Starting from Chengdu, Challenging Weekly Travels: First Stop—Ziyang

"Gears spin over the emerald Tuo River, half a city of wheels, half a city of sages" Hello! I’m Bai Yang, starting this week, I’ll be sharing travel destinations from Chengdu. This time, it’s the "Western Auto City and Gateway to Bashu"—👉🏻 Ziyang. 35,000 years ago, the ancient "Ziyang Man" created the civilization of the Tuo River Basin here. It’s also a small city easily confused with Zizhong and Jianyang. Spend a day here easily for just 100 RMB. 🔈【How to Get There from Chengdu】 🚇: Take Chengdu Metro Line S3 or a high-speed train from Xindudong to Ziyang North Station. 1️⃣【One-Day Itinerary in Ziyang】 Ziyang North Station → Ziku Mountain Park → East City Ziku Pagoda → Ziyang Museum → Sanxian Cultural Park (Fangxian Bridge) → Exit C of Happiness Avenue or Ziyang North Station 🎫 All the above attractions are free and accessible by bus. 2️⃣【Recommended Attractions】 ✅ **Ziku Mountain Park**: A short bus ride from the high-speed rail station, this is the first Chinese character-themed park. The park slopes gently uphill, with its most iconic structure being the 43.8-meter-tall Ziku Pavilion. There’s also a large lawn blooming with seasonal flowers. ✅ **East City Ziku Pagoda**: Initially seen in photos standing in the Tuo River, I was surprised to find it surrounded by flowers and lush greenery up close. This hexagonal, five-story hollow brick pagoda offers an intimate glimpse into ancient architecture. Do you enjoy exploring such historic structures? ✅ **Ziyang Museum**: One of the better small-city museums I’ve visited. Highlights include: - The 35,000-year-old Ziyang Man skull fossil - A bronze carriage hailed as the "First Han Dynasty Chariot" - The 3-meter-tall "Purple Moon Guanyin," blending youthful charm with divine grace Rivaling provincial museums in quality! ✅ **Sanxian Cultural Park**: Resembling Chengdu’s Anshun Covered Bridge, it’s even more stunning from an aerial view. Sadly, I missed Fengling Park due to time—share your photos if you’ve been! — 🧡【Travel Tips】 ① All attractions are bus-friendly; no car needed. ② For local eats, explore Zhongxue Road. ③ Don’t miss the scenic Binjiang Avenue by Ziku Pagoda on sunny days.