Scenic spot introduction:
With the theme of "Zen health, leisure and vacation", Guangyuan Pingle Tourist Area is the first jungle cultural resort and leisure tourist destination in northern Sichuan. The scenic spot not only has a long and profound humanistic history, but also has pleasant rural landscape, beautiful natural landscapes and abundant species. In particular, Pingle Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in northern Sichuan. In summer, tourists stroll, admire flowers, burn incense and pray here. It can be said to be a comprehensive tourist experience that integrates Buddhist health care, pastoral sightseeing, and waterfront leisure.Attractions distribution:
Pingle Tourist Area is located in Liuqiao Township, about 16 kilometers away from Guangyuan City, with a planned area of 25 square kilometers. The scenic area is divided into three parts: Pingle Temple, Caiyinyan Industrial Site, Qifengxia Provincial Forest Park, and Ziyun Lake Resort. There are Pingle Lotus Pond, Longyin Pavilion, Visitor Center, Pingle Temple, Liu Qiaoshi Archway, Pingan Field, Lotus Viewing Platform, Pingle Agricultural Sightseeing Park and other major attractions.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spotScenic spot features:
Leisure, sightseeing, photography, lotus appreciation, entertainment, vacation, visiting ancient times, religion, historic sites, mountains, lakes, lotus, plantsScenic spot map:
travelling guideline:
At the end of July every year, the "Pingle Lotus Cultural Tourism Festival" is held. In addition to the best time to appreciate lotus, there will also be a photography competition, Pingle Temple blessing ceremony, vegetarian experience, bicycle riding and roller skating performances, and special snacks. Food exhibitions and sales, Zen tea performances and cultural relics exhibitions, guzheng playing, calligraphy and painting performances, beer barbecue music summer party and other activities will continue until September.
Best time to visit:
Summer and Autumn
Shopping recommendations:
(Shopping) Ziyun kiwi, Zhaohua leek, rattan ware, Suji brand sesame oil rice candy, Maliu embroidery, white flower stone carvings, Jiange walking sticks, etc.
(Food) Guangyuan steamed cold noodles, Mapo tofu, Jianmen tofu, walnut cake, etc.
Scenic spot map:
Scenic spot location:
China>Sichuan Province>Guangyuan City>Zhaohua District>Liuqiao Township
How to get there:
Bus route: Take Route 11 in Guangyuan City, get off at the terminal station and then transfer to a van. The total fare does not exceed 5 yuan.
Self-driving route:
1. Take the Beijing-Kunming Expressway in the direction of Chengdu → Guangba Expressway, exit from the Yuanba/S202 exit, and drive along Jiameng Road → S202 to Pinganchang.
2. From Guangyuan City, drive along National Highway 212 to Liuqiao Township, Zhaohua District.
Scenic area map:
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Ticket prices for Pingle Tourist Area:
free
Scenic area opening hours:
All day