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7 Days in Bazhong

A week gives Guangwushan two red-leaf days, a Tongjiang block for caves and the Wangping hill, plus Enyang and the city museums.

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

Quick Answer

Is 7 days enough for Bazhong?

7 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

7-day Bazhong itinerary at a glance

Use our full Bazhong travel guide as the base and adapt it to 7 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 (two days)Nuo Shui River cavesWangping memorial hillEnyang Ancient Town

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 museum and stele forest share the same hillside.

bazhong nankan grottoes
bazhong chuan shaan museum

Day 2

Guangwushan — Gorge Pools

Ninety minutes north into Nanjiang for the low gorge walk among pools and fallen-leaf shallows, under 2,507-metre peaks.

bazhong guangwushan

Day 3

Guangwushan — Dam Area & viewpoints

A second mountain day for the high forest roads and gallery cliffs; from mid-October to mid-November this is the heart of the red-leaf season.

bazhong guangwushan

Day 4

Nuo Shui River Caves (Tongjiang)

East to Tongjiang, inside the 2018 UNESCO Global Geopark — Zhongfeng Cave's lit chambers and a boat run on the underground river; overnight in Tongjiang town.

bazhong nuoshuihe caves

Day 5

Wangping Hill & Maoyu Old Town

The hillside cemetery at Shaxi honours the base area's dead of the 1930s; Maoyu, where the 1934 army meeting set the sixteen-character motto, is a short hop upriver.

bazhong wangping red army cemetery
bazhong maoyu ancient town

Day 6

Enyang River Town

A full loop of the Ming-Qing port streets, the guild halls and the 1933 slogans, with a riverside lunch before the run back into Bazhong.

bazhong enyang ancient town

Day 7

Wangwang Hill & Departure

Climb the city's lookout hill for a last panorama, stock up at the markets, then leave by the 2024 HSR towards Nanchong or the 2019 airport.

bazhong wangwang mountain

Budget for 7 days in Bazhong

Tier	Per day	7 days total
Backpacker	USD $50–$80	USD $350–$560
Mid-range	USD $100–$200	USD $700–$1,400
Luxury	USD $300+	USD $2,100+

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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 7 days for both Bazhong and a side trip?

Yes — with 7 days you can pair Bazhong with one nearby city (e.g. a short rail or bus side trip) and still have buffer days.

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.