Get to know Jialing District
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- Administrative area
- District · 市辖区
- Part of
- Nanchong
- Chinese name
- 嘉陵区
- Local areas
- District guide
Area & population
- Area in the source
- 1,170.00 km²
- Population · 2020
- 531,825
Source: cited geographic source, as of the dates shown.
Guild halls and temples
In Shuanggui (双桂), Tianba Guild Hall (田坝会馆) was founded in 1791. Its surviving buildings include a gateway, theatre, study and halls. The gateway bears characters for good fortune and longevity, while the theatre has carved wooden figures from drama. Zitong Temple (梓潼庙) in Datong (大通) dates to 1784 and faces east; its three halls are dedicated to Wenchang (文昌), Guanyin (观音) and the Buddha.
Hot liangfen
Datong hot liangfen (大通热凉粉) begins with soaked peas, which are ground, strained and allowed to settle before the starch is cooked with water. Accompaniments include cured pork, peanuts, soybeans, celery, garlic and preserved vegetables, with Sichuan pepper and chilli among the seasonings.
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Core places to explore, with English and Chinese names.
Jialing District 嘉陵区
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Getting there
Jialing District is about 15 km in a straight line from central Nanchong. Search for 嘉陵区 in a map app to find stations and your accommodation.
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Sources & geographic information
Administrative names and parent areas: Official geographic directory · Reference date 2026-09-06.
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