Cuiping District

Cuiping District is located in southern Sichuan Province, serving as the political, economic, and cultural center of Yibin City. Situated at the confluence of the Yangtze River, Jinsha River, and Min River, it is known as the 'First City of the Ten-Thousand-Li Yangtze River.' Covering an area of approximately 1,131 square kilometers, it has a permanent population of about 840,000. With a history dating back over 2,200 years to the Western Han Dynasty, it is one of the starting points of the Southern Silk Road. Rich in culture, it is renowned as the birthplace of Chinese Baijiu culture and the hometown of Nezha culture. Attractions like Lizhuang Ancient Town and Cuiping Mountain are famous. The unique urban layout of 'three rivers and six banks' and abundant wine, bamboo, and tea cultures make Cuiping District one of the most distinctive tourist destinations in southern Sichuan.

I. Core Attractions

1. Cuiping Mountain Scenic Area: Located northwest of the city, about 3 km from downtown Yibin, it is a national AAAA-level scenic area. The mountain is covered with ancient trees and features historical sites such as Nezha Palace, Thousand Buddha Temple, and Zhenwu Mountain Ancient Building Complex. Nezha Palace is a pilgrimage site for Taiwanese devotees, and Thousand Buddha Temple houses Tang and Song dynasty cliff carvings. Admission is free; cable car one-way costs 20 yuan. Recommended visit time: 3 hours.

2. Lizhuang Ancient Town: About 19 km from downtown, a 30-minute drive, it is a national historical and cultural town. The well-preserved Ming and Qing architecture includes the 'Nine Palaces and Eighteen Temples' complex. During the Anti-Japanese War, the Academia Sinica and Tongji University relocated here. Recommended sites: Spiral Shell Hall, Zhang Family Ancestral Hall, and Liang Sicheng-Lin Huiyin Former Residence. Admission is free; some exhibition halls charge 20-40 yuan. Opening hours: 8:00-17:30.

3. Wuliangye Liquor Culture Scenic Area: Located on the north bank of the Min River, 5 km from the city center. The scenic area includes the Liquor Culture Museum, Liquor Saint Mountain, and Ming Dynasty ancient cellar sites. Visitors can observe the brewing process and taste raw liquor. Admission: 60 yuan (includes guided tour). Opening hours: 9:00-17:00.

II. Local Cuisine

1. Yibin Burning Noodles: Dry noodles topped with minced pickled vegetables, crushed peanuts, and scallions, with bright red chili oil. Recommended: 'Burning Noodle Street' (Dong Street Night Market), average cost 15-25 yuan per person.

2. Lizhuang White Meat: Thinly sliced pork hind leg, served with a special garlic sauce. The most authentic is 'Liufen Restaurant' in Lizhuang Ancient Town, about 50 yuan per serving.

3. Grape Well Cold Rice Jelly: Made with spring water from Grape Well in Shuanghe Town, Cuiping District, a summer treat with a smooth texture. A century-old shop at the south end of Nanmen Bridge in the city center.

III. Transportation Guide

External Transportation: Yibin Wuliangye Airport is 10 km from the city, with flights to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, etc. Yibin West Station (high-speed rail) connects to the Chengdu-Guiyang and Chongqing-Kunming high-speed railways; 1.5 hours from Chengdu.

Internal Transportation: City buses cover major attractions, fare 2 yuan. Taxi starting fare 6 yuan. To Lizhuang Ancient Town, take Bus 39 from South Bus Station, fare 5 yuan, 40-minute ride.

IV. Recommended Itinerary

Two-Day Tour: Day 1: Cuiping Mountain - Nezha Palace - Wuliangye Scenic Area - Dong Street Night Market; Day 2: Lizhuang Ancient Town - Riverside Road - Hejiangmen Square to see the confluence of three rivers.