Prefecture-level city in Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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Dazhou (达州; Dázhōu) is a city and prefecture of in southwest China, the eastern Sichuan Basin and the hills parallel valley.
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达州博物馆
八台山
Batai Mountains is a National AAAA Tourist Attraction and a National Geopark. Its main peak, Xinbatai, rises to 2,272.3 meters and is known as the “Second Peak of Bashan.” The mountains feature unique peaks shrouded in mist, with ever-changing landscapes. With abundant rainfall and ample sunlight, the area offers distinctive natural phenomena such as sunrises, Buddha’s rays, seas of clouds, and cloud waterfalls, earning it the nickname “Eastern Emei of Sichuan.”
巴山大峡谷
Bashan Grand Canyon, once called Xuanhan Bailixia, is a national 4A-level scenic spot, geological park, and nature reserve. Known for its karst landscapes and historical relics, it is also the birthplace of the Tujia folk music Hao Cao Luo Gu. The area offers two routes: Route A (best in summer) and Route B (best in winter).
五峰山国家森林公园
Wufengshan National Forest Park, also known as "Bamboo Sea Park," covers a total area of 876 hectares, with an elevation ranging from 600 to 1,080 meters. It has a subtropical humid climate, an average annual temperature of 12.5°C, distinct four seasons, abundant rainfall, and mild winters and cool summers. The park is dominated by bamboo forests and also features forest ecosystems, lakes, and recreational and resort facilities. In 2016, it was rated as a National AAAA-level Tourist Attraction by the Sichuan Tourism Standards Evaluation Committee.
达州凤凰山公园
Phoenix Mountain Park, named for its mountain shape resembling a phoenix in flight, is a forested urban park and the largest city park in Dazhou. Key attractions within the park include Phoenix Tower, Phoenix Pavilion, Red Army Pavilion, Songjun Pavilion, the Yuan Zhen Memorial Hall, and several cultural squares.
五峰山国家森林公园
National AAA tourist area and national forest park. Also known as Zhuhai Park, it is located in Wufeng Mountain, Yuehua Township, Dazhu County. It is 18 km away from the county seat. It is named because of its vast bamboo area and various types of bamboo. The scenery in the scenic area is beautiful, with a vast sea of bamboo, lush trees and gorgeous mountain flowers.
真佛山
It consists of cultural landscapes such as Dehua Temple, Jade Buddha Temple, Jingang Temple, and Lingyun Village, as well as natural landscapes such as Rouge Lake, Sanxian Stone, Conch Cave, Lotus Temple, Yunhua Mountain, and Daojiliang. It has a long historical and cultural background and a simple and profound The connotation of folk customs.
宴通州
老地方酒楼(红旗路店)
雞毛店(誉府店)
象鼻子(凤凰店)
隔壁子小厨
银杏小厨
安东尼
瑟悠酒廊
黑石酒吧
撒野茶咖 • 酒吧
屋顶酒馆(中心广场店)
羽Live House 益
星程酒店(达州罗浮广场店)
全季酒店(达州三里古街店)
Dazhou Ginkgo Oak hotel
凤凰国际大酒店
Phoenix International Hotel is located at the intersection of Phoenix Avenue and Golden Dragon Avenue in the Xiwai New Urban Area. In addition, the hotel is 3 kilometers away from Dazhou Railway Station, which is convenient for travel.
达县灯影牛肉
Daxian Danying Beef is a local traditional food in Dazhou. Many large supermarkets carry it. Lantern shadow beef has a history of more than 100 years, the beef tendon after slicing, curing, drying, steaming, frying and other procedures made. It is named for its thin and wide slices of meat, which can be seen through the shadow of a lamp and have the effect of a folk shadow play. Meat thin as paper, bright red, spicy taste crisp, chew it, aftertaste endless.
东柳醪糟
Dongliu glutinous rice is a local specialty of Daxian County, famous for its delicious taste and fine production. It is made from glutinous rice, koji medicine and other materials through fermentation. It has the effects of nourishing qi and activating blood, nourishing yin and kidney, producing body fluid and quenching thirst.
开江豆笋
Kaijiang bean bamboo shoots are a local specialty of Kaijiang County, Dazhou City, and are also an intangible cultural heritage. It is made from soybeans and refined through more than a dozen processes. It is rich in nutrients and has a strong taste. It can be stewed, stir-fried, pot-baked, etc. It can also be used for hot pot, cold dishes, etc.
开江板鸭
Renshi salted duck is a local specialty of Kaijiang County. It is made from Kaijiang duck as raw material, pickled and baked. Its salted duck has golden color, tough meat, unique flavor, rich fragrance and rich nutrition.
达州脆李
Known for its refreshing, crispy and sweet taste. The fruit is plump, bright in color, crisp but not dry at the same time, and juicy enough. One bite satisfies all the senses.
Dazhou has an extensive city bus network covering all main districts including Tongchuan, Dachuan, and Dazhu. Most routes operate from around 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM, and fares are usually ¥1–2 depending on the distance.
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