Get to know Peng'an County
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- Administrative area
- County · 县
- Part of
- Nanchong
- Chinese name
- 蓬安县
- Local areas
- County guide
Area & population
- Area in the source
- 1,334.00 km²
- Population · 2020 census
- 461,485
- Administrative seat
- Xiangru (相如镇)
Source: cited geographic source, as of the dates shown.
A former ferry settlement
Originally called Zhoukou (舟口), the town developed around an old ferry crossing. It took its later name in commemoration of the Northern Song thinker Zhou Dunyi (周敦颐), who taught here. Ming and Qing streets survive, together with historic structures and sites including Lianxi Shrine (濂溪祠), Wanshou Palace (万寿宫) and Caishen Tower (财神楼).
Longjiao Mountain
Longjiao Mountain (龙角山) adjoins the ancient town. Its Painter Sage Square (画圣广场) has a red-sandstone sculpture of the head of Tang painter Wu Daozi (吴道子), 30 metres wide and 15 metres high. Facing the sculpture is Huajiang Tower (画江楼); both commemorate Wu Daozi and his association with painting the Jialing River (嘉陵江).
Sources for this guide
蓬安简介 · Peng'an County Government
【名镇名村】革命老区——蓬安县周口街道‖费尚全_名镇名村_四川印象_四川省情网 · Sichuan Provincial Local Chronicles Office
Original English written from the listed sources and checked sentence by sentence against quoted extracts by a separate reviewer. Updated 2026-09-27.
Explore Peng'an County
Core places to explore, with English and Chinese names.
Places to explore around Peng'an County
Zhouzi Ancient Town · Plan your visit
Getting there
Peng'an County is about 35 km in a straight line from central Nanchong. Search for 蓬安县 in a map app to find stations and your accommodation.
Where to stay →Build your route
Start with Zhouzi Ancient Town. The linked place guides have entrance and visit details.
Continue with Nanchong →More in Nanchong
Sources & geographic information
Administrative names and parent areas: Official geographic directory · Reference date 2026-09-06.
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