You have to check out Suining! There's so much to see and do here!

Suining is a lesser-known tourist city. Compared to more popular cities, there are fewer people here, so you'll have a better experience!

Here are some tourist attractions to check out:

1️⃣ Guangde Temple: Located at the foot of Wolong Mountain in Chuanshan District, Suining City, it is known as the "First Zen Forest in the West." The temple's architecture is rigorous, preserving a large number of architectural styles from the Tang and Song dynasties, as well as precious cultural relics such as Song steles, jade seals, and jade Buddhas.

2️⃣ Lingquan Temple: Located on Lingquan Mountain in the east of Suining City, it was built during the Kaihuang period of the Sui Dynasty and is the hometown of Guanyin Bodhisattva. The temple is surrounded by mountains and water, with a tranquil environment, where you can experience the profound Buddhist culture.

3️⃣ Sichuan Song Porcelain Museum: The only national second-class museum dedicated to Song Dynasty porcelain, with the most distinctive Southern Song Dynasty kiln porcelain.

4️⃣ Guanyin Lake Wetland Park: The park is centered around Guanyin Lake, with a beautiful landscape of lakes and mountains, making it a great place for leisurely walks and enjoying natural scenery.

5️⃣ Shenglian Island: Known as the "Heart of the City" of Suining, it is home to the World Lotus Expo Park. In summer, when the lotus flowers are in full bloom, the entire island is covered in a sea of pink flowers, creating a spectacular view.

📍 Suining food recommendations

Shehong beef: Carefully selected, made from locally raised yellow beef, marinated with special spices and cooked using unique techniques, it is spicy, fresh, and fragrant, with tender and juicy meat.

Chuanshan tofu skin: Made from high-quality soybeans, it is as thin as a cicada's wing, with a rich bean aroma. It can be served cold, stir-fried, or cooked in soup. Cold tofu skin is sour, spicy, and refreshing, making it a great summer dish.

Pengxi iron cake: A traditional snack with a crispy outer layer and tender, juicy inside, it is sweet and delicious, making it a great choice for breakfast or afternoon tea.

Wozi cold noodles: A Suining specialty snack with a unique taste, it is sour, spicy, and delicious, making it a great summer dish and late-night snack.

Post by BLAKE HAWKINS | Feb 13, 2025