Neijiang
Neijiang is a prefecture-level city in the southeast of Sichuan province, People's Republic of China.
It is located on the Tuo River, midway between the two major cities of Chengdu and Chongqing, is a transportation and food-processing center.
The population of the entire prefecture was 3,140,678 at the 2020 census, and the population of the built-up (metro) area was 1,179,140 in the 2 urban districts of Shizhong and Dongxing.
Getting to Neijiang
Neijiang is well connected by road and rail to major cities in China.
- 01Neijiang North Railway Station
- 02Neijiang Railway Station
- 03Neijiang Comprehensive Passenger Transport Center
Worth seeing
- 01Longchang Ancient Archways
- 02Shengshui Temple
- 03Luoquan Ancient Town
- 04Chonglong Mountain
- 05Weiyuan County
A county under the jurisdiction of Neijiang city, it has a mix of rolling hills, ancient villages, fruit orchards, and scenic nature typical of the southern Sichuan Basin.
- 06Guyu Lake
Things to do
- 01Tiancheng Lake
- 02Dongxing Old Street
65, Dongxing Street, Dongxing District (take routes 101, 104, or 139 to Jiazhou Lanwan (160 m walk) or Nongxiao Jiekou (310 m walk) to reach the old street entrance),.
Where to eat
Neijiang Preserved Fruits (内江蜜饯). Neijiang preserved fruits, also called "Zhu Huo," are a traditional snack from the city. They are made from sugar, fruits, vegetables, and medicinal ingredients, undergoing processes such as carving, boiling, and candying. Main varieties include tangerine peel, winter melon strips, cherries, and Asparagus cochinchinensis.
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