A river port in southeast Sichuan where the Tuo meets the Yangtze, Luzhou is one of China's great baijiu capitals — home of Luzhou Laojiao — set near misty mountains and old fortified villages.
History & culture
A wine-making centre since the Ming dynasty, Luzhou's continuously used cellars are national heritage; the city was also a strategic river crossing and trade gateway between Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou.
What to see & do
- ◆Luzhou Laojiao's centuries-old distilling cellars
- ◆Fangshan and Yuchan mountain scenery
- ◆Yutan ancient town
- ◆Riverside old streets and docks
- ◆Hejiang's dinosaur and Han-tomb relics
What to eat
- ●Luzhou baijiu
- ●Spicy river fish and frog hotpot
- ●Guolian-style noodles and bean jelly
Getting there
Luzhou Yunlong Airport and high-speed rail (Luzhou) connect to Chengdu and Chongqing; it's close to the Chongqing side of the basin.
Avoid the pitfalls
- Distillery visits may need arrangement — check ahead for tours.
- It's more an industrial river city than a polished tourist town.
- Mountain and ancient-town sights are dispersed; a car helps.
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