Seat of the City Government: No.74, east section Linyuan Road, Fucheng District, Mianyang City

Useful Telephone Numbers:
Tourist Complaints: 0816-96927
Weather Forecast: 121
Zip Code Inquiry: 184

Bank of China Mianyang Branch: No.46, Fucheng Road, Fucheng District, Mianyang City

China Post Mianyang Branch: No.48, west section of Linyuan Road, Fucheng District, Mianyang City

Location: Mianyang is located in the northwest of Sichuan Province on the middle and upper reaches of the Fujiang River. It neighbors Nanchong, Suining, Deyang and Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture within the province, and is bordered by Gansu Province in the north.   

History: Mianyang, called Fujun in ancient times, had advanced in agriculture during the Qin (221BC-206BC) and Han (206BC-220AD) dynasties. It has a history of over 2,200 thousand years since the Emperor Gaozu of Han established the first county in this area in 201BC. Due to its advantageous geographic location, it had always been a town of great military importance and formed a natural defense for Chengdu.

Physical Features: Northern Mianyang is situated in the northwestern edge of Sichuan Basin. The terrain of the city slopes downward from northwest to southeast. The northwestern mountainous area occupies over sixty percent of the city’s territory, and the ratio of plains to hills is respectively 22 percent to 16 percent.                    

Climate: Mianyang features a subtropical monsoon climate, and the weather is relatively moderate with an annual average temperature of 19-21℃ (66.2-69.8℉). Mianyang also has four distinct seasons, but winter is comparatively warmer.      

When to Go: Mianyang is favorable for visiting all the year round but, especially in May and October.

Local Highlights: Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County and Pingwu County in western Mianyang is closely connected with Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous County. Within the two counties, there are many Tibetan and Qiang towns with strong local ethnic content..    

Special Local Delicacies: Guoguodian steamed stuffed bun, Xi Liang Fen (cold jelly), Guan Guan Tang (pot soup), Cai Dou Hua (tender bean curd with special sauce), Pian Fen (noodles made of mung bean) and crisp cake of Zitong County

 Attractions:
Wanglang National Nature Reserve: Located in the northwestern corner of Pingwu County, Wanglang boasts an intact ecological environment with well preserved virgin alpine forests, and it is the habitat for one eighth of the total giant pandas in Sichuan. It neighbors Baima Tibetan Area in the southeast and is separated by a mountain with Jiuzhaigou. 

Other Scenic Spots: Xiaozhaigou Nature Reserve, Doutuan Mountain, Yuanwang (Ape King) Cave

Travel Tips:
Mianyang Nanjiao Airport is located in the southern outskirts of Minayang city proper, operating flights to Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. Bus No.48 will take you to the airport from downtown Mianyang. Mianyang central bus station is located in the West Gate of Mianyang City, at the juncture of Mianyang Railway Station and Jichang Da Dao. Apart from this bus station, Pingzheng, Nanfu and Fule are all principal stations of the city. Buses to Jiuzhaigou can be found in Pingzheng bus station.