Longchang Ancient Archways

Guyu Lake is a national AAAA-level scenic area, a man-made lake built in the 1970s, covering 5.4 km² with a maximum depth of 27 meters. Every winter, it attracts migratory birds and is designated as a national wetland park and a provincial scenic area. The lake area consists of the Shengdengshan and Yundingshan sections, with attractions including Confucius Park, Guyu Temple, and a visitor center. The area is easily accessible, and nearby homestays and rural tourism projects create a “nature + culture” tourism system.

Dongxing Old Street is the only well-preserved old street in Neijiang, combining Ming and Qing architectural styles with modern commercial culture. Visitors can experience local teahouse traditions such as the “Dragon Spitting Water” tea-brewing technique, enjoy snacks like fried mung bean cakes and fresh meat guokui, and sample products made from tian dong (asparagus cochinchinensis). The street also offers cultural activities including Sichuan opera performances, calligraphy workshops, and exhibitions on traditional medicine, as well as opportunities to shop for local specialties and creative souvenirs.

Tiancheng Lake: Tiancheng Lake is an artificial lake formed at the end of 2009 by damming the Tuojiang River at Tiangongtang. It stretches 21 km through the central urban area of Neijiang, dividing the city into Dongxing District and Shizhong District. The lakeshore features the Shixianju cultural landscape, displaying the achievements of historical figures. The lake area includes fitness trails, waterfront platforms, and water sports facilities, and can host dragon boat events. Visitors can also take boat tours on Tuojiang River and Tiancheng Lake, enjoying views of Daqian Garden and the blend of urban and natural scenery.

Daqian Garden is a cultural tourism park themed around painting, calligraphy, famous figures, and religion, featuring historical relics from the Han to Qing dynasties. The park includes the Zhang Daqian Memorial Hall, Museum, and Art Gallery, as well as Xilin Temple, Lulandong Cliff Tombs, and Taibai Tower. Xilin Temple, built in the Southern Song Dynasty, is a well-known nunnery in southern Sichuan, noted for its winged roofs and colorful ridge carvings. The Zhang Daqian Memorial Hall showcases the artist’s life and achievements in a traditional Sichuan-style courtyard. The park also houses the Qiu Xiaoqiu Art Gallery, Wei Minglun Inscription Hall, and Ou Haonian Art Gallery, exhibiting works by various artists.

Shengshui Temple, formerly Xingci Chan Monastery, is located on the Tuojiang River. Built in the Tang dynasty (860–874), it covers about 20,000 m² with main halls arranged east, west, and center. It is one of Sichuan’s eight major monasteries and a notable Chan Buddhist center.

Southern Sichuan Grassland is a national 4A-level tourist attraction covering about 133 hectares (around 2,500 mu). Relying on the geographical setting of “two ridges with one valley,” the area combines grassland wetlands, flower fields, leisure, camping, and sports into a diversified landscape that integrates ecology with tourism. It offers facilities for sightseeing, vacationing, dining, accommodation, cultural experiences, conferences, educational programs, and wellness, making it a comprehensive rural tourism complex that blends recreation and experience.