On the Tuo River in central-south Sichuan, Neijiang was historically the 'Sweet City' of sugarcane wealth and is celebrated as the home of the modern ink-painting master Zhang Daqian.
History & culture
Prosperous from Ming–Qing sugar production, Neijiang fostered a strong scholarly and artistic culture, producing the internationally renowned 20th-century painter Zhang Daqian, honoured here with a dedicated museum.
What to see & do
- ◆Zhang Daqian Museum and memorial
- ◆Shengshui Temple's Tang grottoes
- ◆Tuo River old districts
- ◆Longchang's stone memorial archways (nearby)
- ◆Sugar-culture heritage sites
What to eat
- ●Qiulin pickled-pepper dishes
- ●Sichuan beef and rabbit specialties
- ●Local rice noodles
Getting there
High-speed rail (Neijiang North) connects to Chengdu and Chongqing in under an hour; it's a central basin hub.
Avoid the pitfalls
- It's a workaday city — go for Zhang Daqian and local culture, not big attractions.
- Some sights (Longchang arches) are in neighbouring counties; plan transport.
- Limited English; carry Chinese addresses.
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