Scenic spot introduction:
According to legend, Qiqu Mountain in Zitong County was formed by the accumulation of silt in the Tongjiang River during Dayu's flood control. It was called "Nichen Mountain" in ancient times. As the birthplace of Emperor Wenchang, it was also called the Imperial Township. In the fifteenth year of Tianbao, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty passed by this mountain. , someone among the courtiers left the poem "The drizzle is falling slightly with seven tunes, and Lang Dang has a voice mourning the jade ring". From then on, the name of "Qiqu" became famous all over the world, and it was even praised as "the ninth famous mountain in the world" by Taoism. Qiqu Mountain Scenic Area is located 9 kilometers north of Zitong County, Mianyang City, Sichuan Province. The main peak is 861.5m above sea level. Among them is the largest pure ancient cypress tree in China. The main landscape features are ancient Shu Road, ancient imperial cypress, ancient buildings and ancient culture. It is a tourist attraction integrating natural and cultural landscapes.Attractions distribution:
The entire Qiqushan tourist area is distributed in a strip along the ridge, covering an area of 29.3 square kilometers. It is divided into two major tourist areas: Qiqushan National Forest Park, Qiqushan Temple and Shuiguanyin Scenic Area. There are Wenchang Temple and Guandi Temple in the area. There are more than 50 cultural landscapes such as Yingmeng Xiantai, Pantuo Stone, Shiyu Pavilion, and Shuiguanyin, with extremely profound cultural heritage.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spot, national key cultural relics protection unit, national forest park, and the birthplace of Chinese Wenchang cultureScenic spot features:
Photography, hiking, rock climbing, summer vacation, vacation, historic sites, temples, famous mountains, forests, ancient treestravelling guideline:
Temple fairs are held every year from the first to the fifteenth day of the second lunar month and from the first to the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month. Tourists can choose to go there at this time to enjoy the spectacular scenery.
Tour route:
Recommended route for a one-day tour of Qiqu Mountain Scenic Area in Zitong:
Depart from Mianyang in the morning, drive to Zitong, and upon arrival visit Qiqu Mountain Temple (2 hours) → Ancient Berlin → Shuiguanyin Scenic Area, and return by bus in the afternoon Mianyang, the end of a happy trip.
Best time to visit:
Traveling is suitable in all seasons, especially spring and autumn.
Shopping recommendations:
(Local specialties) Ramie, peanuts, etc.
(Special delicacies) Zitong sliced noodles, Zitong crispy cakes, oil spinner pot helmets, sesame pot turtles and other pot helmets of various flavors.
Scenic spot location:
China>Sichuan Province>Mianyang City>Zitong County
How to get there:
1. Tourists can take a bus to Zitong Qiqu Mountain Scenic Area at Chengdu Zhaojue Temple Bus Station, or they can first take a bus to Zitong, and then take a bus to Qiqu Mountain;
2. Self-driving cars can start from Chengmian Depart from the expressway, get off the Mianyang Expressway and head to Zitong, which is 49 kilometers away and can be reached in about two hours.
Scenic area map:
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Qiqu Mountain ticket price:
Qiqushan Temple: 50 yuan/person;
Water Guanyin Scenic Area: 20 yuan/person.
Scenic area opening hours:
08:00-18:00.
