Red Capital · Cultural Bazhou

Bazhong City, Bazhou District — the core area of the Sichuan-Shaanxi Revolutionary Base, home to cultural heritage including Nan'an Grottoes and the Sichuan-Shaanxi Revolutionary Base Museum. A 2-day-1-night itinerary exploring thousand-year-old stone carvings, tracing Red Army footprints, and experiencing the perfect fusion of history and modernity.

Nan'an Grottoes
National Key Heritage
Sichuan-Shaanxi Revolutionary Base
Red Holy Land
Zaolin Fish
Local Delicacy
850,000
Population
Nan'an Grottoes Stone Carvings in Bazhou District
Nan'an Grottoes, Bazhou District
Tang Dynasty cliff stone carvings at Nan'an Grottoes in Bazhou District, a National Key Cultural Heritage site showcasing the essence of Tang Buddhist art

Bazhou District 2-Day Red Culture Journey

Grottoes art + Red education + urban leisure, experience the unique charm of Bazhou

Duration
2 Days 1 Night
Main Destinations
Nan'an Grottoes, Sichuan-Shaanxi Revolutionary Base Museum, Yan Yangchu Museum, Ba People Square
Suitable For
History enthusiasts, Red culture researchers, families with children, cultural explorers
Per Capita Budget
¥300-¥550
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History & Culture Exploration
Grottoes Art and Red Memory
Itinerary Highlights

Full-day historical and cultural experience.

Attraction Arrangements
Nan'an Grottoes
A National Key Cultural Heritage site, first carved during the Sui Dynasty and flourishing in the Tang Dynasty. It preserves 176 grottoes and over 2,700 stone statues, serving as important physical material for studying Chinese Buddhist art.
Sichuan-Shaanxi Revolutionary Base Museum
A National Patriotism Education Base, comprehensively showcasing the revolutionary history of the Red Fourth Front Army in the Sichuan-Shaanxi Soviet Area. The collection includes over 3,000 revolutionary cultural relics, including inscriptions by Marshal Xu Xiangqian.
Generals Stele Forest
The largest Red Army stele forest in China, engraved with the names of 130,000 Red Army soldiers and inscriptions by generals including Xu Xiangqian and Li Xiannian. It is an important site for commemorating revolutionary martyrs.
Practical Information
Travel Tips
  • Touching the grottoes is prohibited
  • Maintain solemnity in memorial halls
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Prepare drinking water
Accommodation Recommendations
  • Hotels near Ba People Square
  • Characteristic homestays
  • Business hotels
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Cultural Leisure Experience
Celebrity Hometown and Urban Landscape
Itinerary Highlights

Cultural exploration and urban leisure.

Attraction Arrangements
Yan Yangchu Museum
A theme museum commemorating Yan Yangchu, a world-renowned平民 educator. It showcases the great achievements of his rural reconstruction movement and world mass education movement, serving as a provincial-level patriotism education base.
Ba People Square
A city center square themed on Ba people culture, featuring Ba people sculpture groups and a cultural corridor. It is the core area for citizens' leisure and experiencing Ba culture.
Wangwang Mountain Park
A park at the city's highest point, offering a panoramic view of Bazhou District from the summit. It features Ba culture-themed landscapes and leisure walking trails, making it an ideal place for citizens' fitness and recreation.
Practical Information
Special Experiences
  • Square cultural experience
  • Urban landscape photography
  • Local cuisine tasting
  • Cultural creative product shopping
Return Journey Suggestions
  • Purchase Bazhong specialty products
  • Taste Zaolin Fish
  • Organize travel mementos
  • Reserve time for the return trip

Bazhou District Must-Try Foods

Zaolin Fish

A Bazhou specialty dish made with reservoir fresh fish, prepared with secret seasonings and local pickled vegetables. The broth is fresh and flavorful, sour and spicy — a signature dish of Bazhong.

Enyang Sugar Sesame Cake

Made with century-old traditional craftsmanship, featuring a crispy exterior and sweet filling, with varieties including sesame and peanut — a characteristic Bazhong tea pastry.

Bazhou Youcha (Oil Tea)

A traditional breakfast snack with smooth rice paste topped with fried dough sticks, peanuts, scallions and other ingredients — savory, fragrant and nutritious.

Surou (Crispy Fried Pork)

A Bazhong specialty dish made with selected pork belly coated in flour and deep-fried. It is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, served either directly or in soup — a common dish at banquets.

Bazhou District Travel Tips
Best Seasons
  • March-May: Spring warmth and blooming flowers, ideal for outdoor sightseeing
  • September-November: Crisp autumn air, high probability of sea of clouds
  • All year round: Indoor attractions open year-round
Travel Suggestions
  • Day 1 morning: Visit Nan'an Grottoes, afternoon: Tour the Revolutionary Museum
  • Day 2 morning: Visit Yan Yangchu Museum, afternoon: Explore Ba People Square
  • Learn about Red culture and Ba people history
  • Taste Zaolin Fish, Sugar Sesame Cake and other local specialties
Practical Information
  • Museums are closed on Mondays
  • Maintain solemnity at revolutionary sites
  • Protect cultural relics and heritage
  • Keep personal belongings safe
Transportation Guide
  • Bazhong Enyang Airport is 30 minutes from the city center
  • Convenient city bus transportation
  • Taxi base fare is ¥5
  • Buses or taxis are available between attractions

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