Deyang 3 Days 2 Nights: Sanxingdui + Baima Pass + Mianzhu New Year Paintings to Fully Experience Ancient Shu Culture and Life
Who says Deyang is only about Sanxingdui? This itinerary packs the Three Kingdoms Shu Road, Mianzhu New Year Paintings, and Xiaoqian cuisine all in one, costing less than 1800 RMB per person, making your 3 days 2 nights trip more solid than a group tour!
Deyang 3 Days 2 Nights Travel Guide|Budget 2000 RMB
💰 Budget Overview (Precisely Controlled Within 2000 RMB)
- Accommodation: 400 RMB (2 nights, comfortable hotel/B&B near Wenmiao in Jingyang District, 200 RMB/night)
- Transportation: 350 RMB (round-trip high-speed train from Chengdu + city bus/taxi + direct shuttle to Sanxingdui)
- Tickets: 172 RMB (Sanxingdui 72 RMB + Baima Pass 30 RMB + Dexiao City 20 RMB + guide/interpretation 50 RMB)
- Food & Drinks: 700 RMB (230 RMB per day, including main meals, snacks, and specialty dishes)
- Others: 378 RMB (cultural products, souvenirs, emergencies)
📅 Day 1: Deep Dive into Ancient Shu Civilization (Sanxingdui Museum + Ruins)
08:00-08:30 Chengdu → Guanghan
- High-speed train: Chengdu East → Guanghan North (26 RMB, 20 minutes); taxi from station to Sanxingdui (15 RMB, 10 minutes)
- Book 72 RMB tickets in advance 5 days on the "Sanxingdui Museum" WeChat official account (includes museum + ruins)
09:00-12:30 Sanxingdui Museum (New Hall + Comprehensive Hall)
- Route: Entrance → 1F Dream of the Century (archaeological history) → 1F Majestic Royal Capital (golden scepter, bronze standing figure, golden mask) → 2F Heaven, Earth, People, and Gods (bronze divine tree, large-eyed masks)
- Must-photos: Bronze Divine Tree (3.96 meters), Golden Mask, Standing Figure (9:16 vertical format is stunning)
- Guide: Rent electronic guide for 20 RMB or join free public guided tours
12:30-13:30 Lunch
- Guanghan specialties: Xiangweixuan Lianshan Twice-Cooked Pork (intangible cultural heritage, 50 RMB per person), or snack street outside the park (cold noodles, ice jelly, 15 RMB per person)
13:30-16:00 Sanxingdui Ruins Area (10-minute walk)
- Highlights: Original sites of sacrificial pits No.1 and No.2, ancient city walls, Moon Bay Terrace (Sanxingdui Moon Viewing live scene)
- Photos: panoramic views of sacrificial pits, earthen embankments of ancient city walls, ruins scenery by Duck River
16:30-17:30 Guanghan → Deyang Jingyang District
- High-speed train/bus: Guanghan North → Deyang Station (15 RMB, 15 minutes); taxi to hotel near Wenmiao (10 RMB)
18:00-20:00 Dinner + Night Tour
- Wenmiao Xintiandi Night Market: Luojiang Bean Chicken, Xiaoqian Juice Beef, Sad Spring Rolls (30 RMB per person)
- Stroll: Deyang Stone Carving Art Wall (free, 1080 meters long, great night photos)
📅 Day 2: Three Kingdoms + Intangible Cultural Heritage Day
08:30-12:00 Baima Pass Scenic Area (Ancient Three Kingdoms Battlefield)
- Transport: Taxi from Deyang Station (30 RMB, 30 minutes); ticket 30 RMB (includes Pang Tong Shrine + Jinniu Ancient Road)
- Highlights: Pang Tong Shrine Tomb, Jinniu Ancient Road Ruins, Three Kingdoms Culture Exhibition Hall
- Photos: Jinniu Ancient Road stone slab path, red walls of Pang Tong Shrine (9:16 vertical format)
12:00-13:00 Lunch
- Farmhouse restaurant near the scenic area: farmhouse dishes, twice-cooked pork (40 RMB per person)
13:30-17:00 Xiaoqian Ancient Town + Dexiao City
- Transport: Taxi from Baima Pass to Xiaoqian (25 RMB, 20 minutes); Dexiao City ticket 20 RMB
- Highlights: China Dexiao City, Jiangxiao Shrine, Yanzuo Temple, Muslim Ancient Street
- Food: Xiaoqian Juice Beef (intangible cultural heritage), beef guokui, Muslim beef hotpot steak (50 RMB per person)
18:00-20:00 Dinner + Leisure in Deyang City
- Restaurants along Jinghu Lake: river delicacies, Sichuan cuisine (60 RMB per person); evening stroll around Jinghu Lake night view
📅 Day 3: City Culture + Return Day
08:30-11:00 Deyang Wenmiao + Stone Carving Park
- Deyang Wenmiao (free): largest Confucius Temple in western China, red walls and black tiles, great for photos
- Stone Carving Park (free): giant stone carvings, full of artistic vibe
11:30-13:00 Lunch
- Old Li’s Fat Intestine Noodles + Guokui with Cold Noodles (25 RMB per person), or Zhongjiang noodles, eight-treasure oil cake
13:30-15:00 Free Time / Souvenir Shopping
- Buy souvenirs: Guanghan silk-wrapped rabbit, Xiaoqian juice beef, Mianzhu New Year painting miniatures (100 RMB per person)
15:30 Deyang → Chengdu
- High-speed train: Deyang Station → Chengdu East (26 RMB, 20 minutes), end of trip
✅ Practical Tips
1. Sanxingdui tickets must be booked in advance, released daily at 8:00 PM, at least 3 days ahead in peak season
2. Wear comfortable sports shoes for Sanxingdui + ruins as there is a lot of walking
3. Deyang attractions are scattered; prioritize taxis/direct shuttles as buses take longer
4. Food recommendations: Lianshan Twice-Cooked Pork, Silk-Wrapped Rabbit, Juice Beef, Sad Spring Rolls—all local specialties