Dazhou (达州; Dázhōu) is a city and prefecture of in southwest China, the eastern Sichuan Basin and the hills parallel valley.
Dazhou has nearly 5,000 years of archaeological history and more than 2,300 years of established history. The site of Luojiaba and Chengba sites is the birthplace of ancient Ba and Ba cultural centers in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River.
Understand
[edit]Dazhou, anciently known as "Tongzhou", is home to 5.4 million people (2020), of whom 1.9 million live in the urban area.
The terrain is largely mountainous (Daba Mountains and adjacent ranges).
Dazhou has a largely mild and humid climate, with four distinct seasons. Winter is short, mild, and foggy, with little .
Get in
[edit]1 Dazhou Jinya Airport (达州金垭机场), No. 1, Airport Avenue, Stone Street, Dazhou High-tech Zone, Dachuan District. The largest civilian airport in northeast Sichuan.There are 16 parking spaces in the aviation area. 
By road
[edit]China National Highway 210
By train
[edit]- Xiangyu Railway offers service from Xiangyang, Chongqing, Shiyan, Ankang, and Guang'an.
- Dazhou–Chengdu railway has service from Chengdu
- A branch line from Dacheng connects with the Yiwan Railway
Get around
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Map of Dazhou
See
[edit]- 1 Dazhou Museum (达州博物馆), 4 Yongxing Road, Tongchuan District (通川区永兴路3号) (next to the municipal government building; bus nos. 10 and 56), ☏ +86 818 2850795. 09:00-17:00, no entry after 16:00, closed on Mondays. Free.
Do
[edit]Xuanhan's Baili Gorges have scenery and rapids, leading to the nickname "Little Three Gorges". Mountains are this area's greatest attraction.
- 1 Wufengshan National Forest Park (五峰山国家森林公园), Wufeng Mountain, Yuehua Township, Dazhu County, toll-free: +86 818-6931318, +86 818-6982290. Year round 08:00-18:00. National AAA tourist area and national forest park. Also known as Zhuhai Park, it is located in Wufeng Mountain, Yuehua Township, Dazhu County. It is 18 km away from the county seat. It is named because of its vast bamboo area and various types of bamboo. The scenery in the scenic area is beautiful, with a vast sea of bamboo, lush trees and gorgeous mountain flowers. ¥38.
- 2 True Buddha Mountain (真佛山), Tingbai Road, Fushan Town, Dachuan District, toll-free: +86 818-3310025. 08:00-17:00. It consists of cultural landscapes such as Dehua Temple, Jade Buddha Temple, Jingang Temple, and Lingyun Village, as well as natural landscapes such as Rouge Lake, Sanxian Stone, Conch Cave, Lotus Temple, Yunhua Mountain, and Daojiliang. It has a long historical and cultural background and a simple and profound The connotation of folk customs. ¥38.
Buy
[edit]- Daxian light shadow beef (达县灯影牛肉). Daxian Danying Beef is a local traditional food in Dazhou. Many large supermarkets carry it. Lantern shadow beef has a history of more than 100 years, the beef tendon after slicing, curing, drying, steaming, frying and other procedures made. It is named for its thin and wide slices of meat, which can be seen through the shadow of a lamp and have the effect of a folk shadow play. Meat thin as paper, bright red, spicy taste crisp, chew it, aftertaste endless. ¥80.
- Dongliu glutinous rice wine (东柳醪糟). Dongliu glutinous rice is a local specialty of Daxian County, famous for its delicious taste and fine production. It is made from glutinous rice, koji medicine and other materials through fermentation. It has the effects of nourishing qi and activating blood, nourishing yin and kidney, producing body fluid and quenching thirst. ¥10.
- Kai Jiang Bean Bamboo Shoots (开江豆笋). Kaijiang bean bamboo shoots are a local specialty of Kaijiang County, Dazhou City, and are also an intangible cultural heritage. It is made from soybeans and refined through more than a dozen processes. It is rich in nutrients and has a strong taste. It can be stewed, stir-fried, pot-baked, etc. It can also be used for hot pot, cold dishes, etc. ¥30.
- Kaijiang salted duck (开江板鸭). Renshi salted duck is a local specialty of Kaijiang County. It is made from Kaijiang duck as raw material, pickled and baked. Its salted duck has golden color, tough meat, unique flavor, rich fragrance and rich nutrition. ¥78.
- Dazhou Crispy Plum (达州脆李). Known for its refreshing, crispy and sweet taste. The fruit is plump, bright in color, crisp but not dry at the same time, and juicy enough. One bite satisfies all the senses. ¥20.
Eat
[edit]- Yitong Prefecture (宴通州), Yongxing Road Luofu Square Starlight commercial street No. 77, ☏ +86 13668388866.
- Old Local Restaurant (Hongqi Road Store) (老地方酒楼(红旗路店)), 44 Hongqi Road, Dongcheng Street (near Hongqi Bridge), ☏ +86 0818-2146666.
- Chicken wool Shop (Yufu Shop) (雞毛店(誉府店)), Lotus Lake Tianyu Yu Fu Phase 8 building - No. 16 commercial, ☏ +86 0818-3155666.
- Elephant Trunk (Phoenix Shop) (象鼻子(凤凰店)), 59 Lotus Street, Dongcheng Street (opposite Saint Dior), ☏ +86 0818-2151234.
- The kitchen next door (隔壁子小厨), Next to China Life & Property Insurance Co., LTD., No. 15 Donghu Road, ☏ +86 17780182999.
- Gingko kitchen (银杏小厨), 559 Tongzhou Avenue, Cuiping Street, ☏ +86 081-8368-8888.
Drink
[edit]- ANTHONY (安东尼), Renhe New Town Shopping Center, 318 East Baqu Road, ☏ +86 130-8431-7974.
- SEE YOU (瑟悠酒廊), Gate 4, 1D-12, Lo Fu Plaza, Jinlan Road, ☏ +86 130-8431-3440.
- Black• stone (黑石酒吧), 483 Golden Dragon Avenue, ☏ +86 130-8431-0464.
- Sa Wild Tea Cafe • Bar (撒野茶咖 • 酒吧), Building 1, Block 1, Shili Water Street, Building 1, Floor 1,2,3,4, ☏ +86 18682846229.
- Roof Tavern (Center Square) (屋顶酒馆(中心广场店)), Laifeng Road Binjiang International Trade 3rd floor, ☏ +86 18682846228.
- Hanyu lives House (羽Live House 益), F1, Building 3, Arashiyama, Joongdi, ☏ +86 132-8174-0454.
Sleep
[edit]- Starway Hotel (Dazhou Luofu Square Store) (星程酒店(达州罗浮广场店)), 1F, Building 1, Luofu Plaza, 77 Jinlan Road, ☏ +86 0818-2376666.
- All season Hotel (Darzhou Sanli Ancient Street store) (全季酒店(达州三里古街店)), Building B6, Sanligu Street, No.777 Baiguo Avenue, Dreambaiguo, ☏ +86 0818-5286666.
- 达州银杏柏栎酒店 (Dazhou Ginkgo Oak hotel), Dazhou People and Social Affairs Bureau/Passenger Station Tongzhou Avenue 559, ☏ +86 0818-3688888.
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