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Mianzhu is a county-level city of Deyang in Sichuan province, famous for its traditional New Year paintings (年画) — a folk art tradition originating in the Song Dynasty. The city combines this unique intangible cultural heritage with natural scenery in the foothills of the Longmen Mountains, and carries the memory of the 2008 Sichuan earthquake.
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Located in Xiaode Town, this village is the center of Mianzhu's traditional New Year painting (年画) culture. Originated in the Song Dynasty, Mianzhu New Year paintings are characterized by woodblock engraving and hand-colored painting, featuring vibrant scenes of good fortune and prosperity.
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The town of Hanwang was severely damaged in the 2008 Sichuan earthquake. A memorial site preserves the ruins and honors the victims, including the famous stopped clock tower.
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九顶山
A scenic mountain area in the Longmen Mountains northwest of Mianzhu, offering alpine meadows, hiking trails, and dramatic mountain scenery.
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The historic Jiannan district of Mianzhu with traditional Sichuan architecture, local craft shops, and the atmosphere of a traditional Sichuan county town.
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大熊猫2号别墅
大熊猫2号别墅 is a attraction in the area.
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小熊猫1号活动场
小熊猫1号活动场 is a attraction in the area.
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大熊猫7号别墅
大熊猫7号别墅 is a attraction in the area.
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大熊猫5号别墅
大熊猫5号别墅 is a attraction in the area.
Mianzhu is a county-level city of Deyang in Sichuan province, famous for its traditional New Year paintings (年画) — a folk art tradition originating in the Song Dynasty. The city combines this unique intangible cultural heritage with natural scenery in the foothills of the Longmen Mountains, and carries the memory of the 2008 Sichuan earthquake.
- Mianzhu New Year Painting Village - Hanwang Earthquake Memorial - Jiuding Mountain - Jiannan Old Street - 大熊猫2号别墅 - 小熊猫1号活动场 - 大熊猫7号别墅 - 大熊猫5号别墅
Mianzhu is about 100 km north of Chengdu, accessible by bus from Chengdu (about 1.5 hours) or from Deyang (about 30 minutes). The city is on the Chengdu-Mianyang highway corridor. No direct high-speed rail station, but Deyang's station provides connections to the national network.
Mianzhu cuisine follows Sichuan's spicy traditions with local specialties including Mianzhu rice wine (绵竹大曲, one of China's famous liquors), local tofu dishes, mountain wild vegetables, and traditional Sichuan street food. The New Year Painting Village area has restaurants serving traditional rural Sichuan cuisine.
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