Weiyuan County

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.

The Shiban River stretches about 7 km, with its main riverbed formed from natural rock. Developed as a summer resort with “water” as its theme, it has an average depth of 40–50 cm. With 98% forest coverage along its banks and a cool climate, the area has become, since its trial opening in 2022, a comprehensive tourist destination featuring 13 attractions including waterfalls and scenic spots, offering hiking, water activities, and educational experiences.

Zizhong Confucian Temple and Martial Temple are Qing Dynasty architectural relics, located about 100 meters apart. The Confucian Temple features a multi-courtyard layout, with main structures including the Dacheng Hall, Chongsheng Shrine, Bell Tower, and Drum Tower, all with glazed tile roofs reflecting the style of southern Chinese architecture. The Martial Temple consists of the Guansheng Hall, Wuxing Hall, and Sanyi Shrine, and is well preserved. Both temples serve as important sites for the study of Confucianism and are valuable examples of “combined Confucian and Martial temple” architecture. In 2006, they were listed as Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level.

Chonglong Mountain features notable attractions such as the Rock Carvings, Chonglong Pavilion, and Yongqing Temple. The temple, built during the Ming dynasty, and the rock carvings dating back to the Sui and Tang dynasties include 160 niches with 1,648 statues, most of which are well preserved and accompanied by inscriptions from various historical periods. Yongqing Temple houses over 1,700 cultural relics, including calligraphy steles and paintings.

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.

Luoquan Ancient Town Tourist Area, located in Luoquan Town, Zizhong County, Sichuan, is a national AAAA-level scenic spot focused on historical culture. Featuring Ming and Qing architecture and salt industry relics, it showcases traditional southern Sichuan settlement culture and local life.