Yuewang Tower

Mianyang is very close to Chengdu, but it is not very well-known, probably because there are so many great places around Chengdu. This time, because of Cambridge and a plane ticket to Shanghai, I came here to experience Mianyang. The most famous attraction here is the Qiang Ethnic Tourism Area in Weijing District. The stone spheres are not particularly interesting; the place is small and the goods sold are common basic street stall items. However, in another area, the carvings and the scenery at Shenshui Sihe and Luohan Temple are incredibly stunning. It has now become a famous internet celebrity check-in spot. The overall number of people is also quite large, with many different kinds of Luohan statues. The sculptures are very distinctive, and the size is impressive to look at. Of course, Mianyang also has its own local specialty dishes.

Don't want to be in the crowd during the Qingming Festival, the city of Mianyang, near Chengdu, is definitely worth a visit. Here you can feed seagulls, visit ancient temples, enjoy delicious food, and appreciate the night view🌃. - 📍Mianyang: About 1.5 hours' drive from Chengdu, if you don't want to drive, from Chengdu East Station to Mianyang North it only takes 37 minutes, 45 RMB per person💰. 🕊First Stop: Sanjiang Peninsula The river view in Mianyang is extremely beautiful, giving you a feeling of being in Yunnan. The scenery of the seagulls skimming over the lake is not to be missed. 🍜Second Stop: Majia Alley Snacks, Lijia Old Shop In Majia Alley, there are special snacks, Mianyang rice noodles, cold dipping, spring rolls, shorty pies, pot-sticker rice noodles with tea oil, and those who like it can try as much as they like. As for the fighter jet among the fly restaurants, Lijia Old Shop, the must-order dishes are pepper and fish, braised pork knuckle, soft-braised crucian carp, and stir-fried liver and gall. The portions are huge, so order with caution. ⛩Third Stop: Luohan Temple, Shengshui Temple The sacred temples of Mianyang can only be described as shocking. The two temples are connected. The charm of the thousand-year-old temples can only be appreciated by being there, as words are insufficient. 🌃Fourth Stop: Yuewang Tower to Appreciate the Night View How beautiful is Mianyang at night? Just go to Yuewang Tower and you'll know. Yuewang Tower is brightly lit, with 🚘cars flowing endlessly below. The blend of classical and modern is visually striking. The riverside view opposite Yuewang Tower, under the light, is like a tender girl, full of affection and charm. - After enjoying the night view🌃, it's time to head home. If you take the high-speed train🚄, it's best to book your tickets in advance according to the schedule.

I've come to Mianyang several times for three temples, Every time before leaving, I would go to Sanjiang Square to see the night view, I thought the night view of Chongqing was beautiful enough, Unexpectedly, the night view of Mianyang is also not to be underestimated, I have specially compiled a concise nanny-level full guide for you. About the trip: ①Chengdu-Mianyang (High-speed rail 30+ minutes, ticket price 45 yuan) ②Taxis in Mianyang city are cheap, and there will be traffic jams during the peak hours after work; ③Electric tricycles: It's faster to go through small alleys, negotiate the price before getting on; About the scenic spots: Dajue Temple: 0 yuan, located in Yongxing Town in the suburbs/18 kilometers away from the city/Song Dynasty mortise and tenon structure building/Few people, good for taking pictures/Suitable for Hanfu shooting; Shenshui Temple: 0 yuan, Internet-famous magical temple/Thousand-year history/The sculpture group of the Auspicious Gate is shocking; Luohan Temple: 0 yuan, connected to Shenshui Temple/Southeast Asian style/White pagoda on the mountain top for photos/It is recommended to go up the mountain from Shenshui Temple and down the mountain from Luohan Temple; Yuewang Tower: 50 yuan, it is recommended not to go up the tower/The night view is more beautiful; Sanjiang Peninsula: Feed seagulls/Take a cruise/See the night view; Weisheng Lane: Hidden gem district/Many Internet-famous cafes/Specialty snack shops; About food: ①Li's Old Shop: The fighter in Mianyang's fly restaurants/Cheap, delicious and large portions; ②Mianyang Rice Noodles: Local specialty/Just find the one with high ratings and has been open for a long time; ③Majia Lane: A street of snacks/Cold dip, 99 spring rolls and other local snacks/I personally didn't find it very impressive/But it's convenient; About accommodation: The location of Hilton is good, you can see Yuewang Tower and Fujiang night view by walking, and it's a few kilometers to the train station by taxi;

Yue Wang Tower, located in Mianyang City, Sichuan Province, faces the Fujiang River. It was built by Li Zhen, the eighth son of Emperor Taizong of Tang, when he was the governor of Mianzhou. It was built during the Xianqing period of Emperor Gaozong of Tang (656-661 AD), and the tower was ten zhang (about 100 feet) high, ranking first among the four famous towers at the time (Tengwang Pavilion was nine zhang high, Yellow Crane Tower was six zhang high, and Yueyang Tower was three zhang high). Yue Wang Tower has been damaged and rebuilt several times. At the end of the Tang Dynasty, a large fire destroyed most of the tower, and it was extensively repaired during the Yuan Dynasty. A fire in the Ming Dynasty completely destroyed it, leaving only the Yue Wang Platform, and all the cultural relics were destroyed and disappeared. After that, the 'Yue Wang Tower' was unknown for a long time. The Yue Wang Tower was rebuilt from 1989 to 2011. The main building is now 99 meters high, with 15 floors inside and outside, and the style is Tang-style overhanging eaves and hip roof. The height of 99 meters is still the highest among the imitation ancient buildings in the country (the current Tengwang Pavilion is 57.2 meters high, the Yellow Crane Tower is 52.6 meters high, the Guanque Tower is 72 meters high, and the Yueyang Tower is 32 meters high), hence the saying 'Yue Wang Tower is domineering, Yellow Crane Tower is atmospheric, Tengwang Pavilion is talented, Yueyang Tower is elegant'. What's different about the Yue Wang Tower? Floors 1-5 are pavilions, the second floor in the north and south directions are halls, floors 10-13 are towers, the 15th floor is a pavilion, the top is like a pagoda, each floor has an outline, in the Tang-style overhanging eaves and hip roof style, combining pavilions, towers, pavilions, halls, corridors, and pagodas. On the Yue Wang Tower, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire Mianyang City. When the lights are on, the Yue Wang Tower shines even more in the night. Looking at the light show on the opposite bank, an ancient Mianyang and a Mianyang full of technology blend here, and for a moment it seems to be traveling through two time and space, feeling the unique atmosphere of the blend of ancient and modern.

Introduction to Yue Wang Tower: Yue Wang Tower is located in Fucheng District, Mianyang City, Sichuan Province. It is a historic ancient building that was built in the 16th year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty (1418) and has a history of more than 600 years through the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Yue Wang Tower is a three-story tower, 18 meters high. Outside the building, there is a stone tower, 16 meters high. The body of the tower is engraved with the four characters 'Yue Wang Tower'. Inside the building, there is a stone carving, which is a statue of Yue Wang Goujian. The statue is 1.8 meters high. Inside the building, there is also a stone stele, on which the four characters 'Yue Wang Tower' are engraved. The stele is 1.6 meters high. The body of the stele is also engraved with the story of Yue Wang Goujian. Yue Wang Tower is an important cultural relic of Mianyang City and a historical and cultural attraction of Mianyang City. Every year, a large number of tourists come to visit.

This second largest city in Sichuan is really too surprising! If you come to Chengdu for a tour, it's worth leaving a day for Mianyang, it's really good to visit! My one-day tour route👉 Sanjiang Peninsula👉Majia Lane👉Yuewang Tower👉Luohan Temple👉Shengshui Temple ✨Sanjiang Peninsula: I came here specifically to see the red-billed gulls! The scenery by the river is super beautiful! The water surface is shining under the sun, and the wind by the river makes you feel like you're in a coastal city! ✨Majia Lane: There are a lot of delicious foods, such as Mianyang rice noodles, small spring rolls, oil tea and various snacks. I highly recommend the oil tea, it tastes good and is cheap ✨Yuewang Tower: The ticket price is 44💰 We didn't go in, because you can take pictures with the Yuewang Tower from outside, it's very beautiful! ✨Luohan Temple/Shengshui Temple: The two temples are next to each other, you can visit them together. The architecture of Luohan Temple has a very exotic style, it's like being in Thailand! The giant sculptures in Shengshui Temple are also amazing, each one is lifelike!

Ticket price: 50yuan for an adult. And the ticketing office is easy to locate and the staffs are friendly. Getting to YueWang tower from the train station or airport isn't difficult, a taxi or didi will do and it's not much of a distance. To catch the night view, you need to plan to visit around past 8pm. And at 7:30pm, there was a traditional Chinese music performances. Opinions: Not quite the experience but could pass if you're a lover of arts, museums and literature.