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Guangyuan Travel Guide

Guangyuan, formerly known as Lizhou, is located in the upper reaches of the Jialing River. It is the birthplace of Wu Zetian, the only female emperor in Chinese history. It is an important historical and cultural corridor of the Three Kingdoms Period. It is also an important part of the Sichuan-Shaanxi Communist revolutionary base. Guangyuan has abundant resources with beautiful scenery. It offers many places of interest and scenic spots, including Huangze Temple, Qianfo Cliff and Jianmenguan Pass, which fully showcase the style of this historical, cultural and tourist city.
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What to Do

Looking for things to do in Guangyuan? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Jianmen Pass

Jianmen Pass

7.6
4.6/55,566 Reviews
"National Parks"
"Historical Sites"
Qianfo (Thousand Buddha) Cliff

Qianfo (Thousand Buddha) Cliff

6.6
4.5/5903 Reviews
"Grottoes"
"Historical Sites"
Zhaohua Ancient Town

Zhaohua Ancient Town

6.5
4.7/51,832 Reviews
"Ancient Towns"
"Night Attractions"
Huangze Temple

Huangze Temple

6.2
4.3/5711 Reviews
"Temples"
Mingyue Gorge

Mingyue Gorge

6.0
4.4/5381 Reviews
"Canyons"
Jianmenguan Tianci Hotspring Resort

Jianmenguan Tianci Hotspring Resort

5.9
4.7/5559 Reviews
"Hot Springs"
Emerald Cloud Gallery

Emerald Cloud Gallery

5.6
4.4/5276 Reviews
"Ancient Trees"
Jianmen Shudao National Park

Jianmen Shudao National Park

5.4
4.6/5231 Reviews
"Glass Skywalks"
Tangjia River Nature Reserve

Tangjia River Nature Reserve

5.4
4.8/51,249 Reviews
"Forests"
"Nature Reserves"
Zengjia Mountain Scenic Area

Zengjia Mountain Scenic Area

4.9
4.5/5203 Reviews
"Geological Sites"

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Guangyuan, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Guangyuan dishes and foodie spots.
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Huangjia Beef (dongba)

Huangjia Beef (dongba)

5.0/51 Reviews
Avg. USD10/person
"Hot Pot"
肥肠鸡冷锅串串(广元店)

肥肠鸡冷锅串串(广元店)

5.0/54 Reviews
Avg. USD7/person
"Hot Pot"
小香猪火盆烧烤(金橄榄2店)

小香猪火盆烧烤(金橄榄2店)

4.0/51 Reviews
Avg. USD11/person
"Barbeque"
番茄犟汤锅(老城店)

番茄犟汤锅(老城店)

5.0/51 Reviews
Avg. USD8/person
"Hot Pot"
金贝儿(锦绣小区店)

金贝儿(锦绣小区店)

4.8/512 Reviews
Avg. USD3/person
"Bakeries"
番茄犟汤锅(南河店)

番茄犟汤锅(南河店)

5.0/51 Reviews
Avg. USD9/person
"Hot Pot"
Laowangjiayizhaotesejialingjiangyeshengyuzhuang

Laowangjiayizhaotesejialingjiangyeshengyuzhuang

5.0/599 Reviews
Avg. USD13/person
"Hot Pot"
巴蜀大当家(白鹤街店)

巴蜀大当家(白鹤街店)

4.0/54 Reviews
"Hot Pot"
Haokelai Steak (hanlinguangchang)

Haokelai Steak (hanlinguangchang)

4.6/5128 Reviews
Avg. USD9/person
"Western-style"
"Afternoon Tea"
華·丫丫火锅(总店)

華·丫丫火锅(总店)

5.0/55 Reviews
Avg. USD7/person
"Hot Pot"
重庆秦妈火锅(广元总店)

重庆秦妈火锅(广元总店)

5.0/52 Reviews
Avg. USD7/person
"Hot Pot"
Yingmeida

Yingmeida

4.8/58 Reviews
Avg. USD2/person
"Bakeries"

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Mingyue Gorge, retracing the ancient Shu path of the Golden Ox through thousands of years
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