Scenic spot introduction:
Jiangyou Qianyuan Mountain Scenic Area is well-known for its mythology and Taoism. It is known as "the holy place for Taiyi Zhenren to practice alchemy, the cradle of the growth of Prince Nezha, and the fairy mountain for Taoist disciples to make pilgrimages to." Qianyuan Mountain is the main birthplace of "The Romance of the Gods", "The Legend of Nezha" and Taoism in northwest Sichuan. It is also an important Taoist activity center in Jiangyou. Nezha is a magical character in ancient Chinese mythological novels. He is revered by the world for punishing Ao Bing, the third prince of the Dragon King of the East China Sea who committed many evil acts. After careful identification and analysis by Taiwanese Taoists, Qianyuan Mountain was confirmed to be the real main temple of Nezha. It has since become famous all over the world and has become a sacred place in the hearts of believers.Attractions distribution:
Qianyuan Mountain is located in Hanzeng Town, an important town in Jiangyou, 19 kilometers away from the urban area. The scenic area mainly includes cultural attractions such as Jinguang Canyon, Tongtian Plank Road, Nezha Temple, Jinguang Cave, Yinguang Cave and Taiyi Zhenren Alchemy Pond. Among them, the most famous ones are Nezha's physical tomb, stone tablets and dozens of stone carvings. It attracts many people to come here.Scenic spot qualifications:
Provincial scenic spotsScenic spot features:
Mountain climbing, pilgrimage, research, cultural tourism, religion, stone carvings, mountains, forests, cavesAttraction Address
Travel Guide
travelling guideline:
One-day Taoist tour: Qianyuan Mountain Jinguang Cave → Cuiping Mountain
Best time to visit:
Spring and Autumn
Shopping recommendations:
(Food) Boiled jelly, fried potato balls, and roasted sausage pot.
Tourist Transportation
Scenic spot location:
China>Sichuan Province>Mianyang City>Jiangyou City>Hanzeng Town
How to get there:
Driving route: Take a long-distance bus to Hanzeng Town, then take a taxi or motorcycle there, about an hour away.
Self-driving route: Exit at Mianyang North/Jiangyou/S205 exit of Beijing-Kunming Expressway, follow S205 → S302, and turn right after Hanzeng Gas Station.
Scenic area map:
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Attraction Tickets
Qianyuan Mountain ticket price:
free