Things to do in Ziyang

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ZIYANG ORIENTAL LEGEND

Ziyang Fantawild Oriental Heritage is a large-scale high-tech theme project meticulously created by Fantawild Group, centered on China's outstanding traditional culture and integrating Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism with distinctive regional cultures of Ziyang such as Ba-Shu culture and stone carving culture.

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Yuanjue Cave Cliff Sculpture Scenic Area

Yuanjue Cave is located in Yunju Mountain, 1.5 kilometers southeast of Anyue County. It is named after the twelve Yuanjue carved on the mountain. The stone carvings here are distributed in the southern and northern rocks, with 76 niches numbered, and 1993 large and small stone statues. In addition, there are 25 inscriptions on the tablet. The stone carvings here were first chiseled in the Kaiyuan period of the Tang Dynasty, passed through the former Shu and the latter Shu, and reached their peak in the Northern Song Dynasty, which took more than 400 years to complete.

Piludong Antique Scenic Area

Pilu Cave is located on Tazi Mountain, Youping Village, Chiyun District, Shiyang Town, southeast of Anyue County, 45 kilometers away from the county seat. The road from Anyue to Dazu crosses the foot of Tazi Mountain. Here, the mountains are verdant, the rocks are steep, and the Pilu Cave is chiseled among these beautiful stones. Pilu Cave is actually a general term for Pilu Cave, Youju Cave, Thousand Buddha Caves and Guanyin Hall. There are 465 stone carvings on cliffs and 32 inscriptions on steles. In addition, the statues of Liu Benzun, the fifth-generation patriarch of Tantric Buddhism, carved in Pilu Cave and Youju Cave are also unique. Especially in the Pilu Cave, which is 6.6 meters high, 14 meters wide, and 4.5 meters deep, the "Ten Refinements Practice Map" carved by Liu Honzun is rigorous in composition, vivid and easy to understand, and can be called a fine product. There are also engraved on both sides of the majestic Dharma Protector King Kong holding an axe and a sword. When you come to the cave, you will feel a sense of cold air, which will make you feel awe of the sacredness of Buddhism. Piludong stone carvings are the crystallization of Buddhist art in Song Dynasty, and have high historical research value and sightseeing value. In July 2001, the State Council announced it as the fifth batch of national key cultural relics protection units.

Anyue Stone Carvings

Anyue stone carvings began in the Northern and Southern Dynasties (around 521 AD) and flourished in the Tang, Five Dynasties and Song Dynasties. It has a history of 1300 years. Anyue County is a county with a relatively high concentration of ancient Chinese Buddhist statue sites known in China. Up to now, 200 grotto statues have been discovered in various dynasties, with more than 100,000 statues. Among them, the grand statues of the Tang Dynasty and the exquisiteness of the Song Dynasty statues are especially famous in the world. In the history of Chinese stone carving art, it has a special status of inheriting Yungang and Longmen, and starting Dazu Rock Carving. Anyue stone carving is a treasure house of ancient Chinese stone carving art. Most of them are works from the mature and prosperous period of Chinese stone carving art, and have high artistic value. Except for a few simple and rough Wei and Jin styles, most of the statues are of the Tang Dynasty style, and there are also some fine and gorgeous, Yingluo. The Song Dynasty features of the cover. Among them, there are also the creations of Anyue people. They have made many bold breakthroughs in religious ceremonies with their unique ingenuity, superb techniques, and observation and understanding of life.

Ziyang Fantawild Water World

Ziyang Fantawild Water Park is a large water-themed attraction located in Ziyang, Sichuan Province, China. It attracts numerous visitors with its diverse water rides and exciting entertainment options. The park typically features various slides, lazy rivers, wave pools, and children's play areas, making it suitable for visitors of all ages. Additionally, Ziyang Fantawild Water World may offer special performances and activities, allowing visitors to enjoy water fun while experiencing rich cultural entertainment. The park's facilities and services are typically meticulously designed to ensure visitor safety and comfort.

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Sleeping Buddha Courtyard

The Reclining Buddha Temple is located in the Wofo Valley of Bamiao Township, 25 kilometers north of Anyue County, Sichuan Province. The area is winding, the lake is clear, and the green bamboos are shaded, with elegant and tranquil scenery. A magnificent Reclining Buddha Temple was built here in the Tang Dynasty. Although the temple is destroyed now, 1,613 cliff statues from the prosperous Tang Dynasty, 15 caves with stone scriptures, dozens of steles, inscriptions, sutra pillars, and images of strange animals are preserved on the Wofo Valley, which is about 1 kilometer long, and the cliffs on both sides are about 20 meters high. The statue area is 865 meters long and has 142 niches.

Huayan Cave Stone Carving Statue

The Huayan Grottoes also have a comic strip-style "Fifty-three Visits of the Good Fortune Boy", which is very unique. The Good Fortune Boy carved in various shapes is very lifelike, the pavilions are exquisite, the pagodas and palaces are majestic, and the flowers, plants and trees are full of vitality. It is a classic work of this theme in Sichuan and Chongqing. In addition, there are many scenes in the cave, such as "Cutting Clouds to Mend Clothes", "The Land of Wonderful Fragrances", and "The Seven Treasures of the Transformation City", which are all amazing.

Mingshan Temple

Located in Ziyang City, Sichuan Province, Mingshan Temple is a Buddhist temple with a long history. It is located in the beautiful mountains, with numerous Buddha statues dotted around the cliffs. The environment is quiet and suitable for tourists seeking inner peace and cultural experience. The temple architecture is simple and elegant, retaining the traditional Buddhist architectural style. The main hall houses solemn Buddha statues, and the incense is very popular, attracting many believers and tourists to come and worship. Surrounded by green trees and fresh air, Mingshan Temple is an ideal place for hiking and leisure. Visitors can stroll along the trails around the temple and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature. Mingshan Temple is close to the urban area of ​​Ziyang and has convenient transportation. Visitors can choose to drive or take public transportation. Mingshan Temple is a destination suitable for short trips, providing tourists with a good place to relax and experience culture.

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Anyue Grottoes Digital Exhibition Center

The exhibition hall features special experience zones including the Digital Grotto Experience Zones A & B, an 8K 3D Dome Theater, and BOXFILM 4D Cinema. Here, technology and history transcend time and space in perfect harmony, delivering a multi-dimensional sensory experience combining touch, vision, and motion for an unforgettable adventure! Step into the exhibition center and be greeted by a corridor that "breathes." The walls replicate the wind-eroded textures of Mingshan Temple, where a touch of your fingertips seems to connect you to centuries of weathering. The flowing light and shadow on the dome simulate cliff walls, as if the mountain winds of the Tang and Song dynasties carry the scent of history right to you. These designs immerse visitors in Anyue's historical tapestry the moment they enter. 3D scale models of grottoes alternate with LED displays in a rotating layout that traces the origins, evolution, and distribution of stone carvings. Interactive touch systems transform at your fingertips, condensing the romantic aesthetics of stone carving onto the screen. The grand finale of the exhibition center is the 3D 8K dome theater and the Boxfilm 4D immersive cinema. Step into the Boxfilm 4D immersive cinema, where four giant screens—above, below, left, and right—create a fully enveloping space. With 8K ultra-HD visuals and 360° surround sound, audiences are instantly transported into the river of history. Meanwhile, the 3D 8K dome theater lets visitors recline and experience the origins and evolution of Anyue's grottoes, appreciating their unique artistic value. When the film plays, it feels as if you're standing inside the grottoes themselves, looking up at the exquisite statues—a visual spectacle so awe-inspiring it stays with you for life. When 100,000 stone carvings come back to life in the digital world, and when visitors can "converse" with ancient artisans through motion-sensing carving and brain-computer interaction, Anyue's grottoes are no longer just scattered attractions on a map—they become a living cultural entity you can touch, feel, and engage with.