Things to do in Guanghan

Visited the museum with my wife and 5-year-old son after hearing from locals that we shouldnt miss this out. I would recommend getting a guide or otherwise you wouldnt understand the significance of the artefacts.

The Sanxingdui Archaeological Site Park is mainly composed of three exhibition areas, namely "Western City Wall Relics", "Yan Family Courtyard·Moon Bay" and "Sanxingdui·Sacrificial Pit·Archaeological Work Station", and the Sanxingdui Museum, which basically displays the cultural features and development level of the ancient Shu culture. In 2010, the Sanxingdui Archaeological Site Park became one of the first "National Archaeological Site Parks".

Sanxingdui Site – The Origin of the Yangtze River Civilization, a Site That Shook the World. Located on the south bank of the Yazi River in Guanghan City, Sichuan Province, the site covers an area of ​​12 km², with the core ancient city covering approximately 3.6 km². It is the largest, most complete, and longest-lasting ancient Shu capital site discovered in Southwest China to date. Latest Archaeological Progress (to be released in 2025): Precise Dating: Sacrificial pits 3, 4, 6, and 8 have a 95.4% probability of dating to 1201–1012 BC (Late Shang Dynasty). Artifacts from pits 1, 2, 3, 7, and 8 can be pieced together, confirming they were buried at the same time. New Casting Techniques: The "core-strip core support" bronze casting method was discovered for the first time, filling a gap in Chinese Bronze Age technology. Gold Usage: The total weight of unearthed gold artifacts exceeds 2 kg, the highest in China for the same period; gold masks and gold foil ornaments were refined using a gold-silver alloy and ash blowing method. Silk Traces: Silk residue was detected in multiple sacrificial pits, proving that people wore gold and brocade 3,000 years ago. Key artifacts: A large bronze mask (131 cm wide, weighing 131 catties, the world's largest Shang Dynasty bronze mask); a gold-masked bronze human head (42.5 cm, made from gold-plated wood, with openwork eyes and eyebrows); and over 5,000 other artifacts including a bronze sacred tree, a bird-shaped bronze bell, ivory carvings, and jade cong, showcasing the unique cosmology of the ancient Shu Kingdom. Sanxingdui buried the ancient Shu Kingdom's gold mask, bronze sacred tree, and silk sacrificial robes in late Shang Dynasty sacrificial pits. Their discovery today serves as the most dazzling evidence that the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers are both part of the mother river of Chinese civilization.

Great time during sakura & tulip blooming period. They manage landscape well and there’re many photo spots, food service, etc. It can be reach by metro from downtown Chengdu. Very convenient.

A very exquisite small park, with pavilions, corridors, red walls, pagodas, artificial lakes, rockery, botanical gardens, rich content, and it can be seen that it is managed seriously. A small city with such an exquisite small park shows that it has some heritage. One side of the park is surrounded by the old city wall, and you can take a walk on the city wall. On the other side, it is close to the Confucian Temple of Guanghan, which is larger than the Confucian Temples in other small places and well protected. Confucius sat well inside. It closed very early and was sent out by the uncle at five o'clock. Go straight out of the back door of the park and turn right at the first intersection. There is a well-known pot cake shop. It is estimated that the meat is better to eat now. The brown sugar one is too hard to bite. If you don't turn right and go straight to the second intersection, there is a Sanxingdui theme post office. It's so annoying. I turned back ten meters away from here. The next time I saw this post office, I was sitting on a bus and whizzing past! By the way, that park may be more comfortable in summer, with large lotus flowers. If you spend most of the day in Sanxingdui, it would be a good idea to take bus No. 6 to this small park and the surrounding area for an hour or two, and then take another bus to the high-speed rail station!

I happened to see a discount, suitable for parents and children, friends, and families. There are mermaid and sea lion shows on the first floor, parrot shows on the second floor, and children's tickets can also experience four different courses, play with ocean balls and slides, play with sand, watch movies on the second floor, and have a second entry. Scan the parking discount code at the entrance to park for free for 5 hours. It's affordable!

Stepping through the thatched gate of Du Fu Thatched Cottage, the summer heat was instantly dispelled by the lush greenery of the courtyard—the dense shade of the camphor trees carpeted the ground, bamboo shadows swayed delicately against the blue-tiled walls, and even the breeze carrying the fragrance of lotus leaves wafted through the pond. It's hard to imagine that a thousand years ago, that humble cottage, nourished by the waters of the Huanhua Stream, would have grown into such a dense forest, a haven for poetic spirit. Walking slowly along the bluestone path, past the thatched gate and the waterside pavilion, until finally reaching the restored cottage, with its low earthen walls, sparse bamboo fence, and a faded bamboo hat hanging under the eaves, it felt as if opening the door would reveal the old man in the blue cloth robe, pen in hand, frowning at the autumn rain pouring down his face. Standing before the cottage, I suddenly understood that "If only I had ten thousand mansions, I could shelter all the poor scholars of the world and make them smile" wasn't just a sentence printed in a book, but the tenderness of a person shivering under the leaky eaves of a thatched cottage, still thinking of all those suffering like him in the world. I went to the Poetry History Hall to see Du Fu's statue. He sat upright, his brows and eyes somber yet not sorrowful. The glass cabinet displayed different editions of Du Fu's poems from various eras, their yellowed pages filled with dense annotations. Those poignant and melancholic verses flowed from the An Lushan Rebellion of the Tang Dynasty to the banks of the Huanhua Stream in Chengdu, and now into the hearts of everyone who stands here today to read his poetry. Before leaving, I bought a leaf vein bookmark printed with Du Fu's poems at the entrance. Touching the fine lines on the leaf, I suddenly thought, Du Fu didn't need any magnificent shrine. The winds of the Huanhua Stream have blown here year after year; his poems have long been ingrained in every blade of grass and every tree. As long as someone is still willing to stop and read his poems, this thatched cottage will never be deserted.

I went to Deyang and visited the historical and cultural city, Luocheng, which is quite historic and meaningful. It has now been built into Fanghu Park. The park is not big, but there are still many people walking around. It is still possible to stroll in the park, drink tea by the lake, go boating, and visit the ancient city wall.

Passing through Chengdu, I took advantage of a short afternoon to visit the Wuhou Temple. I hired guide number 100, whose explanations were well-paced and engaging, not just a rigid recitation of a text, but a captivating and detailed retelling of the Three Kingdoms stories. It was a truly enriching experience. Strolling through the ancient temple, with its red walls and verdant cypresses, I admired the Temple of Emperor Zhaolie of Han, carefully studied the inscription of the "Memorial on Dispatching the Troops" and the Three Perfections Stele. In every brick and tile, I felt the spirit of unity between the ruler and his ministers. After the tour, I stepped out into Jinli Ancient Street as dusk approached. This guided tour was truly worthwhile. Thank you to the guide; you worked so hard!

Wenshu Fang, nestled against the ancient Wenshu Monastery, exudes the rustic charm of western Sichuan folk customs amidst its blue bricks and gray tiles. I strolled leisurely here with my dog, wandering through bamboo paths and red-walled, green corridors; even he couldn't resist frolicking on the stone slabs. There's none of the hustle and bustle of trendy shops, only the jasmine fragrance wafting from teahouses and the gentle sounds of artisans hammering bamboo – the atmosphere is simply divine! Wenshu Fang is a hidden gem of a Chengdu food map! Just step outside and you can enjoy authentic "Dongzikou Zhang Lao Er" sweet water noodles, their sour, spicy, and savory flavors instantly awakening your taste buds. I squatted by the window and ordered a spicy hot pot for my dog, and he quietly devoured half the bowl! There's also freshly ground soy milk and ice jelly on the street corner; even my dog ​​couldn't resist licking the soy pulp clean from the rim of the bowl! Wenshu Fang is incredibly pet-friendly! I took photos with my dog ​​in front of the "Wenshu Fang" cultural and creative shop; he posed on the bluestone slabs against the backdrop of the ancient buildings with their upturned eaves – every snapshot looked like a masterpiece of traditional Chinese style. The shop also thoughtfully provided a water station for pets, so you don't have to worry about your pet getting thirsty.