High-speed rail direct access, recommend a small town with rich cultural heritage

There is an unknown small town in Sichuan - Neijiang Zizhong, which has a long history of more than 2,000 years. The culture here is well-developed, the literary style is flourishing, and the unique natural environment and profound historical heritage have left a variety of natural and cultural landscapes, including the Chonglongshan Stone Carvings, the Confucian Temple, the Martial Temple, the Yongqing Temple, the Catholic Church, the Ningguo Temple, Yangliutan, etc., as well as many special foods and relatively low prices. It is especially suitable for traveling during various holidays to avoid traffic jams. I have been to enough of the popular check-in spots, and such a slow-paced place full of cultural heritage and fireworks is worth visiting! ★How to get there High-speed rail: There is a high-speed rail station, and it only takes 1.5 hours to get there from Chengdu. Self-driving: It only takes 2.5 hours to get there from Chengdu by highway. Tour guide Day 1: Chengdu → Wu Temple in Zizhong → Zhuangyuan Ancient Street → Wen Temple in Zizhong → Ningguo Temple Day 2: Catholic Church → Chonglongshan Stone Carvings → Yongqing Temple → Yangliutan → Return ★ Recommended places to visit The Chonglongshan Stone Carvings are a group of exquisite stone carvings dating back to the Tang and Song dynasties. There are about 160 caves in total, a small number of which are well preserved, while others have been weathered and damaged, but their exquisite carving craftsmanship can still be seen. There are also poems and songs by ancient celebrities such as Su Dongpo on the rocks. It is now a national key cultural relic protection unit. Tickets: No ★Yongqing Temple was first built in the Tang Dynasty and was rebuilt in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is the most popular temple in Zizhong. The Chonglong Archway in front of the temple was built during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty and is very ornamental. Tickets: None ★Zizhong Confucian Temple The existing building complex was rebuilt in the Qing Dynasty. It is large in scale and well-built. It is one of the most complete Confucian Temple complexes preserved in Sichuan. The standing statue of Confucius in the main hall is unique in the country. It is now a national key cultural relic protection unit. Tickets: Combined ticket with Wu Temple, 25 yuan ★Zizhong Wu Temple was first built during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty and renovated in the Qing Dynasty. The existing ancient buildings include the Tribute Hall, Guansheng Hall, and side halls. Well-preserved, exquisite architectural craftsmanship Tickets: 25 yuan for a combined ticket with the Confucian Temple ★Zhuangyuan Street is located in Panshi Ancient City, Zizhong. It was named because two top scholars were born on this street in history. The houses along the street are mainly residential buildings in the architectural style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, most of which are quadrangle courtyards with shops in front and houses in the back. Tickets: None ★Catholic Church The Catholic Church was built in the Qing Dynasty. It is a brick and stone structure with a dome roof. It is the only century-old Gothic church in Sichuan. It is now a cultural relic protection unit in Sichuan Province. Tickets: None Ningguo Temple was rebuilt in the seventh year of Tianshun period of Ming Dynasty. The temple has majestic halls and magnificent architecture. The main hall in the temple is a well-preserved official-style hall of Ming Dynasty, with single-eaved brackets and mortise and tenon structure. No nails were used in the whole hall, and the brackets are particularly exquisite. It is now a cultural relic protection unit in Sichuan Province. Tickets: None ★Yangliutan Tourist Resort Tickets: None