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14 Days in Dazhou

Two weeks for the deep cut — canyon days, Luojiaba archaeology, the Cong valley, Quxian's Han watchtowers, Zhenfo and Batai — with honest days in Guang'an and Chongqing.

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

Quick Answer

Is 14 days enough for Dazhou?

14 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

14-day Dazhou itinerary at a glance

Use our full Dazhou travel guide as the base and adapt it to 14 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 Canyon, two daysLuojiaba site & 2023 museumQuxian's Han watchtowers (1961 listing)Zhenfo Mountain templesBatai Mountain's cloud seaGuang'an & Chongqing, honestly labelled
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Day 1

Arrival, Museum & the River Bend

Ba-culture rooms first, the Tang-legend pagoda at the Zhouhe's bend, then dengying beef and early nights.

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

Bashan Grand Canyon — First Gorge

Two hours northeast to Xuanhan for the 2018-opened gorge — walkways and karst walls first, Tujia villages after lunch. Overnight Xuanhan.

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

Bashan Grand Canyon — High Paths

A second day on the ridge side, taking the upper paths and viewpoints; the evening stage show runs in season. Back to Dazhou at night.

Scenes from Dazhou, China
  1. dazhou bashan grand canyon
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Day 4

Luojiaba Site & Museum

Dug since 1999, with strata from the late Neolithic through the Han; the 2023 site museum was China's first devoted to Ba culture.

Scenes from Dazhou, China
  1. dazhou luojiaba site
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Day 5

Shenjian Garden & Phoenix Hill

The memorial park around the home of Zhang Aiping (1910-2000, defence minister from 1982), then Phoenix Hill's city-view paths.

  1. dazhou shenjian garden
  2. dazhou fenghuang hill
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Day 6

Congren Valley, Land of the Cong

South to Quxian — forested slopes, caves and streams named for the ancient Cong people. Overnight in Quxian town.

  1. dazhou congren valley
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Day 7

Quxian's Han Watchtowers

Eastern Han stone que gates, nearly two millennia old and first-listed for national protection in 1961; the Shen Fujun pair keeps its carved figures. Return at dusk.

  1. dazhou han watchtowers
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Day 8

Zhenfo Mountain & Old Quarters

The early-1800s temple complex above the farmland, then market lanes, Dazhu fermented rice and a long dinner.

  1. dazhou zhenfo mountain
  2. dazhou city markets
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Day 9

Bamboo Sea of Dazhu

An hour south, the Five-Peak forest park holds hills of moso bamboo with pavilion lookouts; back through Dazhu town for its sweet fermented rice.

  1. dazhou wufeng bamboo forest
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Day 10

North to Batai Mountain

Two hours north to Wanyuan for the eight stacked terraces — overnight on top for the sunrise cloud sea.

  1. dazhou batai mountain
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Day 11

Wanyuan Museum & Return

The plain documentary record of the summer-1934 battle, then the long ride back south through the hills.

  1. dazhou wanyuan battle museum
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Day 12

Guang'an Day (Neighbouring City)

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

  1. guangan deng xiaoping former residence
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Day 13

Chongqing Riverside Day

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

  1. chongqing hongyadong
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Day 14

Markets & Departure

A market-morning last lap, one more riverside walk, then the train or the 2022 Jinya airport.

  1. dazhou city markets

Budget for 14 days in Dazhou

TierPer day14 days total
BackpackerUSD $50–$80USD $700–$1,120
Mid-rangeUSD $100–$200USD $1,400–$2,800
LuxuryUSD $300+USD $4,200+

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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 14 days for both Dazhou and a side trip?
Yes — with 14 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.