PM Lunch: Old street favorite "Ma’s Beef Noodle Restaurant"
Must order: Braised beef noodles + cold sliced beef ear + pickled vegetables
Noodles are chewy, broth rich, about ¥28 per person, very satisfying
1:30 PM Start deep tour of the five core ancient city attractions (using combined ticket ¥140)
【Zhang Fei Temple】
Three Kingdoms relic, Zhang Fei once guarded Langzhong for seven years, his head was buried here after death
Ancient cypresses inside the temple, incense burning continuously, feel the aura of "loyalty and righteousness"
【Gongyuan】
Qing Dynasty Sichuan provincial exam site, one of the best-preserved imperial examination sites in China
Step into narrow exam cubicles to experience the suffocating feeling of ancient "closed-door exams"
【Huaguang Tower】 (a must-visit for climbing!)
Langzhong landmark, known as "the first tower in northern Sichuan"
Climb to the top to overlook the Jialing River winding through the city in an S shape, excellent feng shui, "four waters surround the city" all in view
【Former Site of Qing Dynasty Sichuan Military Governor’s Office】
Military official’s office, imposing and majestic, perfect for photos with an "official appointment" vibe
【Vinegar Workshop Experience Hall】 (free admission)
Langzhong Baoning Vinegar, one of China’s four famous vinegars
Free tasting of aged vinegar drinks, sour with a hint of sweetness, appetizing and refreshing
📸 Tips: Wear Hanfu! Ancient city rentals start at ¥30/set, every photo looks like a masterpiece
6:00 PM Leisurely stroll through 【West Street】 and 【South Street】
Winding stone paths, lanterns hanging high, tea houses with people playing long cards and listening to Qingyin music
Pick up some specialties: steamed sugar buns (delicious hot or cold), Baoning vinegar peanuts, bean paste
7:30 PM Dinner: Recommended "Tianshang Palace Hotpot" or "Old Flavor Restaurant"
Must order: Baoning vinegar pig’s trotters, stir-fried cured meat with wild garlic, hot and sour noodles
About ¥45 per person, after dinner take a walk by the river to aid digestion
Night tour of Jialing River (free)
The ancient city’s reflection under the lights looks like the "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" painting come to life
Weekend nights feature intangible cultural heritage performances: Northern Sichuan lantern opera, shadow puppetry (at the small theater on the pier)
Day 2: Langzhong in the Morning Light｜Wake Slowly, Walk Slowly, Say Goodbye Slowly
7:30 AM Wake up and have breakfast in the guesthouse courtyard
Homemade by the owner: soy milk, fried dough sticks, steamed sugar buns, pickled vegetables
Eat while listening to birdsong and watching sunlight pour into the courtyard, calming your heart
8:30 AM Head to 【Tengwang Pavilion】 (3 km from ancient city, taxi ¥15)
Note! Not the Tengwang Pavilion in Nanchang, this one was built by Tang Dynasty Prince Teng Li Yuanying, Du Fu once wrote a poem: "The king’s terraces rest against Bashan"
Climb the tower and look far, the Jialing River embraces like a jade belt, the scenery is magnificent yet peaceful
10:00 AM Return to the ancient city for last wishes
Go to 【Confucius Temple Square】 to write a blessing plaque
Or find a master to paint a "face mask" souvenir (¥20)
Buy a few more specialties to take home for family
12:00 PM Lunch: The last taste of local life — "North Gate Hundred Flavor Snack Street"
Recommended: Guobianmo (rice batter pancake, crispy outside soft inside), Youcha Sanzi (fried dough), cold noodles and jelly
About ¥25 per person, eat until full
1:30 PM Depart for return trip
Taxi back to Langzhong Station (about ¥25)
Take high-speed train back to Chengdu, ending this short dream through a millennium
🎒 Essential Packing List
✅ Documents: ID card, student ID (valid at some attractions)
✅ Clothing: Comfortable sports shoes (many stone paths), spring/autumn jacket, Hanfu/Qipao (perfect for photos)
✅ Protection: Sunscreen, mosquito repellent (by the river), umbrella (Sichuan has frequent showers)
✅ Others: Power bank, camera, small amount of cash (small shops only accept cash)
💡 Money-saving Tips & Notes
Best transport choice: high-speed train
More than 10 trains daily between Chengdu and Langzhong, earliest at 6 AM, latest return at 8 PM
Buy tickets 3 days in advance for discounts (as low as ¥150 round-trip)
Ticket saving method:
Combined ticket ¥140 includes 5 major attractions, saves ¥60 compared to buying separately!
Discounts for students/teachers/seniors, remember to bring ID
Accommodation suggestion: stay inside the ancient city
After 10 PM, tourists leave, the whole ancient city belongs to you
Avoid chain hotels, stay in old courtyards for the authentic feel
Safety reminder:
Ancient city alleys are deep, avoid wandering into unfamiliar alleys at night
Respect local customs, don’t touch statues or step over thresholds
🌟 Final Words
Many say: "The two Chinese cities that feel most like ancient times are Pingyao and Langzhong."
But Pingyao is crowded, while Langzhong still lets you hear your own footsteps.
It’s not lively, but very affectionate;
It’s not stunning, but makes you reluctant to leave.
Spend less than 1200 RMB, take a day off,
What you get is not a check-in trip,
But a peaceful dialogue with history.
"If you are tired of the city’s noise,
Come to Langzhong,
Let time roll back a thousand years."
Post by MysoreMantra888 | Sep 28, 2025
