2025 Lu County Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

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Calling all those heading to Luxian! Check out this guide! (One-day trip edition) || This guide is recommended for those who are already planning a trip to Luxian and want to explore the area. It's not recommended to make a special trip just for this. 🍃 ✨This time, we're visiting Luxian, a small county in Luzhou. It's an easy day trip there and back. 👌 🥰There's a direct high-speed train 🚄 from Chengdu East Station to Luxian, taking about an hour or so. The entire route is: Chengdu ➡️ Luxian ➡️ Luxian Stone Carving Museum ➡️ Yuchan Mountain ➡️ Longhu Wetland Park ➡️ Chengdu (For transportation within the city, you can take a taxi 🚗, which is affordable and readily available.) 📍Luxian Stone Carving Museum Free, 9:00-17:00, reservation required A niche museum 📖 housing a large collection of exquisite Song Dynasty stone carvings from Luxian. With two floors, ✨it boasts 14,000 artifacts, including 500 precious relics and an impressive 120 first-class relics! A must-see for those interested in stone carving culture and 🐉dragon culture. 🥳 You can also get a commemorative stamp here, so bring a small notebook. 📍Yuchan Mountain Tickets: 20/person, 9:00-17:00 Located near the museum, ⛰️the mountain is not high, and it takes about two hours to walk up and down. It's a relaxing hike. 🚶‍♀️In addition to the beautiful scenery, there are 400 existing Ming Dynasty stone carvings, including classic statues such as the "Thousand-Hand Guanyin" and "Enlightenment Picture." 👍The carvings are incredibly detailed. You can also visit the Yuchan Temple. At the top, there's a pavilion with a second floor offering a panoramic view of the county. 📍Longhu Wetland Park Free This park near the high-speed rail station seems newly built. It's large and comfortable, perfect for a relaxing stroll after a meal. (Luxian also has attractions such as 🐉Longnao Bridge, Qifeng Aqueduct, Qu Family Manor, and Daolin Valley. If you have time, you can choose to visit them.) 🍖Food We recommend a restaurant in Luxian called "Secret Duck Neck." That's the name of the restaurant. The duck neck is delicious! Crispy and fragrant, 🦆unlike the usual soft texture of duck necks. It's a great snack. They usually open at 2:30pm. If you go, be sure to bring some home. Highly recommended! Holiday Travel Guide

Here's an introduction to Yuxian Mountain: Overview • Location: Located next to Luxian County, Luzhou City, Sichuan Province, 33 km from the urban area of Luzhou City. • Origin of the name: Named after its toad-like shape, it enjoys the reputation of "jade all over the mountain, every rock a toad." • Scenic area rating: National AAA Tourist Attraction, Provincial Scenic Spot, Provincial Forest Park, and Provincial Key Cultural Relic Protection Unit. • Natural environment: With an altitude of 548 meters, a total area of 52 square kilometers, a forest area of over 8,000 mu, and an average annual temperature of 17.8°C, the mountain is surrounded by the Jiuqu, Laixi, and Maxi Rivers. History and Culture • Religious culture: Since the second year of Jingfu in the Tang Dynasty, Yuantong Temple has stood on the mountain. Once a famous Buddhist mountain in southern Sichuan, during the Qing Dynasty, temples dotted the mountain, giving rise to the saying, "Fifty-five thousand great monks, countless little monks." • Inscriptions by famous people: The Song Dynasty writer Huang Tingjian's drunken inscription of "Yuxian," the Ming Dynasty scholar Yang Shen's bold inscription of "Jinao Peak," Xu Xuan's inscription of "The First Famous Mountain" from the Five Dynasties period, and Cheng Jun's inscription of "Jade Toad in Emerald Green" from the Qing Dynasty all hold great artistic value. Main Attractions • Cliff carvings: Centered around the Thousand-Hand Guanyin, the cliff carvings are exquisite Buddhist works carved by skilled craftsmen throughout history. Over 400 carvings remain, mostly from the Ming Dynasty, ranging from over a zhang to less than a chi, with smooth lines and lifelike expressions. • *The Refugees* bas-relief: Located on the Jinao Peak cliff face, this bas-relief is based on the masterpiece *The Refugees* by the renowned painter Jiang Zhaohe. It is 45 meters long and 3 meters high, powerfully depicting the tragic plight of the people under the iron heel of the Japanese invaders. • Longnao Bridge: Located on the Jiuqu River at the foot of the mountain, this stone slab bridge was built during the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty. Its piers are composed of stone carvings of a dragon, a qilin, a green lion, and a white elephant. The exquisite carvings make it a rare treasure. • Pagoda Forest: Composed of over 20 stone pagodas (stupas) from the Tang to Qing Dynasties, the Pagoda Forest bears witness to the historical changes of Yuxian Mountain.

After getting off the high-speed train, you can take a bus or a taxi. If you take the bus, you'll need to walk a bit after getting off. A taxi can take you directly to the museum. There's also Yuchan Mountain Park nearby, which also requires a taxi to reach. You can decide based on your budget. About the Luxian Song Dynasty Stone Carving Museum: • Overview ◦ Location: Located on Wenbo Road, Yuchan Subdistrict, Luxian County, Luzhou City, Sichuan Province. ◦ Nature: It is the first museum in China dedicated to Song Dynasty stone carvings and was designated as a National Second-Grade Museum on December 21, 2020. ◦ Architectural Scale: The total building area is 12,000 square meters, with an exhibition area of 5,000 square meters. ◦ Opening Hours: Open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Tuesday to Sunday. Last entry at 4:30 pm. Closed on Mondays, except for national holidays. • Collections ◦ Quantity and Types: The museum currently holds 14,000 pieces/sets of artifacts, including 550 precious pieces/sets. These cover various categories such as figures, animals, flowers, and architecture. ◦ Representative Artifacts: Includes stone carvings of the Four Gods—Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise—as well as diversely shaped warrior and servant stone carvings, and musical performance stone carvings reflecting scenes from Song Dynasty life. Unique pieces include "Woman Opening the Door" and "Flying Apsara Musician." • Exhibitions ◦ Exhibition Themes: The museum's exhibitions mainly present major historical scenes such as "Stone Carvings Unearthed," "Carved Beams and Painted Pillars," "Dreaming Back to the Southern Song Dynasty," and "Iron-Blooded Divine Arms," forming a magnificent stone-carved version of *Along the River During the Qingming Festival*. ◦ Exhibition Hall Distribution: Divided into four sections: Heaven-Blessed Luxian, Leisurely Courtyard, Dreaming Back to the Southern Song Dynasty, and Timeless Stone Rhymes. • Significance and Value ◦ Historical Value: The large number of stone carvings in the museum provides rich material evidence for studying the politics, economy, culture, social life, and burial customs of Luxian (Luzhou) during the Southern Song Dynasty. ◦ Artistic Value: The stone carvings employ diverse techniques, including high relief, bas-relief, and intaglio carving. The lines are delicate, the shapes are vivid, and they possess extremely high artistic and aesthetic value. ◦ Cultural Heritage Value: As an important window for showcasing Song Dynasty stone carving culture, the museum plays a significant role in inheriting and promoting outstanding traditional Chinese culture and strengthening cultural confidence.

Luzhou is a charming tourist destination with rich natural and cultural landscapes. Here is a detailed Luzhou travel guide to help you better plan your trip. Recommended attractions: Luzhou Laojiao Tourist Area: Learn about the history and brewing process of Luzhou Laojiao. Zhangba Longan Forest: Enjoy the beautiful natural scenery and rich plant resources. Naxi Tianxian Cave: Explore the spectacular karst landform. Gulin Huangjing Old Forest: Enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature. Hejiang Fubao Ancient Town: Experience the rich history and folk culture. Luxian Yuchan Mountain: Enjoy the natural scenery and cultural relics. Luzhou Museum: Learn about the history of Luzhou. Longnao Bridge: Appreciate its unique artistic value. Yaoba Ancient Town: Experience the cultural characteristics of Sichuan and Guizhou. Recommended food: Luzhou Laojiao: Taste the unique flavor of Chinese baijiu. Luzhou Tofu Pudding: Enjoy its tender and delicate taste. Gulin Spicy Chicken: Experience the spicy and delicious flavor. Hejiang Grilled Fish: Taste the delicious fish. Luyang Chicken: Try the tender and mellow chicken. Xuyong Tofu Skin: Enjoy its thin and crispy taste. Naxi Glutinous Rice Cake: Enjoy its soft and sweet taste. Jiangyang Sour Soup Fish: Try the sour and spicy soup. Luxian Oil Cake: Taste its crispy and sweet taste. Itinerary: Spring flower viewing route (Feb–May): Danlin Town Cherry Blossom Valley, Pear Blossom Village, Peach Blossom Valley, Longhu Water Fragrance, Meiling Tea Theme Park, Wumeng Flower Sea, Shuangsha Town Rape Flower, Tanba Rape Flower Base. Summer cooling route (Jul–Aug): Dawang Bamboo Sea, Shuiwei Huagao Creek, Huangjing Old Forest, Longgua Mountain, Guanwen Thousand Bird Lake, Fubao National Forest Park. Autumn harvest route (Jun–Sep): Dongyunba National Modern Agricultural Park, Houwan Longan Forest, Zhenlong Pomelo Expo Park, Changling Village Kiwi Base, Zhangde Street Taiping Street Rice Field. Winter snow viewing route (Nov–Dec, Jan): Yuchan Hot Spring, Yaoba Ancient Town, Yulan Mountain Herbal Bath Hot Spring, Luohan Forest, Gulin Arrow Bamboo. Ecological sightseeing and study route (all year round): West Bank Sunshine Nature School, Shili Yuwan Study Tour Base, Luzhou Botanical Garden, Hongyan Tea and Rice Study Tour Base. Practical information: Transportation: Luzhou is easily accessible by plane, train, or long-distance bus. Public transportation and taxis are the main means of transportation in the city, and you can also rent a car for a self-driving tour. Accommodation: Luzhou offers a variety of hotels and homestays to choose from, and you can choose according to your needs and budget. Shopping: Luzhou has many special handicrafts and local specialties, such as Luzhou Laojiao, Gulin Spicy Chicken, Hejiang Grilled Fish, etc. You can buy them in local markets and stores. I hope this guide will help you better understand Luzhou, and I wish you a pleasant trip in Luzhou!

✨In Luzhou, Sichuan, there is a lively intangible cultural heritage, the Yutan Colorful Dragon! It is a national intangible cultural heritage! . 🎇The history of the Yutan Colorful Dragon in Luzhou is like a thick storybook. As early as the 18th year of the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty, local folk artists transformed the original simple "grass dragon" into a colorful dragon. In 1919, the first Yutan Colorful Dragon made its stunning debut, starting its legendary journey. . 🥳Every year during the festival, the Yutan Colorful Dragon makes a dazzling appearance, creating a lively atmosphere! The essence of the Yutan Colorful Dragon performance lies in the word "alive," emphasizing the perfect unity of man and dragon! The dancers seem to have a spiritual connection with the colorful dragon, "moving from within and manifesting externally," with their hearts full of passion and emotions, their hands dance with vivid expressions. Their eyes follow their hearts, and their hands follow their eyes, creating a seamless and extraordinary performance! . 😔However, as time goes by, fewer and fewer young people can dance the colorful dragon. This precious intangible cultural heritage is a brilliant gem left by our ancestors, how can we let it fade away? We hope that more young people will learn about the Yutan Colorful Dragon, join the ranks of inheritance, and let this vibrant oriental dragon continue to shine brightly in the long river of time!💪

We've been to this hotel many times and have stayed in every room type except the standard room. We often go there for a couple of days. 😄 ❣️ There is a large lake and a road around the lake behind the hotel. There are many Japanese cherry trees that bloom in March and April. 🚵 The hotel has free 4-person and 6-person bicycles that you can ride around the lake. It's very nice. 😄 ❣️ There is a commercial street 3–5 minutes' walk from the hotel. There are restaurants, a cinema, a small bar, and a children's play area. The busiest time is around 5–6 pm. ❣️ We booked the largest suite. The hotel also has two villas, which are accessible by the hotel's sightseeing car. ❣️ The suite is about 200 square meters. The living room is very large and has an 8-person round dining table. There is also a hot spring pool in the room. The hotel's king rooms also have hot spring pools and are cheaper. ❣️ You just need to give your room number for breakfast. Each room can have free breakfast. ❣️ The hotel also has public hot spring pools and a swimming pool. You can come here to surf and play in the water in summer. There is also a massage center and gym. ❣️ Parking is convenient. ❣️ If the air conditioning in your room is not working well, contact the hotel staff for repairs or to change rooms. The service is good. ❣️ Next time, I'll show you other room types. I really recommend this hotel.

📍 Address: Yuchan Mountain Scenic Area is located east of the intersection of Longnao Avenue and Jianshe Street, Luxian County. It is named after its mountain shape and rocks that resemble a toad. It is famous for its secluded mountains, strange rocks, beautiful waters, and numerous cultural relics, and is known as the "Pearl of Southern Sichuan". 📍 🚗 Transportation • Self-driving: It takes about half an hour to drive from downtown Luzhou to Yuchan Mountain. 🚗 • Public transportation: You can take a local bus or taxi to get there. For specific routes, please consult the local tourist service center. 🚌 🎟️ Ticket: According to Trip.com, the ticket price for Yuchan Mountain Scenic Area is based on the standard of a national AAA tourist area. Please check the ticket office or official website of the scenic area for specific prices. 💰 Attractions: Yuchan Mountain is famous for its secluded mountains, strange rocks, beautiful waters, and numerous cultural relics. The Ming Dynasty cliff stone carvings are a highlight, with more than 400 existing statues, exquisitely carved and in various styles. Among them, the "Arhat Floating on the Sea", "Thousand-Hand Guanyin", "Nine Dragons Bathing the Prince", and "Enlightenment Picture" are masterpieces of Ming Dynasty stone carvings in Sichuan. It is recommended to start from the Yuantong Temple at the foot of the mountain, gradually climb to the Jinao Pavilion at the top of the mountain, enjoy the stone carving art along the way, and feel the profound Buddhist culture. As for local snacks, you can taste Luzhou Laojiao wine and southern Sichuan snacks. Please wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring enough water and food, and respect local religious beliefs and culture. Recommended photo spots include the Thousand-Hand Guanyin statue, Jinao Pavilion, and the natural scenery in the mountains. 📸 💗 Other tips: • The best time to visit Yuchan Mountain is in spring and autumn when the weather is pleasant and the scenery is beautiful. 🌸🍂 • As Yuchan Mountain is a Buddhist holy place, it is recommended that visitors keep quiet and avoid wearing revealing clothes. 🙏 • There may be mosquitoes on the mountain, so it is recommended to bring mosquito repellent. 🦟 • If time permits, you can experience Zen meditation in the temple on the mountain and feel the peace of mind. 🧘‍♂️

Yuchan Mountain Scenic Area is located 35 kilometers north of Luzhou City, next to Luxian County. It is a national AAA-level tourist attraction and a provincial scenic spot. It is named after the mountain's shape and rocks, which resemble a toad. It has long been famous in southern Sichuan for its secluded mountains, strange rocks, beautiful water, and numerous cultural relics. General Zhang Aiping praised it as the "Pearl of Southern Sichuan". The following is a guide to visiting Yuchan Mountain Scenic Area: - Transportation: - Self-driving: From Luzhou, take the Chengdu-Chongqing Ring Expressway and exit at Luxian. Then follow Jiuxiang Avenue and Yuchan Avenue to reach Yuchan Mountain Scenic Area. - Public transportation: Take a bus from Luzhou Bus Station to Luxian, then transfer to a bus to Yuchan Mountain Scenic Area at Luxian Bus Station. - Best time to visit: Yuchan Mountain Scenic Area is suitable for all seasons, but spring and autumn are the best times to visit. The weather is pleasant and the scenery is beautiful. - Ticket price: CNY 20. - Recommended time for visit: 3-4 hours. - Recommended attractions: - Thousand-Hand Guanyin: 5.6 meters tall, 3.5 meters wide, with 11 heads and 36 arms. Each hand holds a dharma instrument. The statue is exquisitely carved and is a masterpiece of art. - Nine Dragons Bathing the Prince: Exquisitely carved and lifelike, it is one of the iconic attractions of Yuchan Mountain Scenic Area. - Enlightenment Diagram: Smooth lines and realistic shapes, it is one of the important attractions of Yuchan Mountain Scenic Area. - Liu Hai Playing with the Golden Toad: Vividly carved and full of interest, it is one of the famous attractions of Yuchan Mountain Scenic Area. - Eighteen Arhats Floating on the Sea: Exquisitely carved and skillfully crafted, it is one of the artistic treasures of Yuchan Mountain Scenic Area. - Recommended itinerary: - Hiking route: Start from the entrance of the scenic area and hike up the mountain path. Pass by the Thousand-Hand Guanyin, Nine Dragons Bathing the Prince, Enlightenment Diagram, Liu Hai Playing with the Golden Toad, and Eighteen Arhats Floating on the Sea. Finally, reach the Golden Turtle Pavilion at the top of the mountain and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Luxian County. - Cable car route: Start from the entrance of the scenic area and take the cable car up the mountain. Then hike down the mountain path. Pass by the Golden Turtle Pavilion, Eighteen Arhats Floating on the Sea, Liu Hai Playing with the Golden Toad, Enlightenment Diagram, Nine Dragons Bathing the Prince, and Thousand-Hand Guanyin. Finally, reach the entrance of the scenic area. - Precautions: - Pay attention to safety: During your visit, pay attention to safety and follow the regulations of the scenic area. Do not climb steep mountains or cliffs. - Pay attention to environmental protection: During your visit, pay attention to environmental protection. Do not litter and keep the scenic area clean. - Pay attention to weather: During your visit, pay attention to weather changes and bring rain gear and sunscreen.

Yuchan Mountain is located next to the county town of Luxian in Luzhou City, Sichuan Province, and is named for its frog-like shape and rocks. Yuchan Mountain has always been famous in southern Sichuan for its secluded mountains, peculiar stones, beautiful waters, and numerous cultural relics. It was once a famous Buddhist mountain in southern Sichuan and was praised by General Zhang Aiping as the 'Pearl of Southern Sichuan'. Yuchan Mountain Scenic Area is a national AAA-rated tourist attraction, provincial scenic spot, provincial forest park, and provincial key cultural relics protection unit. Yuchan Mountain has an altitude of 548 meters, a total area of 52 square kilometers, a forest coverage area of more than 8,000 mu, and an average annual temperature of 17.8°C. Yuchan Mountain is characterized by its unique toad culture resources and backed by good forest vegetation, providing cultural sightseeing and leisure activities. There are more than 400 Ming Dynasty cliff carvings on Yuchan Mountain, with the largest being over a meter and the smallest less than a foot, featuring smooth lines and lifelike expressions. Among them, 'Thousand-Handed Guanyin', 'Nine Dragons Bathing the Prince', 'Enlightenment', 'Liu Hai Playing with a Toad', 'Eighteen Arhats Drifting on the Sea', etc., are finely carved and skillfully crafted, and are considered artistic masterpieces, highly praised by visitors. The relief of 'Refugees' by master of traditional Chinese painting Jiang Zhaohe is a representative work that inspires generations of viewers to rise up with patriotic enthusiasm. Geographic location: Fuxi Town, Luxian County, 35 kilometers north of Luzhou City District, Sichuan Province It takes just over 20 minutes to reach the top of Yuchan Mountain from the mountain gate, which is not physically demanding. The most spectacular is the dry-handed Thousand-Eyed Guanyin statue. This Thousand-Handed Guanyin has 11 heads and 36 arms, with dry hands and a thousand eyes carved behind it, making it the largest and most representative statue among the Yuchan Mountain cliff carvings. Ticket price: The ticket price for Yuchan Mountain is 50 yuan per person Transportation: Self-driving from Chengdu takes about 3 hours, and the bus is also very convenient.

National key cultural relics protection unit. Located in the mountains about 2 kilometers away from Yusi Town. It was first built in the first year of Zhengde of the Ming Dynasty (1506), and has been repaired many times during the Ming Wanli, Qing Guangxu, and the early years of this century. The four characters on the Shanmen (mountain gate) plaque, 'Yuantong Chanlin', were inscribed by Ruan Shixing, the governor of Luzhou during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty.

Here lies the Ming Dynasty stone inscriptions Here stands the ancient towering trees This is the famous mountain in southern Sichuan This is Yuchan Mountain in Luzhou, Sichuan! Historical records show Yuchan Mountain had the Yuantong Temple since the Tang Dynasty Pilgrims and tourists flocked here The Song Dynasty literary giant Huang Tingjian drunkenly wrote 'Yuchan' The Ming Dynasty's top scholar Yang Shen wildly wrote 'Jinao Peak' Although the glory of the past is no longer present Now Yuchan lies quietly here The six hundred-year-old cliff carvings from the Ming Dynasty still tell their story Revealing to the world a corner of its once splendid history 😁If you like it, please follow me, thank you! ☝🏻️If you want to see more about Yuchan Mountain, please click on my profile picture to check out my other notes about Yuchan Mountain! 👏🏻If you have any questions, feel free to chat in the comments section! 📸Photo taken at the beginning of February 📷Photography suggestions: 🟠Many cliff inscriptions are on relatively high rocks, it's best to prepare a telephoto lens for shooting 🟡This place is quite suitable for shooting in traditional Hanfu costumes 📍Location: Sichuan, Luzhou 🚗Transportation: Navigate directly to Yuchan Mountain, there is a free parking lot at the entrance 💰Ticket: 20 yuan per person, free parking ❗TIPS: ❤️Some areas within the Yuchan Mountain scenic area are under repair due to loose mountains and are currently inaccessible 🧡Yuchan Mountain is close to Luxian County, and after visiting, you can also plan trips to the Song Dynasty Stone Inscription Museum, Longnao Bridge, etc., all of which are worth visiting! Follow me for more travel inspiration!

Do you know what people in the Song Dynasty did every day? Do you know what weapons the warriors of the Song Dynasty used? Do you know what the four sacred beasts looked like in the eyes of people in the Song Dynasty? These questions can be answered for you here This is Lu County, Luzhou City, Sichuan Province. Lu County Song Dynasty Stone Carving Museum The Song Dynasty tombs in Lu County have been The most densely populated group of Song Dynasty stone chamber tombs in China! Unearthed Song Dynasty stone carvings Large scale, large number, rich themes, exquisite craftsmanship Shock the world! It can be said that "After sleeping for nearly a thousand years, the world was shocked when he woke up!" This is a microcosm of an era It is also the eternal mark of Song Dynasty society in this world. 😁If you like it, please follow me, thank you! ☝🏻️If you want to see more texts and photos about the Lu County Song Dynasty Stone Carving Museum, please click on my avatar and take a look at my other notes about the Lu County Song Dynasty Stone Carving Museum! 👏🏻If you have any questions, feel free to chat in the comment section! 📸Photo shooting time: early February 📍Location: Luzhou, Sichuan 🚗Transportation: Just navigate to the Lu County Song Dynasty Stone Carving Museum, there is a parking lot at the entrance 💰Tickets: Free tickets, free parking ❗TIPS: ❤️Remember to bring your ID card, you need to swipe your ID card to enter 🧡After the tour, you can also arrange trips to Yuchan Mountain, Longnao Bridge, etc., which are all worth visiting! Follow me to give you more travel inspiration!

It turns out that ancient people also liked to visit theme parks. There is a mountain in Luzhou, Sichuan Named Yuchan Mountain because it resembles a toad! In ancient times, Yuchan (jade toad) was considered an auspicious and spiritual creature Phrases like 'Chan Gong Zhe Gui' (toad palace and the laurel tree), 'Yutu Yinchang' (jade rabbit and silver toad), and 'Liu Hai Xi Chan' (Liu Hai playing with a toad) Are all descriptions of the toad's auspicious aura! Yuchan Mountain is not only shaped like a toad But also has many peculiar rocks on it! The shapes also resemble toads With attractions such as 'Shuang Chan Dui Ming' (two toads calling to each other), 'Qian Chan Xi Xi' (thousands of toads frolicking), and 'Chan Wang Chi' (toad king pool) There are many toad-related sites It can truly be called a 'Jade Toad Fairyland' Definitely an ancient version of a theme park! Historical records show that Yuchan Mountain had Yuan Tong Temple built during the Tang Dynasty At that time, it was very popular with pilgrims coming in droves The Song Dynasty literary giant Huang Tingjian got drunk here and wrote about 'Yuchan' The Ming Dynasty top scholar Yang Shen wrote wildly about 'Jin Ao Feng' (Golden Turtle Peak) here And so on, there are countless legends and stories Today, there are still more than 400 cliff carvings from the Ming Dynasty preserved here Exquisitely beautiful, they are breathtaking If you come to Luzhou, you must not miss this place It is definitely worth a visit 😁If you like, please follow me, thank you! ☝🏻️If you want to see more about Yuchan Mountain, please click on my profile picture to check out my other notes about Yuchan Mountain! 👏🏻If you have any questions, feel free to chat in the comments section! 📸Photo taken at the beginning of February 📷Photography suggestions: 🟠Many cliff carvings are on relatively high rocks, it's best to prepare a telephoto lens for shooting 🟡This place is quite suitable for shooting in traditional Hanfu costumes 📍Location: Sichuan, Luzhou 🚗Transportation: Just navigate to Yuchan Mountain, there is a free parking lot at the entrance 💰Ticket: The ticket is 20 yuan per person, parking is free ❗TIPS: ❤️Some areas inside the Yuchan Mountain scenic area are under repair due to loose mountain terrain and are currently inaccessible 🧡Yuchan Mountain is close to Luzhou County, and after visiting, you can also plan to visit the Song Dynasty Stone Carving Museum, Longnao Bridge, and other places, all of which are worth a visit! Follow me for more travel inspiration!

Who would have thought that in Luzhou's Luxian there would be such an amazing museum hidden away The Luxian Song Dynasty Stone Carving Museum! The museum currently has over 14,000 collections precious cultural relics amount to 550 with as many as 120 national first-class cultural relics The exhibition area covers more than 5,000 square meters Moreover, the exhibition inside the museum is particularly well-crafted Whether it's the design or the placement, it's all very good And many exhibits can be viewed up close Importantly, there aren't many visitors allowing you to appreciate the exhibits away from the hustle and bustle 😁If you like it, please follow me, thank you! ☝🏻️If you want to see more about the Luxian Song Dynasty Stone Carving Museum, please click on my profile picture to check out my other notes about it! 👏🏻If you have any questions, feel free to chat in the comments section! 📸Photo taken at: Early February 📍Location: Sichuan, Luzhou 🚗Transportation: Just navigate to the Luxian Song Dynasty Stone Carving Museum, there is a parking lot at the entrance 💰Tickets: Admission is free, parking is free ❗TIPS: ❤️Remember to bring your ID card, you need to swipe your ID card to enter 🧡After visiting, you can also plan trips to Yuchan Mountain, Longnao Bridge, etc., all of which are worth visiting! Follow me for more travel inspiration!

Check in at Longnao Bridge This century-old bridge was built in the Ming Dynasty. After several repairs, it still stands today. It is the largest existing dragon-carved stone slab bridge in China. The bridge runs from north to south and is 54 meters long. The eight piers are carved with four auspicious beasts: a unicorn, a green master, four dragons, and a white elephant. There is a dragon carved on each of the four middle piers, with the dragon's head and tail on the east and west sides of the bridge. The east side of the middle bridge is engraved with the four characters "dragon hidden Jiao Fu" and a sword, which is quite spectacular. Walking on the bridge, you can see the auspicious beast at the bridge head raising its head and opening its mouth to face the upstream of the river, as if roaring. In fact, this is another function of the bridge: a warning. During the flood season, the water level rises and the current is turbulent. The stone ball in the faucet will be impacted by the flood and rotate, making a sound, which reminds pedestrians crossing the river. One can't help but marvel at the wisdom of the ancients. Location: Longnao Bridge, Lu County, Luzhou City, Sichuan Province This place has been built into a cultural park, and tourists can enjoy free Visit, but there is nothing to see except the bridge. It is not recommended to come alone.

Luzhou County Yuchan Mountain Scenic Area Yuchan Mountain is about one kilometer away from the county town of Luzhou County, Sichuan Province, and is named for its mountain shape and rocks resembling a toad. Yuchan Mountain Scenic Area is a national AAA-level tourist attraction, with an altitude of 548 meters. There are more than 400 Ming Dynasty cliff carvings on Yuchan Mountain, with the larger ones being a meter long and the smaller ones less than a foot. The lines are smooth, and the expressions are lifelike. Among them, 'Thousand-Hand Guanyin,' 'Nine Dragons Bathing the Prince,' 'Enlightenment Picture,' 'Liu Hai Playing with a Toad,' and 'Eighteen Arhats Drifting on the Sea' are all finely carved and skillfully crafted, and are considered artistic masterpieces. This place is quite suitable for taking photos in traditional Hanfu costumes Location: Sichuan, Luzhou Transportation: Direct navigation to Yuchan Mountain is available, and there is a free parking lot at the entrance Tickets: The ticket price is 20 yuan per person, and the business hours are from 9:00 to 17:00 Free parking TIPS: Some areas within the Yuchan Mountain Scenic Area are under repair due to loose mountain bodies and are currently inaccessible Yuchan Mountain is close to Luzhou County town, and after visiting, you can also arrange trips to the Song Dynasty Stone Carving Museum, Longnao Bridge, and other places, all of which are well worth a visit!

I didn't expect Luzhou to actually have Ming Dynasty cliff carvings There are more than 400 statues The key is that the lines are smooth and the shapes are beautiful The forms are diverse and lifelike This place is located in Luzhou, Sichuan Yuchan Mountain! Named for its shape resembling a toad It is known as the 'Pearl of Southern Sichuan' The cliff carvings here are simple and elegant There are the Thousand-Handed Guanyin, Nine Dragons Bathing the Prince, Amitabha Buddha, and so on Among them, a depiction of Enlightenment is very special Under a bodhi tree sits a devotee With hands on knees supporting his head Incense smoke curls around him Eyes half-closed As if he has already comprehended the Zen mystery 😁If you like, please follow me, thank you! ☝🏻️If you want to see more about Yuchan Mountain, please click on my profile picture to check out my other notes about Yuchan Mountain! 👏🏻If you have any questions, feel free to chat in the comments! 📸Photo taken: Early February 📷Photography tips: 🟠Many cliff carvings are on higher rocks, it's best to prepare a telephoto lens for shooting 🟡This place is quite suitable for shooting in traditional Hanfu 📍Location: Sichuan, Luzhou 🚗Transportation: Directly navigate to Yuchan Mountain, there is a free parking lot at the entrance 💰Admission: 20 yuan per person, free parking ❗TIPS: ❤️Some areas inside the Yuchan Mountain scenic area are under repair due to loose mountain bodies and are currently inaccessible 🧡Yuchan Mountain is close to Luxian County, and after visiting, you can also plan to visit the Song Dynasty Stone Carving Museum, Longnao Bridge, and other attractions, all of which are worth a visit! Follow me for more travel inspiration!

Can make fun of the four great beasts The people of the Song Dynasty could easily handle it. This is the first time I have seen a blue dragon carved into a bucket waist. It's really naughty. This is Lu County, Luzhou, Sichuan Song Dynasty Stone Carving Museum In addition to the blue dragon stone carvings of the barrel waist There is also a flat-faced white tiger The kite-like Suzaku It's so interesting 😁If you like it, please follow me, thank you! ☝🏻️If you want to see more texts and photos about the Lu County Song Dynasty Stone Carving Museum, please click on my avatar and take a look at my other notes about the Lu County Song Dynasty Stone Carving Museum! 👏🏻If you have any questions, feel free to chat in the comment section! 📸Photo shooting time: early February 📍Location: Luzhou, Sichuan 🚗Transportation: Just navigate to the Lu County Song Dynasty Stone Carving Museum, there is a parking lot at the entrance 💰Tickets: Free tickets, free parking ❗TIPS: ❤️Remember to bring your ID card, you need to swipe your ID card to enter 🧡After the tour, you can also arrange trips to Yuchan Mountain, Longnao Bridge, etc., which are all worth visiting! Follow me to give you more travel inspiration!

It’s time to see the dragon in the Year of the Dragon! There is a county in Luzhou, Sichuan Has extremely rich dragon cultural heritage Among them, Dragon Bridge is one of the most important expressions of dragon culture. There is a saying that "there are countless lions in Marco Polo Bridge!" It means that there are too many stone lions on Marco Polo Bridge to count. maybe you don't know There is also a saying in Luzhou “There are countless dragon bridges in Lu County!” According to records, there were 586 dragon bridges in Lu County during the Republic of China. Most of them have been destroyed Today, there are more than 170 dragon bridges preserved in Lu County. There are various carvings on it Mainly dragon shape Among them, the most complete Also the most exquisite It is comparable to the Marco Polo Bridge in Beijing and the Zhaozhou Bridge in Shijiazhuang. Dragon brain bridge! 📸Photo shooting time: early February 📷Photography suggestions: 🟠When the weather is good, the scenery on both sides of the Taiwan Strait is very beautiful to photograph. 🟡Each animal head on the bridge is very unique. If you have an aerial camera, you can take a closer look. 📍Location: Luzhou, Sichuan 🚗Transportation: Just navigate directly to Diterocarpus Bridge, which is located in Longqiao Ecological Park. There is a free parking lot at the door. 💰Tickets: Free tickets, free parking ❗TIPS: ❤️Longnaoqiao Scenic Area is not big. If you want to take pictures without anyone, it is best to go early, because it is difficult to wait until there is no one! 🧡Longnaoqiao is relatively close to the county seat of Luxian County. After visiting, you can also arrange a trip to the Song Dynasty Stone Carvings Museum, Yuchan Mountain, etc. They are all worth a visit! Follow me to give you more travel inspiration!

Chinese dragon culture has a long history In a small town in Sichuan It has a rich historical heritage of dragon culture The most fascinating of these is the Dragon Bridge Group. There are more than 170 dragon bridges of various sizes here. Among them, the most exquisite and well-preserved It is located in Lu County, Luzhou, Sichuan. Longnao Bridge! Longnao Bridge is 54 meters long. Approximately 5.3 meters high and 1.9 meters wide There are 12 bridge piers in total Eight of the bridge piers have animal heads carved on them. There are auspicious animals such as dragons, elephants, and unicorns. Longnao Bridge was built during the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty. Because of the exquisite dragon carvings on its piers The dragon carved on the stone incense burner at Baoen Temple in Pingwu Dragon carved on the stone pillar of Guanyin Temple in Xinjin, Chengdu The selection is basically the same Therefore, it is speculated that Longnao Bridge was built in the early Ming Dynasty. My notes also include information about Baoen Temple and Guanyin Temple If you are interested, you can take a look 📸Photo shooting time: early February 📷Photography suggestions: 🟠When the weather is good, the scenery on both sides of the strait is very beautiful 🟡Each animal head on the bridge is very distinctive. If you have a drone, you can take a closer look. 📍Location: Luzhou, Sichuan 🚗Transportation: Just navigate to Longnao Bridge. Longnao Bridge is in Longqiao Ecological Park. There is a free parking lot at the entrance. 💰Tickets: Free tickets, free parking ❗TIPS: ❤️The Longnao Bridge Scenic Area is not big. If you want to take pictures without people, it is best to go early, because it is difficult to wait until there is no one! 🧡Longnao Bridge is relatively close to the county seat of Lu County. After the visit, you can also arrange itineraries such as the Song Dynasty Stone Carving Museum and Yuchan Mountain, which are all worth visiting! Follow me to give you more travel inspiration!

Yesterday, the 9th 'Dragon Raises its Head' Folk Culture Festival and Dragon Culture Promotion Day was grandly held in front of the Qu's Manor, a key national cultural heritage site in Luzhou County, Sichuan. 'On the second day of the second lunar month, the dragon raises its head, and every household starts to plow with their oxen.' As a traditional festival for spring plowing and agricultural activities, customs related to the dragon have been passed down to this day. On this day, people usually get their first haircut after the New Year, commonly known as 'shaving the dragon's head,' to pray for good omens at the beginning of the year and good luck throughout the year. As a typical representative of high-walled defensive architecture in the southern Sichuan area, the Qu's Manor is located in Shipaifang Village, Fangdong Town, Luzhou County, facing from southwest to northeast. It was initially built during the Jiaqing to Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty and expanded from 1912 to 1916 during the Republic of China. The architectural style and decorations of the manor have retained their historical appearance, and the overall layout, main gate, watchtowers, and theater are well preserved.