Nanchong Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
prefecture-level city in Sichuan, China
About Nanchong
Nanchong(Chinese: 南充; pinyin:Nánchōng; Wade–Giles:Nan-ch'ung; Sichuanese: lancong) is a prefecture-level city in the northeast of Sichuan province, China, with an area of 12,479.96 km(4,818.54 sq mi). At the 2020 census it was home to 5,607,565 people, of whom 1,936,534 lived in the built-up (or 'metro') area made of three urban districts. It is the second most populated city of Sichuan Province, after Chengdu. The administrative center is Shunqing District. Nanchong was in the territory of the state of Ba before it was conquered by the Qin in 314 BC. The Qin set up an administrative center at Langzhong City. Anhan City was established in Shunqinq district at the beginning of the Han Dynasty. In 202 BC, Emperor Gaozu of Han instituted the Anhan (simplified Chinese: 安汉; traditional Chinese:
Top Attractions in Nanchong
Explore the best things to see and do in Nanchong:
- ★Jialing first Sangzi scenic spot
- ★Lingyun Mountain Scenic Spot
- ★The Ancient City of Lang Zhong
- ★Zhu De's hometown Linlang Mountain scenic spot
Where to Eat in Nanchong
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Baoning steamed bun
- 🍴Guokui Pot noodles
- 🍴Peng 'an Heshu Tofu
- 🍴Shunqing Mutton noodles
- 🍴Yingshan Cold noodles
- 🍴Zhangcha duck
Where to Stay in Nanchong
- 🏨Jianglin Hotel, Nanchong
- 🏨Jinhui Hotel (Nanchong Peng 'an Branch)
- 🏨Langzhong South Pingyuan Inn
- 🏨Nanchong Licheng Hotel
- 🏨Yilong Yulu Hotel
- 🏨Yingshan Tiansheng Hotel
Nanchong Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: