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Langzhong Ancient City covers a total area of 4.59 square kilometers, with a 2-square-kilometer core area, and contains multiple national and provincial cultural heritage sites. The city preserves the Tang and Song dynasty street layout and the architectural style of the Ming and Qing dynasties, centered around Zhongtian Tower. It is one of the best-preserved ancient cities in China, known as the “Fairyland of Langzhong.” It has been recognized as a National Historical and Cultural City, a National 5A Tourist Attraction, and was selected as one of the “Top Ten Cultural and Tourism Landmarks in Chengdu-Chongqing.”
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风水博物馆
An exhibition of geomantic principles including a scale model of the town. There is also a beautiful, small courtyard with well-kept vegetation and multiple levels. A (Mandarin only) fortune teller is sometimes available. The attached museum houses multiple displays without English captions.
华光楼
胡家院
A classical courtyard-style residence with a history dating back to the early 18th century. There are eight rooms on display, each of which has been carefully arranged in the traditional style with antique furniture. The Hu family still live here and will usually give you a guided tour in Mandarin.
阆中市博物馆
文庙, 孔庙，阆中县文庙 Langzhong County Confucian Temple
It was built in the northern part of the town during the Tang Dynasty, then relocated to the East Gate during the Ming Dynasty, and moved to its present location in 1851 during the Qing Dynasty.
贡院
A preserved ancient examination hall. Up until the Communist Revolution, individuals seeking government employment memorized ancient Confucian texts and were later grilled on the quality of their memorization as the sole qualifier for employment. This hall is one where students were examined, and houses a tribute to Langzhong's top scholars.