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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 · 18.1 km from Cangxi
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 · 17.5 km from Cangxi
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 · 17.6 km from Cangxi
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 · 20 km from Cangxi
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 · 18.2 km from Cangxi
Langzhong Prince Teng Pavilion
Prince Teng's Pavilion is a Tang Dynasty-style xieshan 'resting hill.' double-hanging-roof building. The Yutaiguan was built at the same time. It has been called the Prince Teng's Pavilion since the Qing Dynasty. Visitors entering the Prince Teng's Pavilion will be able to see the entirety of Langzhong's central district. Once the sun sets, this is an exceptional place from which to enjoy the nightscape. On one side, the beauty of the city can be enjoyed, while the majesty of the river can be seen on the other. This is a great place for taking pictures.Langzhong · 13.9 km from Cangxi
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 · 18.6 km from Cangxi
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 · 17.4 km from Cangxi
Chuanbei Daoshu
The Northern Sichuan Daoshu, also known as the Daotai Yamen, was an agency of the provincial government in the Ming and Qing dynasties. During the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, it became a high-level government agency for managing prefectures, states, and counties. The existing ruins and remains of the Langzhong Daotai Yamen were first built in the eighth year of the Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty (1730), and the only building is the ceremonial gate. The main gate, the stone archway, the lobby, the second hall, and the third hall all reproduce the scenes of the Qing Dynasty through real objects and sculptures. The east and west wing rooms of each hall are decorated with cultural connotations according to their original functions. There are more than 20 exhibition rooms and more than 1,000 exhibits of various types. There are also ancient costume live performances such as "The Daotai Trial", which are rare in the country. After the restoration and completion, the Daotai Yamen will be one of the two existing Daotai Yamen in the country, and it has an earlier origin than the Harbin Daoya, which was built during the Guangxu period to manage customs and defense, and has greater local management authority. It will add tourist attractions that showcase the high-level "official morality culture" of the Qing Dynasty to the ancient city of Langzhong, and reproduce the important status of ancient Langzhong as the administrative center of northeastern Sichuan.Langzhong · 17.5 km from Cangxi
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Langzhong · 17.2 km from Cangxi
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What travelers say about Cangxi
睡醒_等困October 9, 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°April 10, 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
不一样的风采778July 3, 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
WGY殿下May 20, 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
50后省钱自由行October 30, 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
LilyMay 5, 2023
4.0
Spring is the best season to visit this place. It’s time for cherry blossom 🌸 The view is so nice.
Langzhong Prince Teng Pavilion
密码2013November 15, 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 userAugust 3, 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
林溪元October 3, 2025
5.0
Langzhong Ancient City is a must-see destination. Long before domestic tourism took off, it was a popular destination. Even those who don't travel often know about it. While it's now infused with modern elements, its ancient charm remains captivating. Langzhong Ancient City remains a vibrant and vibrant place, with local residents still living there. The Northern Sichuan Provincial Office is just one of the attractions, and it's also quite interesting.
Chuanbei Daoshu
M51***65January 4, 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
