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5 Days in Bazhong

Five days adds the karst caves of the Nuo Shui River and the Wangping memorial hill in Tongjiang to the grottoes, Guangwushan and Enyang.

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Best time: October-November for red leaves, or April-MayBudget: mid-range

Quick Answer

Is 5 days enough for Bazhong?

5 days is the sweet spot for Bazhong: enough time for the must-sees plus one day trip or food/rest day.

Source: NihaoVisit Bazhong guide

5-day Bazhong itinerary at a glance

Use our full Bazhong travel guide as the base and adapt it to 5 days. Keep the city's three signature attractions as the backbone; fill the rest with neighborhood walks, food markets, and an easy day trip.

Nankan GrottoesGuangwushan red-leaf mountainsNuo Shui River cavesEnyang Ancient TownWangping memorial hill
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Day 1

Arrival, Nankan Grottoes & Museum

The cliff holds 176 niches with more than 2,700 statues, most cut in the Tang 8th century; the base-area museum and stele forest share the same hillside.

Scenes from Bazhong, China
  1. bazhong nankan grottoes
  2. bazhong chuan shaan museum
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Day 2

Guangwushan — Micang Mountains

About 90 minutes north into Nanjiang County, forest walks below 2,507-metre peaks; mid-October to mid-November is the red-leaf window.

Scenes from Bazhong, China
  1. bazhong guangwushan
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Day 3

Nuo Shui River Caves (Tongjiang)

East to Tongjiang County, part of the 2018 UNESCO Global Geopark — lit caverns such as Zhongfeng Cave and a boat ride on an underground river.

Scenes from Bazhong, China
  1. bazhong nuoshuihe caves
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Day 4

Wangping Hill & Maoyu Old Town

In Shaxi the hillside cemetery honours the Red Army dead of the 1930s base area; the river-crossing old town of Maoyu sits a short hop away.

Scenes from Bazhong, China
  1. bazhong wangping red army cemetery
  2. bazhong maoyu ancient town
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Day 5

Enyang River Town & Departure

A morning loop of the Ming-Qing port streets and 1933 slogans, then the HSR towards Nanchong from the 2024 line or the 2019 airport.

  1. bazhong enyang ancient town

Budget for 5 days in Bazhong

TierPer day5 days total
BackpackerUSD $50–$80USD $250–$400
Mid-rangeUSD $100–$200USD $500–$1,000
LuxuryUSD $300+USD $1,500+

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Frequently asked questions

What is the daily budget for Bazhong?
Budget travelers: USD $50–$80/day. Mid-range: $100–$200/day. Luxury: $300+/day. These cover hotel, three meals, transit, and one paid attraction per day.
Do I need a visa to visit Bazhong?
It depends on your passport — see our <a href="/china-visa-2026/">China visa guide</a> for the latest country-by-country list. Most Western passport holders can enter visa-free for 30 days as of 2026.
How do I get from the airport to the center of Bazhong?
Bazhong's main airport connects to the city center via airport bus, taxi, or metro where available. See the airport transfer section of our Bazhong guide.
Can I use 5 days for both Bazhong and a side trip?
Tight. With only 5 days, focus on Bazhong proper; save side trips for a future trip.
Is Bazhong safe for tourists?
Yes. Bazhong has very low violent crime rates and is widely considered safe for foreign tourists. Standard petty-theft precautions apply. See our <a href="/is-china-safe-2026/">is China safe</a> page.

See also: Bazhong travel guide, China visa 2026, China trip cost.