Get to know Bazhong
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- Administrative area
- Prefecture-level city · 地级市
- Part of
- Sichuan
- Chinese name
- 巴中市
- Local areas
- 5 local areas
Area & population
- Area in the source
- 12,301.00 km²
- Population · 2020 census
- 2,712,894
- Administrative seat
- Bazhou District
Source: cited geographic source, as of the dates shown.
Transportation
The Guangyuan–Bazhong railway and Bazhong–Dazhou railway pass through the city. There are passenger stations at Bazhong and Pingchang.
Explore Bazhong
Core places to explore, with English and Chinese names.
Places to explore around Bazhong
Autumn waterfall in the Guangwu Mountain scenic area, Nanjiang County, Bazhong · 光雾山景区秋季瀑布，巴中市南江县 Source-recorded photograph date: 31 October 2014, 05:19:21 (UTC).Guangwu Mountain光雾山
Guangwu Mountain’s main scenic area, formerly called Taoyuan, is a landscape of karst peaks, wooded valleys and traces of the ancient Micang Road. Qinv Peaks and the Yanyan stone-forest area give the walking routes their…
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Nuoshui River · 诺水河Nuoshui River诺水河
Nuoshui River is the cave-and-karst side of the Guangwushan–Nuoshuihe UNESCO Global Geopark in Tongjiang. Its underground attractions are separate visitor sites, including Zhongfeng Cave and Lion Cave, with different entry and…
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Enyang Ancient Town · 恩阳古镇Enyang Ancient Town恩阳古镇
Enyang’s old town steps down towards a river wharf. Trading buildings and residential courtyards give the lanes much of their interest, especially Wanshou Palace, the former Jiangxi merchants’ guildhall. The Hu Family Courtyard…
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The rock-cut Buddhist niches of the Nankan Cliff Carvings, Bazhong · 四川巴中南龛摩崖造像 Source-recorded photograph date: 2016-06-14 15:30:56.Nankan Buddhist Cliff Carvings南龛摩崖造像
Nankan’s Buddhist carvings occupy a long cliff on the southern slope above Bazhong. They are best understood by comparing individual niches rather than trying to count the figures. Niche 83 contains a seated Buddha with two…
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Micangshan National Forest Park · 米仓山国家森林公园Micangshan National Forest Park米仓山国家森林公园
Forest park in the Micang Mountains of Nanjiang, Sichuan, known for autumn red leaves, beech forest, Xianglu Mountain and the old Micang Road.
Read the place guide →The Nankan Cliff Buddhist rock carvings on Nan Kan hill, Bazhong · 巴中南龛摩崖造像，南龛山 Source-recorded photograph date: 2016-06-14 15:30:56.Nankan Grottoes南龛石窟
Nankan Shiku is a Buddhist cliff-carving site cut into the hillside at No. 3 Nankan Road in Bazhou District, Bazhong, Sichuan, with 179 niches and more than 2,700 images.
Read the place guide →Local life & food
Bazhong local specialties
巴中市特色美食 · 10 specialties to discover
Bazhong yellow-goat soup 滋补黄羊汤AI illustration · AI 示意图
The broth is warming and meaty, with leaner goat flavor and richer skin or connective tissue depending on the cut. Chili can be added individually.
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Bazhong Zaolin Clear-Soup Fish 巴中枣林鱼AI illustration · AI 示意图（仅供参考，非实拍）
Bazhong Zaolin Clear-Soup Fish (巴中枣林鱼) is a local fish dish of Bazhong (巴中), named for Zaolin (枣林). Its defining feature is a fragrant, milky-white soup made with river fish.
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Tongjiang Silver Ear Chicken Soup 通江银耳炖鸡AI illustration · AI 示意图（仅供参考，非实拍）
Tongjiang Silver Ear Chicken Soup (通江银耳炖鸡) is listed among the local specialties of Bazhong, Sichuan. The name includes 鸡 (chicken). 炖 describes slow simmering.
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Nanjiang Yellow Goat Soup 南江黄羊汤Reference photo of a similar dish · 同类菜品参考照片
Nanjiang Yellow Goat Soup (南江黄羊汤) is listed among the local specialties of Bazhong, Sichuan. The name includes 羊 (sheep). The term 汤 points to soup.
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Enyang Ten-Bowl Banquet 恩阳十大碗
Enyang Ten-Bowl Banquet (恩阳十大碗) is a traditional banquet of northern Sichuan served in Enyang District (恩阳区) of Bazhong (巴中).
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Enyang Titang Sesame Cakes 恩阳提糖麻饼AI illustration · AI 示意图（仅供参考，非实拍）
Enyang Titang Sesame Cakes (恩阳提糖麻饼) are round baked sesame cakes from Enyang (恩阳) in Bazhong (巴中), Sichuan.
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Pingchang Jiangkou Bighead Carp 平昌江口青鳙
Pingchang Jiangkou Bighead Carp (平昌江口青鳙) is a local fish speciality used in Jiangkou qingyong douhua fish soup (江口青鳙豆花鱼).
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Tongjiang Banqiao Fried Dough Twists 通江板桥麻花
Tongjiang Banqiao Fried Dough Twists (通江板桥麻花) is listed among the local specialties of Bazhong, Sichuan. It is grouped here with regional dishes & banquets; retain the complete Chinese name when comparing local menus.
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All dish names · 全部菜名 (10)
- Bazhong yellow-goat soup · 滋补黄羊汤
- Bazhong Zaolin Clear-Soup Fish · 巴中枣林鱼
- Tongjiang Silver Ear Chicken Soup · 通江银耳炖鸡
- Nanjiang Yellow Goat Soup · 南江黄羊汤
- Enyang Ten-Bowl Banquet · 恩阳十大碗
- Enyang Titang Sesame Cakes · 恩阳提糖麻饼
- Pingchang Jiangkou Bighead Carp · 平昌江口青鳙
- Tongjiang Banqiao Fried Dough Twists · 通江板桥麻花
- Bazhong Cured Pork · 巴中腊肉
- Nanjiang Walnut Cookies · 南江核桃酥
More dishes from across Sichuan are in the Sichuan food guide.
Counties & districts in Bazhong
5 areas belong directly to Bazhong.
5 areas
Bazhou District 巴州区
Bazhou is a district and the seat of Bazhong City, Sichuan Province, China.
Explore the area →DistrictEnyang District 恩阳区
Enyang District (simplified Chinese: 恩阳区; traditional Chinese: 恩陽區; pinyin: Ēnyáng Qū) is a district of the prefecture-level city of Bazhong in Sichuan province, China.
Explore the area →CountyTongjiang County 通江县
Tongjiang County is a county in the northeast of Sichuan Province, China, bordering Shaanxi Province to the north. It is under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Bazhong, with an area of 4,125…
Explore the area →CountyNanjiang County 南江县
Nanjiang County is a county in the northeast of Sichuan Province, China, bordering Shaanxi province to the north. It is under the administration of Bazhong city.
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Plan your visit
Getting there
Search for 巴中市 in a map app to find stations and your accommodation.
Where to stay →Build your route
Guangwu Mountain and Nuoshui River are about 50 km apart in a straight line. The linked place guides have entrance and visit details.
Continue with Sichuan →More in Sichuan
Sources & geographic information
Administrative names and parent areas: Official geographic directory · Reference date 2026-09-06.
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