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10 Days in Dazhou

Ten days cover the whole prefecture — canyon, Luojiaba archaeology, the Cong valley, Zhenfo Mountain and Batai — plus honest days in Guang'an and riverside Chongqing.

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Best time: April-May or September-NovemberBudget: mid-range

Quick Answer

Is 10 days enough for Dazhou?

10 days lets you go beyond Dazhou's core into neighborhoods, food markets, and one or two day trips at a relaxed pace.

Source: NihaoVisit Dazhou guide

10-day Dazhou itinerary at a glance

Use our full Dazhou travel guide as the base and adapt it to 10 days. Keep the city's three signature attractions as the backbone; fill the rest with neighborhood walks, food markets, and an easy day trip.

Bashan Grand CanyonLuojiaba site & 2023 museumZhenfo Mountain templesBatai Mountain's cloud seaDeng Xiaoping's home village (Guang'an)Chongqing riverside day by rail
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Day 1

Arrival, Museum & the River Bend

Ba-culture rooms, the Tang-legend pagoda at the Zhouhe's bend, and a first plate of paper-thin dengying beef.

Scenes from Dazhou, China
  1. dazhou museum
  2. dazhou longzhua pagoda
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Day 2

Bashan Grand Canyon, Full Day

Northeast to Xuanhan for the 2018-opened gorge — walkways, karst walls and Tujia villages, with the stage show in season. Overnight Xuanhan.

Scenes from Dazhou, China
  1. dazhou bashan grand canyon
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Day 3

Luojiaba Site & Museum

Excavated since 1999, with strata from the late Neolithic through the Han; the 2023 site museum was China's first dedicated to Ba culture. Back to Dazhou at night.

Scenes from Dazhou, China
  1. dazhou luojiaba site
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Day 4

Shenjian Garden & Phoenix Hill

The memorial park around the home of Zhang Aiping (1910-2000), then the city-view paths of Phoenix Hill above the streets.

Scenes from Dazhou, China
  1. dazhou shenjian garden
  2. dazhou fenghuang hill
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Day 5

Congren Valley, Land of the Cong

South to Quxian, where the ancient Cong left their name on forested slopes and caves; Dazhu fermented rice for the road.

  1. dazhou congren valley
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Day 6

Zhenfo Mountain & Old Quarters

The early-1800s temple complex in the morning, market lanes and a long dinner in the evening — Wanyuan comes next.

  1. dazhou zhenfo mountain
  2. dazhou city markets
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Day 7

North to Batai Mountain

Two hours north to Wanyuan for eight stacked terraces and, if you overnight on top, the sunrise cloud sea.

  1. dazhou batai mountain
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Day 8

Wanyuan Museum & Return

A plain documentary record of the summer-1934 battle around Wanyuan, then the ride back south through the hills.

  1. dazhou wanyuan battle museum
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Day 9

Guang'an Day (Neighbouring City)

An honest neighbouring-city day — under two hours by rail to Guang'an, where the farmstead where Deng Xiaoping was born in 1904 opens free to visitors.

  1. guangan deng xiaoping former residence
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Day 10

Chongqing Riverside Day

Another honest neighbour — about two hours by train to Chongqing for the stilt-house pile-up above the river, and back to Dazhou the same evening.

  1. chongqing hongyadong

Budget for 10 days in Dazhou

TierPer day10 days total
BackpackerUSD $50–$80USD $500–$800
Mid-rangeUSD $100–$200USD $1,000–$2,000
LuxuryUSD $300+USD $3,000+

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Frequently asked questions

What is the daily budget for Dazhou?
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 Dazhou?
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 Dazhou?
Dazhou's main airport connects to the city center via airport bus, taxi, or metro where available. See the airport transfer section of our Dazhou guide.
Can I use 10 days for both Dazhou and a side trip?
Yes — with 10 days you can pair Dazhou with one nearby city (e.g. a short rail or bus side trip) and still have buffer days.
Is Dazhou safe for tourists?
Yes. Dazhou 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: Dazhou travel guide, China visa 2026, China trip cost.