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14 Days in Guangyuan

Two weeks covers the whole Shu road — shrines, Jianmen, cypresses, gorges, plateau, then the reserves of Tangjiahe and Bailong Lake — closing with honest rail days to Langzhong and Chengdu.

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

Quick Answer

Is 14 days enough for Guangyuan?

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

Source: NihaoVisit Guangyuan guide

14-day Guangyuan itinerary at a glance

Use our full Guangyuan 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.

Huangze Temple and Thousand-Buddha CliffJianmen Pass and Cuiyun CorridorZengjia plateau karstTangjiahe National Nature ReserveGucheng Mountain twin peaksLangzhong and Chengdu rail days
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Day 1

Arrival, Shrines and Carvings

The riverside shrine keeps more than 1,000 figures in some 50 niches; north of town, about 7,000 carvings line the cliffs of the old post road.

Scenes from Guangyuan, China
  1. guangyuan huangze temple
  2. guangyuan thousand buddha cliff
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Day 2

Jianmen Pass Day

Around 50 km west in Jiange County; the cliff path under the ridge runs at about 1,200 m and the gate tower was rebuilt after the 2008 earthquake.

Scenes from Guangyuan, China
  1. guangyuan jianmen pass
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Day 3

The Cuiyun Cypress Corridor

Some 8,000 ancient cypresses shade the old road, the oldest reputedly over 2,000 years. Walk a village-to-village stretch.

Scenes from Guangyuan, China
  1. guangyuan cuiyun corridor
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Day 4

Zhaohua Ancient Town

The walled town at the two-river confluence, called Jiameng more than 2,000 years ago; Ming-Qing streets and Jianmen tofu at lunch.

Scenes from Guangyuan, China
  1. guangyuan zhaohua ancient town
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Day 5

Mingyue Gorge and Xuedi Cave

Six ways of crossing in one gorge — plank road, towpath, river, post road, highway, railway — then the stalactites and pools of Xuedi.

  1. guangyuan mingyue gorge
  2. guangyuan xuedi cave
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Day 6

Zengjia Plateau Overnight

The karst plateau averages about 23°C in July at 1,400 m. Stay a night on the plateau for morning views over the stone forests and sinkholes.

  1. guangyuan zengjia mountain
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Day 7

Tangjiahe Reserve Day

About 2.5 hours northwest into Qingchuan. The 1978-founded reserve covers some 40,000 hectares; takin and golden monkeys are realistic sightings, pandas mostly stay hidden. Sleep at the gate village.

  1. guangyuan tangjiahe reserve
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Day 8

Bailong Lake

A reservoir of some 60 km² among Qingchuan's valleys, dotted with islands; a slow boat day back toward the city.

  1. guangyuan bailong lake
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Day 9

Wangcang — Gucheng Mountain and Qili Gorge

About an hour east to Wangcang on the Micang range — twin flat-topped peaks near 2,000 m and a gorge of pools and bamboo reached on foot from the park gate.

  1. guangyuan gucheng mountain
  2. guangyuan qili gorge
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Day 10

City Museum and the Riverfront

The city museum sorts out the Shu-road and Three Kingdoms timeline; the 42-metre, 13-storey Phoenix Tower ends the day on the riverfront.

  1. guangyuan city museum
  2. guangyuan phoenix tower
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Day 11

Langzhong Neighbor Day

An honest neighbor day — Langzhong belongs to Nanchong, about an hour south by rail. The walled town with the Jialing on three sides deserves the full day; back to Guangyuan at night.

  1. nanchong langzhong ancient city
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Day 12

Chengdu Rail Day

Another honest neighbor day — Chengdu is a separate city, under two hours south by HSR. Qing-era lanes at Kuanzhai and the ancient Jinsha site, then the last train back.

  1. chengdu kuanzhai alley
  2. chengdu jinsha site museum
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Day 13

Markets and a Slow Loop

A recovery day — market breakfast, the riverside lawns and a long look at the two bridges across the Jialing before the final day.

  1. guangyuan city markets
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Day 14

Packing and Departure

One last market bowl, luggage, and the HSR — under two hours to Chengdu, or rail onward to Xi'an through the Qinling tunnels.

  1. guangyuan city markets

Budget for 14 days in Guangyuan

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 Guangyuan?
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 Guangyuan?
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 Guangyuan?
Guangyuan's main airport connects to the city center via airport bus, taxi, or metro where available. See the airport transfer section of our Guangyuan guide.
Can I use 14 days for both Guangyuan and a side trip?
Yes — with 14 days you can pair Guangyuan with one nearby city (e.g. a short rail or bus side trip) and still have buffer days.
Is Guangyuan safe for tourists?
Yes. Guangyuan 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: Guangyuan travel guide, China visa 2026, China trip cost.