Three-day in-depth tour of Neijiang | The perfect encounter between sweet city culture and landscape poetry and painting

📅 Day1: The Hometown of the Great Thousand and the Zen of Ancient Temples Morning: Zhang Daqian Memorial Hall Art pilgrimage: Visit the hometown of Chinese painting master Zhang Daqian, stroll through the white-walled and green-tiled "Dafeng Hall", and observe classic reproductions such as "Ten Thousand Miles of the Yangtze River". Climb the observation deck to overlook the panoramic view of Sweet City, and the Yujiang River is passing through the city. Hidden spoiler: The "Da Qian Lotus Pond" in the backyard of the memorial is full of lotus flowers in summer, and taking pictures in Hanfu is like an ink painting scroll. Noon: Daqian dried grilled fish Taste impact: The dry grilled fish is a must-order at the "Da Chien Story Restaurant" near the Memorial Hall. The fish is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Afternoon: Holy Water Temple Thousand-year Zen: Touching the Song Dynasty cliff stone carvings in the ancient temple of the Tang Dynasty, the thousand-year-old Rohan pine and the Ming Dynasty archway in the temple tell the story of time. The vegetarian rice at Su Zai Tang for RMB 15/person (recommended bean curd rice with kimchi) is light but long-lasting. Evening: Night tour of Dongxing Old Street Night view of the Yujiang River: Stroll along the retro-reconstructed old street, the lights illuminate the river, like a star river falling. The "Yao Gu Mixed Vegetables" at the night market stalls are spicy and spicy in red oil, and the "Wang Liang Noodles" are spicy and sour for appetizers. Buy a takeaway and eat while walking. 📅 Day2: Stone archway complex and lake island secret place Morning: Longchang Stone Archway Group "Three-dimensional History Book": The only Ming and Qing stone archway complex in the country, thirteen archways tell the story of loyalty, filial piety and justice. Rent Hanfu for photos and unlock the engraving details of the double lion rolling embroidery balls at Dezhengfang. Ancient town snack: "Zhou Kee Fried Dumplings" next to Pai Fong Street are crispy on the outside and sweet on the inside. They are served with a bowl of spicy and sour cold noodles. Afternoon: Guyu Lake Migratory Bird Paradise: Rent a small boat (40 yuan/hour) to shuttle 24 lake islands, tens of thousands of white herons overwinter in winter, telephoto lens captures migratory birds flying. The "White Heron Pavilion" on the island in the middle of the lake has the best birding view. It is better to bring your own telescope. Evening: Luoquan Ancient Town Salt and Tea Ancient Road: Stroll along the bluestone slab road, where the only statue of Guan Zhong's salt industry in China is hidden among the ancient houses of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Must-try "Luo Quan Tofu Banquet" - tofu buns burst into juice when you bite them, Mapo tofu is spicy and fresh, and you can experience the ever-changing magic of tofu for 50 yuan per person. 📅 Day3: Mountains and water interesting and urban green lungs Morning: Weiyuan Stone Slab River Natural water play: barefoot stepping 7 kilometers stone river bed, Shentan area celebrity water swing free photo, shallow area with children to have a water fight. You can buy a straw sun hat for 15 dollars at the entrance of the scenic spot, which is good for sun protection and easy to take beautiful photos. Noon: Wang Kee Rabbit Noodles Spicy and fresh: An old-fashioned brand in Weiyuan city, the rabbit meat is spicy enough, the handmade alkaline water is glutinous and bouncy, with iced cold shrimp (5 yuan/bowl) instantly cooled. Afternoon: Tower Hill Park City Green Lung: 6 kilometers of greenway connects the Zhuangyuan Ladder and the Sanyuan Tower. Enjoy a cup of tea at the "Shu Xiang Tea House" halfway up the mountain and listen to the old Neijiang people setting up the dragon gate. Night: Sweettown Lake light show Fantasy River View: Take a night cruise (RMB 38/person) to see the reflection of the Sanyuan Tower. The riverside light show lights up the night sky at 8pm every Friday night. The best viewing point is at the Xiejiahe Pier. 🍜 Red and black list of authentic food ✅ Must-eat three delicacies Beef noodles: The soul breakfast of Neijiang people, soy water noodles with red oil noodles, recommended Arrow Road Street "widow noodles". Fried dumplings: an intangible cultural heritage snack, crispy on the outside and glutinous on the inside, the old shop of "Banbanqiao" in the middle of the city is the most authentic. Rabbit Noodles: Spicy rabbit meat with bouncy noodles, a 30-year-old brand of Weiyuan "Wang Kee". ❌ Lightning protection reminder The "fried insects" at the entrance of the scenic spot are low value for money and hygienic, so try with caution. 🌟 Practical tips Transportation: Sharing electric bicycles at urban attractions + taxis are the most convenient; Longchang and Weiyuan are recommended to charter a car (200 yuan/day) or take a tourist direct bus. Accommodation: Priority city central area (near Arrow Road Street, 38th Street), fast hotel 100-200 yuan / night, high-end choose "Sweet City International" river view room. Souvenirs: Mr. Zhao peanut cake, Yongfu ginger cake, Longchang linen crafts. From the traces of the years of the Stone Archway to the gentle night of Sweet City Lake, from the ever-changing taste of the tofu feast to the cool and interesting taste of the Stone River, this route unlocks the diverse faces of the Neijiang River in 72 hours. The "sweetness" of Sweet City lies in the sugar, in the scenery, and more in the fireworks among the people in the streets and alleys