One day tour to Zizhong

One day tour to Zizhong

Zizhong was known as Zizhou in ancient times and was an important city in southern Sichuan. The attractions here are relatively concentrated, and about 80% can be visited in one day.

: Yongqing Temple (Chonglong Ancient Temple)

This ancient temple located quietly on the top of a mountain was first built in the Tang Dynasty and was funded by the family of Prime Minister Pei Du. However, it is regrettable that the bells in the temple no longer ring. Walking to the top of the mountain and looking down, you can see the mist, which makes you feel comfortable physically and mentally. But the only unsatisfying thing is that the people in the temple will try their best to persuade tourists to donate money or light lamps. If I smile and say to my companions, "I need to accumulate Saibo merit again," the people in the temple will immediately respond, "This is not your merit, so don't worry about it."
Junziquan cliff carvings

This is one of Zhang Daqian's "Eight Scenic Spots in Zizhong". Unfortunately, due to severe weathering, many of the sutras have changed beyond recognition, and even the Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara looks quite strange. On the cliff next to it, there is a huge word "ball court", which is a witness to the changes here during the Republic of China. It is now forbidden to go up to Beimo Cliff, but the stone carvings are almost indistinguishable from the Confucian Temple and the Wu Temple.

Purchased a combined ticket. Regrettably, there are no relevant displays of local intangible cultural heritage. The Confucian Temple is worth a visit. It is generally similar to the Confucian Temple, but lacks the apricot altar. Since Zizhong is the hometown of Confucius’ teacher Chang Hong, there is the only standing portrait of Confucius in the country. The Dacheng Hall still retains the praises of the emperors of the Qing Dynasty to the most holy teacher Confucius, as well as two plaques of comments from Lin Sen and Jiang Zhongzheng.
:Catholic Church

This is a century-old Gothic church still in use, located on a slope. I went at an unfortunate time and it wasn't open yet, but I could still see some scenes through the crack in the door.

：ventilated restaurant

As an Internet celebrity fly restaurant, it tastes good, but the flavor is a bit single.

Xinzheng Street

It is a Qing Dynasty building, imitating the design of Chengdu Quanyechang. Its architectural shape is worth seeing.