Things to do in Guang'an

No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Guang'an

Huaying Mountain

Huaying Mountain is located in Guang'an, Sichuan Province. It was the center of many underground Communist activities during the Nationalist era. The mountain is known for its unusual karst rock formations and historical attractions. The picturesque landscape is dotted with camellia, thick bamboo forests, and caves. It is a popular destination for escaping the heat in summer.

Deng Xiaoping's Hometown

Located in Paifang Village, Xiexing Town, Guang'an City, the Scenic Area of Deng Xiaoping's Former Residence comprises attractions like Deng Xiaoping's Former Residence, a wash inkstone pool, Hanlin Yard, Deng Residence Old Well and new buildings, such as an exhibition hall and a memorial hall. It is an attraction in memory of the great figure. The hall displays much writing, many photos and material objects of Deng Xiaoping from his work and life, including stories, some quite surprising.

No. 2 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Guang'an

Tianyi Valley

Tianyi Valley is located in Linshui County's Ganba Township in Sichuan Province's Guang'an. The air in the valley is cool and wonderful for escaping the summer heat. A stream runs the whole length of the valley and visitors can see many waterfalls of different heights and sizes. Among them, the cave formed by the nearly one-kilometer-layered waterfall is especially spectacular. At the entrance of the cave, sits a natural stone Buddha formed naturally by dripping water over countless years. The original ecological scenery reveals to visitors the wonders of nature.

No. 3 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Guang'an

Yuechi Low Pit Waterfall Scenic Spot

The Dikeng Waterfall Scenic Area is located in Yuechi County, Guang'an City, Sichuan Province. It was formed by the collapse of the bedrock on the bank of the Jialing River. It is about 200 meters wide and 70 meters high, wider than the Huangguoshu Waterfall, but lower in height. Despite this, its momentum and magnificence are not inferior to other famous waterfalls. When you come to the waterfall, you will be impressed by its magnificent scenery. The Yuechi Dikeng Waterfall Ecological Tourism Scenic Area takes natural scenery as its theme and follows the spatial layout of "one center and six functional areas" (i.e., tourist comprehensive service center, waterfall sightseeing area, flower viewing area, leisure and entertainment area, garden sightseeing and leisure resort area, wetland conservation area, jungle entertainment area) to create a rural leisure tourism destination that integrates waterfall and flower sightseeing, ecological leisure, sports and health, vacation and entertainment, and other elements.

No. 1 of Night Attractions in Guang'an

Yankou Ancient Town

Yankou Ancient Town is located in Wusheng County, known as Fengshan Town in ancient times. Yankou Ancient Town is the second largest settlement of Hui people in the Jialing River Basin, with Islamic characteristics. The entire ancient town is built on the mountain, with a total length of about 4 kilometers and an area of about 0.5 square kilometers. In ancient times, due to the convenient waterway transportation, merchants gathered here, and more than 100 merchant ships were gathered here. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Wusheng moved the county seat here, and the ancient town became the political, economic and cultural center of the county, and it was even more prosperous. Due to the low terrain of the ancient town, it has been invaded by Jialing River floods many times. Since the 1980s, the county seat in the valley has been relocated and developed, and the buildings of the ancient town have been well preserved. The streets of the ancient town are based on terrain, with high and low connections, and twists and turns. The streets are narrow and deep, with slate paving and several meters wide. The houses are wooden structures, with many styles of two-entry or quadrangle courtyards. Thousands of traditional dwellings are scattered at different heights, and the buildings such as mosques, old theaters, winemaking workshops, and Muslim cattle slaughterhouses are antique and large-scale. The Majia Mosque, which was built in the 43rd year of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, was continued in the 8th year of Daoguang. It is a wooden structure with a large scale and a courtyard layout. It consists of a mountain gate, a chapel, left and right wing rooms, and inner and outer patios, with Islamic characteristics. The surviving Huangjia Mosque and Yuwang Palace are also Qing Dynasty buildings. Yongshou Temple, a thousand-year-old temple, has a bridge directly connected to it. Dingyuan Ancient Pagoda stands majestically, and you can see the beautiful scenery of Jialing River and the style of the ancient town in front of you. The statues of the Thousand Buddhas Rock in the Song Dynasty are full of fun and interesting. The tombs of the Han Dynasty unearthed under the Thousand Buddha Rocks add to the mystery of the ancient town.

Deng Xiaoping's Former Residence

Deng Xiaoping's Former Residence is located in the heart of Paifang Village, Xiexing Town, Guang'an District, Guang'an City, Sichuan. It is a traditional farmhouse with a three-sided courtyard, typical of eastern Sichuan residential architecture. Locals often call it the Deng Family Old Courtyard. The entire complex faces west, enclosed by a main house and side wings on the left and right, covering an area of approximately 800 square meters, with 17 rooms of various sizes. With its grey tiles, white walls, wooden pillars, and stone foundations, the exterior is simple and elegant. Behind the house, lush bamboo provides shade, while a green lotus pond sits in front, full of the rich charm of the Sichuan countryside. On August 22, 1904, a profoundly influential figure of the century was born in the north wing and spent 15 years of his youth there. Today, the north wing still houses the carved wooden bed where he was born, and the desk by the window displays an oil lamp, paper, and brushes, recreating the scene of his diligent studies during his youth. The main hall was where the Deng family used to receive guests, with the elders' living quarters on the left and right sides. This courtyard was built successively by three generations: the great-grandfather, grandfather, and father of this great man. The earlier north wing was built during the Tongzhi reign of the Qing Dynasty, with a history of approximately 200 years.

Shenlong Mountain Ba People's Castle

In the southern suburbs of Guang'an City, Shenlong Mountain Ba People's Castle was named after its sudden rise and winding shape of its mountains. It used to be the fortress of the ancient Ba State and a place of pilgrimage, blessings and sky watching. It was built with tens of thousands of stones and is also called the Stone City by the Ba people. The attractions include Nifeng City, Longmen Pass, and Tuzhou Lake.

Guang'an Everbright City

Guang'an Everbright City is an immersive waterfront street block themed around Song culture, featuring Song-style archways, themed stages, and multiple aesthetic photo spots. The grey-tiled eaves, bright red lanterns, and pavilions and towers of the street block complement the Kuige Tower on the opposite bank and the Qu River light show, creating a visual spectacle of a "Song City on the River." The "Guang'an Magical Night" immersive water-based performance project uses the Qu River as its stage, with Song-style cruise ships offering a "journey through time" that allows visitors to immerse themselves in the thousand-year-old charm of the Song Dynasty.

Fantasy Valley

Baozhen Fortress

Located in Guang'an City's Wusheng County, Baozhen Fortress is a fully fortified Eastern Sichuan residential complex built by the local Duan noble family in a way which integrated the functionalities of military defense and daily living. The special nature of the fortress can be seen not only in its advantageous location but also its integrated towers, defensive walls, and structures reminiscent of southern Fujianese tulou. The result is a fully enclosed defensive living quarter. Visitors can also enjoy recreational activities such as strawberry picking, fishing and paintball.