China's Liquor City (Luzhou)



First stop: Jinlong Temple
Jinlong Temple is built on a mountain, and there is a huge dragon head in front of the Guanyin Hall. The best place to take a photo of the dragon head is on the platform of the living area where the abbot and lay Buddhists live. There are also several blue peacocks on the platform. They are not afraid of people, and you can watch them spread their tails. The peacocks fly southeast.

Second stop: Luzhou Museum
A national first-class museum, its important collections include the "Ming Dynasty Bronze Kylin Wine Warmer" and Xu Beihong's "Galloping Horse".

Third stop: Luzhou Laojiao Tourist Area
The ticket price is CNY 35, and it takes about half an hour to visit. The tourist area is full of the aroma of wine. The main attraction is the "Luzhou Daqu Old Cellar Pool", also known as the "Luzhou Laojiao 1573 National Treasure Cellar Pool".

Fourth stop: Shuijinggou Area
1. Baon Tower, Luzhou White Tower, was built in the Southern Song Dynasty and is a brick and stone structure.
2. Zhenyuan Hall, a Catholic church, is a Chinese palace-style building.
3. Dongmenkou, the remains of Haitong Gate, stands facing the Yangtze River. At this time of year, red-billed gulls hover and fly low over the river.
4. Bell and Drum Tower, facing east, is one of the old landmarks of Luzhou. It is a four-story building in Chinese and Western styles, with five spires on the top.

Fifth stop: Modern 150 Building
Navigate to "Songhe Furniture City" and enter the nearby community. The old community and the towering modern buildings form a strong visual contrast.

Sixth stop: Tuojiang No. 1 Bridge
The bridge design is a new bridge wrapping an old bridge.

Seventh stop: Luzhou Memory
In the evening, you can go to the "This is Light" cultural and tourism block, a smaller version of "Changsha Wenheyou", a popular place for internet celebrities to check in. There is a "China Luzhou" wall. If you are hungry, it is also a good choice to go to the "Luzhou Memory" hot pot restaurant for a meal.

Post by SamuelMcKay43 | Jan 17, 2025

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