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Gulu Village
Gulu Village:Located on the cliff at the entrance of the Dadu River Grand Canyon in Sichuan, it is known as the village on the cliff. It is a Yi village of more than 500 people. There are two channels for villagers to communicate with the outside world. One is a mule and horse trail about 3 kilometers long and nearly 1,000 meters in vertical height carved out of the stone wall in 2003; the other is a paid ropeway located on the cliff. In 2005, "China National Geographic" rated the Dadu River Grand Canyon as one of the top ten most beautiful canyons in China. Experts commented: It is an unparalleled deep canyon, comparable to the majestic scenery of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. Thousands of people stand on both sides of the wall, in various poses and shapes, as picturesque as sculptures. Her unparalleled beauty is still kept in a boudoir and is rarely known to the world. You will be deeply attracted by her at the first glance!Hanyuan · 30.3 km from downtown
Jiuxiang Town
Hanyuan · 18.9 km from downtown
Hanyuan Lake
Hanyuan Lake is located in the new county of Hanyuan. The lake water is melted from the snow of Gongga Snow Mountain and is clear and transparent all year round. The lake is surrounded by rolling mountains, with hundreds of birds flying over the water. The climate is mild, the air in the lake area is fresh, there is no severe cold in winter and no scorching heat in summer. It is an ecological treasure land suitable for leisure, vacation, fitness and health preservation.Hanyuan · 2.7 km from downtown
Sichuan Dadu River Canyon National Geopark (Hanyuan Park)
The Geopark is characterized by the Dadu River Grand Canyon and the Dawa Mountain Basalt geological landforms. It is a tourist area integrating historical and cultural sites and ethnic customs. It is an ideal place for people to enjoy natural scenery, eco-tourism, scientific research, rock climbing, rafting and adventure.Hanyuan · 25.1 km from downtown
Dadu River Jinkou Grand Canyon Scenic Area
The Jinkou River Grand Canyon, which starts from the Wusi River in the west and freezes to the Jinkou River, spans the Jinkou River District of Leshan City, Sichuan Province. Hanyuan County in Ya'an City and Ganluo County in Liangshan River. It has a total length of 26 kilometers, the width of the valley is less than 200 meters, and the depth of the valley is 2600 meters. The peaks on both sides of the canyon protrude, and the dangerous rocks stand up, forming various pictographic landscapes, like people and beasts, lifelike, overlapping mountains, shady trees, waterfalls, various mountain flowers and wild grasses competing for beauty, forming a gorgeous scenery. , natural and elegant. There are many small ravines along the canyon, which are well-proportioned. Among them, the most famous one is the one-line sky. The cliffs on both sides of the gully are close to each other. When you look up, you can only look at the sky. Follow it to enter the Laochang Valley to the center of the ditch. This section is a few kilometers long. The road is even more amazing, with ravines and cliffs, gurgling streams, chirping birds and beasts, and sheep intestines trails, which are completely "malicious" manifestations of nature.Leshan · 36.4 km from Hanyuan
Daocheng Yading
Daocheng Yading, also known as Yading Nature Reserve, is known by locals as Aden Scenic Area. Located in the southern part of Daocheng County in Ganzi Prefecture, it is mainly composed of three mountains, Xiannairi, Yangmaiyong, and Xianuoduoji, as well as surrounding rivers, lakes, and alpine meadows. There are not only magnificent and sacred snow-capped mountains in the scenic area, but also vast meadows, colorful forests, and blue crystal clear lakes. Hiking on foot like the local Tibetans is a better way to experience the scenery in Yading. However, due to the high altitude of the Aden Protected Area, the entire walk still requires considerable physical fitness.China · Daocheng County
WenShuFang
WenShuFang is an antique-style cultural block in Qingyang District, Chengdu, adjacent to Wenshu Monastery. Opened in 2006, the Wenshu Monastery area, where it is located, is one of Chengdu's three major historical and cultural conservation zones, alongside Kuanzhai Alley and Daci Temple. The block primarily features architecture in the traditional Sichuanese residential style, with teahouses, snack shops, intangible cultural heritage workshops, and Hanfu stores nestled among gray-tiled roofs, wooden doors, and courtyards. It is also a popular spot for locals to drink tea and chat. The main streets in the district each have their own distinctive features: Wuyuegong Street is dedicated to intangible cultural heritage, with workshops showcasing traditional crafts like Shu brocade, Shu embroidery, lacquerware, bamboo weaving, and silver filigree, where artisans can often be seen working on-site; Nanyue Lane is a hub for Hanfu culture, with a constant stream of people dressed in Hanfu taking photos against the backdrop of ancient-style gate towers and red walls, and the street also offers Hanfu rental and makeup services; Jinma Lane is the heart of old Chengdu flavors, where time-honored snacks like imperial walnut cakes and Zhang Liangfen from Dongzikou can be enjoyed from one end of the street to the other. When you need a break, you can stop at a teahouse for a bowl of covered-bowl tea. The district also hosts Sichuan opera performances, where you can enjoy face-changing, fire-spitting, and long-spout tea art while sipping tea, fully immersing yourself in Chengdu's unique blend of leisure and liveliness. When touring, you might as well combine this place with the nearby Wenshu Monastery into one route, visiting the ancient temple first and then exploring the alleys, which can be completed in half a day. Travelers planning to take Hanfu photos are advised to allocate more time for makeup, styling, and framing.China · Chengdu
Chengdu Museum
Chengdu Museum is located on the west side of the city center, covering an area of approx. 17 acres with a total floor space of approx. 65,000m² and exhibition space of approx. 20,000m². The main building consists of south and north wings: the south wing's above-ground floors primarily house offices and research areas, while the basement level contains an auditorium (multi-function hall). The north wing mainly features exhibition areas, with the ground floor housing the lobby, screening room, and special exhibition hall. The basement level presents the "Man and Nature" thematic exhibition. Floors 2–3 showcase "Flourishing Chengdu - Ancient History and Culture of Chengdu," floor 4 displays modern history and folk customs, and floor 5 features the Chinese Shadow Puppetry and Marionette Exhibition. The museum boasts a collection of nearly 200,000 artifacts, forming a comprehensive chronological sequence from the Neolithic Age to the Republic of China period. The collection encompasses bronze ware, gold and silver artifacts, brick carvings, stone sculptures, ceramics, paintings and calligraphy, furniture, shadow puppets, marionettes, ritual paintings, masks, wood carvings, and more—establishing both quantitative significance and qualitative excellence within a systematic framework. Since its opening, the museum has hosted a series of highly acclaimed special exhibitions, including "The Restless Nostalgia: Zhang Daqian," "The Splendid Emperor: A Special Exhibition of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty," "The Soul of the Silk Road: Dunhuang Art Exhibition & Cultural Relics of the Land of Abundance and the Silk Road," "Summer Palace of the Empire: Treasures from the Peterhof State Museum, Russia," "French Modern and Contemporary Painting Art Exhibition & 'Portrait·Metamorphosis' Photography Exhibition," "Echoes of Civilization: Ancient Treasures from Afghanistan," and "The Road of Qin and Shu: Bronze Civilization Special Exhibition."China · Chengdu
Wenshu Monastery
Wenshu monastery is located in Qingyang district. Originally built during the Sui dynasty and rebuilt during the Kangxi reign, it was renamed Wenshu monastery. The monastery houses over 300 Buddhist statues of various sizes, crafted from diverse materials including iron, gauze-covered clay, wood, stone, and clay. Among them is a precious jade Buddha statue from Myanmar. The temple complex features five grand halls - the Hall of the Three Great Scholars, the Mahavira Hall, the Dharma Hall, and the Scripture Depository - connected in sequence, seamlessly integrated with the bell tower, dining hall, and corridor houses on the east and west sides. Combined with other structures, they form an enclosed quadrangle courtyard. The compound also houses a teahouse and a distinctive vegetarian restaurant called "Xiangzhai Hall," making it a beloved leisure spot for local residents. In addition, the monastery houses numerous precious paintings and calligraphic works from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The most renowned include the "Konglin" plaque bestowed upon Wenshu Monastery by Emperor Kangxi in 1702, as well as Kangxi's transcription of the Song Dynasty calligrapher Mi Fu's "Sea Moon" scroll. Other Buddhist artifacts include the parietal bone of Tang Dynasty monk Xuanzang, Indian palm-leaf manuscripts, and gilded sutra cases from Tang Dynasty Japan. However, as these are precious cultural relics, they are rarely seen by outsiders. The street in front of Wenshu Monastery, now developed as Wenshu Fang known as the "urban zen forest," features uniformly designed antique-style buildings where many snack stalls continue to operate.China · Chengdu
Sichuan Museum
The Sichuan Museum is located in the Chengdu Huanhuaxi historical and cultural scenic area. Relocated to its current site in 2009, it covers an area of 80 mu and is a national first-class museum integrating collection, research, conservation, exhibition, and education. The museum boasts a rich collection of cultural relics, with particular strengths in bronze ware, calligraphy and painting, stone carving, ceramics, ethnic folk artifacts, and revolutionary relics. Additionally, museum education provides the public with a resource and channel for lifelong learning. The museum pioneered the establishment of a museum education research institute, a mobile museum, and a home-school-museum alliance in China, creating a new model for cultural and educational collaboration. Over the years, it has developed over 200 research courses, launched more than 20 themed routes, and trained 916 "junior on-site guides." The Sichuan Museum is divided into three floors. The first floor is a temporary exhibition hall that hosts various thematic exhibitions year-round, with themes and contents changing periodically. We recommend you follow the official WeChat account for exhibition updates. The second floor is the core area for understanding Sichuan's ancient history, featuring an educational interactive space. It primarily focuses on bronzeware, pottery and porcelain, as well as pictorial bricks and stone carvings. "Ancient Sichuan - The prehistoric period" exhibition outlines the reproduction, cultural integration of ancient humans in the Sichuan Basin and showcases the formation process of early civilization in the region through over 340 cultural relics. "Ancient Sichuan - The pre-Qin period" exhibition presents the epic development history of the ancient Ba and Shu regions through 200 precious artifacts, combined with historical documents and recent archaeological findings, recreating the splendor of Ba-Shu civilization over two thousand years ago. The third floor is the special exhibition and experience area, which also continues the general history exhibition from the second floor, presenting the complete ancient history of Sichuan. We recommend learning about the specific content of the special thematic exhibitions on-site. Meanwhile, you can purchase unique cultural and creative products in the cultural and creative experience area and experience cultural creativity. It also features a space for museum volunteer-related activities.China · Chengdu
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Gulu Village
Hanyuan · 30.3 km from downtownJiuxiang Town
Hanyuan · 18.9 km from downtownHanyuan Lake
Hanyuan · 2.7 km from downtownSichuan Dadu River Canyon National Geopark (Hanyuan Park)
Hanyuan · 25.1 km from downtownDadu River Jinkou Grand Canyon Scenic Area
Leshan · 36.4 km from HanyuanDaocheng Yading
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What travelers say about Hanyuan
吴立珍August 2, 2020
4.0
Jiuxiang Ancient Town is located in the mountains. Due to inconvenient transportation and being far away from big cities, the ancient town is still quite primitive. However, there are actually not many ancient buildings inside. You can start from the archway and there are several alleys. The local yellow beef is especially recommended.
Jiuxiang Town
爱旅游的流浪者March 10, 2025
4.0
One day and one night is the best. In the morning, go to Jiuxiang to pick fruits and enjoy flowers; in the afternoon, take a walk by Hanyuan Lake, take a boat tour, and go to the supermarket to buy the best peppercorns; in the evening, you must go to eat beef hotpot (Hanhulou beef).
Hanyuan Lake
gz当地向导伊妹儿September 16, 2021
5.0
Sichuan Dadu River Canyon National Geopark has pleasant scenery and beautiful landscapes. It is located at the junction of Hanyuan County and Ganluo County. It is a 4A scenic spot. It feels very good, interesting and cost-effective.
Sichuan Dadu River Canyon National Geopark (Hanyuan Park)
不吃香菜的牛排骨March 30, 2026
5.0
Jinkou Grand Canyon is actually a section of the Dadu River Geopark within the Jinkou River. It features a reservoir and dam, a waterway highway and a suspension bridge, cliffside villages and a railway corps museum. The cliffs on the banks are colorful, and the rushing water below reflects the emerald green. The majestic beauty and grandeur of Jinkou Grand Canyon are truly breathtaking!
Dadu River Jinkou Grand Canyon Scenic Area
M52***70October 6, 2026
5.0
The trip was fulfilling: early rising was required; the hotel was well-located, clean, and comfortable; the hotel breakfast was good; the driver was skilled and punctual; there was no shopping; it was great value for money; the scenery was superb; the itinerary was well-planned; the driver was very professional; and the travel experience was excellent.
Daocheng Yading
衔春归玄燕May 1, 2026
5.0
Wenshu Fang, nestled against the ancient Wenshu Monastery, exudes the rustic charm of western Sichuan folk customs amidst its blue bricks and gray tiles. I strolled leisurely here with my dog, wandering through bamboo paths and red-walled, green corridors; even he couldn't resist frolicking on the stone slabs. There's none of the hustle and bustle of trendy shops, only the jasmine fragrance wafting from teahouses and the gentle sounds of artisans hammering bamboo – the atmosphere is simply divine!
Wenshu Fang is a hidden gem of a Chengdu food map! Just step outside and you can enjoy authentic "Dongzikou Zhang Lao Er" sweet water noodles, their sour, spicy, and savory flavors instantly awakening your taste buds. I squatted by the window and ordered a spicy hot pot for my dog, and he quietly devoured half the bowl! There's also freshly ground soy milk and ice jelly on the street corner; even my dog couldn't resist licking the soy pulp clean from the rim of the bowl!
Wenshu Fang is incredibly pet-friendly! I took photos with my dog in front of the "Wenshu Fang" cultural and creative shop; he posed on the bluestone slabs against the backdrop of the ancient buildings with their upturned eaves – every snapshot looked like a masterpiece of traditional Chinese style. The shop also thoughtfully provided a water station for pets, so you don't have to worry about your pet getting thirsty.
WenShuFang
AZURIINSeptember 6, 2026
5.0
🏛️ Chengdu Museum — A Wonderful Glimpse into Chengdu’s History & CultureA really interesting place to visit while in Chengdu, especially if you want to understand more about the city beyond its famous pandas and food. 😊The museum has a great collection showcasing Chengdu’s long history, culture, traditions and development. I especially enjoyed seeing the historical artefacts and learning about how Chengdu has changed through the centuries.The exhibits are well presented and the museum is spacious, clean and easy to explore. Even though I’m not usually someone who spends a lot of time in museums, I found this visit surprisingly enjoyable and informative.It’s also a nice place to escape the heat or rain for a while and take a slower, more relaxing break from sightseeing.Definitely worth a visit if you’re interested in history and culture. A good way to appreciate the story behind this fascinating city. ❤️You can drop by if you are planning to go to Tianfu Square area or Huang Cheng mosque area as this place is only in a blink away😊
Chengdu Museum
M42***54October 3, 2026
5.0
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Wenshu Monastery
xrbxOctober 8, 2026
5.0
We were very fortunate to have celebrity teacher Du Gang as our guide, and we avoided the peak admission period, so it wasn't crowded at all. Without a teacher's explanation, it's easy to miss the main points and rush through the exhibits. Teacher Du's explanation was very easy to understand, humorous, and focused. There were so many exhibits that we felt like we didn't have enough time. I hope to have the opportunity to hear Teacher Du's explanation again after the Sichuan Museum finishes setting up the exhibits from the Song Dynasty onwards.
Sichuan Museum
