[2024 Mianzhu ] Travel Guide for Lutang Hot Spring Resort (Updated Nov)

How to have fun in Mianzhu, Deyang, Sichuan? A complete guide to clothing, food, shelter, and transportation

Mianzhu was once the land of the Shu Mountain clan, known as "the outstanding region of ancient Shu and an important town in Yi Province," and is famous nationwide as the hometown of New Year paintings, renowned liquors, ecological tourism, and folk art. · Recommended spot: Jinshe Qingping. With mountains and water, the scenery is beautiful, and it is a distinctive modern ecological tourism town focused on leisure and vacation. · Recommended spot: China Mianzhu New Year Painting Village, known as "one of the four great New Year painting towns in China," where the widely known "Mianzhu woodblock New Year paintings" originated. The village features the Mianzhu New Year Painting Expo Park, Mianzhu New Year Painting Exhibition Hall, a cultural and creative community, and New Year Painting Streets. · Recommended spot: Hanwang Earthquake Site, consisting of three major areas: Dongqi Factory Area, Dongqi Dormitory Area, and Hanwang Town Area. It mainly highlights four themes: a digital display platform, disaster reduction emergency rescue training center, remote multi-functional training center, and a group of sculptures for the Memorial Wall and Gratitude Wall. · Accommodation recommendation: Lutang Hot Springs. The Lutang Hot Springs villas are built against the mountains with an elegant environment, integrating with nature. Moreover, the weather is getting cooler, making it especially suitable for a hot spring bath. · Food recommendation: Mianzhu rice noodles. When in Mianzhu, you must try a bowl of authentic Mianzhu rice noodles. Originating from the Shu kingdom, with a history of over 2000 years, it is synonymous with the "authentic hometown flavor" of Mianzhu. · Characteristic district: Jiannan Old Street. Originating in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, "Jiannan Chun" is one of the "three wonders of Mianzhu." As a nationally famous hometown of renowned liquors, it is a must to walk through Jiannan Old Street. The street features Ming and Qing architectural styles, with historical and cultural attractions such as the Sichuan Liquor Guild Hall distributed along both sides. · Characteristic festival: Mianzhu New Year Painting Festival, a local festival full of Mianzhu characteristics, authentic flavor, and folk customs. During the New Year Painting Festival each year, a variety of colorful cultural activities for the masses will continue to be performed.