Neijiang is in East Sichuan.
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Neijiang (内江), also known as the “Sweet City”, is a prefecture-level city in southeastern Sichuan, between Chengdu and Chongqing. With a population of about 3.97 million, it is an important transport hub in the Chengdu–Chongqing region. Neijiang is known for its long history and cultural heritage, with attractions such as the Longchang Ancient Archways, Xilin Temple, Chonglong Mountain cliff carvings, and the Weiyuan dome landform. It is also the hometown of painter Zhang Daqian, earning the title “Hometown of Calligraphy and Painting”.
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[edit]Neijiang is well connected by both road and rail to major cities in China.
By train
[edit]- 1 Neijiang North Railway Station (内江北站), Dongcheng Road, Dongxing District, Neijiang City, Sichuan, ☏ (0832)12306. Neijiangbei Railway Station is an intermediate passenger station on the Chengdu–Chongqing High-Speed Railway and the Mianyang–Luzhou High-Speed Railway.
- 2 Neijiang Railway Station (内江站), 40 Tiezhan Street, Shizhong District, Neijiang City, ☏ (0832)8312614. Neijiang Railway Station, opened in 1952, is a first-class passenger and freight station serving the Chengdu–Chongqing, Neijiang–Luzhou, and Neijiang–Kunming railways. The station is connected to city bus routes, with about 22 passenger trains daily.
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Map of Neijiang
See
[edit]- 1 Longchang Ancient Archways (隆昌石牌坊), South and North Gates, Jinge Town, Longchang, Neijiang, Sichuan Province (Longchang Bus 10 / High-Speed Rail Rapid Transit: Take to Hengxin Shopping Center Station, then walk 3–5 minutes to reach the destination.), ☏ (0832)3988777. 08:30-17:30. Longchang Ancient Archways are a group of 17 stone archways dating from the Qing dynasty, located in Longchang, Neijiang. Thirteen stand along an ancient post road through the old town, while four others are scattered in nearby towns. The archways vary in type, including memorial, filial, and longevity arches, and feature detailed carvings of inscriptions, figures, birds, and plants. They are considered valuable examples of traditional architecture and stone carving, reflecting the cultural and social history of Sichuan during the Ming and Qing periods. Free.
- 2 Shengshui Temple (圣水寺), 151 Shengjiang Road, Shizhong District (Near the intersection of Tiezhan Street East Alley (approximately 320 m to the north). Take Bus No. 205 to Shengshui Temple Station.), ☏ +86 832 2081672. 08:00—17:00. Shengshui Temple, formerly Xingci Chan Monastery, is located on the Tuojiang River in Neijiang, Sichuan. Built in the Tang dynasty (860–874), it covers about 20,000 m² with main halls arranged east, west, and center. It is one of Sichuan’s eight major monasteries and a notable Chan Buddhist center. ¥1.
- 3 Luoquan Ancient Town (罗泉古镇), Southeast of Taoyuan Villa, Shunzhu Road Ancient Town, Zizhong County (Group 1, Yuwangong Community, Zizhong County), ☏ +86 832 5801111. 09:00-17:30. Luoquan Ancient Town Tourist Area, located in Luoquan Town, Zizhong County, Sichuan, is a national AAAA-level scenic spot focused on historical culture. Featuring Ming and Qing architecture and salt industry relics, it showcases traditional southern Sichuan settlement culture and local life. Free.