Mianyang | The Severely Underrated Treasure City
Before visiting Mianyang, many people might ask what is there to do in Mianyang? After going there, you'll find there's too much fun to be had, and one day is simply not enough!
🟠 If you only have one day to spend in Mianyang, you'll realize that unless you're a special forces soldier ticking off sights, there really isn't enough time!
🔴 Visiting Mianyang can truly be a leisurely experience, with many attractions to see. It's recommended to visit multiple times!
🟣 It's less than a 2h drive from Chengdu, and this time we're planning to leave in the afternoon.
🟢 First stop: Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County in Mianyang, the hometown of the great Yu. This area is a walking district featuring the characteristic architecture of the Qiang people, with Yuwang Bridge to the west and the Earthquake Memorial Park and Beichuan Cultural Center to the east. It has a distinctive Qiang character, where you can buy Qiang specialties and clothing. During the day, you can climb the highest tower to view the entire Qiang city, and at night, the whole district along the river is lit up with a light show, creating a beautiful nightscape.
🏠 Address: Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County, Mianyang City - Shiquan North Street, Beichuan Banacha
🅿️ Parking: It is recommended to navigate to Yuwang Bridge. After driving there, do not cross the bridge when you see it from afar. There is a free parking lot on this side of the bridge where you can park, and then walk across the covered bridge over the river. The scenery is already beautiful from here.
🟡 Second stop: On the second day, head to Luohan Temple and Shengshui Temple, two temples that are close to each other and have different styles. The temples are large, so don't just glance over them, because there's too much to see.
| Luohan Temple has more than 50 scenic spots within, built along the mountain which is not very high, so a slow walk won't be tiring. It's suitable for families to visit. There is a steep stone staircase leading directly to the Luohan Hall, but if you're not up for the climb, you can take the slope next to it. All roads and scenic spots are interconnected, so no matter where you go, you can reach each spot.
| Shengshui Temple starts from the Auspicious Gate. Follow the stone steps slowly, and on both sides, there is a long corridor of Buddha statue sculptures, which is very spectacular. Each Buddha statue is lifelike and exquisitely crafted. Many people come here to take photos.
🥙 About food: Both temples offer vegetarian meals, Luohan Temple at 10r/person, Shengshui Temple at 15r/person. It's recommended to eat at Shengshui Temple, with over 40 dishes, very rich, and free for children. Alternatively, after visiting, you can go to Majia Alley Snack Street for some local snacks. Majia Alley is a street full of snacks, with a wide selection. The recommended 'cold dip' is a must-try.
🚌 About transportation: You can choose to drive yourself, parking is available at the temple entrance for 5r/day. Alternatively, take a high-speed train to Mianyang Station and then take a taxi or bus.
🏠 Address: Navigate to Mianyang Luohan Temple or Shengshui Temple (No. 357, North Section of Changhong Avenue, Fucheng District, Mianyang City, Sichuan Province) to get there.
⏰ Opening hours: 8:30-17:00
🎫 Tickets: All the above attractions are free.
[View] It is very beautiful and shocking. It is divided into two plates of Shengshui Temple and Luohan Temple, but the inside is interoperable. It is the same no matter where it is from. We went up from the Shengshui Temple and Luohan Temple. Come down, [Fun] The children have a great time, All kinds of big eyes [Cost-effective] Free scenic spots are really too powerful, more than many paid scenic spots, very satisfied, Luo Han is too shocking, such a good scenic spot has not been launched, it is a pity, I feel that it can be made a world-class scenic spot.
I visited here by chance. The temple is next to the railway. Some people cross the railway on the bridge. It is built on the mountain. The temple does not need tickets. Many statues are very new and there are many tourists visiting. There is also another temple next to it, which is also free to visit.
There are a lot of offerings inside, it is recommended to go to play, but don't buy incense below
No place to park, no place to park, be cautious. Asked the city where the parking was directly taken to take pictures and issued a ticket. This is the first one. Be cautious, be cautious, and there is no place to park.
Next to Mianyang Shengshui Temple is Luohan Temple. This temple has a common Buddhist pagoda in Southeast Asia, and it reflects each other with other Chinese buildings in the temple. It is like being in Southeast Asia. Location: Luohan Temple, Mianyang, North Section of Changhong Avenue, Licheng District, Licheng District, Mianyang 🚙 Transportation: Chengdu City departure high-speed rail 🚄 45 minutes to Mianyang Station, then change to 28 road to Shengshui Temple Station to get off, next to Shengshui Temple is Luohan Temple 💶 No tickets, you can directly enter ⏰ Scenic Area closing time: 17:30, pay attention not to visit too late 📷 Photo punch card: go up the mountain to climb a long stone step, The pagoda is on the mountain, you can punch in the many pagodas, take a shot of the Buddha style in Southeast Asia, it is recommended to use the long-focus lens ⭕️ After visiting the pagoda, you can go down the mountain not far away, visit the sleeping Buddha, it is said to be the largest sleeping Buddha statue in Asia.