Dazhou Travel Guide
Recommended Attractions
- Bashan Grand Canyon: Located on the northeastern edge of Xuanhan County, Dazhou City, it covers a planned area of 575.13 square kilometers. With a forest coverage rate of over 80%, it is rich in negative oxygen ions. It consists of four major sections, including the Taoxi Valley Leisure Experience Area. The canyon is 140 kilometers long and has many names, such as the "Natural Fold Museum".
- Batai Mountain: Named for its layered, stepped terrain with eight levels, the main peak, Xinbatai, has an altitude of 2272.3 meters. It is a typical karst landform with scenic spots such as "Bashan Tianchi" and "Qipan Miaoyun". The "sea of clouds, sunrise, and mist" are known as the "three wonders", and "Buddha's light" often appears.
- Rongren Valley: Known for its strange mountains, beautiful waters, and secluded caves, it is known as the "Little Jiuzhaigou" of eastern Sichuan. It is a karst landform with magical natural landscapes and a mysterious and long history. It has the only Rongren cave dwelling tribal site and Rongren Cultural Exhibition Hall in the country.
- Wufeng Mountain National Forest Park: Here, bamboo forests stretch for hundreds of miles, like a vast green ocean, known as the "Great Bamboo Sea of Eastern Sichuan". There are many natural and cultural landscapes in the park, such as Wufeng Mountain, Guanyin Temple, and Tianchi Lake.
- Fenghuang Mountain Scenic Area: With its majestic mountains resembling a phoenix spreading its wings, it is a good place for Dazhou citizens to relax and entertain themselves. There are many scenic spots on the mountain, such as Fenghuang Tower, Red Army Pavilion, and Yuan Zhen Memorial Hall.
Recommended Food
- Dazhou Barbecue: Various kebabs paired with unique seasonings, such as grilled beef kebabs, grilled mutton kebabs, and grilled chicken wings, are a major feature of Dazhou nightlife.
- Dazhou Fish Head Hot Pot: The fish head is fresh and the soup base is rich. Eating fish head hot pot in winter is both warming and satisfying.
- Dazhou Douhua: The douhua is tender and smooth, and served with special seasonings, it is very delicious.
Accommodation Guide
- Luxury: Dazhou Phoenix International Hotel, a European-style garden hotel, is located at 333 Jinlong Avenue; Dazhou Shenghua International Hotel, with a private sky garden, is located at Building D, Shenghua Plaza, 300 Hanxing Street, Cuiping Street.
- Upscale: Dazhou Ginkgo Biloba Hotel, with Yuan Zhen culture and elegant style, is located at 559 Tongzhou Avenue; Atour Hotel Dazhou Renhe New Town Baqu East Road, where you can enjoy the city's CBD and the sunrise over Fenghuang Mountain.
- Comfortable: Too Mach House Hotel (Nanwai Haoyixin Branch), located at 319 Suiding Avenue Section 2, Johnson Trade Market; Manju Hotel (Dazhou Branch), located at 458 Nanguo Avenue Section 2.
Travel Route Planning
- Three-Day Tour
- Day 1: Batai Mountain - Bashan Grand Canyon. In the morning, go to Batai Mountain to watch the sunrise and enjoy the sea of clouds. In the afternoon, go to Bashan Grand Canyon to experience the grandeur, danger, wonder, beauty, and seclusion of the canyon.
- Day 2: Rongren Valley Scenic Area. Spend the whole day exploring Rongren Valley, exploring the strange mountains, waters, and rocks, and learning about the ancient Rongren culture.
- Day 3: Fenghuang Mountain Scenic Area - Lianhua Lake. In the morning, visit Fenghuang Mountain and see attractions such as Fenghuang Tower. In the afternoon, go to Lianhua Lake to stroll, boat, and enjoy leisure time by the lake.