Qifeng Covered Bridge Travel Guide: A Landscape Painting Hidden in the City!!

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Itinerary Planning Recommended route: - Day Tour (2–3 hours): 1. 10:00 Arrive at Qifeng Covered Bridge, visit the cultural exhibition on the bridge, and learn about the local customs and development achievements of the four counties and three districts of Guangyuan. 2. 11:00 Walk through the covered bridge to enter Nanhe Wetland Park, stroll or cycle along the lake, and check in at Nanhu Lake, Tiesuo Bridge and other attractions. 3. 12:30 Go to the nearby "Nühuang Lian Zheng Liang Mian" to taste authentic Guangyuan steamed cold noodles, served with local sauerkraut Douhua fish. - Night Tour (2–3 hours): 1. 19:00 Arrive at the covered bridge, enjoy the light show created by 6,500 sets of lamps, and feel the collision of Tang Dynasty architecture and modern light and shadow. 2. 19:40 Take a Qifeng Lake cruise from Shanghai Road Pier, take a night tour of Nanhe River, and enjoy the night view on both sides of the river (50 minutes round trip). 3. 21:00 Sit in the tea house or book bar on the second floor of the covered bridge and experience the comfort of "a cup of coffee, a dream". II. Must-Experience Items 1. Architectural Aesthetics and History - The covered bridge adopts the Tang Dynasty style, and the main body is a symmetrical design of a pointed roof and a hip roof. The Tang-style pavilion in the middle is magnificent. - The cultural exhibition on the bridge takes "A Century of Labor Movement Creates Brilliance" as its theme, showcasing the development history of the Guangyuan Trade Union and the demeanor of model workers (exhibition from April 15 to May 15, 2025). 2. Wetland Park Ecology - Cross the covered bridge to reach Nanhe Wetland Park. In spring, you can enjoy cherry blossoms and peach blossoms, and in autumn, you can view reed marshes and migratory birds. - Walk from the Tiesuo Bridge on the south side of the wetland park to Nanshan Mountain, where you can overlook the panoramic view of the city and the rural scenery along the way. 3. Night Tour Light Show and Cruise - Every night from 18:30–22:30, the lights of the covered bridge and the light strips of the trees complement each other, like a "galaxy falling into the Nanhe River". - Qifeng Lake cruises offer day and night routes. At night, you can enjoy the light reflections of Huangze Temple and Kaiyuan Bridge up close. 4. Cultural Activities and Festivals - Regular activities: Regularly hold calligraphy and painting exhibitions, and intangible cultural heritage hand-made experiences (such as Nühuang Steamed Cold Noodles making). - Featured festivals: - Daughters' Day (September 1, Gregorian calendar): The Phoenix Boat Race starts downstream from the covered bridge, and female tourists can participate in the traditional costume parade. - Spring Festival: From February 20–23, 2025, a "Tang Style Market Crossing Tour" will be held near the covered bridge, where you can experience Song Dynasty tea art, flower arrangement and other activities. III. Food Map 1. Nühuang Lian Zheng Liang Mian - Address: Ground floor of Junshi Jiayuan, Dongba - Recommendation: Steamed cold noodles with bean sprouts, sesame sauce, and red oil, the taste is smooth and chewy. 2. Wangfu Fish Sauerkraut Douhua Fish - Address: Nanhe area (approx. 1.5 km from the covered bridge) - Features: Qingchuan Bailong Lake live fish is slaughtered on the spot, served with handmade sauerkraut and Douhua, sour and appetizing, recommended with freshly fried crispy meat. 3. Surrounding Food - Wanda Plaza: Basanuna Steak Buffet, Jibulu Seafood Buffet. - Lizhou Plaza: Xiaoxiang Pig Fire Basin Barbecue, Chongqing Qin Ma Hot Pot. IV. Transportation Guide 1. Public Transportation - Bus: Take Tourist Bus No. 30 (Qifengxia Scenic Area—Guangyuan High-speed Railway Station) to "Nanhe Tourist Passenger Transport Station", and walk for 10 minutes to reach. 2. Self-driving and Parking - Navigation: Enter "Qifeng Covered Bridge" or "Intersection of Binhe North Road Section 1 and Shiqi Road". - Parking lot: - Guangyuan International Hotel: More than 250 parking spaces, free parking for hotel stays or consumption (833m from the covered bridge). - Chinese Yi Ju Hotel: The wetland park is within walking distance, suitable for temporary parking. V. Accommodation Recommendations 1. Guangyuan International Hotel - Location: 833m from the covered bridge, 10 minutes on foot. - Highlights: Five-star facilities, providing free parking and buffet breakfast, suitable for family or business trips. 2. Chinese Yi Ju Smart Hotel - Location: Nanhe area, about 15 minutes walk to the wetland park. - Highlights: Smart check-in system, cost-effective, convenient surrounding dining. VI. Useful Tips 1. Best time to visit - Spring (March–May): The wetland park is full of flowers and the temperature is pleasant. - Autumn (September–November): The sky is clear and the air is crisp, suitable for photography and hiking. 2. Surrounding Linkage - One-day tour route: Huangze Temple (Wu Zetian Temple) → Qianfo Cliff (Grotto Art) → Qifeng Covered Bridge → Nanhe Wetland Park. - Shopping: Guangyuan specialties (such as Jianmen fermented bean curd and olive oil) can be purchased at Wanda Plaza and Totem Plaza. Qifeng Covered Bridge is not only a transportation hub, but also an epitome of Guangyuan's history and nature. Whether it is cultural exploration during the day, wetland walks, or night light cruises and food experiences, tourists can deeply feel the charm of this city. It is recommended to plan your time reasonably and combine it with surrounding attractions to create your own "Hometown of the Queen" memory trip.