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Langzhong Ancient City
Langzhong Ancient Town is located along the bank of the Jialing River in Nanchong and is one of China's four major ancient towns. Its more than 2000 years of history are well-preserved, and the town has an extremely unique layout. The famous general Zhang Fei of the Three Kingdoms Period once garrisoned at Langzhong for 7 years. In Langzhong, you can stroll the ancient lanes, visit the Zhang Fei Temple, look out across the whole town from Jinping Mountain, and enjoy the leisurely pace of local life. The folk customs here are rich and varied. The on-site performance of the show Langyuan Xianjing includes many folk performances and is worth watching. A lot of fun activities are available during the Spring Festival period.Langzhong · 3.7km from downtown
Ancestral Hall of Han Huan Hou
The Ancestral Hall of Han Huan Hou is also known as Zhang Fei Temple and previously known as Xiongwei Temple during the Ming Dynasty. It is one of the National Key Cultural Relics, making up one of the outstanding monuments dating from the Three Kingdoms period. Zhang Fei was one of the “Five Tiger Generals” in Shu-Han during the Three Kingdoms period. After Liu Bei occupied Sichuan, Zhangfei was the governor of the region and served as the prefecture chief of Langzhong, Baxi. During his 7 years in Langzhong, Zhangfei protected the region and also aided the farm development. In 221 AD, Zhang Fei was murdered by his subordinates, Zhang Da and Fan Qiang, and was buried in Langzhong. Zhang Fei was a respected man and after his death the people built the hall in his honor.Langzhong · 4.2km from downtown
Lanzhong Ancient City Cruise
Jialing River cruise ships are among the most famous attractions in Langzhong. Here you can find the "New Dongda", "Jinsha 1" and "Jinsha 2" cruise ships, as well as antique tour boats, catamaran tour boats, kayaks, and over 30 other boats to meet the individual needs of all tourists. You can feel the rich historical and cultural atmosphere while gazing at the ancient city of Langzhong from the deck of the Jialing cruise ships.Langzhong · 3.2km from downtown
Zhongtian Building
Zhongtian Tower is a three-story wooden building in the architectural style of Ming and Qing Dynasties, which was built in the Tang Dynasty. It is 25 meters high and rises from the ground in a large ancient city area. It is magnificent and beautifully built. Zhongtian Tower is the geographical location and layout of Langzhong Ancient City. The streets of the ancient city are centered on it, showing the "Ten Roads of Tianxin" spreading out in all directions, so it is also called the "geographical center of Langzhong". Zhongtian Tower is located at the intersection of Shuangzhazi Street, North Street, West Street and Wumiao Street in Langzhong Ancient City. It is also known as the Four-row Building, one of the twelve buildings in Langyuan, and is the environmental layout coordinate of the ancient city. Zhongtian Tower was built in the Tang Dynasty and was later destroyed. It was rebuilt in 2006. It is 20.5 meters high, with three floors and four doors. It is magnificent and impressive, coordinated and unified with the landscape of the ancient city. You can enjoy her beauty from all four directions of the ancient city; climb to the top of the building, the field of vision is wide, and the environmental pattern of the ancient city is in full view.Langzhong · 4.1km from downtown
Huaguang Tower
Built in the Tang Dynasty, damaged by several fires, and rebuilt in the sixth year of the reign of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty, Huaguang Building is the landmark of the ancient city in Langzhong. The wooden structure of the Huaguang Building has steep stairs with room for only one person to pass at a time. The stairs squeak as you climb. The view from the top of the building is fantastic, extending to the ancient city. Looking afar, you can see tile houses in front of you and stone roads intertwined with each other.Langzhong · 3.4km from downtown
Jinping Mountain Scenic Area
The Jinping Mountain Scenic Area is in the south suburbs of Langzhong City. The stone wall faces the river. The left side is flat and the right protrudes. Its concave is in the middle, like a saddle, so it is also called Ma'an Mountain or Bao'an Mountain. Every spring day, peaches and pears blossom all over the mountain, so people also call it Flower Mountain. The scenery of Jinping Mountain is so fascinating that many pavilions were built there throughout the ages, including Du Fu Ancestral Hall and Langfeng Pavilion. At the beginning of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty, Zhang Sicong, the magistrate of Baoning rebuilt Jinping Academy. Taoist Pavilion used to store the classics, and the Three Sages Ancestral Hall is for worshipping the Confucian scholar Zhu Xi. Here, you can also see Linjiang Tower, the three caves and six pavilions.Langzhong · 4km from downtown
Sichuan Qing Dynasty Imperial Examination Hall
The Sichuan Qing Dynasty Imperial Examination Hall is a Major Provincial-Level Historical and Cultural Protected Site. It is composed of a temple gate, corridor, exam room, audience hall, secondary hall, back hall and the dormitories for examinees. The existing corridors feature upturned eaves, and the wooden railing on either side includes antique chairs. Examination rooms are arranged on both sides. Each room is separate from another. The front courtyard is an examination room and the rear courtyard is a study. Rooms for staff are found all around. Each examination room has a single entrance, and they are named according to the characters in the Thousand Character Classic, used to teach reading in pre-modern China. The main hall opposite the gate is a one-storey house. Here, the examiners took roll call, gave out test papers and monitored examinations. The whole examination hall is well-maintained and is one of two existing imperial examination halls in China.Langzhong · 4km from downtown
Nanjinguan Ancient Town
Nanjinguan Pass in Langzhong is located on the south bank of the Jialing River in Langzhong City, Nanchong City, Sichuan Province, a national historical and cultural city. It is an important ferry in the ancient city. Nanjinguan Pass has been a water and land fortress with many merchants and prosperous trade since ancient times. It is located in the south of the ancient city of Langzhong, with its back against the beautiful foothills of Jinping Mountain, facing the river and the narrow and long ancient street, ancient style and appearance, and ancient charm. It faces the ancient city of Langzhong across the river, with ancient flavor and full of poetic and picturesque meaning. The waterway runs across the north and south, connecting Guangyuan in the north, Chongqing in the south, and Shanghai in the south. It is a must-go way connecting the ancient city and Jiangnan. The ancient town of Nanjinguan Pass also faces the famous Huaguang Tower across the river. The scenery is beautiful. Nanjinguan Pass has a long history. During the Chenghua period of the Ming Dynasty, a floating bridge was built to connect the two sides of the Jialing River and the ancient city. During the Red Army period, the 9th Army of the Red Fourth Army crossed this floating bridge and started the Long March. This floating bridge was used until the early days of liberation.Langzhong · 3.4km from downtown
Jialing River
Langzhong · 3.2km from downtown
Langzhong White Pagoda
Langzhong Baita is located in the Baita Mountain in Langzhong, Sichuan, which is known as "the first country in the world". On the 91st level of the road, people can climb up to the window and look into the distance, so as to view the scenery of Langzhong from different angles. In the Wenchuan Earthquake that occurred on May 12, 2008, Langzhong was affected, and the White Pagoda could not withstand the violent shaking and was broken by the middle. Only six floors remain. 09 has been restored as before. The White Pagoda is built on the high mountains outside the Jialing River in the east of the city. When you climb to the top floor and look to the northwest, you can't see the cliff below your feet, and you feel as if you are flying in the sky. Langzhong Bai Pagoda is a Fengshui pagoda. It is a combination of dense eaves and pavilions. The pagoda is made of stone into an octagonal Xumi seat. The tower is made of bluestone into an octagonal cone. The whole body is covered with white ash. The abrupt mountain is standing on the top of Dongshan Mountain on the opposite bank of Jialing River in the east of Langzhong City, and it is another landmark building in Langzhong. Some people also call it Wenbi Tower, which has a plaque with poems and prose. Together with the famous scenic spots such as Dafo Temple and Zhuangyuan Cave in nearby Shanwan, it constitutes a tourist attraction in Langzhong---Dongshan Garden Scenic Area.Langzhong · 1.9km from downtown
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Langzhong Ancient City
Langzhong · 3.7km from downtownAncestral Hall of Han Huan Hou
Langzhong · 4.2km from downtownLanzhong Ancient City Cruise
Langzhong · 3.2km from downtownZhongtian Building
Langzhong · 4.1km from downtownHuaguang Tower
Langzhong · 3.4km from downtownJinping Mountain Scenic Area
Langzhong · 4km from downtownSichuan Qing Dynasty Imperial Examination Hall
Langzhong · 4km from downtownNanjinguan Ancient Town
Langzhong · 3.4km from downtownJialing River
Langzhong · 3.2km from downtownLangzhong White Pagoda
Langzhong · 1.9km from downtown
What travellers say about Langzhong
睡醒_等困9 October 2026
5.0
For a family-friendly itinerary combined with educational purposes, I recommend entering directly from the West Gate and proceeding to Zhang Fei Temple, Zhongtian Tower, and the Imperial Examination Hall.
The time is limited. I joined a guided tour for both Zhang Fei Temple and the Imperial Examination Hall, and it was very rewarding.
Langzhong Ancient City
小菜37°10 April 2026
5.0
It's definitely worth a visit. The all-inclusive ticket is quite cost-effective, and you can easily spend several days there. The commercial model of the ancient town is acceptable. There are many local residents who can experience their way of life, and there are many must-see attractions.
Ancestral Hall of Han Huan Hou
WGY殿下20 May 2025
4.0
The art performances with Langzhong's history and culture complement the beautiful night view of Jialing River. While enjoying the scenery, the supporting special performances complement each other, which is a feast for the body and mind and a visual feast. It is worth participating.
Lanzhong Ancient City Cruise
不一样的风采7783 July 2025
5.0
Zhongtian Tower, also known as the Four-row Tower, is one of the twelve towers in Langyuan. It is the Feng Shui coordinate of the ancient city of Langzhong and is known as the "No. 1 Feng Shui Tower in Langzhong". It is located in the center of the ancient city, and the ancient city spreads around it. Compared with Huaguang Tower, it is more magnificent and exquisite. There are many exquisite carvings on its roof and wooden beams. The whole building looks more delicate and more simple.
Zhongtian Building
50后省钱自由行30 October 2020
5.0
A must-visit place for checking in at Langzhong Ancient Town. You can go up to the building to overlook the whole town. The stairs inside Huaguang Tower are about 75 degrees, so you need to hold them with both hands and not play with your phone. When we went there, an 86-year-old man insisted on climbing to the top without his family, and the staff escorted him all the way up. Thumbs up for the people of Langzhong
Huaguang Tower
密码201315 November 2025
5.0
Jinping Mountain is truly a scenic vantage point for Langzhong, a veritable fairyland.
The Jialing River gently bends here, cradling Jinping Mountain across the ancient city, creating a superb location: "one side embraced by the river, three sides surrounded by mountains." Like a natural frame, it firmly holds the thousand-year-old splendor of Langzhong Ancient City, offering the best vantage point to overlook this earthly paradise.
Standing atop the mountain, a gentle breeze whispers in your ear, and breathtaking scenery unfolds before your eyes: layers upon layers of green-tiled roofs, like frozen waves surging towards the sky. The ancient city's streets and alleys meander like veins, concealing the majesty of the Zhang Fei Temple and the scholarly atmosphere of the Imperial Examination Hall. The Jialing River's shimmering waters reflect the ancient city's image, shattering it in the rippling light.
By day, cooking smoke mingles with the clouds, the vibrant atmosphere of the ancient city almost palpable; at dusk, lanterns light up one after another, light and shadow flowing on the river, as if time itself slows down, leaving only a sense of tranquility and bliss.
Jinping Mountain Scenic Area
Anonymous user3 August 2025
5.0
The Northern Sichuan Imperial Examination Hall, also known as the Sichuan Imperial Examination Hall and the Langzhong Imperial Examination Hall, is located on Xuedao Street, Langzhong City, Nanchong City, Sichuan Province. The existing buildings are the remains of the reconstruction during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty (1796-1821), covering an area of 8,800 square meters.
Sichuan Qing Dynasty Imperial Examination Hall
Lily5 May 2023
5.0
Nanjinguan is a nice place to visit, especially for the show. In the evening the colorful lights are on and it looks so good! 💖💖💖
Nanjinguan Ancient Town
M51***654 January 2026
5.0
Check in at the Jialing River, 🌹 explore Jiujiudao Street along the river 🌹, savor a delicious dinner 🌹, and feel refreshed and invigorated 🌹 – a truly worthwhile trip 🌹🌸👍
Jialing River
一路游来快乐伴随18 February 2023
5.0
It is worth a visit. You can overlook the ancient city and Jialing River. Looking from the White Pagoda is refreshing.
After going down the mountain, you can visit the Big Buddha Temple. The Big Buddha has a lot of history, but the temple is now under expansion.
It is recommended to take a taxi, otherwise you will regret it.
Langzhong White Pagoda
